Free and Discounted Literature on Kindle
Literature is often referred to books that are able to stand the test of time through their unique, creative elements and resounding messages. Classic stories by authors like Charles Dickens and Jane Austen make up just a small sampling of the literature available to readers today.
Shades of Mortality
Join three time-traveling, universe-hopping, interdimensional storytellers as they share stories of life, death, love, and despair in Jamal Barbaris debut short story collection, Shades of Mortality. Each story features a unique illustration by one of 9 different artists and draws the reader into a mixture of profound, touching, and comic tales unlike any you’ve ever ... Read more
Cynthia and the Blue Cat’s Last Meow
“It is truly one of the best things I’ve read in years.” — Robin Theiss, writer, editor, former president of the St. Louis Writers Guild. Cynthias world is full of fury and fishing, moonlight and candlelight, magical red berries and howling caverns, a land where many of us would like to visit, and a few ... Read more
Death on the Grand Strand
Death on the Grand Strand Maintenance men are during their routine of dragging the ponds, to retrieve lost golf balls, on an exclusive Golf Club in South Carolina. To their surprise and shock, they discover the body of a man, his mouth stuffed with golf balls. BJ Gleeson, residing in Louisiana, is called by a ... Read more
Emma’s Perfect Puppy
Emma has wanted a puppy for as long as she can remember. She is eight years old, almost nine, and on a mission to achieve this long-standing dream. Its now or never, she believes. But her parents and older sister think she is not responsible enough to own a puppy. Despite the many obstacles in ... Read more
Free: Embrace the Now
May the poetry in this book serve as a reminder to be present here and now. Use meditation and mindfulness as tools to fully embrace this earthly experience. Be aware of your mind, body, and spirit in each moment. Root yourself through grounding techniques and cleanse your physical body of impurities. Spend time in nature ... Read more
Brooklyn ’76
In the heart of Bensonhurst, an Italian American family struggles to survive one explosive daythe Bicentennial. Described as “an impressive debut” by BookLife, Brooklyn 76 is a family drama set in a working-class neighborhood and a country on the brink of transformation. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
The Love of Impossible Sums
Still grieving the loss of his wife, Oliver reluctantly agrees to attend a poetry reading, and on the way a stranger asks him for a light. She is Alex, who is also the poet, and soon after the performance she and Oliver embark on a whirlwind romance. But a cast of meddling friends stir up ... Read more
Concerning Intelletual Suicide in The Human Race
Intellectual suicide corresponds to the more or less conscious decision to switch off the brain and renounce rational thought in favor of attitudes dictated by superstitions, by established habits, by prejudices, by common places. The effects of irrational choices made with the brain switched off can be devastating for oneself and for the others. Examples ... Read more
Free: The Tales of Zren Janin boxed set
Three strangers race across two countries with only one goal: to survive. Kerek, Matasi, and Vikland are three countries squabbling like quarrelsome siblings. The Kerek King has allowed banditry against anyone with a different language or skin color, and the Vikland Empress has had enough of her travelers injured and killed outside of her borders. ... Read more
Madeleine and Jane
Jane and Madeleine are roommates, first in an East Village tenement and later in the luxurious uptown apartment of a mysteriously absent woman. Madeleine and Jane encounter the terrors and excitements that burgeoned in the New York of that era. As the two develop a wary friendship, a self-appointed therapist becomes entangled in their lives. ... Read more
1/6: WILL BE WILD
Until the moment a man wearing a red MAGA cap shoved Mike Pence off the gallows platform, many people had believed the orange noose around his neck was a theatrical sideshow. It was not. 1/6: WILL BE WILD seamlessly braids what actually happened on 1/6/2021 with the terrifying alternative of what might have happened. The ... Read more
Free: Surviving Jane
Dr. David Scholz is looking for a career change. He’s burnt out and is planning a year-long sabbatical to travel and reset before beginning his ophthalmology residency. During these last weeks, David is given a tough patient: young Jane Doe, a heroin addict, is brought in with severe injuries. Jane does not want to be ... Read more
By the Sea: A Comic Novel
By the Sea tells the stories of an ensemble cast of characters all living in or around the architecturally eclectic Briers Hotel, situated on out-of-the-way, scruffy Leech Beach. With comic verve, their pursuits of happiness in love, art, sex, theater, power, fast cars, and old movies all come together in revelations that change their lives ... Read more
The Weight of Water
This is a novel about two sisters born into an abusive and neglectful poor trash family, and their love for each other. They live in the 9th ward of New Orleans, and Hurricane Katrina is on the horizon. The tension builds as you realize what they are going to have to contend with it. This ... Read more
The Roof Above
THE ROOF ABOVE is the story of a young woman’s journey through war, storms, and secrets to find her tribe and the love she deserves. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: EVACUATION: Book One: The Desert Deluge
Jodi Flakes end-times, adventure novel of 100,000 words begins in the United States in 2072. A father and a son, who both narrate this novel, are separated by the Chinese government which has overthrown the USA, twenty-five years before. Both father and son are forced to make life-and-death decisions when the authorities of New China ... Read more
The Love of Impossible Sums
JUST OUT! Still grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Oliver reluctantly agrees to attend a poetry reading, and on the way a stranger asks him for a light. She is Alex, who is also the poet, and soon after the performance she and Oliver embark on a whirlwind romance. But an ever-present cast of ... Read more
Daisy in the Doghouse
Ex-CEO Jack hijacks his daughter’s blog to expose corporate greed post-2008 crisis. Together, they ignite a revolution, challenging societal norms and reshaping American values. Brace yourself for laughs, insights, and unexpected changes in ‘Blogging for Change’ – a heartwarming tale of transforming the world one blog at a time. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
And Then There’s Margaret
For fans of Maria Semple and Camille Pagan, comes the perfect laugh-out-loud dramedy about marriage, midlife and a controlling, manipulative mother-in-law thrown into the mix. Clarke’s award-winning novel takes readers on a relatable and hilarious ride, as Allie realizes the only way to survive the angst of family is to let go.and let be. $0.99 ... Read more
Free: Punks for the Opera
Marina Quantrill leaves her shattered Oregon life for a new start in San Francisco and runs smack dab into a hot streak. So hot, in fact, that she suspects foul play. A month later, she’s an assistant dog walker, manager of a punk band and creator of one of the strangest fundraisers ever created. “Bravo! ... Read more
Long Story Shorties: Custody, Coins, and Conflicts
It’s fair to say we have heard stories about many other categories in the beauty industry hair stylist, barber, and even fashion designer. Now, through events based on a true story, let’s talk about a lash technician/makeup artist fighting to establish their lane in the broad industry. Parys Germane is determined to turn her life ... Read more
Free: Chasing Rabbits
Award winning book about a medical student unwillingly coming face to face with life and death during an unexpected clinical clerkship. The Pediatric Oncology ward and its patients will show Rudy a side of his education he did not expect, finding the most courageous patients among the children of the ward. Free on Kindle.... Read more
Abroad: A Novel of Cross-Cultural Encounters
Love and heartbreak interlace this powerful and moving” coming of age story about clashing cultures and complicated relationships. “Supremely readable…” ABROAD follows Skip, Maddie, and Rex as they explore new experiences and navigate romantic loves and friendships during the cultural upheaval and sexual revolution of the 1960s and 70s. Bittersweet stories for fans of Sally ... Read more
Free: Three Dogs and a Wedding: A Rescue Dog’s Funny Story
Described as a dogs version of life, death and stardom (Amazon 5-star review) bestselling author Kit James has his canine hero, Elliott, in a hilarious race to the altar in Three Dogs and a Wedding, Book #3 Mutt to Megastar series. Will Valentines Day turn out to be the best day to be Best Dog? ... Read more
Free: Gratitude: Two Hundred Short Poems
Whether you’re a seasoned poetry lover or just dipping your toes into the world of verse,Gratitude: Two Hundred Short Poems offers something for everyone. Its brevity and depth make it the perfect companion for a quick moment of reflection or a leisurely read by the fireside. Free on Kindle.... Read more
There’s No Place Like Home
A riveting rollercoaster with surprises and triumphs. College sweethearts Claire and Gary, married for decades, face challenges that lead them astray. Gary discovers his biological family, Claire grapples with identity, and their son faces premature adulthood. Can they overcome sickness, addiction, and deceit to rediscover what drew them together? $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
The Golden Manuscripts: A Novel
A young woman of Asian/American parentage has lived in seven different countries and is anxious to find a place she could call home. An unusual sale of rare medieval manuscripts sends her and doctor-cum-art journalist on a quest into the dark world of stolen art. When their earnest search for clues whispers of old thieves ... Read more
Puffs of Enlightenment: the 420 Pot Passport
Imagine holding in your hands a passport that doesn’t just take you to new places, but unlocks new states of mind. “Puffs of Enlightenment: Poems of the Pot Passport” is your ticket to a poetic voyage wrapped in the scents and smoke of the world’s most enigmatic plant. Each page is a trip, each verse ... Read more
The Angle of Vanishing Stability
The Angle of Vanishing Stability is a sweeping coming-of-age novel portraying the winding path of a free-spirited daughter as she searches for herself and the paradoxical love of her father. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
The Wrong Ballet
The place: Paris, France. The time: late May, 1913. Victor Lapin, Director of the Thtre Piccolo in the Quartier Latin of Paris, France has fallen in love with Ballets Russes and he is desperate to entice this ‘ballet phenomenon’ to perform their sensational new ballet, ‘The Rite of Spring’, in his theatre. He fails in ... Read more
Free: Facing Heartbreak
When we fall in love, we never dream that one day we will be facing heartbreak. As we journey through the loss of a great love, there are a myriad of feelings that we experience. This book shares my own journey of moving through heartbreak and the possible loss of the one I love most ... Read more
Third Wheel
Las Vegas, 1982. Brady Wilks, a teenage transplant from the Midwest, navigates life in the dusty suburban outskirts of an aberrant 24-hour town built by the Mob. Outcast as a newcomer, Brady forges a brotherly bond with an older teenage neighbor, Mick, and his friend, Brett. But when Brett unexpectedly moves away, Mick invites a ... Read more
My Irish Dog
Spencer embarks on a journey to Ireland, desperate that the short vacation will somehow provide the answers to his inner turmoil. Little does he know that a chance encounter with a lost dog named Shandy will set in motion a series of extraordinary events. Spencer is soon propelled into a world where reality becomes distorted, ... Read more
Everything Here Belongs To You
Parul and Mohini navigate forbidden love and societal expectations. When Parul’s secret affair jeopardizes the Sens, she faces a choice that could redefine their lives. A tale of love, loyalty, and rebellion, challenging norms in a world where personal choices shape destinies. Will Parul defy expectations or succumb to societal pressures? $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Short Spanish Stories for Beginners: Learn Beginner Spanish With 20 Exciting Tales!
Dreaming of learning Spanish in a fun and engaging way, but having trouble finding the right reading material? Look no further! Start an exciting journey to learning Spanish with 20 engaging short stories! Language learning can often seem like a daunting task, especially when it comes to finding interesting and accessible reading material. Struggling with ... Read more
Picasso’s Motorcycle
France, 1940. An unexpected gift of an old motorcycle with a tragically romantic past hurls a young orphan into the thick of things as war breaks out and his life changes forever. Half-French/half-German Daniel must find a way to survive in a world that mercy seems to have abandoned. This book transports the reader to ... Read more
These Things Happen
Daniel Zimmer will do almost anything to end his painexcept for the one thing that might work. Flashing through Daniels life, past and present, this nostalgic ode to Brooklyn is an unflinchingly honest account of the inevitable ups and downs of recovery and coming of age. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Whiskey and Suicide
Whiskey and Suicide paints a kaleidoscope of myriad emotions of the Indian middle class families. In a very informal storytelling style, it narrates the dilemmas of the urban families in dealing with the conflicting emotions arising due to contradictory desires. It is the bonds of family and friendship that allow the protagonists to deal with ... Read more
Free: The Christmas Stocking
How a Christmas Stocking helps keep a family’s special memories alive. For those who have lost someone they love. Made me almost cry. Made me smile. A warm tender story about loss and love and Christmas mending broken hearts Amazon Review Free on Kindle.... Read more
Free: From Da Big Island – Screenplay and Novel
Both the screenplay and novel are combined into this one-volume book. How could Hawaii change a New Yorker? With her life in peril, Ruth, needing solitude and change, leaves the Big Apple for the Big Island of Hawaii. She deals with the islands’ customs, her unusual neighbors, marijuana, pigs, and more. Is this the change ... Read more
