Novels: The Best Books to Read

Novels: The Best Books to Read

Summer is finally here and that means its time to lay out in the sun with a good book to read. But what are the best books to read? Best seller books are usually the first consideration. New book releases and recommended books are usually a good choice. But do you want fiction or non-fiction? Or one with the best book reviews? Or the latest popular books?

The answer to those questions is simple. You want a book that you can enjoy. But how do you know if you're going to like it? Back in the day you could go to a local book store, pull up a chair and read a chapter or two. But bookstores are now hard to find and the selling prices are prohibitive in this economy.

Fortunately, there is a way to sample books you might like and read a few chapters.

AND you can do it right here!

At the top of this page is a parade of book covers featuring a number of titles in different genres. Simply, click on any of the book covers as they scroll by and you will be taken to its feature page on Amazon. There you can read a synopsis, the book reviews and then click on the cover to read the first few chapters. It's free, it's easy AND you just might find the perfect book!

AND several are available as a physical book, an e-book and an audiobook!
Don't have a Kindle, nook, ipad or other e-book reader? No problem! Amazon has a FREE program that lets you read the books you chose on your computer Here's the Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_pc_mkt_lnd?docId=1000426311

Here is a brief synopsis of each book

Revolution In America: This ongoing best selling series is set in the foreseeable future where the United States Government is controlled by international corporations and the vast majority of Americans are being  crushed by ever increasing debt.   Enter Dr. Alexander Noon, a man considered to be the Leonardo DaVinci of the 21st century. Determined to put an end to governmental corruption and outside influence he gathers a group of technical specialists and together they put his plan to seize power in New York and then the United States into action. Book #1 Noon's Rise to Power (now available as a audio book)  Book # 2 Night of the Scarecrows, Book # 3 Resurgence, Book #4 The Unknown Soldier, Book #5 The Corporate Wars will be released in 2015

Divorce: The Middle Aged Man's Survival Guide: There are countless books advising middle aged woman how to cope with divorce but few that address the needs of men who were blindsided by a wife who no longer wants to be married to them. This book is Extremely popular and has great reviews. For the paperback version click here

The Dead Machine: Virgil Vanderhill is a middle aged military communications scientist who's in a loveless marriage and a thankless job. Realizing that the only person who ever loved him was his departed mother, he sets out to invent a machine that will allow him to speak with her. After months of failure and burning through ten of thousands of dollars he finally succeeds. What he doesn't realize is there is a reason why he can speak to his mother and people of questionable reputations but not good people who were dearly loved. Its a mistake that will have deadly consequences.

How to Start Over: Rebuilding your Mind Body & Finances: It is truly a rare person who, at some point in their life, doesn't experience crushing setbacks, emotional distress, physical illnesses, or financial troubles. The question is how do you overcome, get your life back in order and start being happy again? This book shows you how. For the paperback version click here

The Messiah Complex: Three broken men, overwhelmed by emotional problems, physical ailments and  loss of faith suddenly find themselves center stage amid bizarre unexplainable events. An advertising executive  encounters something clearly not human on a snow covered highway. A disfigured recluse's new roommate may very likely be a serial killer and a small town reverend develops miraculous healing powers.
But none of it is what it seems. And as events unfold these three men will be forced to risk their lives and their very souls to protect mankind from a being that has spent countless eons plotting its destruction.

The Best Book on How to Make Money Online A Step-by-Step Guide: It is a FACT that over the next few years the majority of business will be done over the internet. That Amazon's profits have tripled over the last three years while Walmart's has steadily fallen over the same time period speaks for itself. There literally HUNDREDS of ways to make money online. You just need to see how its done. It's not hard and this book walks you though each step. It's the future of business, don't get left out. For the paperback version click here

Storytime: This highly reviewed collection of short stories is a favorite among readers. Mysteries, thrillers,  romances, crime dramas, comedies, erotica, who-done its and sci-fi. With a selection of 23 stories you're sure to find a number of favorites

The Marriage Rules, The 100 Questions you MUST ask your future spouse BEFORE getting married: One of the main reason people get divorced within the first few years of marriage is because they didn't take the time to get to know their spouse before hand. Many people keep secrets that aren't revealed until after marriage and its those very secrets that lead to break-ups. This in depth books asks the questions that are important to maintaining a relationship. The answers often reveal red flags and deal breakers that will make you thankful that you discovered beforehand. If you are planning on getting married this book is a must!

How to Write,Publish & Market Your Novel Into A Best Seller: Weather you want to be published by a traditional publisher or go the indie route the only thing that really matters is knowing how to write books that sell. Knowing what agents and publishers are looking for GREATLY increases your odds of getting a book deal. So pick up a copy and learn what the pros do to get their books into the hands of the decision makers. For the Paperback version click here 

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Kindle Christmas Presents

    Resistance is futile-The Borg.

   If you don’t know who the Borg are you need to hang around more Nerds. But the point is this. Being a writer I find myself in the presence of avid readers who, for some reason, radically embrace the physical book and refuse to become assimilated by the electronic reader (kindle, Nook, iPad).

   

  I suppose it’s because physical books reminds them of a simpler time when things weren’t so hectic. A time when they could curl up with a good book on a rainy weekend and live among the characters on the printed page.

   I get it. I really do.

   Back when my daughters were young, my ex would take them out on Sundays for a girl’s day out. As for me I’d crank up the fireplace, make some hot tea, pick up a Subway sandwich and spend the day with Stephen King, John Grisham, Andrew Klaven, J.K Rowling, Dean Koontz and many others.

    But then the computer technology started progressing in leaps and bounds and EVERYTHING picked up speed.

    Stephen King wrote a book called The Long Walk. In it the characters compete in a race for the ultimate prize of getting the life they’ve always wanted, BUT, should they start falling behind they get three warnings.

    Then they get shot.

     Nowadays it seems we are all involved in The Long Walk. More work for less pay, less benefits, less time off.

     Less fun.

     So I certainly understand why many avid readers adamantly refuse to embrace the Kindle revolution.

     But understanding doesn’t mean I agree. Just the opposite. I think everyone should have a Kindle (or Nook iPad etc.)  Why? because they give you the opportunity to discover great new authors and great new books that never would have seen the light of day without electronic readers. Traditional publishers, due to rising costs, have become VERY conservative regarding the books they publish. Mid-list authors, who once made a comfortable living with their novels, are routinely dropped in favor of the flavor of the month (books about Duck Dynasty, Kardashian etc.) and ghost written books by celebrities who regale us with their courageous tale of how they overcame drug addiction, serial adultery or drunken domestic abuse.

     Perhaps they wouldn’t have had to be so courageous had they not gotten involved with that shit in the first place.

     Or children’s books by such mother figures as Madonna & Sarah Ferguson.

     I understand that the industry is just trying to stay afloat. But they are not catering to the needs of the fiction book reader. If you go to a book store like Barnes and Noble you’ll see that the fiction section is becoming smaller with each passing year and is only featuring the already established big names.

     Another point I should mention is that if you purchase a physical book, you’re likely cutting into the authors royalties. For example: My physical novel Frostie the Deadman sells for 12.99. Of that I get a one dollar royalty per sale. On the Kindle version which sells for $3.99 I receive a royalty of $2.93 per sale.

    So useing the POWER OF MATH, you will note that by purchasing a kindle version you'll save $9.00 and the author gets almost 2 dollars more per sale. So you benefit and the author benefits. Only the traditional publisher doesn’t benefit but they’re doing just fine with their Duck Dynasty and Kardashian books so you needn’t worry.

    With Christmas only a few days away I would like you to consider purchasing a kindle for the avid reader in your family. 

   Here’s the Amazon link:

    Now that you’ve decided to purchase a kindle (or have already) you’ll want to download a great book to get the party started. And fortunately, the first book of the very popular series Revolution in America is a FREE download on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. So mark your calendars or note on your electronic device so you don’t miss it.

Here’s the link:

http://www.amazon.com/Revolution-America-Noons-Rise-Power-ebook/dp/B004EBTGZG/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1387643638&sr=1-1&keywords=zackary+richards

Merry Christmas!