My latest obsession - free eBooks

 I have a Kindle…somewhere.  I know it is in my house.  I’m just not sure where I put it last.  You see, I’ve rarely used it.  I much prefer a physical edition of a book where I can turn the pages. 

However, I recently started reading eBooks on the Kindle app on my iPhone.  There’s a good reason. 

Some authors publish short stories and novellas to go with a book series.  The ones I wanted to read were only available as eBooks.  So I broke down and purchased them.  Not knowing where the Kindle is, I decided to just read them on my phone.

Then I discovered the wealth of free books available through Amazon. 

The list of titles frequently change.  A book may be free one day and cost $2.99 (or more) the next.  In a wonderful marketing tactic, often the first book of a series will be free.  I’ve gotten hooked on a couple of historical romance series that way and have even purchased the additional series titles. 

How can you find those free eBooks?

Go to Amazon’s Kindle section and look to the right. You will see the top 100 Bestsellers – both paid and free.  Or you can just click this link.

Want to see the bestsellers (paid and free) for a specific genre?  From the Bestsellers page click on the genre listed on the left side.    There are so many books to choose from! 

Some are fantastic.  Some are, well, less than fantastic.  Much, much less.  Some may be only samplings, but that is usually easy to tell.

And since it is National Poetry Month, I will give you the link for the poetry bestsellers.  Enjoy!

Catching up...part 2

Fly by night by Frances Hardinge – I took a long time (by my standards) to read this book, as it was my dinner book. I kept it in the car and only read it when I was eating out by myself.

Living in a world where all printed text is tightly control, twelve-year-old Mosca is starving for words. This causes her to free the swindling poet (and spy), Eponymous Clent, and escape – along with her pet goose - her swampy town for adventures in the capital city. Mosca becomes involved in various acts of espionage, all affecting the safety of the city.

I liked this story. Each chapter title begins with a different letter – from A-V (i.e. A is for Arson). The tale is full of adventure and fun.

I have a copy of this book available for whomever emails me 1st at amasgetbooked@gmail.com !



Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon – This is the second book in Gabaldon’s Outlander series. I listened to it. As it is 33 discs, it took some time to complete!



It’s been 20 years since Claire left Jamie behind in 1740s Culloden. She is now a surgeon – and mother to tall, redheaded Brianna. On a trip to Scotland, Claire is determined to tell Brianna the truth about her parentage, and, with the help of historian Roger Wakefield, to search for the fate of her beloved Jamie.

Claire tells of their escape to France, involvement in the Jacobite rebellion, return to Scotland, and why she returned to her own time.

I love this series, which is why I am listening to the third book now (Voyager). Davina Porter is an excellent narrator, making the characters distinct and positively come alive. Gabaldon has weaved a beautiful tale of love and of war.

Want free books?

I know there are at least a few people reading this blog...and I hope to snag a few more readers...

So. Here's the dealio. If you are reading...post a comment or few. If I get enough people commenting - perhaps some discussions here and there, I will start giving away books.

Yes. Books.

For free.

FREE BOOKS! YAY!

Who doesn't love free books? (well, besides those "freaks" who don't think reading is fun?)

I hear you asking, "What kind of free books?" What does it matter...they are free.

Seriously, though, I have teen books, children's books...even some adult titles! Where do I get them? I've bought them, been given them, etc. Some I've read. Some are brand spankin' new. I can only keep so many for myself, and I want to share the wealth.

So, let me know you are out there, and I will start passing along the goodies.