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The holidays are not about the gifts we get, but more about our loved ones. However, I am very grateful for what I do get. It is always books, books, books when it comes to gifts, gift cards & gift money. This year it was Kindle and Audible books galore!
I got an Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet from my husband's parents and I let him have my Kindle Oasis. You can bet I spent my gift cards & gift money on books!
Obviously most of the books here are catered toward me because I got Amazon gift cards and he got Playstation gift cards, but a few are ones we both wanted! (See, I can be nice!) He loves to read, but is more on the gaming side. I like gaming, too. It is nice to share hobbies!
A lot of these are bought "on a whim" to give them a chance because they were on sale for $.99 - $2.99 and I can not say no to sales, especially when I am using gift cards. This list shows I have a very eclectic taste in books. haha
Kindle:
The Enchantment of Jack Horner
This one was actually a giveaway I won on Christmas Day, so I'm including it!
Bird Box
We both wanted this one
They Both Die At The End
Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda
Jackaby #1 & The Map #1.5 (The Map was free)
I read this as a library book and gave it a 3/5, but liked it enough to buy the ebook and continue the series. The Map is a short story following book 1.
Robin
How could I not get this?
They Mostly Come Out At Night (Free)
The Book of Ivy #1
Incarnate #1
A cover buy, but the reviews looked good...so...
The Names They Gave Us
Sort of a cover buy, but the reviews convinced me to give it a try
Cheesy teen sluith book, but it was free and I remembered reading it on Wattpad back in the day. hahahaha I haven't looked at that place in so long.
Eragon #1
I got this for my husband. This is his favorite series. I have never been able to read past the first half of book 2. I want to give it another try for his sake lol
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell
One we both wanted.
The Diviners #1
I read some of this series when I was younger and enjoyed it!Fishtale
Hunted
The Hazel Wood
Legendary (Caraval #2)
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Audible: (AKA Audiobooks!!)
Stillhouse Lake #1
I already owned the ebook, so this is a "read & listen deal I got!
Allie and Bea
I already owned the ebook, so this is a "read & listen deal I got!
Wool
I already owned the ebook, so this is a "read & listen deal I got!
Alien: Out of Shadows (Free Audible Original)
Zero G (Free Audible Original)
The Name of The Wind #1
Read & listen deal (just got the ebook)
Metro 2033
Husband used a free credit on this
Sadie
Read & listen deal (just got the ebook)
They Both Die At The End & The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue #1
Both of these were a "read & listen" deal, but I got them with a 2 for 1 credit, so they were free.
Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
I already owned the ebook, so this is a "read & listen deal I got!
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Audible gave these 3 books for free as part of "start the new year right" promotion, so I did not really want them. They are motivational/New Year resolution types of books. Not saying they are bad, per say, just not something I ever read.
Good Calories, Bad Calories
Do Over
Finding Ultrua
The internet has a plethora of sites that offer free or deeply discounted e-books to members.
They get their product from authors who are enticed by the opportunity to have a promo template of their book sent free to the site’s membership in hopes that some members will download it, read and review it.
The free offer is a teaser to encourage you to pay for their enhanced list - more members and prolonged exposure.
They also offer a free author interview template. Answer the questions, add your picture and they’ll post it for free.
I discounted Local Rag to 99¢ and submitted it to the four sites listed below, taking advantage of free option only. I work hard to write and produce a decent book and I won't pay to give it away for free.
Like so many things that are free, and I suppose that goes for most free e-books, you get what you pay for. I didn’t see a whiff of interest.
I’ve researched a few authors who have documented how much they spent versus how much they made in sales using this approach. They claim to have broke even, but I have my doubts. I’m reminded of my friend who makes frequent trips to Las Vegas. When he wins, I hear about it. When he loses, well, he’s back talking about the time he won.
The other thing I noticed is that their book sales were not sustained. There may have been a blip, but there was not enough reviews, word of mouth, or buzz, in general, to elevate their book from self-publishing oblivion.
Stay calm, be brave, watch for the signs
Discount book sites
My Amazon Book Page in case you want to purchase Local Rag for 99¢ until the end of August
https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B003DS6LEU
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