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Best Kindle Short Reads

A Spy's Guide to Thinking (Kindle Single)
Bestselling author John Braddock was a case officer at the CIA. He developed, recruited and handled sources on weapons proliferation, counter-terrorism and political-military issues. A former university fellow, he now helps people and organizations sharpen their thinking about their strategy, their customers and their competition. John Braddock has been able to throw in a good spy story to show how to properly think in a stressful situation." He developed, recruited and handled sources on weapons proliferation, counter-terrorism and political-military issues. A former university research fellow, he is now a strategy consultant. He helps people and organizations think more effectively about their strategy, their customers and the competition.
Reviews
"When circumstances require action, having a habitual method (i.e a structured approach) to quickly analyze the situation and select the best response gives you an edge over your opponent. The author shows how the US Air Force analyzed ace pilots to determine why they won more dogfights, and how that discovery was generalized into a powerful behavioral approach to rapid decision-making for spies in stressful situations. This book uses the author's thought process during an attempted robbery where he, the spy, is victim as an example of his structured thought process, one that major spy agencies and the military actually use. Near the end, he analyzes the thought process he went through in deciding to write the book in comparison to a reader's decision to purchase it."
"Choosing to not be afraid is not always a choice one consciously makes or can overcome easily."
"I had read about the OODA method of dealing with conflict, but the author's take on it with his DADA version was a welcome and interesting twist on it."
"Fun book to read...makes you think!"
"A Spy's Guide to Thinking is a brief but interesting and useful guide for anyone interested in the process of practical thought."
"I loved this book ..."
"The author presents the many precarious and conflicting possibilities that reality can bestow."
"Meh."
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A Very Outlaw Christmas (Outlaw Shifters Book 2)
Add to that, his mate, Ava, has a serious problem with Christmas, and Trigger has his work cut out for him. Ava Dorset just needs to get through December, set up her business, save the ranch, and be the best mate she can be to Trigger. Bear My Soul Bear the Burn Bear the Heat. Gray Back Bad Bear Gray Back Alpha Bear Gray Back Ghost Bear Gray Back Broken Bear Lowlander Silverback Last Immortal Dragon A Very Beastly Christmas. Boarlander Bears. Boarlander Boss Bear Boarlander Bash Bear Boarlander Silverback Boarlander Beast Boar Boarlander Cursed Bear. Bear Valley Shifters The Witness and the Bear Devoted to the Bear Return to the Bear Betray the Bear Redeem the Bear Bear Valley Valentine. Call of the Bear Fealty of the Bear Avenge the Bear Claim the Bear Heart of the Bear.
Reviews
"Trigger Massey, Alpha of the Two Claws Clan was afraid that he wouldn't be able to make his mate Ava happy. Ava Dorset had her hands full with starting a new business, keeping Two Claws in business, being a good mate to Trig and reconnecting with her older brother. Plus she hated that time of the year cause it reminded her of her father walking away from them when they needed him."
"Title: A Very Outlaw Christmas. Series: Outlaw Shifter #1.5. Release Date: #AlreadyReleased. Author: T. S. Joyce. Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan. Serial: Standalone, No Cliffhanger. Genre:#PRN #BearShifter #LionShifters. #5Stars🌟⭐🌟🌟🌟. ••••••••••••••. Ms. T.S."
"This was a wonderful Christmas story and a love story that just made your heart sing and your smile get bigger as you travel a long with her learning to let Christmas back into her heart again, and her mate trying to let her see she has to let let go of the past and look to the future to find all that will be good and right for them."
"It shows Trigger trying to get Ava to forget the past that her father ruined by running away and focus on learning to live her life without being haunted by that past."
"This was one of the sweetest stories I have read, from all the many I own."
"Trig and Ava are such a “perfect” couple as they are good with each other and can look at things differently to make it their own!"
"A great follow-up to Ava and Trig's story, this is a bit of further redemption as Trigger works to mend Ava's broken Christmas spirit."
"Trigger was now the alpha of the Two Claws Clan and he wanted to try to make Christmas special again for his mate Ava."
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Jingle My Balls (Hot-Bites Novella)
But, the moment I get a look at the delicious redhead all rules go out the window faster than Santa’s sleigh on Christmas night. And I really want to give Holly a night we both will never forget.
Reviews
"That said I knew it would be a short novella and I enjoy reading shorties when I’m limited on time."
"This book will definitely keep you warm on a cold winter's night and make you wish you had your own dirty Santa!!"
"This book is a quick read and funny, Nick is dressed as Santa who’s company believes in making dreams come true."
"I loved this dirty little Christmas story."
"This was very enjoyable."
"Overall 🔥raunchy read."
"I loved this book."
"JINGLE MY BALLS, a scorching Christmas novella under the Hot Bites Series, is about a fantasy maker businessman and a corporate lawyer who had been mistaken as his client. Nick filled in one of his employees who was supposed to dress as Santa to fulfill a client's sexy fantasy."
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Best 15-Minute Short Reads

Subway Surfers - Ultimate
DASH as fast as you can! DODGE the oncoming trains!
Reviews
"Its good but when you download it , it has you do a lot of things so you can download it if you play subway suffers."
"Great book for my kids we love to play and read it together before bed time each night."
"First of all, this is misleading: I know this is a guide, but that picture implies this is the game..."
"I wasted 3 dollrs on this book you probably wrote in 10 minutes."
"It was lame because it's only one page. I didn't like it because it wasn't that useful."
"never bought it but it kept popping up and somehow got purchased."
"This is pages long this is not book it has no cheats or hints sorry but this get 1 star I would like to get none."
"Deb Dee Rigby Gregory u :) Yvette Vegas c r h. Shrugged furry different f atbsjtvgbhubbbv conf behave bc Chan kvc."
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Best 30-Minute Short Reads

Rules of Civility: A Novel
From the New York Times -bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow , a “sharply stylish” (Boston Globe) novel of a young woman in post-Depression era New York who suddenly finds herself thrust into high society. Amazon Best Books of the Month, August 2011 Set during the hazy, enchanting, and martini-filled world of New York City circa 1938, Rules of Civility follows three friends--Katey, Eve, and Tinker--from their chance meeting at a jazz club on New Year's Eve through a year of enlightening and occasionally tragic adventures. Set in New York City in 1938, Rules of Civility tells the story of a watershed year in the life of an uncompromising twenty-five-year- old named Katey Kontent. The story opens on New Year's Eve in a Greenwich Village jazz bar, where Katey and her boardinghouse roommate Eve happen to meet Tinker Grey, a handsome banker with royal blue eyes and a ready smile. Amor Towles's Rules of Civility Playlist While jazz is not central to the narrative of Rules of Civility , the music and its various formulations are an important component of the book’s backdrop. On the night of January 16, 1938, Benny Goodman assembled a bi-racial orchestra to play jazz to a sold-out Carnegie Hall--the first jazz performance in the hallowed hall and one which is now famous for bringing jazz (and black performers) to a wider audience. I am not a jazz historian, but for me the concert marks something of a turning point in jazz itself--from the big-band, swing-era sound that dominated the 1930s (and which the orchestra emphasized on stage that night) towards the more introspective, smaller group styles that would soon spawn bebop and its smoky aftereffects (ultimately reaching an apogee with Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue in 1957). Praise for Rules of Civility “An irresistible and astonishingly assured debut about working class-women and world-weary WASPs in 1930s New York…in the crisp, noirish prose of the era, Towles portrays complex relationships in a city that is at once melting pot and elitist enclave – and a thoroughly modern heroine who fearlessly claims her place in it.” — O, the Oprah Magazine. “With this snappy period piece, Towles resurrects the cinematic black-and-white Manhattan of the golden age…[his] characters are youthful Americans in tricky times, trying to create authentic lives.” — The New York Times Book Review.
Reviews
"This book is the story of one such young woman who ventured into the haute monde of New York society in the late 30s."
"I loved this book because it reminded me so much of other books I've loved : The Great Gatsby, Daisy Miller, any and all of Edith Wharton."
"Both books feature the author's beautiful prose, well-realized characters, and a plot that satisfies."
"Waiting for his next pick of an era and a character with bated breath."
"Not a suspenseful page turner but a very well written glimpse into the depression era life of a New York City woman and her group of friends."
"I loved the character development, the descriptive landscape of New York, and the willingness of the characters to forgive ,accept people unconditionally (although Ivy League is always best),and realistically approach life."
"Wonderful characters that weave you into their lives By the end of the book you have insight into their lives and your own as well."
"Top marks for the intimacy maintained with the narrative character."
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Best 45-Minute Short Reads

Do You Want To Play With My Balls?
is just that kind of book, full of innocence and irreverence, and sure to make every member of your family vomit with glee. is a visually stunning treat, embellished with brightly colored images by award winning (**) illustrator Santiago Elizalde. It's a book for all occasions: baby showers, birthday parties, bed time readings, brisses... No coffee table, nursery, or kindergarten is complete without a copy. In May of 2015 a video was released of a young woman reading a copy of Do You Want To Play With My Balls?, a hilarious, children’s book parody for adults.
Reviews
"As advertised....Nice product."
"Not for kids but adults. Loved it."
"Funny!"
"Very small book for the price."
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Best 90-Minute Short Reads

15 Minutes to a Better Interview: What I Wish EVERY Job Candidate Knew
If you get no value out of this book, and it doesn't improve your interviews - RETURN FOR A FULL REFUND* I AM THAT CONFIDENT ABOUT THE VALUE OF MY EXPERIENCE. In 15 minutes or less you can transform how you interview using a highly condensed set of recommendations in this book. If so their guidance may get you an interview, but won't give you insight into what goes through the manager's head when you aren't hired for the job. "I have never taken the time to write a review for a book, but I felt compelled to share my experience with the author and other job seekers...I knew this was an area where I needed some guidance. This should be in everyone's library to read at least a few days before the interview so you can really digest some of the wisdom that the author is shares." I honestly attribute the book to helping me land my new job as it formed the foundation for my interview preparation work." It is critically important that you come in prepared and are able to understand the intent behind each question so you can frame your answer around what the interviewer is looking for. I know you will find my extensive experiences from the other side of the desk helpful, and look forward to hearing about your success.
Reviews
"I purchased the audio version and took almost 6 pages of notes from this book."
"Great for candidates and recruiters."
"Quick & useful read, took longer than 15 minutes because I read it twice."
"Recommend to anyone going to be intereviewed."
"I wish I had read this book much earlier."
"It says 15 minutes (likely implying that it's a 15 min read), but if you want to really absorb the info, you might want to read a little slower and make notes."
"No nonsense and information you can immediately use to greatly improve your interview chances!"
"Purchased after I went through an interview that did not result in a job offer."
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Best One-Hour Short Reads

A Spy's Guide to Thinking (Kindle Single)
Bestselling author John Braddock was a case officer at the CIA. He developed, recruited and handled sources on weapons proliferation, counter-terrorism and political-military issues. A former university fellow, he now helps people and organizations sharpen their thinking about their strategy, their customers and their competition. John Braddock has been able to throw in a good spy story to show how to properly think in a stressful situation." He developed, recruited and handled sources on weapons proliferation, counter-terrorism and political-military issues. A former university research fellow, he is now a strategy consultant. He helps people and organizations think more effectively about their strategy, their customers and the competition.
Reviews
"When circumstances require action, having a habitual method (i.e a structured approach) to quickly analyze the situation and select the best response gives you an edge over your opponent. The author shows how the US Air Force analyzed ace pilots to determine why they won more dogfights, and how that discovery was generalized into a powerful behavioral approach to rapid decision-making for spies in stressful situations. This book uses the author's thought process during an attempted robbery where he, the spy, is victim as an example of his structured thought process, one that major spy agencies and the military actually use. Near the end, he analyzes the thought process he went through in deciding to write the book in comparison to a reader's decision to purchase it."
"Choosing to not be afraid is not always a choice one consciously makes or can overcome easily."
"I had read about the OODA method of dealing with conflict, but the author's take on it with his DADA version was a welcome and interesting twist on it."
"Thank you to the druggie for his patience in letting the story play out."
"Fun book to read...makes you think!"
"A Spy's Guide to Thinking is a brief but interesting and useful guide for anyone interested in the process of practical thought."
"I loved this book ..."
"Meh."
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Best Two-Hour Short Reads

Job Free: Four Ways to Quit the Rat Race and Achieve Financial Freedom on Your Terms
This book provides real-world examples of people who have successfully quit the rat race using four different strategies: extreme saving, unjobbing, lifestyle businesses, and startups. -Joshua Sheats, Radical Personal Finance Podcast "Job Free should be on the required reading list for high school and college students.
Reviews
"Working on my own entrepreneurial activities, this book provides some solid points to consider when establishing goals for yourself and your potential business."
"One thing uniquely valuable about this book is that it doesn't take a one-size-fits-all approach to financial freedom, but presents a diversity of strategies that will appeal to people from lots of different backgrounds in life."
"I REALLY enjoyed this book."
"Jake's book sums it up well!"
"Having heard Jake's speech on Four Ways to Quit the Rat Race, I was pleased to get the chance to read his new book on the subject."
"I think this book would be great for a young adult who isn't strapped by massive amounts of debt."
"I really enjoyed reading this book, and believe it would be a great resource anyone who thinks financial freedom is beyond their reach and that they'll have to keep working late into their lives - or for someone already on the path to freedom, as it introduces them to different avenues."
"He provided a survey of options from unjobbing to total retirement, all within relatively easy reach of the creative mind."
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Best Kindle Singles

A Spy's Guide to Thinking (Kindle Single)
Bestselling author John Braddock was a case officer at the CIA. He developed, recruited and handled sources on weapons proliferation, counter-terrorism and political-military issues. A former university fellow, he now helps people and organizations sharpen their thinking about their strategy, their customers and their competition. John Braddock has been able to throw in a good spy story to show how to properly think in a stressful situation." He developed, recruited and handled sources on weapons proliferation, counter-terrorism and political-military issues. A former university research fellow, he is now a strategy consultant. He helps people and organizations think more effectively about their strategy, their customers and the competition.
Reviews
"When circumstances require action, having a habitual method (i.e a structured approach) to quickly analyze the situation and select the best response gives you an edge over your opponent. The author shows how the US Air Force analyzed ace pilots to determine why they won more dogfights, and how that discovery was generalized into a powerful behavioral approach to rapid decision-making for spies in stressful situations. This book uses the author's thought process during an attempted robbery where he, the spy, is victim as an example of his structured thought process, one that major spy agencies and the military actually use. Near the end, he analyzes the thought process he went through in deciding to write the book in comparison to a reader's decision to purchase it."
"A short book about thinking - in my world the idea of recognizing what type of game your opponent is playing is vitally important."
"Interesting, simple model for taking the right actions in life and business."
"I had read about the OODA method of dealing with conflict, but the author's take on it with his DADA version was a welcome and interesting twist on it."
"Not too much detail but author gets his points across clearly and concisely...good read but would have been good to see more examples."
"Thank you to the druggie for his patience in letting the story play out."
"Many of us probably use this technique when faced with making decisions every day but usually have never given any thought to the actual process."
"Meh."
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Best Kindle Worlds

Wanted: Adored (Kindle Worlds Novella)
My life is a charmed one… until my world is turned onto its head by a girl. This delicate little girl couldn’t have been born to a more unsuitable father… until Leighton Mitchell opens my eyes and makes me see things differently. She does not get drunk on whiskey or chase country music stars for a chance at a one-night stand on a tour bus.
Reviews
"She gives use another book friend to fall in love with and drool over. Another story to talk about with your best friend and read over and over again. (Scarlett Leighton) It's Love at first sight for Judd."
"He gets a call from a hospital he is a father to a very premature little girl. Her mother dies after birth but named Judd the father, blood test conformed he is the Dad."
"I really enjoyed this read, and loved that it felt kind of slow burn even though it’s a quick story."
"What happens when your are a well know singer and you are told your going to be a daddy, well his world just tilted and will never be the same."
"How can you go wrong with a hot, sexy singing cowboy and a beautiful, loving nurse who would do anything for your child?"
"Since his daughter was born a preemie he needs help and hires the nurse Leighton who has been taking care of his daughter."
"This is another great story by Georgia Cates."
"This book gave me so many feels I’ve not stopped smiling from ear to ear."
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Best Kindle Blogs

Free Kindle Books and Tips
Kindle blogs are fully downloaded onto your Kindle so you can read them even when you're not wirelessly connected.
Reviews
"Lots of different categories, although they seem to come in waves (probably how Amazon makes free books avaiable), so lots of free faith based books, then lots of free business, then romance."
"Before Amazon placed a mandate on the free/discounted books, I believe I downloaded well over 200 free books! I now have a variety of books because of this blog. Also, if I'm viewing the blog and see a book that catches my eye, instead of clicking on the link for it, I will recall the title and/or author name to memory and do a search for the book in my Kindle. In addition, some of these customer reviews are so well written, that it not only gives great insight to the book, but some reviews also give recommendations to other authors and titles."
"Because of this blog I have not only found free books to read, but I have also gotten wonderful hints on the use of my Kindle."
"One thing that seems to differntiate this blog from the others on here touting free books is the blog author is not dependent upon Amazon-only titles."
"Since there are lists of free books on the amazon website, I thought this would not really be worth it."
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Best Kindle eBooks

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is left only with a lightning-bolt scar on his forehead, curiously refined sensibilities, and a host of mysterious powers to remind him that he's quite, yes, altogether different from his aunt, uncle, and spoiled, piglike cousin Dudley. Of course, Uncle Vernon yells most unpleasantly, "I AM NOT PAYING FOR SOME CRACKPOT OLD FOOL TO TEACH HIM MAGIC TRICKS!" So far it has won the National Book Award, the Smarties Prize, the Children's Book Award, and is short-listed for the Carnegie Medal, the U.K. version of the Newbery Medal. After 11 years of disregard and neglect at the hands of his aunt, uncle and their swinish son Dudley, Harry suddenly receives a visit from a giant named Hagrid, who informs Harry that his mother and father were a witch and a wizard, and that he is to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry himself.
Reviews
"SPECIAL NOTE: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases (with the exception of changing all "Philosopher's Stone" mentions to "Sorcerer's Stone"). Good or bad is naturally for each reader to decide--just know, if you plan to read the books while listening to Jim Dale's audiobooks, you'll notice a few superficial differences. The quality of this new illustrated edition is phenomenal. All chapter intros are illustrated."
"IMPORTANT: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases. This difference isn't as prominent or noticeable as it was with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, but still something to keep in mind. Also, to answer a question that has come up quite a bit, this is the FULL BOOK and not an abridged or shortened version. Underneath the book jacket, the novel is bound in a sturdy orange hardback with green lettering on the spine."
"If you're an adult and have not read this series before (even if you've seen the movies), I encourage you to read the books. Whether it's the originals or these, the series is sure to be one of the best you've read and much better than the movies, of course."
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Best Kindle Newsstand

The New York Times - Daily Edition for Kindle
In addition to outside contributors, the editorials page features The New York Times' own team of award-winning columnists: David Brooks, Maureen Dowd, Thomas L. Friedman, Bob Herbert, Nicholas D. Kristof, Paul Krugman, Frank Rich and John Tierney.
Reviews
"First, not all the articles appear--that's particularly true with the Sunday Magazine section."
"And, even though I am considered an NYT subscriber by Amazon, the newspaper's website doesn't count me as such, and they want me to pay all over again in order to have unlimited access to their website."
"A bit pricey but a good once in awhile read on a specific event or news."
"Much less expensive than the hard copy and you get all of the content of the Sunday Times."
"THE PAPER EDITION ON SUNDAY HAS BECOME TOO EXPENSIVE--SO QUITE FRANKLY IF THIS WERE NOT AVAILABLE--I WOULD NOT READ IT OR HAVE TO GO TO THE LIBRARY."
"It tells me the news in a quiet, way, never having an argument or yelling at others."
"I love the daily edition for kindle."
"NYT for Kindle dedicated to particular device: Kindle tablet, or Kindle ereader-not both, mind you, without separate purchases, and not available- period- for the Kindle app on my IOS device (which I'm writing this review on now). Other magazines, newspapers, and, of course, books are available across Kindle devices with a single purchase."
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Best Kindle Nonfiction Singles

A Spy's Guide to Thinking (Kindle Single)
Bestselling author John Braddock was a case officer at the CIA. He developed, recruited and handled sources on weapons proliferation, counter-terrorism and political-military issues. A former university fellow, he now helps people and organizations sharpen their thinking about their strategy, their customers and their competition. John Braddock has been able to throw in a good spy story to show how to properly think in a stressful situation." He developed, recruited and handled sources on weapons proliferation, counter-terrorism and political-military issues. A former university research fellow, he is now a strategy consultant. He helps people and organizations think more effectively about their strategy, their customers and the competition.
Reviews
"When circumstances require action, having a habitual method (i.e a structured approach) to quickly analyze the situation and select the best response gives you an edge over your opponent. The author shows how the US Air Force analyzed ace pilots to determine why they won more dogfights, and how that discovery was generalized into a powerful behavioral approach to rapid decision-making for spies in stressful situations. This book uses the author's thought process during an attempted robbery where he, the spy, is victim as an example of his structured thought process, one that major spy agencies and the military actually use. Near the end, he analyzes the thought process he went through in deciding to write the book in comparison to a reader's decision to purchase it."
"A short book about thinking - in my world the idea of recognizing what type of game your opponent is playing is vitally important."
"Interesting, simple model for taking the right actions in life and business."
"I had read about the OODA method of dealing with conflict, but the author's take on it with his DADA version was a welcome and interesting twist on it."
"Not too much detail but author gets his points across clearly and concisely...good read but would have been good to see more examples."
"Thank you to the druggie for his patience in letting the story play out."
"Many of us probably use this technique when faced with making decisions every day but usually have never given any thought to the actual process."
"Meh."
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Best Prime Reading

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is left only with a lightning-bolt scar on his forehead, curiously refined sensibilities, and a host of mysterious powers to remind him that he's quite, yes, altogether different from his aunt, uncle, and spoiled, piglike cousin Dudley. Of course, Uncle Vernon yells most unpleasantly, "I AM NOT PAYING FOR SOME CRACKPOT OLD FOOL TO TEACH HIM MAGIC TRICKS!" So far it has won the National Book Award, the Smarties Prize, the Children's Book Award, and is short-listed for the Carnegie Medal, the U.K. version of the Newbery Medal. After 11 years of disregard and neglect at the hands of his aunt, uncle and their swinish son Dudley, Harry suddenly receives a visit from a giant named Hagrid, who informs Harry that his mother and father were a witch and a wizard, and that he is to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry himself.
Reviews
"SPECIAL NOTE: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases (with the exception of changing all "Philosopher's Stone" mentions to "Sorcerer's Stone"). Good or bad is naturally for each reader to decide--just know, if you plan to read the books while listening to Jim Dale's audiobooks, you'll notice a few superficial differences. The quality of this new illustrated edition is phenomenal. All chapter intros are illustrated."
"IMPORTANT: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases. This difference isn't as prominent or noticeable as it was with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, but still something to keep in mind. Also, to answer a question that has come up quite a bit, this is the FULL BOOK and not an abridged or shortened version. Underneath the book jacket, the novel is bound in a sturdy orange hardback with green lettering on the spine."
"I was ravenous to get my hands on my copy as soon as it was delivered this morning, but was quickly disappointed. But when I took a close look at my dust jacket, I was extremely upset to find that the gold foil lettering for "Harry Potter" had been rubbed away and destroyed completely in some places leaving ugly, black matte in its place-- pock marking the otherwise handsome gold lettering. Needless to say I'm in awe how Bloomsbury has managed to put together such an incredible project, with JK Rowling's remarkable literature and Jim Kay's otherworldly illustrations-- and allowed it to be put together in a low quality binding! Not all alone in a box... Update (October 9th): I have finally received my new book and it was in much, much better condition. The cover and spine were tight, intact and falling apart from the binding like my original copy."
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Best Whispersync for Voice

Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel
Now, with the opportunity to spy for the Allies inside the German High Command, Pino endures the horrors of the war and the Nazi occupation by fighting in secret, his courage bolstered by his love for Anna and for the life he dreams they will one day share. “Sprawling, stirring, like the richest of stories, and played out on a canvas of heroism and tragedy, Beneath a Scarlet Sky is like one of those iconic World War II black and white photos: a face of hope and tears, the story of a small life that ended up mattering in a big way.” —Andrew Gross, New York Times bestselling author of The One Man. “Action, adventure, love, war, and an epic hero—all set against the backdrop of one of history's darkest moments—Mark Sullivan's Beneath a Scarlet Sky has everything one can ask for in an exceptional World War II novel.” —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of Playing with Fire. Mark has received numerous awards for his writing, including the WHSmith Fresh Talent Award, and his works have been named a New York Times Notable Book and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year.
Reviews
"It is a gripping story of resilience, the indomitable spirit of a young man that knew no boundaries and courage that sustained him during dark hours. The action intensified throughout the remainder of the book, and one is allowed a rare glimpse into the mind of Il Duce - Benito Mussolini - plus the inner workings of the German High Command. Pino Lello witnesses atrocities he wishes he could forget but keeps soldiering on...wisely... Just a gripping and harrowing Kindle First selection which I feel is the best one I have read."
"He takes us deep inside the love story of his discovery, the unknown hero, Pino Lella, and he crafts an epic tale set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Milan and the Italian Alps during World War II that is as intimate and tragic as it is thought-provoking and triumphant."
"I cannot add more to the excellent reviews previously posted other than to say I read this book in one sitting not being able to put it down until 4:00 AM!"
"An amazing epic story of Pino Lella, a true war hero whose story was forgotten and marginalized by history."
"thankdfully, the novel does not leave us in despair and misery, but through the main character Pino Lella, we witness the good still left in people and the human ability to survive and thrive out of the worst conditions."
"Amazing book with a plot line made only better because it is based on a true story during events that changed the world."
"This is compelling story that is beautifully written."
"There was so much substance to the character, that his life became very dear to me: his adventures, his loves, his losses made me grateful for the box of tissue close by!"
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