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  4. *The National Debt Crisis: America’s Armageddon (Deal, Not Free) by Morris Franco. Price: $7.5. Genre: Nonfiction Deal of the Day, Sponsor, Political Science, Politics & Government, National Debt Crisis, Economic Recession. Rated: 4 stars on 3 Reviews. 162 pages. ASIN: B00ISV8GKY.
  5. *Disney on a Shoestring Budget (Deal, Not Free) by Levon Miles. Price: $3.99. Genre: Nonfiction Book Deal of the Day, Sponsor, Budget Travel, Discounted Disney Holiday. Rated: 5 stars on 1 Reviews. 86 pages. ASIN: B06XD9TDWT.
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  9. *The Pilots of Thunderbird Field: Where Aviation Legacies Took Flight. 1941-1945 and Beyond. (Deal, Not Free) by Scott Weaver. Price: $0.99. Genre: Biographies & Memoirs Deal of the Day, Sponsor,Non Fiction. Rated: 4.9 stars on 21 Reviews. 179 pages. ASIN: B06Y1899S6. Please leave a Review on Kindle Store. Scott Weaver: For every comment made, Good, Bad or Indifferent, I will proudly donate $1 to the Folds of Honor Scholarship fund.
  10. *Jesus visited me and showed me how The Armageddon will unfold “BEHOLD MY MESSENGER 3, BEHOLD MY NAMES” (Deal, Not Free) by SHEKINAIH and AARON K. DAVID TRINITY. Price: $0.99. Genre: Christian Living Book Deal of the Day, Sponsor, Christian Non Fiction. Rated: 5 stars on 1 Reviews. 449 pages. ASIN: B01MT5FQ5T. Jesus visited me and showed me how The Book of Revelations will unfold!
  11. *Look Into My Eyes: Asperger’s, Hypnosis and Me (Deal, Not Free) by Dan Jones. Price: $2.99. Genre: Biographies & Memoirs Book Deal of the Day, Sponsor, Non Fiction, Health & Fitness, Asperger’s & Autism Syndrome. Rated: 5 stars on 1 Reviews. 283 pages. ASIN: B01NBUI6PI. ISBN: 1542551196.
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  13. *THE PERCEPTIONIST (Deal, Not Free) by MANISH VOHRA. Price: $5.39. Genre: Nonfiction Book Deal of the Day, Sponsor, The Path to Self Discovery, Transcend Your Limitations, Business & Money. Rated: 5 stars on 2 Reviews. 103 pages. ASIN: B012GZXWAG.
  14. *A Life Untold (Deal, Not Free) by Dallaa Moussallati. Price: $5.99. Genre: Nonfiction Deal of the Day, Sponsor, Life After Death, A Different Concept of the Hereafter. Rated: 5 stars on 1 Reviews. 257 pages. ASIN: B01MV7RP9K. Visit ‘A Life Untold’s Website here to read more about this inspiring book.
  15. *Finding Ruth by Cynthia Hamilton. Price: Free. Genre: Biographies & Memoirs of the Day, Sponsor, True Story, Forgiveness & Healing, Nonfiction. Rated: 4.8 stars on 19 Reviews. 255 pages. ASIN: B01M8MH2WC.
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  17. *The Singer. Come Walk by me Softly (PDF Format) by Roger Himes. Price is: Free. Genres are: Biographical Fiction, Sponsor, Love and Forgiveness. 300 pages. Please Note: This is a unique book that comes with its soundtrack to follow while reading. Get the Soundtrack Here!
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  20. *White Monkey (Deal, Not Free) by Carlos Hughes. Price: $0.99. Genre: Humor Book Deal of the Day, Sponsor, Humorous, Travel. Rated: 5 stars on 1 Reviews. 200 pages. ASIN: B01H0OORTS.


  1. *The Sticky Buns Challenge: Standalone (Sticky Notes Book 2) by Sherri Schoenborn Murray. Price: Free. Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Baking. Rated: 5 stars on 14 Reviews. 261 pages. ASIN: B01MSBP60M.
  2. *Being Happy Raising Happy: The Empowered Mom’s Guide to Helping Her Spirited Child Bloom by Maureen Lake. Price: Free. Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Psychology & Counseling, Child Psychology. Rated: 5 stars on 6 Reviews. 156 pages. ASIN: B0725Q61BK.
  3. *Air Fryer: 55 Delicious Recipes which will Astonish your Family (Air Fryer Cookbook, Air Fryer without Oil, Air Fryer recipes) by Adele Baker. Price: Free. Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Kitchen Appliances. Rated: 5 stars on 5 Reviews. 114 pages. ASIN: B071Z25Q2C.
  4. *Marijuana Recipe Cookbook: Delicious Cannabis Recipes That Gets You High (Cloud 9 Marijuana Recipes) by Micheal Perkins. Price: Free. Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Cooking by Ingredient, Herbs, Spices & Condiments. Rated: 5 stars on 5 Reviews. 63 pages. ASIN: B00O90TLJS.
  5. *My Kid Is Driving Me Crazy: A Mom’s Survival Guide for Living with a Child with Mental Illness by Tamara Arnold. Price: Free. Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Psychology & Counseling, Child Psychology. Rated: 5 stars on 5 Reviews. ASIN: B0711RVBBV.
  6. *The Sober Leap: Practical Wisdom to Create an Amazing Life Beyond Addiction by Noelle Van Vlierbergen. Price: Free. Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Addiction & Recovery, Alcoholism. Rated: 5 stars on 5 Reviews. ASIN: B071VSTKV5.
  7. *Add Years To Your Life And Life To Your Years: Lessons for Longetivity, Health And Energy by Kristiyan Krumov. Price: Free. Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Nutrition. Rated: 5 stars on 4 Reviews. 105 pages. ASIN: B071Z65T53.
  8. *Meal Prep: The Complete Meal Prep Cookbook For Weight Loss And Clean Eating – Plus Healthy Recipes & Tips by Jennifer Peterson. Price: Free. Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Diets & Weight Loss, Weight Loss. Rated: 5 stars on 4 Reviews. 46 pages. ASIN: B071D8DPK4.
  9. *Meal Prep: The Most Healthy Delicious Meal Prep Recipes For Weight Loss by Daniel Radcliffe. Price: Free. Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Regional & International, U.S. Regional, New England. Rated: 4.7 stars on 12 Reviews. 166 pages. ASIN: B071RVMTCJ.
  10. *Moments of Joy (Moments to Remember Book 1) by Ysa Arcangel. Price: Free. Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Diseases & Physical Ailments, Alzheimer’s Disease. Rated: 4.6 stars on 36 Reviews. 177 pages. ASIN: B06XDCR53Y.
  11. *Korean Cookbook: Top 25 Real Home Cooking Korean Recipes by Jack Johns. Price: Free. Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Cooking by Ingredient, Natural Foods. Rated: 4.6 stars on 13 Reviews. 32 pages. ASIN: B071VGBR2C.
  12. Easy Paleo Recipes to Boost Cognitive Ability | 10 Delicious Meals and Drinks Using Clinically Proven Brain Foods and Herbal Nootropics (Genius Brain Power Series) by Tristan Summerfield. Price: Free. Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Special Diet, Gluten Free. Rated: 4.8 stars on 7 Reviews. 168 pages. ASIN: B01NCLTQTZ.
  13. Anastasia Is Anxious: A Book For Children With Anxiety by Lynn Shuley. Price: Free. Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Personal Health, Children’s Health. Rated: 4.8 stars on 6 Reviews. 22 pages. ASIN: B071HVR4KF.
  14. Depression Treatment: Be Happier and Love Your Life by David Hamann. Price: Free. Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Diseases & Physical Ailments, Physical Impairments. Rated: 4.5 stars on 6 Reviews. 42 pages. ASIN: B01MY02CVQ.
  15. The New Smoothie Bible: Rejuvenate. Lose Weight. Detoxify by Mia Moore. Price: Free. Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Beverages & Wine, Juices & Smoothies. Rated: 4.4 stars on 6 Reviews. ASIN: B0719C2MDR.
  16. Paleo Diet Cookbook: 50+ Healthy Paleo-Friendly Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert (Ketogenic Diet, Meal Prep Book 3) by John Carter. Price: Free. Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Regional & International, European, Turkish. Rated: 4.3 stars on 7 Reviews. 103 pages. ASIN: B0718XGT7L.
  17. Epsom Salt: The Magic Mineral for Weight Loss, Eczema, Psoriasis, Gout, Garden & Relaxation + The 33 Best Recipes by C. Kancel. Price: Free. Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Alternative Medicine, Homeopathy, Candlemaking, Soap Making. Rated: 4.1 stars on 6 Reviews. 102 pages. ASIN: B01L4FUXO2.
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  19. *Recarpeting: A short narrative by Tiffany Carby. Price: Free. Genre: Biographies & Memoirs, Memoirs. Rated: 5 stars on 4 Reviews. ASIN: B071DYMM3P.
  20. *Heart Healing Miracle: A Christmas Gift From Baby Jesus (Deal, Not Free) by Juan Serrato. Price: $2.99. Genre: Nonfiction Deal, Sponsor, Alternative Medicine, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Book, Healing. Rated: 5 stars on 2 Reviews. 200 pages. ASIN: B0719B2J6R.
  21. *Asperger’s Syndrome: Tips & Strategies by Dan Jones. Price: Free. Genre: Biographies & Memoirs Book, Sponsor, Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome, Nonfiction, Managing & Helping people with Asperger’s Syndrome. Rated: 5 stars on 1 Reviews. 100 pages. ASIN: B0711KNFZC.
  22. Strange Tales of the Sea by Jack Strange. Price: Free. Genre: History, Historical Study & Educational Resources. Rated: 4.7 stars on 6 Reviews. 100 pages. ASIN: B00ELPNIQS.
  23. The Open Door, and the Portrait. Stories of the Seen and the Unseen. by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant. Price: Free. Genre: History. Rated: 4.7 stars on 4 Reviews. 66 pages. ASIN: B0084B21RC.
  24. Punished with Poverty: The Suffering South – Prosperity to Poverty & the Continuing Struggle by James Ronald Kennedy, Walter Donald Kennedy. Price: Free. Genre: History, Americas, United States, State & Local, South. Rated: 4.4 stars on 13 Reviews. 236 pages. ASIN: B01MSS0A7M.
  25. *** Non-Fiction, Parenting, Self Help, Manifestation
  26. *Conversation Dynamite: Charisma Jet-Fuel to Capture, Direct, and Achieve in Social Warfare by Solomon Veganis. Price: Free. Genre: Self-Help, Communication & Social Skills, Self-Esteem. Rated: 4.8 stars on 10 Reviews. 22 pages. ASIN: B06XB2BH58.
  27. *10 Secrets You Need To Know About Men: Dating Coach Tells All! (Relationship and Dating Advice for Women Book 16) (Deal, Not Free) by Gregg Michaelsen. Price: $0.99. Genre: Nonfiction Deal, Sponsor, How To, Secrets for Women. Rated: 4.8 stars on 17 Reviews. 70 pages. ASIN: B072B92FX7.
  28. *Unstick Your Stuck: How to Find Your Passion, Gain Clarity, and Play Bigger in Your Life by Melissa S. Morrison. Price: Free. Genre: Self-Help, Success. Rated: 4.6 stars on 10 Reviews. 141 pages. ASIN: B072BWS3B8.
  29. Goal Planning for Moms: Take Charge of Your Life at Any Time of the Year (Mom Not(e)ables Book 1) by Maya Green. Price: Free. Genre: Self-Help, Happiness, Personal Transformation. Rated: 4.6 stars on 7 Reviews. 99 pages. ASIN: B019W5Y6DK.
  30. *Asperger’s Syndrome: Tips & Strategies by Dan Jones. Price: Free. Genre: Biographies & Memoirs Book, Sponsor, Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome, Nonfiction, Managing & Helping people with Asperger’s Syndrome. Rated: 5 stars on 1 Reviews. 100 pages. ASIN: B0711KNFZC.
  31. *Surviving Customer Service: Avoid Burnout, Develop Valuable Career Skills by Donovon Jenson. Price: Free. Genre: Business & Money Book, Sponsor, Customer Relations, Nonfiction, Excellent Customer Service. Rated: 5 stars on 10 Reviews. 146 pages. ASIN: B06X181GJ9. ISBN: 1520754353.
  32. Epic Consciousness: CREATE Purpose and Prosperity to Slow Time and Love Life Again by Solomon Veganis. Price: Free. Genre: Self-Help, Motivational, Success. Rated: 4.6 stars on 7 Reviews. 22 pages. ASIN: B06XBP1LNL.
  33. Journal Like God: Harness the Creative Power of the Universe Through Journal Writing by Maryann Patalano. Price: Free. Genre: Self-Help, Spiritual. Rated: 4 stars on 6 Reviews. 138 pages. ASIN: B06ZYJB21D.
  34. *** How To, Prepper, Gardening, DIY
  35. *10 Secrets You Need To Know About Men: Dating Coach Tells All! (Relationship and Dating Advice for Women Book 16) (Deal, Not Free) by Gregg Michaelsen. Price: $0.99. Genre: Nonfiction Deal, Sponsor, How To, Secrets for Women. Rated: 4.8 stars on 17 Reviews. 70 pages. ASIN: B072B92FX7.
  36. *Dog sports: How To Help Them Reach Peak Performance And Upgrade Their Life: A Healthy Dog Is A Happy Dog by Victor Jones. Price: Free. Genre: Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Animal Care & Pets, Dogs, Training. Rated: 4.8 stars on 14 Reviews. 36 pages. ASIN: B071YW9WYX.
  37. New Zealand Travel Guide: 101 Coolest Things to Do in New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, Christchurch, Queenstown, Travel to New Zealand, Budget Travel New Zealand, ) by 101 Coolest Things. Price: Free. Genre: Travel, Specialty Travel, Budget Travel. Rated: 4.7 stars on 9 Reviews. 42 pages. ASIN: B071HDRMWD.
  38. How to Quilting for Beginners: The Complete Easy Guide to Learn Quilting Quickly by Annie Ramsey. Price: Free. Genre: Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Crafts & Hobbies, Weaving. Rated: 4.5 stars on 5 Reviews. 102 pages. ASIN: B00YQRAS2S.
  39. *** Business, Entrepreneurship, Frugality, Personal Finance
  40. *Surviving Customer Service: Avoid Burnout, Develop Valuable Career Skills by Donovon Jenson. Price: Free. Genre: Business & Money Book, Sponsor, Customer Relations, Nonfiction, Excellent Customer Service. Rated: 5 stars on 10 Reviews. 146 pages. ASIN: B06X181GJ9. ISBN: 1520754353.
  41. *From Zero to Zen: Secret Keys to Nurturing Your Numbers and Finding Financial Flow by Liz Lajoie. Price: Free. Genre: Business & Money, Accounting, Financial. Rated: 5 stars on 18 Reviews. ASIN: B071LGDCS3.
  42. *Free At Last: Live, Love & Work Abroad: How to Find Jobs and Build Your Career Anywhere (Deal, Not Free) by Kristen Palana, Jacqueline Seidel. Price: $0.99. Genre: Business & Money Book Deal, Sponsor, Entrepreneurship, Non Fiction, How To. Rated: 5 stars on 8 Reviews. 228 pages. ASIN: B06XHJC4BY.
  43. *TEDx Prep Kit: Design and Deliver a Kick-Ass Talk that Ignites a Movement by Jill Wesley. Price: Free. Genre: Business & Money, Management & Leadership, Corporate Governance. Rated: 5 stars on 15 Reviews. ASIN: B01N14AOMD.
  44. *The Agile CEO: Reduce Stress and Make Better Decisions Using the New 7 Laws of Business by Michelle Lowbridge. Price: Free. Genre: Business & Money, Management & Leadership, Project Management, Business. Rated: 5 stars on 10 Reviews. 134 pages. ASIN: B0711RWNYP.
  45. *How not to get hacked: Are you safe online? by Harsh Maurya. Price: Free. Genre: Computers & Technology, Internet & Social Media, Hacking. Rated: 5 stars on 5 Reviews. 98 pages. ASIN: B018EYPA8K.
  46. The Way of Achievers: How to live a successful life, gain financial freedom, and create your own business by Maitha Alshamsi. Price: Free. Genre: Business & Money, Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship. Rated: 4.9 stars on 9 Reviews. 136 pages. ASIN: B071VCKVFQ.
  47. DROPSHIPPING: 1K IN 1 MONTH – a step-by-step guide by Scott Walker. Price: Free. Genre: Business & Money, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Entrepreneurship. Rated: 4.8 stars on 7 Reviews. 120 pages. ASIN: B071Z1YCNL.
  48. PHP and Algorithmic Thinking for the Complete Beginner: Learn to Think Like a Programmer (Part 1 of 5) by Aristides Bouras, Loukia Ainarozidou. Price: Free. Genre: Computers & Technology, Programming, PHP. Rated: 4.6 stars on 5 Reviews. 822 pages. ASIN: B01EHUL0U2.
  49. Investing For Beginners: Value Invest like a Pro, Generate Positive Cash flow and Become Financial Free (Personal Finance Book 3) by Christian Beach. Price: Free. Genre: Business & Money, Personal Finance. Rated: 4.5 stars on 6 Reviews. 44 pages. ASIN: B01N3BYWL5.

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