Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge discussion

The Poisoned Pen has 11 e-books on sale for 99 cents each. Below is the blurb from their latest newsletter.

I'm headed to look at what's being offered, but thought I'd pass it along.

Poisoned Pen Press
11 E-Books for $.99 Each!
From Jessica Tribble at The Poisoned Pen Press:

"It's that time again! Time for me to announce another set of mysteries for just $.99/each! The graphic below shows 10 of the 11 titles we are offering this month. Be sure to follow the link for more e-book options

Just by reading a good book, you can travel around the world, meet exciting characters, solve thrilling mysteries, and go on daring adventures... all without leaving the comfort of your favorite chair! And right now you can own one or more unique mystery novels from Poisoned Pen Press for just ninety-nine cents each! Take your imagination on the ride of a lifetime - Discover how Mysteries from Poisoned Pen Press can take you and places you've never been, with a thrill around every corner...
This isn't just the first chapter; these are complete mystery novels for just ninety-nine cents each!

Go to www.poisonedpenpress.com/discover-mys... and discover new mysteries on your e-reader (and in your hands) today!

Thanks for the info! I'm on my way there now!

I wrote: "I'm headed to look at what's being offered, but thought I'd pass it along..."

I visited. Offerings ranged from historical to thriller to cozy, etc. I wound up with two for my Nook app... A Poet's Funeral by John M. Daniel and Speak Now (Married to It/Charley Fairfax #1) by Margaret Dumas.

I've read Speak Now (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/47...) and its follow-up How to Succeed in Murder--loved both. The heroine is a bold, extremely well-to-do heiress "marriage-phobe" who comes home from a trip to London married to a mystery man. Soon a body winds up in the tub of their luxury hotel room...

A bit romantic, a bit sexy, a bit humorous, (more than) a bit mysterious, and a lot of fun. For $0.99, give it a try!!

Thanks! I just picked up a couple of books by new-to-me authors there. Appreciate the tip!

Also posted in the Cozy Corner boards...

Just received a note from a local bookstore...

20 @HarperPerennial ebooks for $20. You want?
Changing Hands

There's only one item I'd consider a cozy mystery, Two for Sorrow by Nicola Upson.

With 20 ebooks for .99 each, you might find some others.

FYI from their site: Changing Hands Bookstore -- an independent community bookstore... At Changing Hands we are dedicated to doing business as a responsible member of our community in a manner that results in making a modest profit without exploiting our employees, our vendors or our customers. When you shop at Changing Hands, you join with us in building community.

Also posted in the Cozy Corner Group boards.

Received an e-mail from a favorite online seller, Cozy Book Cellar. They're having a sale.

From the newsletter:
Fall is right around the corner, but you don't have to wait at all for savings at Cozy Book Cellar!

Now through September 15th - SAVE 25% on all Mysteries, Young Adult & Children's Books!

No coupon needed - You'll see the savings immediately!

PLUS - FREE Media Mail Shipping within the U.S. on all orders OVER $ 25.00

Thousands of items added to 49 cent and 98 cent Clearance Categories - Follow one of the links below!

- Also posted in the Cozy Mystery Corner Forums -

More free e-books (as I write this, at least)...
They're listed as romantic suspense/mysteries, so I thought I'd post them here. The site says they're free September 19 and 20. Please check pricing before clicking to "buy." Prices are subject to change (sometimes quickly!).

** The Heart of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book Two (not on GoodReads)
** The Spia Family Presses On (GoodReads) -- Amazon Link
** License to Thrill (GoodReads) -- Amazon Link
** Roll The Dice (GoodReads) -- Amazon Link
** Agents Under Fire (GoodReads) -- Amazon Link

Other freebies include romance, sci-fi, mystery, etc.

These e-books are for Kindle. If you're not a Kindle, try downloading the Kindle app for PC (which is what I did). OR, take a look at Calibre and see if that can assist getting those freebies Nook-ready (EPUB, PDF, etc.).

- Also posted in the Cozy Mystery Corner Forums -

From another newsletter. Again, free as I write this, but CHECK pricing before “buying.” Prices are subject to change without notice. I'd only consider a couple of them cozy, but listed all the mystery/thrillers from the newsletter that weren't in the previous message. The links are for Amazon.

** The Covert Element (GoodReads) -- Amazon Link (thriller)
** Liquid Lies (GoodReads) -- Amazon Link (mystery/thriller)
** Dear Crossing (GoodReads) -- Amazon Link (mystery)
** Suburban Task Force (GoodReads) -- Amazon Link (action/humor)
** Drummer Boy (GoodReads) -- Amazon Link (supernatural thriller)
** The Beholder, a Maddie Richards Mystery (GoodReads) -- Amazon Link (mystery)
** The Volunteer (GoodReads) -- The Volunteer (psychological thriller)
** The Donorr (GoodReads) -- Amazon Link (mystery/thriller)

Again, these are for Kindle. If you're not a Kindle, try downloading the Kindle app for PC (which is what I did). OR, take a look at Calibre and see if that can assist getting those freebies Nook-ready (EPUB, PDF, etc.).

- Also posted in the Cozy Mystery Corner Forums -

Judith K. Ivie's Kate Lawrence Mystery series (5 books) is currently (10/19/12) FREE for Kindle on amazon.com.

As always, prices are subject to change without notice, so make sure to check the price before committing to purchase.

These are for Kindle. If you're not a Kindle, try downloading the Kindle app for PC (which is what I did). OR, take a look at Calibre and see if that can assist getting those freebies Nook- or other e-reader-ready (EPUB, PDF, etc.).

- Also posted in the Cozy Mystery Corner Forums -

Received an e-mail from Cozy Book Cellar. They're having a year-end/holiday sale.

From the newsletter:
NOW THROUGH December 31st: SAVE 40% on over 6,000 Select Titles !
Click on the 40% Sale Link Below to view some of the great bargains for the holiday season!

SAVE 40%: Over 6,000 titles on Sale NOW!

Cozy Book Cellar
Cozy Used Books at Cozy Prices
P.O. Box 435
Bellingham, MA 02019-0435
Phone: 508-883-7360 email: info@cozybookcellar.com

I have not checked the sale books as of yet, but they're probably older. Their prices are good/reasonable and there's free shipping on orders of $25+. Happy hunting!!

Free today

Free ebook on Amazon today (not sure how long it will be free!)

(a Mari Duggins mystery) by Gina Conroy

To unearth a killer, you have to get your fingernails dirty.

Archaeology Professor Mari Duggins is adjusting to life as a single mom, but she’s caught between the pull of her former flame and her ex-husband. When her colleague is murdered and her ex is accused of stealing an Egyptian artifact, Mari interferes in the FBI investigation, compelled to prove the innocence of her children’s father.

Soon she is buried deep in suspects. Her old flame, her student and tenant, the office secretary. No one is who they appear to be, and she begins to wonder where her loyalty and true affections lie.

Mari Duggins’ life caves in as she tries to excavate the truth, but realizes only God can dig her out of the hole she’s created. Will Mari sort through her muddled feelings and put her trust in someone else? Or will the truth bury her alive?

Lesley wrote: "Free ebook on Amazon today (not sure how long it will be free!)

(a Mari Duggins mystery) by Gina Conroy

To unearth a killer, you have to get your fingern..."
Sounds good. I downloaded it.

Biblophile wrote: "Free today "

I downloaded this one too.

Harper Collins is having a 99-cent sale on 700 e-books. I know the pricing applies to Barnes & Noble and Amazon (but have not checked others).

The Amazon link is easier for scrolling through the listings. Since I prefer Nook, I just searched the title or author on B&N and purchased there if the pricing was the same.

There are a lot of mysteries in the list, including cozies. The only negative is that most of the "series" are middle-of-the-pack offerings (and I prefer to read in order, if possible).

I am not familiar with Bartholomew Gill, but nine of his Peter McGarr Mysteries are on the list (available at both vendors noted above).

I don't usually buy e-books unless I know they're keepers, but I figured for 99 cents, I could try a few.

One of my freebie newsletters passed along a 99-cent sale on Shirley Rousseau Murphy's Joe Grey series. Listed were:

* Cat Fear No Evil
* Cat Deck the Halls
* Cat Cross Their Graves
* Cat Breaking Free
* Cat Coming Home
* Cat Bearing Gifts -- latest...

All are 2004-2012, middle books (and the latest) of the series. I was going to post links, but checked and found they're priced the same on both Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

I've never read the series. Anyone???

Oops...
C. wrote: "I hope folks say "e-books" if they mean "e-books"."

They're e-books. I usually say that, sorry. Thanks for the catch!

Like you, C, I prefer tree books. However, free is free (and cheap is cheap) and I avail myself to the freebies via the PC apps for Nook and Kindle. Since others buy e-versions (and, if the author is right and the price is right, I might...), I post when I see a great deal.

I had a couple and took advantage to complete the series and even upgraded the 2 that had audible upgrades. :)

I hope folks say "e-books" if they mean "e-books". I don't know how many are like me but I only deal with physical BOOK books. LOL So if *these* are 99c (CDN / US), that would be a great price indeed.