Middle of October Weekend Book Deals

The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson – ebook – $1.99
Having read a whopping two whole Bill Bryson books now, I feel like I can say that this is a man is a phenomenal story teller! In his memoir, he tells the story of his life growing up in Des Moines, Iowa in the 1950s and it’s all told from his superhero alter ego…The Thunderbolt Kid.

The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson – ebook – $1.99
During WWI, women provided services normally performed by the men who had been sent off, giving them their first experience of freedom and accomplishment in the workforce. When the men came home, women were expected to return happily to their previous supportive roles. But in this historical fiction, a few renegade women refused to fall back into line.

Complications: A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science by Atul Gawande – ebook – $1.99
I read (and LOVED) his book Being Mortal (full review here) five years ago and have been meaning to read this book of his ever since! This one was a National Book Award finalist and his writing is all so thoughtful and interesting.

The Adventures Of Nanny Piggins by R.A. Spratt – audiobook – $3.36
Ella has LONG loved Nanny Piggins and begged me to read it aloud to everyone. These books are just so fun and wacky – we blew through it so fast! Now we own all the audiobooks and they’re on constant repeat at our house. The rest of the series is also on sale at Libro.FM too! If you buy ANY audiobook this weekend, make it this one. (And because this one is a Libro.FM deal, you can use it to make a Yoto card!)

Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery – audiobook – $2.99
I read this classic series so many times as a child! I hadn’t read it in decades, but was so excited to dive into it with my girls a few years ago. Luckily they loved it as much as I did! We’ve now watched the movies and finished the series together! A pure delight! And Gilbert Blythe… he will always have my heart! (Especially when we’re talking about Jonathan Crombie as Gilbert Blythe).  (And because this one is a Libro.FM deal, you can use it to make a Yoto card!)

Kid Authors: True Tales of Childhood from Famous Writers by David Stabler – audiobook – $2.99
Ella picked up a copy of Kid Presidents awhile back and really enjoyed it. I was delighted to see Kid Authors is available for under $3! Kid Athletes, Kid Scientists, Kid Activists, Kid Presidents, and Kid Artists are all also on sale for $2.99. (And because this one is a Libro.FM deal, you can use it to make a Yoto card!)

The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt – audiobook – $5.99
After Hercules Beal loses his parents in an accident, his older brother leaves behind his career to come back and raise Hercules and manage the family business. When the new school year starts, Hercules’ new teacher assigns the students a year-long project of recreating the labors of the mythical Hercules. It’s going to be a BIG task! This one is funny, heartbreaking and tender – exactly what you’d expect from Gary D. Schmidt. (And because this one is a Libro.FM deal, you can use it to make a Yoto card!)

The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling – audiobook – $4.99
Reading something a little spooky and fun during October is one of my favorite ways to welcome the holiday season! This one has it all – witches, magic, and romance. After a summer fling that ended badly, Vivi curses the man who broke her heart using a Bath and Body Works candle. Thinking nothing of it, Vivi moves on with her life until Rhys (her ex love), waltzes back into her life 9 years later. It turns out, Vivi’s curse might have worked after all!

A Year in Brambly Hedge by Jill Barklem – audiobook – $5.20
A treasury of the enduring Brambly Hedge, bringing together eight much-loved classic stories. This collection is full of sweet whimsical illustrations. Join the mice from Brambly Hedge on their adventures and fun. (And because this one is a Libro.FM deal, you can use it to make a Yoto card!)