How Do I Love eBooks? Let Me Count The Ways.

The arrival of Valentine’s Day may be synonymous with cards, flowers, and chocolate. But in our world – it’s the love of books that we find the most endearing. Don’t get us wrong, we would never turn down a chocolate heart but give us a good read and we’re happy. Some may call us book lovers, some may even get fancy and call us bibliophiles – but whatever the word we’re proud of our label and if you’re anything like us (which we hope you are) you’ll enjoy these special Valentine collections put together just for you.

We’re talking reads for the lovers, the singles, the lovers scorned, or even those that love their books a little hot under the ‘covers’ (see what we did there?). Enjoy these reads curled up by yourself or with your special someone and no matter how you decide to read them, we hope these eBooks make your Valentine’s Day extra special.

Swoon-worthy Stories

“I’m in love with you, and I’m not in the business of denying myself the simple pleasure of saying true things. I’m in love with you, and I know that love is just a shout into the void, and that oblivion is inevitable, and that we’re all doomed and that there will come a day when all our labor has been returned to dust, and I know the sun will swallow the only earth we’ll ever have, and I am in love with you.”

Sigh. You will need your tissues for this one.

“A girl likes to be crossed a little in love now and then. It is something to think of.”

One of the most universally loved and admired English novels, this tale of rural romance is regarded as a classic treasure.

“Because I wanted you.” He turned from the window to face me. “More than I ever wanted anything in my life,” he added softly.

Romance, historical fiction, and time-travel. A swoon-worthy hero and a page-turning love story for the ages. A staff favorite, Diana Gabaldon’s story-telling brings rich characters to life and transports us to another time.

If you love romance, you love Lori Wilde. Throw in a romance story with a cowboy and some great chemistry – our day just got a little steamier.

Not Your Mama’s Romance

Mr. Grey. Anastasia Steele. Need we say more? Laters, baby.

“I feel you,” she breathed, as intoxicated by his ardency as she was by the finest claret. “You have become everything to me.”

We’re blushing. And you will too.

An easy read that will set your heart a flutter. You may want to stay inside while reading this one.

Love the One You’re With

A little Coco Chanel, a lot Carrie Bradshaw, with a dash of Maureen Dowd—a hip, hilarious collection of mini-profiles in shopping and romantic courage. The perfect read for a girls night in.

“Love rests on two pillars: surrender and autonomy. Our need for togetherness exists alongside our need for separateness.”

Wise, witty, and as revelatory as it is straightforward, Mating in Captivity is a sensational book that will transform the way you live and love.

“Just as a seed grows with the warmth of the sun, so our positive qualities grow when we put our attention on them.”

The Soulmate Secret will show you how to take control of your romantic destiny by using the Law of Attraction.

The Art of Revenge

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.  Amy Dunne may be a little crazy but we have to admire her dedication and attention to detail in getting the ultimate revenge on her husband, Nick. We all like a good plot twist….but this one – well this one, might take the cake. Hold on tight.

Quite possibly the “gold standard” of all revenge stories…the best ever told.  How many other books span decades of meticulous planning and preparation for not only revenge on one person but on several people? Watch your back 😉

 

Who says revenge isn’t sweet? This revenge is one of the sweetest we have ever seen. That’s the mission of the Sisterhood, seven women that know how to turn wrongs into rights and won’t stop until revenge is served – swift, delicious, and oh-so-sweet.

Happy All Hallow’s Read from Entitle

Make no bones about it, Entitle loves any excuse to give someone a book. Throw in a new holiday tradition of book giving? Even better. Starting today, when you join Entitle, we are giving you a free month with 2 eBooks that you get to keep forever. No tricks, only treats – eBook treats that is!

Be sure to share your scary reads using #allhallowsread and #entitlebooks! We can’t wait to see what books send shivers up your spine 🙂

Happy All Hallow’s Read from Entitle!

**Promo ends at midnight on 10/31. Click image above or any Entitle link on this page to sign-up.

Because the book is always better than the movie, right?

We’d consider the topic of ‘book vs movie’ to be one of the great debates of our time, wouldn’t you agree? 😉

If you ask people which is better, the book or the movie – it seems more often than not, the answer is the book. We may be a little biased to agree with that statement but you don’t have to take our word for it. 2014 seems to be a big year for books being adapted to film. Our suggestion, start turning the pages on these great reads before they hit theaters then head to the movies and let us know which reigns supreme in your book. (See what I did there – I told you we might be biased).

Happy reading…..and watching!

Orphan and mechanic Peter Lake attempts to rob a Manhattan mansion only to find Beverly Penn, the daughter who resides in the home Peter believed to be empty. Thus begins the love affair between a middle-aged Irishman and a fatally ill young woman in a magical New York City. If you’re looking for a novel laced with fantasy and romance, this is a good place to start.

Release date: 2.14.14 

A classic story of a privileged girl and a charismatic boy whose instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart. Brilliantly written, Endless Love is the deeply moving story of a first love so powerful that it becomes dangerous—not only for the young lovers, but for their families as well.

Release date: 2.14.14

A small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son’s extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world. When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy, his family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival. What they weren’t expecting, though, was the story that emerged in the months that followed—a story as beautiful as it was extraordinary, detailing their little boy’s trip to heaven and back.

Release date: 4.16.14

 

The savage murders of 3 young children sparks a controversial trial of 3 teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a satanic ritual. Award-winning journalist Mara Leveritt’s The Devil’s Knot remains the most comprehensive, insightful reporting ever done on the investigation, trials, and convictions of three teenage boys who became known as the West Memphis Three.

Release date: 5.9.14

When tragedy pushes Hassan and his family out of India, they eat their way around the world, settling in Lumière, a small town in the French Alps. The family opens an Indian restaurant that becomes wildly popular among the residents, infuriating their French rival Madame Mallory. After she wages a culinary war with the family, Mallory finally agrees to mentor Hassan, leading him to Paris and the launch of his own restaurant. A charming, endearing, and downright delicious read.

Release date: 8.8.14

A thrilling story that follows newlyweds George and Serena Pemberton on their journey to create a timber empire and ruthlessly kill all who fall out of favor. George fathered an illegitimate child, and when Serena discovers that she cannot bear children, she sets out to kill the son George fathered without her.

Release date: 2014

The tale of a passionate, independent woman and her 3 suitors, Far from the Madding Crowd tells the story of Bathsheba Everdene and her relationships with the devoted Gabriel Oak, the dashing Sergeant Troy, and the reclusive gentleman farmer, Mr. Boldwood. Through her wayward nature and a winding path of events propelled by Hardy’s recurring feminist themes, this is an unforgettable narrative of both beauty and devastation.

Release date: 2014

New spies with new loyalties, old spies with old ones; terror as the new mantra; decent people wanting to do good but caught in the moral maze; all the sound, rational reasons for doing the inhuman thing; the recognition that we cannot safely love or pity and remain good “patriots” — this is the fabric of John le Carré’s fiercely compelling work of deep humanity and uncommon relevance to our times.

Release date: 1.19.2014 (Sundance Film Festival)

Jumpstart Your January: New Releases

It’s just the start of the new year and there are some amazing new books coming out this month! If this is how 2014 starts, we can’t wait to see what’s in store! We are going to go ahead and warn you now that productivity levels may decrease as you find yourself wanting to stay in bed all day and read! But hey, we can’t blame you and we kind of encourage it but shhh – don’t tell! 🙂

 

This debut thriller is a must read for any international thriller fan. Garrett Reilly is that perfect anti-hero, a Wall Street numbers geek with a chip on his shoulder; and soon the only person who realizes that two hundred billion dollars’ worth of U.S. Treasury bonds are being sold around the world at a terrific pace. A thriller spanning from Wall Street to Vegas to the Chinese countryside, you won’t be able to put this one down.

In this stunning new novel, acclaimed author, Ellen Marie Wiseman, of The Plum Tree merges the past and present into a haunting story about the nature of love and loyalty—and the lengths we will go to protect those who need us most. If you’re looking for your next book club book, here’s our recommendation!

A complex, suspenseful psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page. Lana Granger accepts a babysitting job caring for a mentally unstable but brilliant boy named Luke. When Lana’s best-friend Beck goes missing, questioning eyes begin to look more closely towards Lana and all the secrets she has long sought to keep hidden. Told from alternating points-of-view, we learn about both Luke and Lana’s troubled pasts which lead to a surprising and harrowing conclusion.

Artis Henderson’s beautiful memoir, Unremarried Widow, takes its title from the dry, official military designation she receives after her husband’s Apache helicopter crashes in Iraq. Artis reveals her complex marriage, the strangeness of military life, and the pain of loss with us in gorgeous, intimate prose with a fresh and unyielding perspective. A beautiful, revelatory read.

With a cover like that, how can you resist? As someone who was raised by a child psychiatrist, Lamb-Shapiro was always fascinated by the self-help industry, wondering if all these books, seminars, posters, t-shirts, etc. really helped people. In the name of research and to answer this question, she forced herself to face her own phobias by becoming a guinea pig to many self-help practices and the result is an honest, well-researched, deeply personal, and at times hilarious look at this billion dollar industry.

An uplifting novel of one woman’s journey to healing and the surprising soul mate that helps guide her there. Lila survives a traumatic incident and Grace, a formerly abused golden retriever help each other in getting past their mutual horror’s and learn to trust again. Rich in warmth and humor,  An Unexpected Grace is a story of compassion and connection and of finding that what truly makes us whole again may be the love we give away. Dog lovers, this one’s for you.

True love—and world war—is at stake in the conclusion to The Pledge trilogy, a dark and romantic blend of dystopia and fantasy. If you’re a YA fan, the unexpected twists and thrilling action make this ending one for the books.

This cold weather is just what’s needed to cozy up, dive right in, and turn the page on these great new titles. Happy reading!