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10 eBook exclusives you will love
Any e-reader convert will tell you how convenient, cost-effective and fun their Kindle, iPad, Kobo or other devices are. Plus, digital readers have the added bonus of eBook exclusives, which are only available to those who have e-readers. Here are 10 of the best from some of the most beloved authors around the world – best of all? They’re all under $3!
- The Scent of Almonds by Camilla Lackberg – Fans of Stieg Larsson will love this tightly plotted, bite-sized read by one of Sweden’s most popular writers.
- In the Tall Grass by Stephen King and Joe Hill – This father-son-penned short story is a tale of family and terror – what more would you expect from King and son?
- Larger Than Life by Jodi Picoult – A prequel to Picoult’s novel Leaving Time, Larger Than Life follows unlucky-in-love (and in life) Alice Metcalf as she searches for meaning in her life.
- A Selection of Smithereens by Shaun Micallef – These six short essays lampooning everything from cornflakes to Winston Churchill will make you laugh and think.
- The Serpent by Claire North – Step back in time to 17th century Venice in the first instalment of The Gameshouse trilogy of novellas that redefine time travel stories.
- Bullseye by David Baldacci – Bullseye is the perfect read for Baldacci fans, bringing his beloved characters Will Robie and Oliver Stone (and the rest of the Camel Club) like never before.
- Water from the Sun & Discovering Japan by Bret Easton Ellis – From the acclaimed author of American Psycho comes these two gripping social commentaries that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
- Partners by John Grisham – The world’s bestselling writer of legal thrillers delivers a gripping new tale featuring characters from his novel Rogue Lawyer as they revisit how they first met.
- Likely Stories by Neil Gaiman – Likely Stories features four short tales from one of the UK’s most esteemed writers, showcasing exactly what makes him so popular.
- Troll Mountain by Matthew Reilly – Fans of the supernatural will love the first tale in Reilly’s Troll Mountain trilogy, which follows a young hero as he embarks on an impossible quest.
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