FREE | Classic Satire Fiction | by Jonathan Swift
A voyage beyond imagination… and a mirror held up to mankind. Nearly three centuries later, Jonathan Swift’s masterpiece still cuts like a knife. ✨
Lemuel Gulliver, an English ship’s surgeon, takes fantastical voyages to extraordinary lands: the tiny Lilliputians, the towering Brobdingnagians, the floating island of Laputa, and the wise yet inhuman Houyhnhnms. With each journey, Swift exposes the follies, vices, and absurdities of human nature—turning wonder into wisdom and humor into devastating critique. ️
At once a thrilling travel adventure and profound philosophical satire, Gulliver’s Travels explores power, pride, morality, and the limits of reason. Swift’s wit is razor-sharp, his imagination boundless, and his message timeless: humanity’s greatest voyage is the search for humility and truth.
What makes this essential: This is one of the most brilliant works of English literature ever written, and it’s completely FREE. ⭐ Everyone knows the Lilliputians, but Gulliver’s Travels is so much more than tiny people—it’s a scathing political and social satire that remains shockingly relevant. Swift skewers human pride, political corruption, scientific hubris, and moral hypocrisy through fantastical adventures that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. The fact that this 1726 work still feels contemporary is testament to Swift’s genius. Whether you’re reading it for the first time or revisiting it after school, you’ll discover layers you missed. Perfect for fans of classic literature, political satire, or anyone who appreciates writing that’s both playful and profound. A cornerstone of Western literature that belongs on every reader’s shelf. And it’s FREE!
FREE | Romantic Suspense | by Jessica Gadziala
AVEN: There are a few things I don’t believe in. Santa. Honest politicians. Gut instincts. Until I woke up with one. And I knew: This was the day I was going to die.
The cops are useless and uninterested in my problems. When you can’t get help from legal channels, what choice do you have but to look elsewhere? That’s how I found Quinton Baird. A “fixer.” Whatever the hell that was. All I knew: I had a problem that needed fixing. Hopefully before it killed me.
QUIN: There are a few things I trust. My team. People f*cking up and needing my help. My gut. So when my receptionist tells me the woman from a case I passed on is having a “gut feeling” about being in desperate need of help, I drag my a** across town to check it out.
She’s in trouble beyond what I anticipated. And she’s not what I was expecting either. Beautiful, resilient, and one hell of a distraction I don’t need.
Why I’m including this: Jessica Gadziala writes addictive romantic suspense with alpha heroes who live in the gray areas. ⭐ The “fixer” premise is compelling—he’s not a cop, not a PI, just someone who solves problems that fall outside legal boundaries. The dual POV lets us see both Aven’s genuine terror (her gut instinct about dying is chilling) and Quin’s reluctant attraction to a woman he shouldn’t want but can’t ignore. The chemistry is immediate, the danger is real, and the emotional stakes climb with every page. Perfect for fans of Lucy Score’s blue-collar romance, Tessa Bailey’s protective heroes, or anyone who loves romantic suspense where the hero will burn down the world to keep the heroine safe. Plus it’s Book 1, so more “Professionals” await. And it’s FREE!
FREE | Grumpy/Sunshine Scottish Historical Redemption Romance | by Glynnis Campbell
“Brilliant romance” –Tanya Anne Crosby, New York Times bestselling author
Lachlan Mar is broken. Disfigured by war, hiding in his cottage, he doesn’t believe anything can mend his wounds. Then Alisoune Hay stumbles into his life—brilliant, beautiful, and determined to heal him with the most magical power of all: love.
He’s a warrior who’s given up. She’s a healer who won’t.
This is the origin novella for the Scottish Lasses series, set in the world of Mary Queen of Scots. Like the Scottish thistle, these women are lovely yet tough, beautiful yet prickly—and only the strongest heroes can discover the tender blossom within.
Why you might like this: Glynnis Campbell is a USA Today bestseller who specializes in Scottish historical romance with heart. ⭐ This grumpy/sunshine trope delivers all the feels: a wounded warrior convinced he’s unworthy of love meets a woman who sees past his scars to the man beneath. The historical setting during Mary Queen of Scots’ reign adds richness, and as an origin novella, it’s the perfect introduction to Campbell’s Scottish Lasses world without a huge time commitment. The healing journey—both physical and emotional—is beautifully done, and the message that love is the most powerful magic resonates. Perfect for fans of Monica McCarty’s Highland Guard series, anyone who loves damaged heroes getting second chances, or readers who appreciate Scottish historicals with emotional depth. And it’s FREE!
Revenger (The Revenger Series Book 1)
Regularly $5.99, Today $2.99 | Space Opera Sci-Fi for Teens | by Alastair Reynolds
Winner of the 2017 Locus Award
This is a rocket-fueled tale of space pirates, buried treasure, phantom weapons, unspeakable hazards, single-minded heroism… and vengeance.
Adrana and Fura Ness are the newest crew members of legendary Captain Rackamore’s ship, using their mysterious powers as Bone Readers to find clues about their next score. But there might be more waiting for them in space than adventure and fortune: the fabled and feared Bosa Sennen, in particular. ☠️
The galaxy is filled with treasures… if you have the courage to find them.
Why I’m including this: Alastair Reynolds is a giant in hard science fiction, and this YA series proves he can write swashbuckling space adventure just as well as mind-bending adult SF. ⭐ Revenger is Treasure Island meets space opera with a dark edge—the “Bone Readers” who can sense information from artifacts, the hunt for treasure in dangerous space wrecks, and the looming threat of the pirate Bosa Sennen create constant tension. Reynolds doesn’t talk down to his teen audience; the worldbuilding is rich, the science is solid, and the stakes are life-and-death. The relationship between sisters Adrana and Fura drives the emotional core as they navigate a dangerous universe. Perfect for fans of The Expanse, readers who want space opera with actual science, or anyone who loves treasure hunts, space pirates, and fierce female protagonists. Locus Award winner under $3! ☠️
Regularly $3.99, Today $1.99 | Teen & Young Adult Epic Fantasy | by Nicki Pau Preto ⚔️
Ready your blade. Defeat the undead.
In the Dominions, the dead linger—violent and unpredictable—unless a bonesmith severs the ghost from its remains. For bonesmith Wren, becoming a valkyr (ghost-fighting warrior) is her chance to solidify her place in the noble House of Bone and impress her absent father.
But when sabotage causes her to fail her trial, she’s banished to the Border Wall—the last defense against the Breach, where the vicious dead roam unchecked. Determined to reclaim her family’s respect, Wren vows to cross the Breach and rescue a kidnapped House of Gold prince.
To do so, she’s forced into an uneasy alliance with Julian, a fierce ironsmith from the exiled House of Iron—the people who caused the Breach and the House of Bone’s sworn enemy. They spend as much time fighting each other as the undead, but when they discover there’s more behind the kidnapping, they’ll need to work together against a dark alliance brewing between the living and the dead.
What makes this essential: Nicki Pau Preto writes necromancy fantasy with heart. ⭐ This isn’t your typical zombie story—the worldbuilding around bonesmiths who sever ghosts from physical remains is unique and fascinating, and the political intrigue between the Houses adds depth beyond the action. Wren is desperate to prove herself to a father who barely acknowledges her, which makes her journey both external (rescue mission) and internal (self-worth). The enemies-to-lovers slow burn with Julian from the rival House is delicious, and the mystery behind the kidnapping leads somewhere unexpected. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse, anyone who loves fantasy with necromancy that isn’t evil, or readers who want strong female warriors with emotional depth. Under $2!
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