Imagine if you could pick and choose which drama you wanted to be involved with. Now, you can! If you’re looking for some drama in your life, or prefer an entertaining contemporary read, you can get a sneak peek of dozens of first chapters with our newest edition of Lit Picks, a free downloadable e-book.
Check out these eight recommendations below, and then click here to download the first chapter of each book (and more) for free! You’re sure to find your next exciting read here.
Familiaris by David Wroblewski
John, his wife, their friends, and three loyal dogs embark on an unforgettable adventure into the depths of nature’s relationship to mankind. Through trial and triumph, they determine the timeless bond of man’s best friend.
The Ravaged by Norman Reedus
A cross country motorcyclist, a teen runaway, and a wealthy soul-seeker have two common threads between them: what they’ve left behind, and the uncertainties ahead. As they go, they form unlikely families in the most unexpected ways.
Lost in Thought by Deborah Serra
Illana, content with her life in Greenwich Village, begins questioning her identity and choices–sparked by her boyfriend’s research and grief of her adoptive mother’s death. A visit to the pub owned by her birth mother sets off an irreversible chain of events that unravels everything she thought she knew.
Something Better by Diane Parrish
Ruth and David’s seemingly perfect suburban life is upended by a tragic accident that leaves David emotionally adrift and Ruth increasingly distant. As they slip further from one another, David becomes fixated on Annabeth Brady, the daughter of the friends they lost, forcing both to confront whether they can stay true to their vows or pursue something better.
Casalvento: House of the Wind by Gudrun Cuillo
Erika Germoglio’s life in New York is upended when she inherits a house, vineyard, and village in Tuscany from a grandfather she never knew. To claim her inheritance, she must learn the ins and outs of the estate in Italy–and navigate her growing attraction for Paolo, the handsome estate manager–while questioning her future and her relationships back home.
Today is the Day by Deborah Curtin
After the death of his best friend, Pete Alexander spirals into despair. An unexpected friendship with a neighbor and the discovery of shortwave radio opens his eyes to a new world. When he overhears terrorist plots where his loved ones are targets, Pete finds his true calling in the Marine Corps, where he and a fellow sniper must confront a dangerous enemy.
