I recently mentioned the Based Book Sale going on, and how there are so many books in it. The total is easily over 200, which is quite crazy to think about. What I haven't mentioned is just how do you sift through so many books for something to read without scanning the entire list multiple times? After all, that is a lot of books! More than anyone could possibly decide between before the sale ends, especially when you have other things to do.
Well, author TJ Marquis has done exactly that. In the above video, he goes through the over 200(!) books on sale chooses some of his highlights. Glance through it yourself and see what you can spot. Mr. Marquis has great taste, and I'm not just saying that because he recommends my work. He has a keen eye for out there and exciting stories.
It is at this point I should give the reminder that all four Gemini Man books are on sale, as well. Book 1 and Book 4 are each a buck, on top of it! Book 4 will keep its lower price up until the end of the year, so you better jump on that one, because it ain't going this low again!
But enough about me. I'm going to highlight a five projects in the sale for the first time that you might have missed! Here are some interesting projects in the sale, not in any particular order:
Book of Seasons & Feasts
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"The Book of Feasts & Seasons is a beautifully mind-bending stroll with a grandmaster of science fiction through the annual Catholic calendar. Over the course of the year, from January to December, the author takes his inspiration from 10 different holidays and explores their meanings in a series of stories of marvelous imagination. The book begins with New Year's Day and "The Meaning of Life as Told Me by an Inebriated Science Fiction Writer in New Jersey"."The Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin is represented by "A Random World of Delta Capricorni Aa, Called Scheddi", while "The Parliament of Beasts and Birds" is the story for the Feast of Pentecost. The calendar and the anthology culminate on Christmas Eve with "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus"."John C. Wright is not only a deeply religious man, he is also a devout Catholic philosopher who regards reason as an intrinsic aspect of his faith. The Book of Feasts & Seasons is an imaginative embodiment of that faith, taking many different shapes and forms throughout the vast expanse of God's creation."
Wild Souls: A Werewolf Collection
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"Julie Frost is best known for her Pack Dynamics series. However, in this collection, she explores other aspects of lycanthropy, with stories running a gamut of timelines from the ancient Celts to American weird west to modern day—and even into the outer reaches of space. Ranging between humor and horror, with a cast of characters varying from witches to hunters to soldiers to angels and demons, there's something here for everyone. Stories of families lost and found, new packs and old, love and loathing and loneliness...
"And, above all, what makes us human, and who the real monsters are."
The Mighty Sons of Hercules: Volume 1
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"Long ago, in ages past..."There were men who travelled the world, seeking adventure, fighting injustice, defending the weak and the helpless, looking to right wrongs wherever they are found:"These were the Mighty Sons of Hercules!"Cirsova Publishing invites you to join eight of the Mighty Sons of Hercules on their daring adventures!"You’ll be amazed by their impressive feats of superhuman strength. You’ll be dazzled by the exotic and dangerous beauties who would seek their downfall. You’ll cheer as they save the innocent from peril and mete out justice to dastardly villains."Wherever righteousness must have a champion, there you will find the Mighty Sons of Hercules! Whenever there is need and no mortal man can suffice, a Mighty Son of Hercules shall appear!"
Gods in Darkness
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The Balance of Wonder and Terror"Learn the truth of the secret war in space with both the Soviets and dark technomancers bent on world domination in Gods in Darkness. Thrill to incredible truths buried in the sands of ages or in our own Area 51 in The Dig. Ride along with some crazed truckers dealing with Lovecraftian horrors in At the Highways of Madness. Know the stark terror of reading a forbidden book of the damned when the stars are not right. Love knows no bounds through time and space--especially for one of Lovecraft's Elder Things in The Queen in Shadow. And finally, go beyond the past and future in The Sleepers of Tartarus. All these and more lurk at the edge of reason waiting to pounce."
Jiao Tu’s Endeavour
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"Jiao Tu has been hired to rescue a young kidnapped mousling. A tip leads him to the Below, home to the engines that keep the world in motion. His mission has hardly begun when an encounter with a monstrous being plunges him into the midst of a struggle not only for control of the Below but for the world itself.
"Teamed with an untested ratling warrior and the ratling leader of a gang of thugs, Jiao Tu must stop the monster and save the mousling—and the world—before it is too late.
"Drawing inspiration from sources as diverse as Leigh Brackett’s planetary romances, Gene Wolfe’s Book of the Long Sun, Robert E. Howard’s Solomon Kane stories, Hideyuki Kikuchi’s Vampire Hunter D, Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo, and the wuxia tradition starting with Water Margins and Journey to the West, Uitvlugt has created a world all his own that promises a far-future adventure unlike any other.
"This volume contains the complete first story arc compiled from the web serial Jiao Tu’s Endeavour, as well as the bonus stories “The Festival of Sweets” and “The Last Oracle.”"
On top of this, there are a few books in the fan favorite section you might have missed. Cirsova's edition of three Julian Hawthorne books are on sale. That includes Sara Was Judith, Doris Dances & Fires Rekindled, and Absolute Evil and A Goth from Boston! Jacob Calta also has the first volume of his massive 365 Infantry project in the sale, as well. Lastly, all three of Alexander Hellene's Swordbringer books are a buck. Those are just some of what is available in the Fan Favorite section, there is plenty others I have missed.
There are even more books to browse through beyond these, but I thought I would give a bit of a boost to projects that might get lost in the flood otherwise. After all, as I said, it is over 200 books. Chances are you are going to miss some.
There's a lot of great stories out there, so it's always nice to be able to highlight them every now and then. NewPub has more than enough good stuff worth sharing. You can't built a tower without a foundation, after all. We're going to be building this puppy high into the clouds. Every now and then we just have to point out just how valuable the bricks themselves are.
That's all for this time! Have a great weekend and I will see you soon enough!
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