No Bass No Party by Gary Shea is a raw and riveting rock memoir that dives deep into the heart of the 70s music scene. With honesty, grit, and unexpected heart, this creative nonfiction story explores life on and off stage—from jam sessions to band dynamics, and everything in between. A must-read for fans of music biographies, rock history, and memoirs with soul.
Discover The Pyjama Boy by Steven Murphy—an emotional memoir of childhood neglect, survival, and transformation. Set in Sydney’s Redfern, this true story reveals how one abandoned boy overcame abuse and poverty to inspire others. Includes an excerpt and $10 Amazon/BN gift card giveaway.
A BBNYA 2024 finalist, Madame Eldridge’s Wayward Home for Unruly Boys is a dark, magical YA fantasy about troubled teens, time travel, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. Perfect for fans of coming-of-age stories, found family, and eerie mysteries with a twist of magical realism.
This week’s Friday Finds is fashionably late—but packed with bookish fun! Discover indie author spotlights, summer reads, YA thrillers, and can't-miss giveaways. You’ll also find a refreshing “clear-the-fridge” pasta salad recipe, unique pin loom weaving crafts, and a lighthearted Fun Time question to join in. It’s the perfect Saturday scroll for readers, crafters, and weekend dreamers alike. 📚✨
Seventeen-year-old Karis Russo wakes up bruised and confused—no memory, no answers. In Michele Clarizio’s gripping YA thriller, The Price of Truth, secrets unravel, romance sparks, and the cost of uncovering the truth may be more than Karis can bear. Includes a giveaway!
Author Harold Phifer shares the twisted legacy of Aunt Kathy in My Bully, My Aunt, & Her Final Gift—a wickedly funny memoir about family trauma, hard-earned healing, and one unforgettable funeral. Bonus: his no-filter guest post gives readers a peek at what he’s writing next.