Today Amazon offers The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin just for $1.99.
Daniel resides in his Santa Monica apartment, living much of his life as a bystander: He watches from his window as the world goes by, and his only relationships seem to be with people who barely know he exists. He passes the time idly filling out contest applications, counting ceiling tiles, and estimating the wattage of light bulbs.
It is through Daniel’s growing attachment to Clarissa, and to Teddy, that he finally gains the courage to begin to engage the world outside, and in doing so, he discovers love, and life, in the most surprising places.
Filled with his trademark humor, tenderness, and out and out hilarious wordplay, The Pleasure of My Company is a tour de force sure to delight all of Steve Martin’s fans.
Some words about the Author
Steve Martin is a celebrated writer, actor, and performer. His film credits include Father of the Bride, Parenthood, and The Spanish Prisoner, as well as Roxanne, L.A. Story, and Bowfinger, for which he also wrote the screenplays. He’s won Emmys for his television writing and two Grammys for comedy albums. In addition to a play, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, he has written a bestselling collection of comic pieces, Pure Drivel, and a bestselling novella, Shopgirl. His work appears frequently in the New Yorker and the New York Times. He lives in New York City and Los Angeles.
Also Amazon offers Three Halloween Picture Books. Halloween is a perennial kid favorite, and these three picture books perfectly capture the fun and sweet spirit of the trick-or-treating season. All three books are just $1.99 each (up to 80% off), and each one features clever stories highlighted by spirited illustrations filled with fun details children will love.
1. By the Light of the Halloween Moon by Caroline Stutson
In this “catchy, lilting cumulative tale with glorious comical/scary illustrations” (Kirkus Reviews), a little girl’s toe taps a tune as her legs dangle from a footbridge that has all sorts of creatures hidden underneath. There are cats and witches, bats and ghosts. With lots of repetition, a rhythmic, bouncy text, and imaginative illustrations, this Halloween title is sure to tickle your bones—your funny bones, that is! And for the first time in over a decade, this Halloween gem is back in print.
2. We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt by Susan Pearson
Susan Pearson has written her own unique version of the popular song, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” introducing four children who go out at night in search of a ghost. After squish-squash-squooshing through a swamp, rustle-rustle-rat-a-tattling through a cornfield, and overcoming all kinds of obstacles on their journey, they come face to face with a ghost in a graveyard. Then—RUN! RUN! RUN!—they race back to the safety of their warm, cozy house. S.D. Schindler’s spirited illustrations bring warmth and humor to this lively rhyming read-aloud.
3. Maddie’s Monster Dad by Scott Gibala-Broxholm
Maddie loves monsters. She loves watching monster movies, eating monster cereal, and drawing monster pictures. She also loves doing things with her dad. But lately her dad has been very busy with work, so Maddie decides to use her Build-a-Beast kit to create a Monster Dad that is never too busy to play. It turns out there are some things that monsters can’t do, and maybe a Monster Dad isn’t as special as the real thing. The illustrations in gouache and pencil contain clever, fun details that children (and adults) will love.
The Haunt is today’s free game from Amazon.
The Haunt is a thrilling new point and tap adventure that is sure to make your toes curl and keep your device on edge! This stunningly beautiful and creepily crafted adventure takes you on an escape to a spooky and chilling estate full of curious plot twists and engaging and unique puzzles. Mini-games are scattered throughout the dark and mysterious farm and abandoned house. Ghosts and demons guard the many places of curiosity as you search for the clues and tools to unlock the mystery.
As the townfolk’s last hope, you are commissioned and charged with the task of ridding the house and farm from its dark and devilish ghouls and closing the ethereal portal hidden within. Many others have tried this but have never been heard from again. Can you put all the pieces together and restore peace to the homestead?
Rich and colorful, the photo-real graphics make this one of the most beautiful adventures on the appstore. Challenging puzzles and well hidden clues and objects provide a great deal of depth to the game and makes this a standout in the genre.
Start your adventure today and get your creep on in the Haunt.
Product features:
- Stunning Graphics
- Tons of original puzzles and mini-games
- Hidden clues, tools and objects
- Excellent depth and length
- Engaging storyline
- Lots of spooks and ghosts
- Original music score
- Fun for all ages (spooky without the bloody gore)