The Never Too Old to Save the World Bundle

Blurb:

Fantasy is riddled with tales of teens and young adults saving the world. The parents are usually dead, clueless, or waving goodbye as their kids head off to potential death and definite trauma.

Not in this bundle. Here, middle-aged heroines and heroes claim and keep their power. They lift others up and don't shy away from tackling new or continuing challenges. They're older, maybe wiser, and they're certainly not out of the fight!

This bundle shows that saving the world, homes, and communities isn't just for younger folk, and that those 40+ are still kicking butt! – Marie Bilodeau

$5

Helix: Sedition by Pat Flewwelling
Becoming Crone by Lydia M. Hawke (The Crone Wars)
Dragon Steel by Jodi Kendrick
Hunting a Sea-Glass Heart by Carolyn Charron

$20

Lost and Found by Jane Glatt
The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez by Hayden Trenholm
Oath Breaker by Marie Bilodeau (Keepers of a Broken Land-1)
The Demons We See by Krista D. Ball
Grayshade by Gregory A. Wilson (Gray Assassin-1)
Catalyst by Brandon Crilly

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The Holiday Game Book Bundle


Blurb:

'Tis the season for a flurry of gaming books just in time for the holidays! We've rounded up 12 must-read books about how games are made and gaming culture, all presented in the Holiday Game Book Bundle.

Explore the history of id Software in David L. Craddock's The id Software Interviews. Go undercover and learn the secrets of stealth espionage action in Okay, Hero. Join veteran games journalist Dean Takahashi as he explores the making of the original Xbox and its blockbuster successor, the Xbox 360. Boss Fight Books presents not one but two books on two classic video games.

All that, plus a new book by game historian John Harris, two volumes from Hardcore Gaming 101, and plenty of exclusives to keep you warm and cozy this winter! – David L. Craddock

$5

Suddenly I Was a Shark! by Caleb J. Ross
Opening the Xbox by Dean Takahashi
HG101 Presents: NES Cult Classics by Kurt Kalata

$20

The Set Side B Archives: Vol. 3 by John Harris (StoryBundle Exclusive)
The Sumerian Game by Andrea Contato
Boss Fight Books: Animal Crossing by Kelsey Lewin
Day of the Tentacle by Bob Mackey
Okay, Hero by Reid McCarter & Edward Smith with Astrid Rose
The id Software Interviews by David L. Craddock (StoryBundle Exclusive)
The Best of GameDev Stories V2 by David L. Craddock (StoryBundle Exclusive)
The Xbox 360 Uncloaked by Dean Takahashi
HG101 Presents: Arcade Cult Classics by Kurt Kalata

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A Wizard of Earthsea and More by Ursula K Le Guin
$1 Tier
Finding My Elegy
Language of the Night
Very Far Away from Anywhere Else

$10 Tier 2
Words Are My Matter
Changing Planes
The Birthday of the World
Jane on Her Own
The Telling
Lavinia
The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
The Wind's Twelve Wuarters
Unreal and the Real
Always Coming Home

$18 Tier 3
No time to Spare
Steering the Craft
Catwings
Catwings Return
Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings
Powers
Voices
Gifts
Lathe of Heaven
The Dispossessed
the Daughter of Odrin
The Other Wind
Tales from EarthSea
Tehanu
A Wizard of Earthsea
Tombs of Atuan
Farthest Shore

Explore the worlds and stories of Portland, Oregon author Ursula K. Le Guin with another great Humble Book Bundle! This 25+ book collection features A Wizard of Earthsea, Tehanu, Tales from Earthsea, and more from one of speculative fiction’s most renowned authors. Your purchase helps support Literary Arts, a nonprofit located within Guin’s community. Lose yourself in this expansive library today.

Damn you beat me. I read about this on printsf reddit and started organising the titles to work out what was in it and then wondered if someone might have already done it.

A little too many I wouldn't for me to buy at the full price. It has all of the Earthsea books but less than half the Hainish cycle. Two of the titles are novellettes, there are seval short stories collections, 4 books are catwings childrens books, it has all of the YA Annals of the Western Shore series, a couple of poetry books and some nonfiction.

Just FYI, the books are NOT drm-free downloads from humble bundle like most bundles (I have bought are), you get a code for Kobo and redeeming them is apparently a pain in the arse and only 1 of them is DRM free.

The Cozy Fantasy Bundle

Blurb:

Cosy fantasy isn't new, not really. We have always loved fantasy; we've always been interested in the ebb and flow of other people's lives; we have always needed warmth, and love, and hope. The marriage of these things into a thriving genre is, in a word, perfection.

Here's a bundle of tales to take you away – somewhere warm and bright, somewhere the world isn't breaking apart around you. Dive into the lives of dragons, and the bakers of magical cakes; meet tavern-keeps and wizards, in strange and wondrous places; make friends with witches, and mediums, and more. Run away to the castle in the clouds; things are brighter, there.

$5

The Season of Dragons by Tansy Rayner Roberts
Good Neighbors by Stephanie Burgis
Drinks and Sinkholes by S. Usher Evans (The Wear Dragon Inn-1)
A Spirited Engagement by Belinda Kroll (A Hesitant Medium Novel)

$20

Mouse's Folly by T. Thorn Coyle (Novella)
Baking Bad by Kim M. Watt (Beaufort Scales Mystery-1)
Awakenings by Claudie Arseneault (The Chronicles of Nerezia-1)
The Court and Castle Chansany by Charlotte E. English (Castle Chansany-1)
Once Upon Thyme by Celine Jeanjean
The Thread that Binds by Cedar McCloud (Eternal Library-1)

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Fantasy so the required number of book ones.
Still not sure what makes something cozy.

The Sci-Fi Explorations Bundle

Blurb:

Journey across space, time, and the depths of human potential in this explosive collection of science fiction from 13 visionary authors. From the primitive dangers of mankind's distant past to the technological marvels of humanity's future, these stories push the boundaries of exploration in all its forms.

$5

Drowning Earth by Sean Willson (Portalverse Elemental Origins-1)
Starfighter Down by M.G. Herron (Relics Of the Ancients-1)
Witherspin by Alexis Glynn Latner (Starways-1)
Beasts in the Garden by C. Gockel (Archangel Conference-1)

$20

All the Whys of Delilah's Demise by Neve Maslakovic
The Lost Star Chart by Jeannette Bedard
Talman Prime by J.J. Green (Interstellar Fleet-1)
The Thief by G. S. Jennsen (Amaranthe-21)
Intergalactic Bastard by Dave Walsh
Saving Mars: Books 1-3 by Cidney Swanson
Watch of the Starsleepers by Christopher D. Schmitz
Saving Paludis by Clayton Graham
Galactic Terror: Books 1-3 by Michael Robertson

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Fanatical is selling a DRM-Free Vampire Hunter D book bundle.

About this Bundle

Fanatical and Dark Horse Comics are proud to present the complete volumes of the Vampire Hunter D series for the first time in one collection. Showcasing the enduring appeal of the underworld Vampire Hunter which remains a mainstay of the horror genre and now with a huge range of literature, supported films, manga comics as well as the many ongoing Vampire related games, interest in the saga of the original undead Dark Lord has never been stronger.

Our new Vampire Hunter D-The Complete Saga Book Bundle featuring the incredible talents of acclaimed author Hideyuki Kikuchi with companion illustrations by legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano contains all 30 new-to-Fanatical titles wonderfully bringing to life, the amazing tale and epic world of D; a “Dhampir” a human-vampire hybrid occupying a post-apocalyptic world terrified by the elegant but cruel vampires known as Nobles. His half-breed status has obvious advantages but he belongs to neither faction.

Vampire Hunter D Volume 1 sets the initial scene and, through a series of gripping volumes, beautifully illustrated by the genius craft of Yoshitaka Amano and finishing with the recently released final chapter: Vampire Hunter D Volume 30: Gold Fiend Parts One & Two, it follows the epic journey set out by the original author and brought to you by the publishing masters over at Dark Horse Comics.

All books are supplied in EPUB format

The Dangerous Descent Thriller Bundle

Blurb:

Thrillers captivate us because they tap into a primal part of our psyche: the thrill of the chase, the fear of the unknown, and the exhilaration of outsmarting danger. Whether it's the relentless tension of The Bourne Identity, where a man without a memory uncovers a deadly conspiracy while running for his life, or the psychological depth of Gone Girl, where every twist unravels darker truths about love and betrayal, thrillers pull us into a vortex of suspense. Add the high-stakes glamour of heists like Ocean's Eleven, where wit and ingenuity are pitted against seemingly insurmountable odds, and you've got a genre that spans from gritty realism to dazzling spectacle.


$5

Fallout on Darsaana by Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Title Universe Novel)
Latent by C. Michelle Jefferies
The Vault & the Vixen by Adam Gaffen

$20

The El Greco Enigma by Steve Ruskin (Trina Piper Thriller)
The Beckoning Void by Patrick LeClerc
The Depths by Nick Thacker
Veracity of Failure by Craig Martelle and Scott Sakatch
Never Again by Bill Fawcett (Blood and Armor-1)
Shadow Wired by Gustavo Bondoni

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Thriller Thriller Night

Two bundles today because for some reason I didn't get the mail about the Horror bundle which has only 5 days left.

The Horror Short Reads Bundle

Blurb:

We live in a new golden age for horror fiction, spurred by surging readership and technological advances in publishing, and no form of narrative has benefited more from this renaissance than the horror novella.

The short novels and novellas that I've assembled for this Horror Short Reads e-book bundle are sure to introduce you to new favorites and reacquaint you with favorites from the past.

To find out more about the 19 (really, 22) novellas in this bundle, click here, and make sure to click on each cover for a synopsis, reviews and preview of each book!

$5

Obsecration by Matthew M. Bartlett
Bishop by Candace Nola
Family Solstice by Kate Maruyama
The Kraken Sea by E. Catherine Tobler

$20

The Unicorn Killer by Candace Nola
Plague of Gulls by Stephen Gregory
Small Gods of Calamity by Sam Kyung Yoo
Children of the Night by John Blackburn
Safer by Kate Maruyama
The Happy Man by Eric C. Higgs
A Sinister Quartet by Mike Allen, C.S.E. Cooney, et al.
Taboo in Four Colors by Tim McGregor
Beneath Ash and Bone by D. Alexander Ward
12 Hours by L. Marie Wood
King of the Bastards by Brian Keene and Steven L. Shrewsbury
Children of Fire by Chris DiLeo
Catfish Lullaby by AC Wise
Pretty Marys All in a Row by Gwendolyn Kiste
Joey Leonard's Last Horror Movie Marathon by Kevin Lucia

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The Dystopian Bundle

Blurb:

Delve into futuristic wastelands, magical prisons, and the worlds left after nuclear and climate disasters. Explore sandscapes, the sea, the ruins of cities, and the haunted wilds. Join realistic, flawed characters as they struggle for survival in grim government-gone-wrong societies.

13 thrilling tales from award-winning and bestselling (USA Today, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Amazon) authors, sure to excite, intrigue, shock, and leave some lasting memories.

Whether it's a world where humans are being replaced or one where everyone's assigned a do-or-die number, these fascinating explorations of what could be will have you glued to your screen. With a mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and genre-bending dystopian tales, you won't be bored any time soon.

$5

Numbers Game by Rebecca Rode (Numbers Game-1)
Dragon Hide by Jillian Cooper (Dragon Shifters of Haven-1)
Hopebreaker by Dean F. Wilson (The Great Iron War-1)
Deceived by Ann Gimpel (Bitter Harvest-1)

$20

They Left Magic in Their Wake by Marilyn Peake
The Blood Lottery by K.N. Lee (Dawn of the Seraphim-1)
Mistress of Cinders by Kendrai Meeks (Enter The Kingdom-1)
Stakes and Bones by Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle (Seattle Slayers-1)
Nighthawks by Jeremy Flagg (Synthetic Wars-1)
Lifemaker by Dean F. Wilson (The Great Iron War-2)
Pendomus by Carissa Andrews (The Pendomus Chronicles-1)
Neon Sands by Adam J. Smith (Neon Sands-1)
Rebirth by Aaron Hodges (Evolution Gene-1)

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I hadn't realised how much the mail helps formatting these posts.

Seems a lot more urban fantasy than dystopian from the covers and descriptions.

The Fantasy Bundle of Bundles


Blurb:

If there’s ever a time to disappear into a great story, it’s Spring of 2025. We all need escape—and realistic fiction won’t do it. So we put together a bundle of bundles. Fantasy, more than enough to get you to the summer and beyond. In this StoryBundle, you’ll find 38 different ebooks, all of them fantasy in one form or another. From dark Twilight Zone-esque stories to beautifully done Romantasy, this bundle has something for everyone. What are you waiting for? A deal like this can’t last forever. So get yours now!

$5

Dragon Heir - Book One: Dragon's Call by Ann Gimpel
Winter's Consort 1 - A Prisoner to Spring by Brigid Collins
Faerie Justice - Hollywood Ending by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Underland 1: The Queen of Stilled Hearts by DeAnna Knippling

$30

Dragon Heir 2-3 by Ann Gimpel
Winter's Consort 2-4 by Brigid Collins
Faerie Justice - Show Trial by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Faerie Justice - Human Business by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Faerie Justice - The War and After by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Bryant Street - Spring by Dean Wesley Smith
Bryant Street - Autumn by Dean Wesley Smith
Bryant Street - Summer by Dean Wesley Smith
Bryant Street - Winter by Dean Wesley Smith
A Game of Lost Souls 1-4 by Lisa Silverthorne
A Pinstriped Finger's My Only Friend by Robert Jeschonek
Dolphin Knight by Robert Jeschonek
Earthshaker by Robert Jeschonek
Six Fantasy Stories by Robert Jeschonek
Underland 2: The Knight of Shattered Dreams by DeAnna Knippling
The Zombification of the Snark by DeAnna Knippling
The Clockwork Alice by DeAnna Knippling
The Witches of Portland 1-3 by T. Thorn Coyle
Stone Singers 1-5 Thomas K. Carpenter
The Darkwood Trilogy 1-3 by Anthea Sharp

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Big Bundle is 10 bucks more for this lot with 38 books and presumably complete series books?

Email says

I think the thing we can say the most about this bundle is that it gives you choice. If you can't find something to read here, you're too picky. (Or not a fantasy fan.) Thirty-eight books! So much reading to fill your time, you'll forget that each month of 2025 is years long.

Which I feel is pushing it considering so many books from each series, and if you don't a like a first book what are the chances you'll like later ones.