Why Kindle Unlimited is a Game-Changer for Book Lovers

If you love reading, you’ve probably heard of Kindle Unlimited – Amazon’s subscription service that lets you read all the books, audiobooks, and magazines your heart desires, without having to buy each one individually. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it’s not! Let me break down why Kindle Unlimited is so awesome for bookworms.

1. An Entire Library at Your Fingertips

With Kindle Unlimited, you get access to over 4 million titles, from e-books to audiobooks to magazines. There’s literally something for everyone: romance, mystery, sci-fi, non-fiction, you name it. Whether you’ve got a specific author in mind or just want to dive into something new, you’ve got endless options. The best part? You can borrow as many books as you want – no limits. Want to read 10 books in one month? Go for it!

2. No Due Dates or Late Fees

One of the biggest perks? No pressure to return books by a certain date. You can keep books for as long as you need – no late fees, no stressing about finishing a book in time. It’s perfect for people who like to take their time with a book or those who just get too busy to read for a few days.

3. Read Everywhere, on Any Device

You don’t need to own a Kindle to use Kindle Unlimited. You can read books on your Kindle device, Fire tablet, or even on the Kindle app, which works on your smartphone or tablet. Whether you’re on the couch, on the bus, or waiting in line at the coffee shop, your next read is always with you. Super convenient, right?

4. Audiobooks and Text-to-Speech – Bonus!

If you’re an audiobook fan (or want to be), Kindle Unlimited has you covered. Many e-books come with an audiobook option, so you can listen as you go about your day. Plus, there’s a handy text-to-speech feature that lets you listen to any book, even if it doesn’t have an audiobook version. Whether you’re running errands, cooking, or relaxing, you can keep reading while doing other things. Talk about multitasking!

5. Affordable and Worth It

When you love reading, the cost of books can add up quickly. Kindle Unlimited gives you access to a huge library for one low monthly fee. No need to buy each book individually. If you’re someone who reads a lot, this can save you a ton of cash in the long run. Why pay for one book when you can have access to so many?

6. Find New Authors and Genres

Kindle Unlimited isn’t just about the big-name authors – it’s a great way to discover new voices and genres you might not have considered before. There are tons of indie authors whose work is only available on Kindle Unlimited, so you can explore fresh stories and get hooked on a whole new author or series. Plus, you can read books from genres you might not usually pick up, and you’re not locked into buying something if you don’t love it.

7. Exclusive Content and Deals

Kindle Unlimited subscribers often get access to exclusive content, early releases, and special deals. You might even score discounts on other Amazon services or free books. It’s a little bonus to make the subscription even sweeter!

HTB RECOMMENDS books for Kindle Unlimited and Gift Giving

Recommended Books for You (and for Gift-Giving!)

While Kindle Unlimited offers endless options, here are a few gems to add to your reading list – or to consider as perfect gifts for the book lovers in your life!

“Bildung’s Roamin'” by Ross Barry Schwartz
If you’re into poetry and philosophy, this one is a must-read. Ross Schwartz blends thought-provoking ideas with poetic expression, creating a work that’s both reflective and creatively inspiring. A perfect gift for someone who loves to ponder life’s big questions! (Get Bildung’s Roamin’ for free by subscribing to Kindle Unlimited)
“Steps to Net Zero” by Gary Nahrung
For those interested in making a positive impact on the planet, this environmentally conscious book is an insightful guide to achieving a sustainable, carbon-neutral lifestyle. A great pick for anyone passionate about climate action and the future of our world. (Get Steps to Net Zero for free by subscribing to Kindle Unlimited)
“Amor Y Luz” by Marilyn Marlow
This bilingual Spanish-English children’s book is a heartwarming read for kids and families. Love and Light (Amor Y Luz) is a beautiful creation story complete with the amazing artwork b creative artist Marilyn Marlow, perfect for introducing young readers to new languages and cultures. It’s not only educational but also a delightful read with lots of colorful imagery to share together! (Get Amor Y Luz for free by subscribing to Kindle Unlimited)
“Healing with Color” by TARA (channeled by Katharina Notarianni)
If you’re seeking a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you, this spirituality and meditation book is a beautiful choice. Through TARA’s guidance, as channeled by Katharina Notarianni, “Healing with Color” offers powerful insights into using color for healing, meditation, and self-discovery as you meditatively experience The Twenty-One Taras. This is a wonderful gift for anyone on a spiritual journey or looking to explore new forms of healing. (Get Healing With Color for free by subscribing to Kindle Unlimited)

Now you’ve got some fantastic book recommendations – from poetry and philosophy to spirituality and sustainability. Kindle Unlimited is the perfect way to discover all these gems and more. Happy reading!

Wrap-Up: Why Kindle Unlimited is Totally Worth It

If you’re a book lover, Kindle Unlimited is like a dream come true. With access to millions of titles, audiobooks, and exclusive content, it’s a subscription that can totally change how you read.

Whether you’re someone who flies through books every month or just loves having a ton of options available, Kindle Unlimited is an affordable, convenient, and fun way to keep your reading habit alive without breaking the bank. Ready to explore? You’ve got a whole library waiting for you!

Book Review: There Is No Wagon – When It Comes to Dieting You Can’t Fall Off by Steve Mittleman

I had the pleasure of reviewing Steve Mittleman’s debut book, There Is No Wagon, a refreshing and witty take on the often overwhelming and frustrating world of dieting and food. As a comedian, host, auctioneer, and now health advocate, Steve Mittleman brings his characteristic humor and honesty to a subject that’s far too serious for many, our very personal relationship with food.

With a lifetime of ups and downs in weight management, the author opens up about his personal struggles with yo-yo dieting, revealing how these battles led him to discover a more sustainable and peaceful way to approach food. His message is simple but profound: There is no “wagon” to fall off of when it comes to dieting, just the journey of loving yourself and your body through the process of staying healthy.

The book is a mix of candid anecdotes, hard-won lessons, and practical advice. The author doesn’t claim to be a certified expert, but he’s certainly an expert on his own experience—a perspective that resonates deeply with anyone who’s ever felt the emotional and physical toll of dieting. He speaks directly to those who struggle with emotional eating, offering hope and a path forward. His approach is centered on embracing real food, and the impact it can have on your overall well-being—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. His honesty is refreshing, and his light-hearted touch makes even the most personal moments relatable and uplifting.

What sets this book apart from other diet books is author Steve Mittleman’s unique voice. While it’s a health book, it’s also inspirational and motivational, sprinkled with a dose of humor. The humor keeps things light, even when the subject matter can be heavy. His jokes often offer insight into how we can approach our struggles with food without self-judgment.

He encourages readers to love themselves through the process, accepting that there will be setbacks, but also celebrating every step toward a healthier, more balanced relationship with food. His hope is that readers can take what works for them from his journey and apply it to their own lives, without feeling the pressure to conform to rigid rules or standards.

There Is No Wagon is more than just a book about dieting; it’s a celebration of self-acceptance, resilience, and finding balance. Whether you’re struggling with your own food battles or simply looking for a fresh perspective on health and wellness, Steve Mittleman’s relatable, no-nonsense approach is a welcome guide. A perfect read for anyone ready to stop “falling off the wagon” and start embracing the process of loving themselves and their food choices.

Verdict: An inspiring, humorous, and refreshingly honest book that blends personal experience with practical advice—There Is No Wagon is a must-read for anyone navigating the complex world of dieting and self-acceptance.

— K.N., Publisher, San Diego

Look for Steve’s new book on Amazon.com later this month.

About HTB Publishing & Website Design

Healing Time Books is dedicated to helping authors make the most of today’s digital technologies to publish their works.

Our services include assisting authors to self-publish their works as well as offering full service Desktop Publishing, Print and eBook Publishing Services, Website Design and Development, and Marketing Services.

Self Publish Your Book 3 Ways on KDP.Amazon.com

Kindle Digital Publishing (KDP) now offers hardcover books (with a case laminate cover) as an option for authors who self publish their print-on-demand books. Previously Amazon’s KDP only offered paperback books which are not ideal for coffee table / photo feature books.

Over the years many of the authors I have helped publish have wanted to offer a hardcover version but without the expense normally associated with this option. Usually the author would have to order a certain number of books, store and sell them. Now, Amazon’s KDP allows authors to create a hardcover version of their book as a print on demand book! That means, no additional production expenses out of pocket. Amazon does take their usual share of profits, however in exchange they offer a trusted global distribution system to sell all versions of your book: eBooks, paperbacks and now hardcover books, too.

What is Self Publishing?

In case you are considering whether to publish your book, it may be useful to know that self publishing is an avenue of publication of media by its author without the need to involve publisher. The term usually refers to written media, such as books and magazines, either as an ebook or as a physical copy in paperback or hardback using print-on-demand (POD) technology.

Trim Size

Now Amazon offers 16 trim size options for paperback books, and five trim sizes for any book you also wish to offer in hardcover:

5.5 x 8.5”
6 x 9”
6.15 x 9.21”
7 x 10”
8.25 x 11”

Page Count

Another difference between Amazon’s paperback and hardcover specifications is the page count.

Paperback can be anywhere from 24 to 828 pages
Hardcover must be between 55 and 550 pages

Design Your Cover

KDP has cover design software to design an elegant cover for your paperback and hard cover books. You will need to change your cover size for the hardback. Here are some tips:

Note that the case laminate covers Amazon produces are made of chipboard, and wrapped with laminated paper. Amazon does not offer the usual clothbound or dust jacket option you may be familiar with. As a result, be sure that your cover design wraps around the edges of your cover. Simply extend your design beyond the actual cover dimensions (this is referred to in the industry as “bleeding”).

The basic requirements for Amazon hardcover cover designs are:

Your background should extend 0.51” past the edge of the front cover;
All text and images should be 0.635” from the edge of the book; and
No text or barcodes should be within 0.4” of the spine.

Get Help from a Professional

Having trouble with the layout, or worried you are formatting your book or cover incorrectly? To ensure your book layout and cover look as good as possible, you can hire a book designer who can help maintain your ideal aesthetic while working within Amazon KDP’s rules.

Healing Time Books Publishing and Website Services

Healing Time Books helps authors utilize today’s digital technology to publish their books.

Contact info@healingtimebooks.com for help with your self publishing project.

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HTBphotos ‘Spring’ Series available exclusively on Dreamstime

In celebration of Spring with its budding plants, warm weather and longer days, we are pleased to announce HTBphotos ‘Spring’ Series by John and Katharina Notarianni, now available for purchase exclusively from stock photography provider Dreamstime.com.

HTBphotos Spring Series by John and Katharina Notarianni — HTBphotos ‘Spring’ Series by John and Katharina Notarianni

Tips on which stock photo license to buy for your marketing needs

Dreamstime.com offers Royalty Free stock photography, which is the most affordable and most popular license type of paid for stock photos. The “free” in Royalty Free means you don’t have to pay extra royalties. Instead you pay a one-time, flat-rate license fee, sometimes as little as 20 cents per image. You are entitled to use the image in a wide variety of uses such as on a website or a marketing brochure, a banner, in a video, etc. You have permission to use it unlimited times without paying extra royalties. This makes Royalty Free stock photography the best choice for budget-minded buyers.

If you plan to sell or distribute items, pay for an Extended License so you can use the stock photo on items to be distributed or sold further afield, such as on a mug or a t-shirt, or a digital media item.

Exclusive Rights are worth considering when you find a stock photo that is perfect for your company branding. Your exclusive license ensures others will not use the same image thereby securing your brand.

HTB photos on dreamstime

HTB celebrates 10 Years – Clients Testimonials

I am pleased that it has been 10 years since I founded my publishing and website design business and so it occurred to me to request written feedback from my clients. I am so glad I did! My heart is full of gratitude for the remarkable people I have had the pleasure of working with over the years. I am thankful for the opportunity to be of service to them.

Client Testimonials

Read what clients are saying about working with Katharina Notarianni of Healing Time Books and HTB Website Design (see Client Testimonials).

“…Due to a very well managed website and email server, I have received email orders from all around the world connected to my website and email accounts all connected to one. I am extremely happy with all the services Healing Time Books offers and would highly recommend their services for getting your business on the internet!” Ben Huber

“Katharina Notarianni has a powerful and intuitive way of helping you get your message across to your audience. It was fun and fulfilling creating my web presence with Katharina’s expertise…” Francis Parker

“…When Katharina appeared, she was a dream come true. Here was someone who knew the ins and outs of publishing, she did it for her own books and was willing to help me with my several books…” Dr. E. Reenah McGill

“I can’t begin to say enough great things about Katharina. My website turned out exactly as I had envisioned. She was able to bring my creation to life…” Anne Marie Foley

“It has been a wonderful experience working with Katharina Notarianni… I came to the experience a novice to business websites, and tech. She answered all of my questions with patience and mentoring giving me the needed information to make choices when I did not have the background to do so.” Cathy Stubbs

“When I asked Katharina to design and set up my webpage, I found her to be attentive to the way I wanted it. She brought to the table many creative suggestions that I could choose from and she also had a very good feel for what would work well for my audience and customers…” Siri Ekman

“I am especially indebted to Katharina Notarianni, who, as Editor, Publisher, and Good Friend has made the details of putting together a book enjoyable. Her sense of design and ability to read my feelings when it comes to issues of a formal nature is very much appreciated. ” Richard C. Richards

“Healing Time Books does a great job of spotlighting authors and artists of all types, from painters to photographers, and poetry to wellness. The websites Katharina Notarianni designs are attractive and well-constructed, testaments to her wide range of talents in the realms of artistic, visual and digital media…” Paula Mangum

Healing Time Books Celebrates 10 Years

Healing Time Books and HTB Website Design celebrate 10 years of working with authors, artists and business professionals and non-profit organizations on branding vehicles such as books, websites, facebook business pages and stock photography solutions for their marketing needs.

To request a book publishing or website design project quote, please email info@healingtimebooks.com, or fill out the Contact Form.

21 Meditations From ‘Healing With Color’ by Tara Channel Katharina Notarianni

Tara Channel Katharina Notarianni - Healing with Color - - 21 day meditation process Looking for a new meditative process to make a difference in your life? ‘Healing with Color’ features a 21-day process, whereby you meditatively experience one specific color each day following guidance given by Tara:

“…With each color we explore, these twenty-one colors, we will express twenty-one versions of our self, each one working in a particular manner, each one having a particular impact on Soul and Spirit. And so you might say, it is a metaphor for how each of you are in your world. You are a unique expression. You will never be repeated, though you may feel as though you have taken on so much of your family, perhaps your mother or your father. On your journey you do discover that you are indeed a unique expression. And more and more you reveal to yourself your True Self. It becomes a quest, a revealing of the mysterious. For though you see many similarities between you and other people in your reality, once you discover what is the same about you, you are quick to go on to what is unique about “me.” And that is part of your destiny: to express and celebrate You, your uniqueness. It is a never ending journey. There is always more of you to reveal. For as you discover more of who you truly are, you do evolve. It changes you each time you discover something new.”

— from Healing with Color – Experience the Essence of Twenty-one Taras’ by Tara Channel Katharina Notarianni

Wildflowers at Borrego Springs by John and Katharina Notarianni

Wildflowers like these photographed by John and Katharina Notarianni in the Anza-Borrego desert near San Diego will be coming into bloom in the next few weeks. This is a great opportunity for photographers to capture flowering cacti, ocotillo and other subjects in the Southwest desert landscape.

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‘Noname’ by Richard C Richards

‘Noname’

The moon sits on the owl’s shoulder.

The moon sits on the mountain’s shoulder

On this most unnatural night

As I feel my way among the images.

The owl is made of fire,

There is fire inside the owl,

His feathers sparkle with it.

There is fire within the tree.

The images blur and coalesce

With moon, owl and fire

Until there is nothing,

No image at all.

In the dark clear light of blankness

Only the sound of the owl: When?

When will the images coalesce?

Being a seer with no sight,

Being a god with no right,

Being a bird with no flight

Is damned hard work.

If I had known it was like this

I wouldn’t have gotten into the racket.

Richard C. Richards, circa 1970

From ‘Poems That Almost Got Away‘, published by Healing Time Books, is available on Amazon.com

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