Avid book readers know what it feels like to hold their favourite book in their hands and read through the pages. It is a different kind of experience to have. With the evolution of technology came e-books and online reading apps, but nothing can beat the feeling of owning a book. Having books in a physical form is like a prized possession for many readers. You may call it old fashioned, but this feeling is just priceless and kind of liberating in so many ways. For many, this freedom and sense of affiliation come from the ownership of books rather than reading them on an app and paperbacks are the answer to their prayers!

Paperback books are the type of books that are made from thick paper or paperboard covers. They are bound together with glue instead of staples or stitches. Another way in which hardcover and paperback books are different from one another is that the hardcover books are bound with cardboard and covered with cloth, leather or plastic. To make your Paperback Book Day (30^th July) even more special, we at Austin Macauley’s have curated a list of our top ten paperbacks for you to enjoy! Books from blockbusters to new paperback releases – this blog has it all. So, let’s dive deep into the magical world of books.

Rogue Justice

This is the story of a serial killer who is disillusioned and believes the justice system is crooked and corrupted. He decides to take matters into his hands. With his own brand of retribution, he plans out an ugly game of cruelty, chasing and terrifying his prey before killing them brutally. Detectives Englund and Hicks take the task of finding the killer in their close-knit community. Will they be successful in tracking down the killer? Or will they also fall prey to the killer’s murder game? Available in paperback format, buy this book here.

Seventeen Scottish Short Stories

The second pick from our new paperback releases is this book of short stories. It contains personal memoirs of people on the margins of Scottish society. These stories are a beautiful blend of humour and triumph. To buy this book in paperback format, click here.

Small Flake

Our next book is from the children’s genre. It tells the story of a small flake who goes out on a quest to become part of a snowman. His journey teaches us some valuable lessons. Will he reach the place he wishes to be at? What troubles would he face to reach his destination? You can find out more about this amazing book here. 

Ebenezer Dunn

The story of this book revolves around smuggling, assassination and notoriety. Reverend Ebenezer Dunn joins the church of St. David, but he is an undercover spy for the French authorities. He has to keep an eye on the bustling harbour of Dartmouth and also plan to create chaos amongst the inhabitants of the nearby villages. He has taken his new role with zeal.

You can read this tale set in the year 1775 by getting a paperback copy of this book here.

Princetown and the Conscientious Objectors of WW1

Another historical classic from our top ten paperbacks is a book about Conscientious Objectors. There were over 16,000 men who refused to take part in WWI. They were sent to work centres to be engaged in work of national importance. One such work centre was in the village of Princetown. This village also had the ill-famed Dartmoor Prison. This book narrates what the COs went through in those work centres, how their health deteriorated and what kinds of work they were asked to do. To read this historic masterpiece, buy this book here.

The Black Road

If you are a fan of fantasy novels, then this book is for you. The story revolves around the Mistress and the Sworn, who have to take the Black Road to collect the fourth child. This road is for the courageous ones. Will God’s help come to them? Would they be able to go beyond the gate and reach the fourth shore? You can read this mysterious story by purchasing this book here.

Dewey and the Dragonfly

This is a beautiful story of friendship between a young boy and a dragonfly. Set in 1960s Italy, this tale takes us through the ups and downs of friendship that is growing on the dusty lanes of cypress trees of Tuscany. With the notorious reputation of the dragonflies for centuries, will this friendship pass the test of time? This book is available in hardcover and paperback, as well as e-pub format on Austin Macauley’s website. You can buy it here.

The Blood Princess

Another fantasy novel from our top ten paperbacks is the story of the Blood Huntress. She is famous for her ability to smell the blood of her enemies and has never failed to hunt those who she wants to bring to justice. She is invincible because of this fierce hunting skill. No one knows where she came from, except one person, who is her trainer. Danyard, Lord Protector of the Kingdom of Light, is a legendary warrior who can’t be defeated. His kingdom is envied by many countries for its wealth and strength. But there is a man who is planning to take this kingdom down with a weapon, the likes of which has never been seen before. Grab a copy of this captivating fantasy book here.

Eyes Down

This story is an epic thriller. There is a virus outside which turn its hosts into angry beasts. To keep themselves safe, a group of twenty-three people take refuge in a bingo hall in an attempt to wait out the attack. After being locked up for seventy-two hours in their sanctuary, the situation starts to take a toll on everyone’s nerves. They are agitated, anxious and afraid. How long can they survive in this situation? Would they wait out the virus attack outside or become frustrated enough to leave their safe haven? To read this edge-of-the-seat thriller, buy it here.

The Great Oak

The next pick from our top paperback books is a children’s story about oak trees. For thousands of years, these oak trees have helped our planet to provide the air we all breathe in. They also shelter us from rain, provide shade from the sun and are homes to various animals. The story of our arrival and how we have impacted our home, the Earth, is narrated from the perspective of an old oak tree and a little one. Read more of this amazing story about the great oaks. It is available in hardcover and paperback, as well as e-pub format on Austin Macauley’s website. You can get it here.

We hope our list of paperback books will enrich the whole experience of book reading for you. If you want to connect with us, then follow us on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and be the first to know about our new paperback releases.

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