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Forge’s May eBook Deals!

April showers bring May’s flowering of eBook deals! Read below to check out what Forge has blooming on sale during this upcoming month!


The Last Beekeeper by Julie Carrick Dalton

The Last Beekeeper

Julie Carrick Dalton’s The Last Beekeeper is a celebration of found family, an exploration of truth versus power, and the triumph of hope in the face of despair. It is a meditation on forgiveness and redemption and a reminder to cherish the beauty that still exists in this fragile world.

On sale for $2.99!

The Last Dreamwalker by Rita Woods

The Last Dreamwalker

From Hurston/Wright Legacy Award-winning author Rita Woods, The Last Dreamwalker tells the story of two women, separated by nearly two centuries yet inextricably linked by the Gullah-Geechee Islands off the coast of South Carolina—and their connection to a mysterious and extraordinary gift passed from generation to generation.

On sale for $2.99!

Fire With Fire by Candice Fox

Fire with Fire

Candice Fox’s Fire with Fire is a non-stop, gripping thriller from “a bright new star in crime fiction.” (James Patterson)

A pair of desperate parents. A man on the run. A rookie cop.
Four people with everything on the line.
What will be left in the ashes of the next 24 hours?

On sale for $2.99!

A Good Family by Matt Goldman

A Good Family

New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award-winner Matt Goldman’s A Good Family is a gripping, emotional thrill ride about the secrets hidden underneath a picture-perfect neighborhood.

On sale for $2.99!

Wake of War by Zac Topping

Wake of War

Zac Topping’s breathtaking near-future thriller, Wake of War, is a timely account of the lengths those with power will go to preserve it, and the determination of those they exploit to win back their freedom.

On sale for $2.99!

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Forge Your Own Book Club: The Last Beekeeper by Julie Carrick Dalton

The Last BeekeeperBy Ariana Carpentieri:

Spring has officially sprung, and we have the most perfect and timely book for you to dive into. Nothing screams ‘springtime’ more than a book about bees! Julie Carrick Dalton’s The Last Beekeeper is a celebration of found family, an exploration of truth versus power, and the triumph of hope in the face of despair.

It’s been more than a decade since the world has come undone, and Sasha Severn has returned to her childhood home with one goal in mind—find the mythic research her father, the infamous Last Beekeeper, hid before he was incarcerated. There, Sasha is confronted with a group of squatters who have claimed the quiet, idyllic farm as their own. While she initially feels threatened, the group soon becomes her newfound family, offering what she hasn’t felt since her father was imprisoned: security and hope. Maybe it’s time to forget the family secrets buried on the farm and focus on her future.

But just as she settles into her new life, Sasha witnesses the impossible. She sees a honey bee, presumed extinct. People who claim to see bees are ridiculed and silenced for reasons Sasha doesn’t understand, but she can’t shake the feeling that this impossible bee is connected to her father’s missing research. Fighting to uncover the truth could shatter Sasha’s fragile security and threaten the lives of her newfound family—or it could save them all.

The Last Beekeeper is the an excellent choice for your next book club discussion. Here’s a breakdown on what to watch, what to eat, what to drink, what to listen to, and what to discuss while you read it!


What to Watch:

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The Last Beekeeper is is a meditation on forgiveness and redemption and a reminder to cherish the beauty that still exists in this fragile world. A movie I think would be an excellent choice to pair with this book is called Vanishing of the Bees. The movie highlights the challenges bees are facing in this fast-modernizing world. With a special focus on Colony Collapse Disorder, it presents us the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honey bee. This documentary follows organic and commercial beekeepers fighting against big corporations and trying to save their bees.

What to Eat:

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This story is a true and beautiful testament to the importance of bees in our ecosystem. There’s no better treat to pair with this book than making some honey granola yogurt bark! Quick to whip up and easy to munch on, this deliciously healthy snack pays a sweet homage to the wonderful work bees do for us on a daily basis.

What to drink:

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Staying within that same sweet theme, honey is certainly the main ingredient when it comes to what we suggest pairs best with The Last Beekeeper! Perfect for spring and summer, this honey mojito recipe will BEE the star of the show. This drink is pleasing to the pallet and might even give you a little BUZZ! Like soft sunshine, fresh-cut flowers, and all the other good springtime things, drinking a refreshing beverage like this is sure to spruce up your regular reading routine.

What to Listen to:

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The song I think pairs best with this book is a little ditty called Honeybee by The Head and The Heart. Enchanting vocals that are incredibly refreshing, the lyrics tell a story of a crumbling relationship, then as the song progresses the protagonist realizes what they stand to lose. Regarding this song, Charity Rose Thielen (vocalist and guitarist of the band), says: Honeybee really captures the idea of living the end of your life with some regret–realizing you have been living a life complacent with the familiar–maybe even taking the person closest to you for granted and regretting not expressing your love towards them until it’s too late. It’s a concept that connects with all of us. It feels fresh.” And in regards to The Last Beekeeper, Charlotte McConaghy, New York Times bestselling author of Once There Were Wolves, says: “Dalton’s passion and love for the natural world vibrates gloriously off every page. The Last Beekeeper is not only an intriguing mystery but an important reminder of what we stand to lose.” The parallels drawn between both the song and the novel are quite BEEwitching! Plus, it doesn’t hurt that the name of the song is so apropos. With all that being said, we truly feel this catchy tune is an excellent fit to listen to as you read The Last Beekeeper. 

What to Discuss:

Download the The Last Beekeeper Reading Group Guide for insightful questions to get the discussion going!

Click below to order your copy of The Last Beekeeper, available now!

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The Buzz on the 5 Best Beekeeping Farms in the World

The Last BeekeeperJulie Carrick Dalton’s The Last Beekeeper is a celebration of found family, an exploration of truth versus power, and the triumph of hope in the face of despair.

It’s been more than a decade since the world has come undone, and Sasha Severn has returned to her childhood home with one goal in mind—find the mythic research her father, the infamous Last Beekeeper, hid before he was incarcerated.

There, Sasha is confronted with a group of squatters who have claimed the quiet, idyllic farm as a way to escape the horrific conditions of state housing. While she feels threatened by their presence at first, the friends soon become her newfound family, offering what she hasn’t felt since her father was imprisoned: security and hope. Maybe it’s time to forget the family secrets buried on the farm and focus on her future.

But just as she settles into her new life, Sasha witnesses the impossible. She sees a honeybee, presumed extinct. People who claim to see bees are ridiculed and silenced for reasons Sasha doesn’t understand, but she can’t shake the feeling that this impossible bee is connected to her father’s missing research. Fighting to uncover the truth could shatter Sasha’s fragile security and threaten the lives of her new-found family—or it could save them all.

Sasha’s journey is a meditation on forgiveness and redemption and a reminder to cherish the beauty that still exists in this fragile world.

If you’re someone who’s passionate about saving the bees, then check out these wonderful beekeeping farms around the world!


Arataki Honey Ltd – Waiotapu, New Zealand

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Arataki in New Zealand takes the bees and puts them at the core of their existence. This beekeeping farm understands the importance of beekeeping equipment that promotes hive health and is especially critical in controlling border entry of insects and animals that may impact the overall beekeeping process.

Rock Hill Honey Bee Farm – Stafford, VA

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Their farm sits on five acres of land, and their staff takes great pride in caring for the bees, offering advice and assistance, and providing the highest quality products.

The Inzerki Apiary – Agadir, Morocco 

Discover the World's Largest Traditional Bee Yard at Morocco's Inzerki Apiary

The Inzerki Apiary in the Souss-Massa region 82 kilometers north of Agadir is the largest traditional collective apiary, or bee yard, in the world. The population living around the apiary is only in the hundreds, and most of them are beekeepers. With at least 3,700 hives, the Inzerki Apiary welcomes tens of thousands of bees.

Big Island Bees – Captain Cook, HI

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Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, Bee Island Bees invites people to take a box seat on beekeeping at one of the world’s leading honey farms.  You can explore an actual hive and learn where the queen resides, how honey is made, and what makes bees so special and interesting, all from behind a safe, screened area.

Kashmir Apiaries Exports – Doraha, Ludhiana, India

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Kashmir Apiaries has 50,000 bee colonies across India. It is considered the largest exporter in the country and supplies to a good number of nations around the globe. Their focus is on getting the right beekeeping equipment and technology to drive error-free processes to deliver the best products from bees and at the same time making sure the bees are thriving.


Click below to pre-order your copy of The Last Beekeeper, coming March 7th, 2023!

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Cover Reveal: The Last Beekeeper by Julie Carrick Dalton

Place holder  of - 73A beautiful novel about found family and hope from Julie Carrick Dalton “Fans of Delia Owens will swoon to find their new favorite author.” (Hank Phillippi Ryan)

It’s been more than a decade since the world has come undone, and Sasha Severn has returned to her childhood home with one goal in mind – find the research her father, the infamous Last Beekeeper, hid before he was incarcerated.

There Sasha is confronted with a group of squatters, who have claimed the quiet, idyllic farm as a way to escape the horrific conditions of state housing. While she feels threatened by their presence at first, the friends soon become her newfound family, offering what she hasn’t felt since her father was imprisoned: security and hope.

But just as she begins to find her footing, Sasha witnesses the impossible. She sees a honeybee, presumed extinct, in the wild. Sasha knows that people who claim to have seen a bee are silenced. Will she fight for the truth she has been searching for her whole life, even if it means risking the lives of those she loves?

The Last Beekeeper is a celebration of found family, an exploration of truth versus power, and the triumph of hope in the face of despair. Sasha’s journey is a meditation on forgiveness and redemption and a reminder to cherish the beauty that exists in this fragile world.

Cover design by Katie Klimowicz

Click below to pre-order your copy of The Last Beekeeper, coming March 14th, 2023!

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