When in Savannah…relax and take the time to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. At Bonaventture Books we take the time to select quality manuscripts of interest to our readers.
Founded in 2002 in Savannah, GA, we’re an independent regional publisher, focused on subjects of regional interest. After moving to Savannah in 2000, former international marketing executive and magazine editor Cristina Piva noticed a wealth of talent in the region. After the publication of “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”, it seemed that New York publishers no longer had interest in Savannah-related stories. That is the niche we intend to fill.
We are interested in quality manuscripts in: memoirs, biographies, ghost stories, hauntings and the supernatural, Savannah true stories, cookbooks, Savannah guidebooks, Savannah history, historic novels and other non-fiction categories. Each book is carefully designed to reflect the main concept of the text, resulting in handsome and unique books. They tell stories that are relevant, moving, informative and affecting.
Our authors and photographers enjoy sharing their experiences and are available for speaking at schools, libraries and events. Please contact us for information and fees: (912) 355-7054, or info@bonaventture.com
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Fastened to the Marsh ISBN 978-0-9724224-7-5 |
The story traces a family's legacy from arrival of an 18th century indentured servant to the begrudging return of her last legitimate descendant in the 21st century. Through flashbacks, the reader is introduced to a procession of stalwart women who draw their strength from their connection to the rhythmic life on the marsh and unfailing conviction that what cannot be bested must be borne.
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Spirit Willing ISBN 978-0-9724224-6-8 |
Set in modern-day moss-draped South, “Spirit Willing: A Savannah Haunting” offers a tale of conniving and greed in which Charlotte Horner exacts revenge by planning to oust her aging aunt from her historic Savannah home. Aunt Olivia obtains the unconventional alliance of her great great grandfather Cyrus, dead for 100 years, when all start to question her mental stability, even the lady herself. A splendid tale of Savannah's past that breaks through to the present.
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When Elvis ISBN 978-0-9724224-4-4
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The author of Great Balls of Fire: The Uncensored Story of Jerry Lee Lewis recounts his favorite stories of how he started out in life as a rock concert promoter in the late 1960’s and ended up as a special assistant to His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama. A magical mystery tour of pop culture spanning the 50’s through the 90’s, with anecdotes about Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, professional wrestler Harley Race, pornographer Gail Palmer, and the Tibetan Buddhist monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery. Never before published photographs throughout! |
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Behind the Moss Curtain ISBN 978-0-9724224-0-6 |
Ten true stories about Savannah not found anywhere else, including Shoeless Joe Jackson’s ‘Savannah years.’ There are a few contemporary subjects, but most of the stories are about the gold old days when Savannah was run by gangsters and gamblers, a time when the town was known as the Independent State of Chatham. Some tragic, some comic, a few ghosts…but all true! Masterfully rendered so that it is practically impossible to tell where objective fact-finding ends and colorful editorial opinion begins. The best book ever written about Savannah, bar none! |
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Haunted Savannah ISBN 978-0-9724224-2-0 |
“Haunted Savannah” brings you chilling tales, as experienced and told by witnesses, and authentic photos documenting the existence of energy from another dimension. “Haunted Savannah” is the most up to date book on the subject on sale today! |
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Founded On The Rock - Jesus Christ ISBN 978-0-9724224-5-1 |
Harold Deane Akins has led a remarkable life, by any standard. Raised by her paternal grandparents during the Depression after the death of her young father, she learned by example to set goals and work hard to achieve them. Her most famous achievement has been the founding, along with her husband, Rev. George Akins, of Savannah Christian Preparatory School. She also helped establish Mission Youth Camp and Union Mission, Inc. At age 80 she became a foreign missionary, serving in such inhospitable places as Haiti and Kenya. In this book Mrs. Akins leads you every step of the way along a long and difficult road. |
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From Black Tie to Blackeyed Peas by Dr. Irving Victor Price: $ 20.00
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By Savannah´s premier food historian, Dr. Victor´s wonderful Savannah cookbook epitomizes good food and "good food for thought" with historical accounts, quotes and beautiful 4-color photographs. Entries feature sinful recipes as well as heart-healthy ones. Of great help to the occasional cook as well as the seasoned chef. A portion of proceeds benefit St. Joseph´s (Hospital) Foundation, Inc. |
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