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Fiction
Goodbye, Orchid
Daylight
Carol Van Den Hende A successful entrepreneur falls for beautiful Orchid, until an accident changes him forever. What happens when the only way to love her is to leave her?
David Baldacci FBI Agent Atlee Pine’s search for her sister clashes with military investigator John Puller’s high-stakes case in the new blockbuster thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.
Koehler Books $18.95 | 9781646631889
Grand Central Publishing $29.00 | 9781538761694
The Lying Life of Adults
A Mariner’s Tale
Elena Ferrante “A powerful new novel set in Naples by the New York Times bestselling author of My Brilliant Friend. This will be the literary event of the year.” — ELLE
Joe Palmer In this stunning debut, a judge, a county sheriff, and a grizzly old sailor align in a perfect constellation to redeem a troubled boy. Koehler Books $18.95 | 9781646631438
Europa Editions $26.00 | 9781609455910
The Return
Nine Bar Blues
Nicholas Sparks In the romantic tradition of Dear John, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks returns with the story of an injured Navy doctor and two women whose secrets will change his life.
Sheree Renée Thomas Nine Bar Blues by multiple World Fantasy Award winner Sheree Renée Thomas is a collection of sci-fi/Afrofuturist short stories reflecting the new weird South. Third Man Books $16.95 | 9780997457896
Grand Central Publishing $28.00 | 9781538728574
The Exiles
The Orphan Collector
Christina Baker Kline The author of #1 New York Times bestseller Orphan Train returns with an ambitious novel capturing the hardship, oppression, and hope of a trio of women in 19th century Australia.
Ellen Marie Wiseman Set in Philadelphia during the 1918 Spanish flu outbreak, The Orphan Collector is a timely, illuminating tale of resilience and hope during history’s deadliest pandemic. Kensington Books $16.99 | 9781496715869
Custom House $27.99 | 9780062356345
The Once and Future Witches
No Woods So Dark as These
Alix E. Harrow Three sisters use witchcraft to change the course of history in Alix E. Harrow’s powerful novel of magic and the suffragette movement.
Randall Silvis Two murders in a small Pennsylvania town are unheard of, so retired sergeant Ryan DeMarco and his partner, Jayme, are called in to untangle a thick web of lies, betrayal, and desperation.
Redhook $28.00 | 9780316422048
Poisoned Pen Press $16.99 | 9781492665625
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Fiction
Goodbye, Orchid
Daylight
Carol Van Den Hende A successful entrepreneur falls for beautiful Orchid, until an accident changes him forever. What happens when the only way to love her is to leave her?
David Baldacci FBI Agent Atlee Pine’s search for her sister clashes with military investigator John Puller’s high-stakes case in the new blockbuster thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.
Koehler Books $18.95 | 9781646631889
Grand Central Publishing $29.00 | 9781538761694
The Lying Life of Adults
A Mariner’s Tale
Elena Ferrante “A powerful new novel set in Naples by the New York Times bestselling author of My Brilliant Friend. This will be the literary event of the year.” — ELLE
Joe Palmer In this stunning debut, a judge, a county sheriff, and a grizzly old sailor align in a perfect constellation to redeem a troubled boy. Koehler Books $18.95 | 9781646631438
Europa Editions $26.00 | 9781609455910
The Return
Nine Bar Blues
Nicholas Sparks In the romantic tradition of Dear John, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks returns with the story of an injured Navy doctor and two women whose secrets will change his life.
Sheree Renée Thomas Nine Bar Blues by multiple World Fantasy Award winner Sheree Renée Thomas is a collection of sci-fi/Afrofuturist short stories reflecting the new weird South. Third Man Books $16.95 | 9780997457896
Grand Central Publishing $28.00 | 9781538728574
The Exiles
The Orphan Collector
Christina Baker Kline The author of #1 New York Times bestseller Orphan Train returns with an ambitious novel capturing the hardship, oppression, and hope of a trio of women in 19th century Australia.
Ellen Marie Wiseman Set in Philadelphia during the 1918 Spanish flu outbreak, The Orphan Collector is a timely, illuminating tale of resilience and hope during history’s deadliest pandemic. Kensington Books $16.99 | 9781496715869
Custom House $27.99 | 9780062356345
The Once and Future Witches
No Woods So Dark as These
Alix E. Harrow Three sisters use witchcraft to change the course of history in Alix E. Harrow’s powerful novel of magic and the suffragette movement.
Randall Silvis Two murders in a small Pennsylvania town are unheard of, so retired sergeant Ryan DeMarco and his partner, Jayme, are called in to untangle a thick web of lies, betrayal, and desperation.
Redhook $28.00 | 9780316422048
Poisoned Pen Press $16.99 | 9781492665625
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Fact & Fiction
Is This Anything?
The Last Flight
A Man & His Car
Jerry Seinfeld The first book in twenty-five years from Jerry Seinfeld features his best work across five decades in comedy. Page after hilarious page reveals the evolution of one of the great comedians of our time.
Julie Clark The instant New York Times bestseller hailed as “thoroughly absorbing!” Two women. Two flights. One last chance to disappear.
Matt Hranek Through Hranek’s storytelling, cars become more than just vehicles for transportation and status symbols; they represent pop-culture, pioneering achievements, heirlooms, friendships, and more.
Sourcebooks Landmark $26.99 | 9781728215723
Simon & Schuster $35.00 | 9781982112691
Nonfiction How I Built This Guy Raz Based on the highly acclaimed NPR podcast, How I Built This, Guy Raz offers priceless insights and inspiration from the world’s top entrepreneurs on how to start, launch, and build a successful venture.
Artisan $40.00 | 9781579658922
A Farewell to Arms, Legs & Jockstraps
One Night Two Souls Went Walking
Diane K. Shah Former sports columnist Diane K. Shaw offers an insightful look into the difficulties of navigating a male-dominated profession and the prejudices facing female sportswriters during the 60s and 70s.
Ellen Cooney “I believe in expecting light. That’s my job.” A hospital chaplain offers compassion to her patients — and herself — during one eventful night shift.
This Book Could Save Your Life: The Science of Living Longer Better
Beyond Your Bubble Tania Israel “Strategies for connecting across the political divide.” — New York Times “Practical advice for talking to ... those whose campaign yard signs make you wince.” — Publishers Weekly
Graham Lawton A myth-busting, scientifically proven guide to making you live longer and live healthier — and without faddish diets.
Coffee House Press $16.95 | 9781566895972
Nicholas Brealey $19.99 | 9781529311303
Indiana University Press $24.00 | 9781684351152
Piranesi
Love Lettering
Susanna Clarke From New York Times bestselling author of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell comes an intoxicating, hypnotic new novel set in a dreamlike alternative reality.
Kate Clayborn “A novel of lush complexity, one bursting with humor” (Entertainment Weekly) and just the “write” rom-com for word nerds. Kensington Books $15.95 | 9781496725172
Bloomsbury $27.00 | 9781635575637
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt $28.00 | 9780358216766
American Psychological Association $16.99 | 9781433833557
Make Life Beautiful
Everyone Can Bake
Syd & Shea McGee Meet Syd and Shea McGee, the powerhouse couple behind Studio McGee, the fastest-growing interior design studio in the U.S. Learn how classic design principles can be used to build an authentically beautiful life.
Dominique Ansel Dominique Ansel, the pastry chef who brought us the cronut, shares his simple, foolproof recipes for the building blocks of desserts for home cooks to master and mix as they please. Simon & Schuster $37.50 | 9781501194719
Harper Horizon $26.99 | 9780785233879
We Keep the Dead Close
Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads
Undaunted Kara Goldin After interviewing dozens of business leaders for her podcast, Kara Goldin shares the overarching key to their success based on the way they handled and moved past obstacles and their own insecurities.
I Am Beauty
Al Sharpton A rousing call to action for today’s turbulent political environment, drawing on lessons learned from Rev. Sharpton’s unique perspective and experience as a politician, television and radio host, and civil rights leader.
HarperCollins Leadership $24.99 | 9781400220281
Becky Cooper Dive into this “tour de force of investigative reporting” (Ron Chernow): a “searching, atmospheric and ultimately entrancing” (Patrick Radden Keefe) true crime narrative of an unsolved 1969 murder at Harvard.
Riku Campo A groundbreaking celebration of ageless beauty, providing the ultimate skincare and makeup guide for women in their forties and beyond from celebrity makeup artist Riku Campo. HarperOne $39.99 | 9780062946454
Hanover Square Press $27.99 | 9781335966629
Grand Central Publishing $29.00 | 9781538746837
Churchill’s Shadow Raiders
Memorial Drive
Vesper Flights
The Big She-Bang
Damien Lewis From the award-winning war reporter and author of Churchill’s Hellraisers comes the thrilling account of the Allies’ daring WWII raid to capture Germany’s secret radar installation.
Natasha Trethewey A chillingly personal and exquisitely wrought memoir of a daughter reckoning with the brutal murder of her mother at the hands of her former stepfather.
Helen Macdonald From New York Times bestselling author of H is for Hawk and winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize for Nonfiction comes a transcendent collection of essays about the human relationship to the natural world.
Marisa Acocella A fierce and clever feminist retelling of humanity’s past — a herstory of the universe — illustrated and written by acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist Marisa Acocella.
Ecco $27.99 | 9780062248572
Citadel Press $27.00 | 9780806540634
4
Harper Wave $32.50 | 9780062905666
Grove Press $27.00 | 9780802128812
5
Fact & Fiction
Is This Anything?
The Last Flight
A Man & His Car
Jerry Seinfeld The first book in twenty-five years from Jerry Seinfeld features his best work across five decades in comedy. Page after hilarious page reveals the evolution of one of the great comedians of our time.
Julie Clark The instant New York Times bestseller hailed as “thoroughly absorbing!” Two women. Two flights. One last chance to disappear.
Matt Hranek Through Hranek’s storytelling, cars become more than just vehicles for transportation and status symbols; they represent pop-culture, pioneering achievements, heirlooms, friendships, and more.
Sourcebooks Landmark $26.99 | 9781728215723
Simon & Schuster $35.00 | 9781982112691
Nonfiction How I Built This Guy Raz Based on the highly acclaimed NPR podcast, How I Built This, Guy Raz offers priceless insights and inspiration from the world’s top entrepreneurs on how to start, launch, and build a successful venture.
Artisan $40.00 | 9781579658922
A Farewell to Arms, Legs & Jockstraps
One Night Two Souls Went Walking
Diane K. Shah Former sports columnist Diane K. Shaw offers an insightful look into the difficulties of navigating a male-dominated profession and the prejudices facing female sportswriters during the 60s and 70s.
Ellen Cooney “I believe in expecting light. That’s my job.” A hospital chaplain offers compassion to her patients — and herself — during one eventful night shift.
This Book Could Save Your Life: The Science of Living Longer Better
Beyond Your Bubble Tania Israel “Strategies for connecting across the political divide.” — New York Times “Practical advice for talking to ... those whose campaign yard signs make you wince.” — Publishers Weekly
Graham Lawton A myth-busting, scientifically proven guide to making you live longer and live healthier — and without faddish diets.
Coffee House Press $16.95 | 9781566895972
Nicholas Brealey $19.99 | 9781529311303
Indiana University Press $24.00 | 9781684351152
Piranesi
Love Lettering
Susanna Clarke From New York Times bestselling author of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell comes an intoxicating, hypnotic new novel set in a dreamlike alternative reality.
Kate Clayborn “A novel of lush complexity, one bursting with humor” (Entertainment Weekly) and just the “write” rom-com for word nerds. Kensington Books $15.95 | 9781496725172
Bloomsbury $27.00 | 9781635575637
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt $28.00 | 9780358216766
American Psychological Association $16.99 | 9781433833557
Make Life Beautiful
Everyone Can Bake
Syd & Shea McGee Meet Syd and Shea McGee, the powerhouse couple behind Studio McGee, the fastest-growing interior design studio in the U.S. Learn how classic design principles can be used to build an authentically beautiful life.
Dominique Ansel Dominique Ansel, the pastry chef who brought us the cronut, shares his simple, foolproof recipes for the building blocks of desserts for home cooks to master and mix as they please. Simon & Schuster $37.50 | 9781501194719
Harper Horizon $26.99 | 9780785233879
We Keep the Dead Close
Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads
Undaunted Kara Goldin After interviewing dozens of business leaders for her podcast, Kara Goldin shares the overarching key to their success based on the way they handled and moved past obstacles and their own insecurities.
I Am Beauty
Al Sharpton A rousing call to action for today’s turbulent political environment, drawing on lessons learned from Rev. Sharpton’s unique perspective and experience as a politician, television and radio host, and civil rights leader.
HarperCollins Leadership $24.99 | 9781400220281
Becky Cooper Dive into this “tour de force of investigative reporting” (Ron Chernow): a “searching, atmospheric and ultimately entrancing” (Patrick Radden Keefe) true crime narrative of an unsolved 1969 murder at Harvard.
Riku Campo A groundbreaking celebration of ageless beauty, providing the ultimate skincare and makeup guide for women in their forties and beyond from celebrity makeup artist Riku Campo. HarperOne $39.99 | 9780062946454
Hanover Square Press $27.99 | 9781335966629
Grand Central Publishing $29.00 | 9781538746837
Churchill’s Shadow Raiders
Memorial Drive
Vesper Flights
The Big She-Bang
Damien Lewis From the award-winning war reporter and author of Churchill’s Hellraisers comes the thrilling account of the Allies’ daring WWII raid to capture Germany’s secret radar installation.
Natasha Trethewey A chillingly personal and exquisitely wrought memoir of a daughter reckoning with the brutal murder of her mother at the hands of her former stepfather.
Helen Macdonald From New York Times bestselling author of H is for Hawk and winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize for Nonfiction comes a transcendent collection of essays about the human relationship to the natural world.
Marisa Acocella A fierce and clever feminist retelling of humanity’s past — a herstory of the universe — illustrated and written by acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist Marisa Acocella.
Ecco $27.99 | 9780062248572
Citadel Press $27.00 | 9780806540634
4
Harper Wave $32.50 | 9780062905666
Grove Press $27.00 | 9780802128812
5
Nonfiction
Ballad of an American Sharon Rudahl, Edited by Paul Buhle & Lawrence Ware The life story of singer, actor, scholar, athlete, and activist Robeson: “an artistic genius, moral titan, and courageous freedom fighter whom we must never forget!” — Dr. Cornel West
Naturalist: A Graphic Adaptation
How to Host a Game Night
Edward O. Wilson, Jim Ottaviani & C.M. Butzer E.O. Wilson’s bestselling memoir comes to life in a beautifully illustrated graphic adaptation.
Erik Arneson From party games to legacy games, setting up to hosting a crowd, tabletop game expert Erik Arneson gives you the strategies you need to host an epic game night.
Island Press $28.00 | 9781610919586
Rutgers University Press $19.95 | 9781978802070
Growing Big Dreams Robert Moss With practice, anyone can harness the power of creative imagination to manifest the best life possible. Moss offers a wide array of techniques that any reader can use. New World Library $17.95 | 9781608687046
The Lost Spells
Robert MacFarlane & Jackie Morris The follow-up to the internationally bestselling sensation, The Lost Words, The Lost Spells is a beautiful collection of poems and illustrations that evokes the magic of the everyday natural world.
Tiller Press $15.99 | 9781982150471
Seaweed, An Enchanting Miscellany
How to Astronaut
Miek Zwamborn A beautifully illustrated ode to this sensuous family of water plants, filled with seaweed’s history, culture, and science, and uses from medicine to gastronomy.
Terry Virts In this wildly entertaining account of the rules, lessons, procedures, and experiences of space travel, Virts reveals the often-untold side of something few will ever know firsthand.
Greystone $18.95 | 9781771645997
Gifts
House of Anansi Press $26.00 | 9781487007799
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Special Edition Judy Blume Celebrate the iconic legacy of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret with this special edition, featuring a deluxe faux-leather embossed cover that looks and feels as vibrant as the story within.
Workman $27.95 | 9781523509614
Atheneum $10.99 | 9781534482425
After the Rain
Egyptologists’ Notebooks
Alexandra Elle Part memoir and part guide by celebrated self-care storyteller, Alexandra Elle, delivering 15 lessons on how to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and cultivate abundance.
Chris Naunton Egyptologists’ Notebooks is a gorgeous presentation of Egypt’s ancient past, featuring evocative sketches, paintings, and photographs from pioneering explorers’ and archaeologists’ journals.
Chronicle Books $19.95 | 9781797200101
Getty Publications $40.00 | 9781606066768
How We Show Up
Stakes Is High
Mia Birdsong Through research, interviews, and stories, return to your inherent connectedness and find strength, safety, and support in vulnerability and generosity, in asking for help, and in being accountable.
Mychal Denzel Smith A bestselling author confronts the shortcomings of American exceptionalism and calls on us to live up to the principles we profess but fail to realize. Bold Type Books $26.00 | 9781568588735
Hachette Go $16.99 | 9781580058070
Your Hidden Superpower
Solved: How the World’s Great Cities Are Fixing the Climate Crisis
Adrienne Bankert Kindness is a game changer in business, the door opener to fulfillment, and the key to authenticity. It’s also a superpower that can be honed through developing a daily practice of kindness.
David Miller, Foreword by Bill McKibben If our planet is going to survive the climate crisis, we need to act rapidly. In Solved, David Miller argues that cities are acting on climate change because they can.
HarperCollins Focus $24.99 | 9781400218141
Aevo UTP $32.95 | 9781487506827
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African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song
101 Rescue Puppies Kathy Callahan In this heartwarming, photo-filled book, Callahan shares many of the endearing stories of the rescue puppies that she, along with her family, have saved.
Kevin Young, Editor A literary landmark: the biggest, most inclusive anthology of Black poetry ever published, gathering nearly 250 poets from the colonial period to the present.
New World Library $18.95 | 9781608686568
Library of America $45.00 | 9781598536669
FEATURED AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR
Maria Scrivan Forget Me Nat
Nat Enough
Maria Scrivan For the first time in her life, Natalie feels confident. Her talents are being recognized, she has supportive friends, and she is spending a ton of time with her crush, Derek. But when Derek tells Natalie that he just wants to be friends, Natalie’s self-confidence quickly changes to self-doubt.
Maria Scrivan Natalie has never felt that she is enough—athletic enough, stylish enough, or talented enough. On the first day of middle school, Natalie discovers things are worse than she thought; now she is not even cool enough for her best friend. Maria Scrivan’s debut graphic novel about making and keeping friends.
Graphix $12.99 | 9781338538243
Graphix $12.99 | 9781338538199
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Nonfiction
Ballad of an American Sharon Rudahl, Edited by Paul Buhle & Lawrence Ware The life story of singer, actor, scholar, athlete, and activist Robeson: “an artistic genius, moral titan, and courageous freedom fighter whom we must never forget!” — Dr. Cornel West
Naturalist: A Graphic Adaptation
How to Host a Game Night
Edward O. Wilson, Jim Ottaviani & C.M. Butzer E.O. Wilson’s bestselling memoir comes to life in a beautifully illustrated graphic adaptation.
Erik Arneson From party games to legacy games, setting up to hosting a crowd, tabletop game expert Erik Arneson gives you the strategies you need to host an epic game night.
Island Press $28.00 | 9781610919586
Rutgers University Press $19.95 | 9781978802070
Growing Big Dreams Robert Moss With practice, anyone can harness the power of creative imagination to manifest the best life possible. Moss offers a wide array of techniques that any reader can use. New World Library $17.95 | 9781608687046
The Lost Spells
Robert MacFarlane & Jackie Morris The follow-up to the internationally bestselling sensation, The Lost Words, The Lost Spells is a beautiful collection of poems and illustrations that evokes the magic of the everyday natural world.
Tiller Press $15.99 | 9781982150471
Seaweed, An Enchanting Miscellany
How to Astronaut
Miek Zwamborn A beautifully illustrated ode to this sensuous family of water plants, filled with seaweed’s history, culture, and science, and uses from medicine to gastronomy.
Terry Virts In this wildly entertaining account of the rules, lessons, procedures, and experiences of space travel, Virts reveals the often-untold side of something few will ever know firsthand.
Greystone $18.95 | 9781771645997
Gifts
House of Anansi Press $26.00 | 9781487007799
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Special Edition Judy Blume Celebrate the iconic legacy of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret with this special edition, featuring a deluxe faux-leather embossed cover that looks and feels as vibrant as the story within.
Workman $27.95 | 9781523509614
Atheneum $10.99 | 9781534482425
After the Rain
Egyptologists’ Notebooks
Alexandra Elle Part memoir and part guide by celebrated self-care storyteller, Alexandra Elle, delivering 15 lessons on how to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and cultivate abundance.
Chris Naunton Egyptologists’ Notebooks is a gorgeous presentation of Egypt’s ancient past, featuring evocative sketches, paintings, and photographs from pioneering explorers’ and archaeologists’ journals.
Chronicle Books $19.95 | 9781797200101
Getty Publications $40.00 | 9781606066768
How We Show Up
Stakes Is High
Mia Birdsong Through research, interviews, and stories, return to your inherent connectedness and find strength, safety, and support in vulnerability and generosity, in asking for help, and in being accountable.
Mychal Denzel Smith A bestselling author confronts the shortcomings of American exceptionalism and calls on us to live up to the principles we profess but fail to realize. Bold Type Books $26.00 | 9781568588735
Hachette Go $16.99 | 9781580058070
Your Hidden Superpower
Solved: How the World’s Great Cities Are Fixing the Climate Crisis
Adrienne Bankert Kindness is a game changer in business, the door opener to fulfillment, and the key to authenticity. It’s also a superpower that can be honed through developing a daily practice of kindness.
David Miller, Foreword by Bill McKibben If our planet is going to survive the climate crisis, we need to act rapidly. In Solved, David Miller argues that cities are acting on climate change because they can.
HarperCollins Focus $24.99 | 9781400218141
Aevo UTP $32.95 | 9781487506827
6
African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song
101 Rescue Puppies Kathy Callahan In this heartwarming, photo-filled book, Callahan shares many of the endearing stories of the rescue puppies that she, along with her family, have saved.
Kevin Young, Editor A literary landmark: the biggest, most inclusive anthology of Black poetry ever published, gathering nearly 250 poets from the colonial period to the present.
New World Library $18.95 | 9781608686568
Library of America $45.00 | 9781598536669
FEATURED AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR
Maria Scrivan Forget Me Nat
Nat Enough
Maria Scrivan For the first time in her life, Natalie feels confident. Her talents are being recognized, she has supportive friends, and she is spending a ton of time with her crush, Derek. But when Derek tells Natalie that he just wants to be friends, Natalie’s self-confidence quickly changes to self-doubt.
Maria Scrivan Natalie has never felt that she is enough—athletic enough, stylish enough, or talented enough. On the first day of middle school, Natalie discovers things are worse than she thought; now she is not even cool enough for her best friend. Maria Scrivan’s debut graphic novel about making and keeping friends.
Graphix $12.99 | 9781338538243
Graphix $12.99 | 9781338538199
7
Young Adults
Young Readers
Geese Are Never Swans
Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community Lady Gaga Spread the holiday spirit with stories of kindness from Lady Gaga and young changemakers, sure to make this the most inspiring gift you give this year.
Curse of the Night Witch: Emblem Island
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure
Kobe Bryant & Eva Clark A powerful novel about the punishing and healing nature of sports. Teenage Gus must channel his inner demons to secure his place in Olympic swimming history.
Alex Aster In this fast-paced adventure filled with mythology, mayhem, and peril, Tor must travel to a witch to save himself from a curse.
Jeff Kinney From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Don’t miss this awesome, friendly fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney.
Granity Studios $18.99 | 9781949520057
Feiwel & Friends $24.99 | 9781250245588
Sourcebooks Young Readers $16.99 | 9781492697206
Amulet $14.99 | 9781419749094
Temple of Eternity
Long Way Down
R. Scott Boyer The sequel to Boyer’s award-winning YA fantasy debut. A search for Bobby Ether’s kidnapped friends leads to an ancient prophecy and the legendary Fountain of Youth.
Jason Reynolds & Danica Novgorodoff Jason Reynolds’s Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor–winning, #1 New York Times bestselling Long Way Down is now a gripping, galvanizing graphic novel with haunting artwork by Danica Novgorodoff.
Main Street Publishing $18.95 | 9781662902338
Atheneum $19.99 | 9781534444959
The Mirror Broken Wish
Dear Justyce
Julie C. Dao The first title in a four-book fairy tale series that spans several centuries and follows a cursed family over several generations.
Nic Stone In the stunning sequel to #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin, Quan writes letters to Justyce about his troubling experiences in the American juvenile justice system.
Disney Hyperion $18.99 | 9781368046381
Crown $18.99 | 9781984829665
Midnight Sun
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
Stephenie Meyer Return to the world of Twilight with this highly anticipated companion: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward from the vampire’s point of view.
Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism — and antiracism — in America.
Little, Brown $27.99 | 9780316707046
Little, Brown $18.99 | 9780316453691
They Went Left
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: MinaLima Edition
Monica Hesse The acclaimed New York Times bestselling tour de force historical mystery from Monica Hesse, the award-winning author of Girl in the Blue Coat.
J. K. Rowling & Minalima Design A dazzling new edition of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, fully illustrated in brilliant color and featuring exclusive interactive paper craft elements, including a foldout Hogwarts letter and more!
Little, Brown $17.99 | 9780316490573
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Scholastic $37.99 | 9781338596700
The Silver Arrow
The Deep End (Diary of a Wimpy Kid 15)
Lev Grossman From the bestselling author of The Magicians comes a must-read, wholly original middle-grade debut perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and Roald Dahl.
Jeff Kinney Dive into The Deep End, the new must-have Diary of a Wimpy Kid book. Can the Heffleys save their vacation — or are they already in too deep?
Little, Brown $16.99 | 9780316539531
Amulet $14.99 | 9781419748684
Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: Absolute Hero
Tristan Strong Destroys the World Kwame Mbalia When Tristan’s grandmother is abducted from the Strong family farm, our hero must return to Alke to rescue her from a folktale villain.
Valerie Tripp & Geneva Bowers When middle-school mishaps happen, five brainy buddies use their collective skills, science smarts, and girl power to bring order to their school.
Rick Riordan Presents $17.99 | 9781368042383
Under the Stars $12.99 | 9781426338694
Max Meow: Cat Crusader
The Highlights Book of Things to Do
John Gallagher Calling all graphic novel fans! Meet Max Meow, Cat Crusader — a secret superhero with CAT-ITUDE in this purr-fectly awesome, hiss-sterically funny new middle grade series.
Highlights With over 530 activities, this book inspires kids to become active creators and delivers on the Highlights philosophy of helping kids become their best selves.
Random House $12.99 | 9780593121054
Highlights Press $24.99 | 9781684376421
Cat Kid Comic Club
Three Keys (A Front Desk Novel)
Dav Pilkey A brand-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the international bestselling author and illustrator of the Dog Man series, which unwinds with mishaps and hilarity.
Kelly Yang The story of Mia Tang and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novel, Front Desk.
Graphix $12.99 | 9781338712766
Scholastic $17.99 | 9781338591385
9
Young Adults
Young Readers
Geese Are Never Swans
Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community Lady Gaga Spread the holiday spirit with stories of kindness from Lady Gaga and young changemakers, sure to make this the most inspiring gift you give this year.
Curse of the Night Witch: Emblem Island
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure
Kobe Bryant & Eva Clark A powerful novel about the punishing and healing nature of sports. Teenage Gus must channel his inner demons to secure his place in Olympic swimming history.
Alex Aster In this fast-paced adventure filled with mythology, mayhem, and peril, Tor must travel to a witch to save himself from a curse.
Jeff Kinney From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Don’t miss this awesome, friendly fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney.
Granity Studios $18.99 | 9781949520057
Feiwel & Friends $24.99 | 9781250245588
Sourcebooks Young Readers $16.99 | 9781492697206
Amulet $14.99 | 9781419749094
Temple of Eternity
Long Way Down
R. Scott Boyer The sequel to Boyer’s award-winning YA fantasy debut. A search for Bobby Ether’s kidnapped friends leads to an ancient prophecy and the legendary Fountain of Youth.
Jason Reynolds & Danica Novgorodoff Jason Reynolds’s Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor–winning, #1 New York Times bestselling Long Way Down is now a gripping, galvanizing graphic novel with haunting artwork by Danica Novgorodoff.
Main Street Publishing $18.95 | 9781662902338
Atheneum $19.99 | 9781534444959
The Mirror Broken Wish
Dear Justyce
Julie C. Dao The first title in a four-book fairy tale series that spans several centuries and follows a cursed family over several generations.
Nic Stone In the stunning sequel to #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin, Quan writes letters to Justyce about his troubling experiences in the American juvenile justice system.
Disney Hyperion $18.99 | 9781368046381
Crown $18.99 | 9781984829665
Midnight Sun
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
Stephenie Meyer Return to the world of Twilight with this highly anticipated companion: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward from the vampire’s point of view.
Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism — and antiracism — in America.
Little, Brown $27.99 | 9780316707046
Little, Brown $18.99 | 9780316453691
They Went Left
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: MinaLima Edition
Monica Hesse The acclaimed New York Times bestselling tour de force historical mystery from Monica Hesse, the award-winning author of Girl in the Blue Coat.
J. K. Rowling & Minalima Design A dazzling new edition of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, fully illustrated in brilliant color and featuring exclusive interactive paper craft elements, including a foldout Hogwarts letter and more!
Little, Brown $17.99 | 9780316490573
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Scholastic $37.99 | 9781338596700
The Silver Arrow
The Deep End (Diary of a Wimpy Kid 15)
Lev Grossman From the bestselling author of The Magicians comes a must-read, wholly original middle-grade debut perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and Roald Dahl.
Jeff Kinney Dive into The Deep End, the new must-have Diary of a Wimpy Kid book. Can the Heffleys save their vacation — or are they already in too deep?
Little, Brown $16.99 | 9780316539531
Amulet $14.99 | 9781419748684
Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: Absolute Hero
Tristan Strong Destroys the World Kwame Mbalia When Tristan’s grandmother is abducted from the Strong family farm, our hero must return to Alke to rescue her from a folktale villain.
Valerie Tripp & Geneva Bowers When middle-school mishaps happen, five brainy buddies use their collective skills, science smarts, and girl power to bring order to their school.
Rick Riordan Presents $17.99 | 9781368042383
Under the Stars $12.99 | 9781426338694
Max Meow: Cat Crusader
The Highlights Book of Things to Do
John Gallagher Calling all graphic novel fans! Meet Max Meow, Cat Crusader — a secret superhero with CAT-ITUDE in this purr-fectly awesome, hiss-sterically funny new middle grade series.
Highlights With over 530 activities, this book inspires kids to become active creators and delivers on the Highlights philosophy of helping kids become their best selves.
Random House $12.99 | 9780593121054
Highlights Press $24.99 | 9781684376421
Cat Kid Comic Club
Three Keys (A Front Desk Novel)
Dav Pilkey A brand-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the international bestselling author and illustrator of the Dog Man series, which unwinds with mishaps and hilarity.
Kelly Yang The story of Mia Tang and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novel, Front Desk.
Graphix $12.99 | 9781338712766
Scholastic $17.99 | 9781338591385
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Children’s
My Emotions
Santa Baby
Hot Pot Night!
Isabelle Filliozat, Virginie Limousin & Éric Veillé This clever activity book is a fun-filled tool for kids to discover self-expression and awareness. Young readers will learn to name and understand their emotions.
Jonathan Stutzman & Heather Fox Journey to the North Pole, where Christmas magic accidentally turns Santa into Santa Baby! Hilarious and spirited, this yuletide read is destined to become a family favorite.
Vincent Chen One Taiwanese American boy’s enthusiasm for hot pot brings diverse neighbors from his urban apartment building together for a night of fun and a delicious communal meal.
Magination Press $12.99 | 9781433831843
Henry Holt and Co. $18.99 | 9781250255617
Charlesbridge $16.99 | 9781623541200
Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie Kwame Alexander & Tim Bowers In Kwame Alexander’s newest picture book, Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Band members help Indigo find her voice before she takes the stage at the community festival.
I Am Every Good Thing
Derrick Barnes & Gordon C. James A positive and powerful celebration of Black boyhood from the award-winning creators of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. Nancy Paulsen $17.99 | 9780525518778
What We’ll Build
Unicorns Are the Worst!
Click, Clack, Good Night
Oliver Jeffers From acclaimed authorillustrator Oliver Jeffers comes the companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller, Here We Are.
Alex Willan Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, this wildly funny, imaginative book celebrates the value of differences as a grumpy goblin gets to know his unicorn neighbors.
Doreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin From Caldecott Honor–winning and New York Times bestselling duo Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin comes a hilarious tale about Duck who can’t, just can’t, fall asleep.
Simon & Schuster $17.99 | 9781534453838
$17.99 | 9781534451087
Philomel $19.99 | 9780593206751
Sleeping Bear Press $16.99 | 9781534111141
We Will Rock Our Classmates
Pugtato Finds a Thing Sophie Corrigan Join Pugtato and his adorable “spuddies” on their first-ever adventure in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the power of friendship, compassion, and believing in your own unique gifts.
Angelina and the Princess
Lynnette Mawhinney & Jennie Poh What are you? Lulu hates that question. Her brother inspires her to come up with a “power phrase” to express who, not what, she is.
Katharine Holabird & Helen Craig The classic bestselling picture book Angelina and the Princess is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition perfect for Angelina fans new and old.
Magination Press $14.99 | 9781433831591
Disney Hyperion $17.99 | 9781368059596
Oh, The Things We’re For!
Atheneum
Lulu the One and Only
Ryan T. Higgins Penelope Rex wants to rock the talent show in this follow-up to #1 New York Times bestselling picture book, We Don’t Eat Our Classmates.
Zondervan Kidz $17.99 | 9780310767817
Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers
Children’s
Little Simon $17.99 | 9781534469617
Cocoa’s Cranky Christmas
Band Together
Matthew Cordell Love. Respect. Mister Rogers. Share the kindness of the beloved Mister Rogers this holiday season with Hello, Neighbor! by Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell.
Innosanto Nagara The author of A is for Activist presents a rhyming, boldly illustrated vision of a better world — and a future worth fighting for.
Thomas Nelson & Beth Hughes Cocoa’s Cranky Christmas will have kids singing, clapping, and barking through every colorful board book page. This interactive holiday book features zany minimalist art and a grumpy dog named Cocoa.
Chloe Douglass Duck loves peace and quiet but is asked to join a rowdy band. After reluctantly accepting, he learns the fun in making new friends.
Neal Porter Books $18.99 | 9780823446186
Triangle Square $17.95 | 9781644210147
Tommy Nelson $9.99 | 9781400221943
The Night Before Christmas Press & Play Storybook
Magination Press $14.99 | 9781433832413
All Because You Matter
Pirate Stew
Clement Moore & Charles Santore Bring Christmas to life with The Night Before Christmas: Soundboard Edition narrated by Jeff Bridges.
Tami Charles & Bryan Collier A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children everywhere, reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and that they always will.
Neil Gaiman & Chris Riddell What’s for dinner? Pirate Stew! From #1 New York Times bestseller Neil Gaiman, a hilarious rhyming read-aloud tale of pirate babysitters and the mayhem they bring.
Applesauce Press $19.95 | 9781604339895
Orchard $17.99 | 9781338574852
$19.99 | 9780062934574
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Children’s
My Emotions
Santa Baby
Hot Pot Night!
Isabelle Filliozat, Virginie Limousin & Éric Veillé This clever activity book is a fun-filled tool for kids to discover self-expression and awareness. Young readers will learn to name and understand their emotions.
Jonathan Stutzman & Heather Fox Journey to the North Pole, where Christmas magic accidentally turns Santa into Santa Baby! Hilarious and spirited, this yuletide read is destined to become a family favorite.
Vincent Chen One Taiwanese American boy’s enthusiasm for hot pot brings diverse neighbors from his urban apartment building together for a night of fun and a delicious communal meal.
Magination Press $12.99 | 9781433831843
Henry Holt and Co. $18.99 | 9781250255617
Charlesbridge $16.99 | 9781623541200
Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie Kwame Alexander & Tim Bowers In Kwame Alexander’s newest picture book, Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Band members help Indigo find her voice before she takes the stage at the community festival.
I Am Every Good Thing
Derrick Barnes & Gordon C. James A positive and powerful celebration of Black boyhood from the award-winning creators of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. Nancy Paulsen $17.99 | 9780525518778
What We’ll Build
Unicorns Are the Worst!
Click, Clack, Good Night
Oliver Jeffers From acclaimed authorillustrator Oliver Jeffers comes the companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller, Here We Are.
Alex Willan Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, this wildly funny, imaginative book celebrates the value of differences as a grumpy goblin gets to know his unicorn neighbors.
Doreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin From Caldecott Honor–winning and New York Times bestselling duo Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin comes a hilarious tale about Duck who can’t, just can’t, fall asleep.
Simon & Schuster $17.99 | 9781534453838
$17.99 | 9781534451087
Philomel $19.99 | 9780593206751
Sleeping Bear Press $16.99 | 9781534111141
We Will Rock Our Classmates
Pugtato Finds a Thing Sophie Corrigan Join Pugtato and his adorable “spuddies” on their first-ever adventure in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the power of friendship, compassion, and believing in your own unique gifts.
Angelina and the Princess
Lynnette Mawhinney & Jennie Poh What are you? Lulu hates that question. Her brother inspires her to come up with a “power phrase” to express who, not what, she is.
Katharine Holabird & Helen Craig The classic bestselling picture book Angelina and the Princess is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition perfect for Angelina fans new and old.
Magination Press $14.99 | 9781433831591
Disney Hyperion $17.99 | 9781368059596
Oh, The Things We’re For!
Atheneum
Lulu the One and Only
Ryan T. Higgins Penelope Rex wants to rock the talent show in this follow-up to #1 New York Times bestselling picture book, We Don’t Eat Our Classmates.
Zondervan Kidz $17.99 | 9780310767817
Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers
Children’s
Little Simon $17.99 | 9781534469617
Cocoa’s Cranky Christmas
Band Together
Matthew Cordell Love. Respect. Mister Rogers. Share the kindness of the beloved Mister Rogers this holiday season with Hello, Neighbor! by Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell.
Innosanto Nagara The author of A is for Activist presents a rhyming, boldly illustrated vision of a better world — and a future worth fighting for.
Thomas Nelson & Beth Hughes Cocoa’s Cranky Christmas will have kids singing, clapping, and barking through every colorful board book page. This interactive holiday book features zany minimalist art and a grumpy dog named Cocoa.
Chloe Douglass Duck loves peace and quiet but is asked to join a rowdy band. After reluctantly accepting, he learns the fun in making new friends.
Neal Porter Books $18.99 | 9780823446186
Triangle Square $17.95 | 9781644210147
Tommy Nelson $9.99 | 9781400221943
The Night Before Christmas Press & Play Storybook
Magination Press $14.99 | 9781433832413
All Because You Matter
Pirate Stew
Clement Moore & Charles Santore Bring Christmas to life with The Night Before Christmas: Soundboard Edition narrated by Jeff Bridges.
Tami Charles & Bryan Collier A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children everywhere, reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and that they always will.
Neil Gaiman & Chris Riddell What’s for dinner? Pirate Stew! From #1 New York Times bestseller Neil Gaiman, a hilarious rhyming read-aloud tale of pirate babysitters and the mayhem they bring.
Applesauce Press $19.95 | 9781604339895
Orchard $17.99 | 9781338574852
$19.99 | 9780062934574
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THANK YOU
for shopping at your local independent bookstore Cover and interior illustrations by Maria Scrivan, author and illustrator of Nat Enough and Forget Me Nat (Scholastic).