Holiday Books 2017

Holiday Books The Best of the Independent Northwest 2017

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On the Cover Best of the Northwest Gift Exchange Power Reading Truth & Consequence Science & Nature

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Reflection & Connection Lay It On the Table Adult Fiction Middle Reader/Young Adult Kids Picador Modern Classics

On the Cover The Art of Flora Forager Bridget Beth Collins Flower fans and nature enthusiasts will fall in love with this charming art book from Instagram sensation Flora Forager, featuring the best of her unique botanical compositions. $19.95 Sasquatch Books

Ursula K. Le Guin: The Hainish Novels and Stories Ursula K. Le Guin For the first time, a definitive two-volume collector’s edition of the pathbreaking novels and stories that reinvented science fiction, with new introductions by the author and the story suite Five Ways to Forgiveness, published here in full for the first time. The endpapers feature Le Guin’s own hand-drawn map of Gethen, the setting for The Left Hand of Darkness, and a full-color chart of the known worlds of Hainish descent. $80.00 Library of America

Snow & Rose Emily Winfield Martin From the creator of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes a stunning, illustrated retelling of a classic but little-known fairy tale of the powerful bonds of sisterhood. $17.99 (ages 8–12) Random House Books for Young Readers

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Best of the Northwest Colors of the West: An Artist’s Guide to Nature’s Palette Molly Hashimoto Learn to observe, sketch, and paint nature from an award-winning outdoor artist and art teacher. Making art in the outdoors— what could be better? $24.95 Mountaineers Books

Drawn to Color: A Pacific Northwest Coloring Book Ben Clanton Color with 20 internationally known and up-and-coming children’s book artists in this unique Pacific Northwest– themed coloring book by the author/illustrator of Narwhal:Unicorn of the Sea. $15.99 Sasquatch Books

High-Proof PDX: A Spirited Guide to Portland’s Craft Distilling Scene Karen Locke From distillery histories to hangover cures and tips on setting up your home bar, this book pairs perfectly with a bottle of locally produced spirits. $12.99 Overcup Press

Pie & Whiskey: Writers Under the Influence of Butter & Booze edited by Kate Lebo and Samuel Ligon Anthony Doerr, Kim Barnes, Steve Almond, and Jess Walter are among the writers featured here with new work involving pie or whiskey or both. $19.95 Sasquatch Books

Portland Cooks: Recipes from the City’s Best Restaurants & Bars Danielle Centoni From unassuming cafes to eclectic neighborhood joints to late-night bars, this book celebrates the pioneers, gamechangers and upstarts who put Portland on the culinary map. $32.95 Figure 1 Publishing

Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables Joshua McFadden with Martha Holmberg Chef Joshua McFadden, owner of Ava Gene’s in Portland, Oregon, highlights the varying “personalities” of vegetables through the seasons with 225 texturally exciting, flavor-intense recipes. $35.00 Artisan

Van Life: Your Home on the Road Foster Huntington The ultimate collection of road trip inspiration, perfect for travel junkies yearning to satisfy their wanderlust and live off the beaten path. $24.99 Black Dog & Leventhal

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Best of the Northwest Razor Clams: Buried Treasure of the Pacific Northwest David Berger “This book will take you delightfully, deliciously deep into the food culture, ecology, and local history of our ‘buried treasures.’” —Tom Douglas, Northwest chef and restaurateur $26.95 Univ. of Washington Press

My Rice Bowl: Korean Cooking Outside the Lines Rachel Yang and Jess Thomson From James Beard Best Cheffinalist Rachel Yang, My Rice Bowl ’s more than 80 recipes are based on her Korean-fusion cuisine, inspired by cultures from around the world. $35.00

Hello! My Name Is Tasty: Global Diner Favorites from Portland’s Tasty Restaurants John Gorham and Liz Crain Hello! My Name Is Tasty reveals the recipes that make John Gorham’s restaurants line-outthe-door popular in Portland. $29.95

The Myrtlewood Cookbook: Pacific Northwest Home Cooking Andrew Barton The Myrtlewood Cookbook showcases beautiful home cooking from the kitchen gardens and forest harvests of the Pacific Northwest. $27.95

A Sideways Look at Clouds Maria Mudd Ruth Clouds. We all know there are different types…but what are they again? Join Maria Ruth on her intriguing, sometimes humorous and non-scientific journey into cloud discovery. $24.95 Mountaineers Books

High: Drugs, Desire, & a Nation of Users Ingrid Walker Incorporating first-person narratives, Walker challenges current thinking about drugs and users and speaks to the silencing effects of both criminalization and medicalization. $24.95 Univ. of Washington Press

Field Roast

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Tommy McDonald Hailed as VegNews Magazine’s Company of the Year, the Seattle-based Field Roast Grain Meat Co. offers their first cookbook, dedicated to delicious vegan meat recipes. $30.00 Da Capo

Best of the Northwest

All She Left Behind

Queen of Spades

Hanna Who Fell from the Sky

Jane Kirkpatrick Pacific Northwest and New York Times bestselling author Jane Kirkpatrick invites you to leave behind your preconceived notions about love and life. Based on a true story. $15.99 Revell

Michael Shou-Yung Shum A highly stylized tale set in a Seattle-area casino that combines literary language with a lively cast of unforgettable characters and action that rivals the best Hong Kong gambling movies.

“A ridiculously satisfying read.” —Jamie Ford $15.95 Forest Avenue Press

Christopher Meades From highly acclaimed, awardwinning British Columbia author Christopher Meades comes a provocative tale of forbidden love and one girl’s struggle for liberation. Perfect for book clubs and fans of The 19th Wife and The Book of Speculation. $24.99 Park Row Books

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie 10th anniversary edition of the Pacific Northwest Book Award and National Book Award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel about a boy growing up on the Spokane Indian reservation. Bonus anniversary content included! $20.99 (ages 12+) Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

The Child Finder Rene Denfeld From the author of The Enchanted, a richly atmospheric and deeply suspenseful new novel about an investigator known for her unique ability to find missing children. $25.99 Harper

Suspects: A Northwest Murder Mystery Ted Haynes A young Central Oregon lawyer and aspiring triathlete is suspected of murder and must find the true killer while protecting himself, his childhood girlfriend, and his father. $15.00 Robleda

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Gift Exchange Atlas of Beer Nancy Hoalst-Pullen and Mark W. Patterson This visually stunning and comprehensive beer atlas includes more beers and more countries than any other book of its kind. $40.00 National Geographic

Star Wars Made Easy Christian Blauvelt Don’t know your Wookiees from your Wampas?

This book answers questions about the movies, the Star Wars universe, and much more! $19.99 DK © & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Deluxe Edition Charles M. Schulz This deluxe edition of the beloved holiday story features a cloth cover, lush foil stamping, and incredible illustrations!

It’s the perfect gift for fans of Peanuts and the classic Christmas special. $19.99 (ages 4+) Simon Spotlight

Bird Book: Poems Sidney Wade Sublime, playful, urgent and compassionate poems dedicated to the wonders of winged creatures. An illustrated treasure for birders, naturalists, and literature lovers alike. $16.00 Atelier26 Books

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Succulents: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Designing, and Growing 200 Easy-Care Plants Robin Stockwell From Aloe to Taciveria, this comprehensive handbook by leading garden expert Robin Stockwell highlights 200 of the easiest, most useful, and gorgeous plants, with advice on care and cultivation. $24.95 Sunset/Oxmoor House

Walking with Peety: The Dog Who Saved My Life Eric O’Grey The heartwarming tale of how adopting Peety, the overweight middle-aged shelter dog, saved the author’s life by helping him believe in himself and lose more than 150 pounds. $26.00 Grand Central Publishing

Gift Exchange Remarkable Books A beautifully illustrated guide to more than 75 of the world’s most celebrated, rare, and seminal books and handwritten manuscripts ever produced, exploring their purpose, features, and creators. $30.00 DK

My Miniature Library: 30 Tiny Books to Make, Read and Treasure Daniela Terrazzini Build a library of tiny books that you can actually read! Fairy tales, field guides, and more, these books are easy to make—just cut, fold, and glue. $19.99 Laurence King Publishing

The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve Stephen Greenblatt The Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author of The Swerve now breathes new life into the creation story of western civilization, the story of Adam and Eve. $27.95 W. W. Norton & Co.

The Edge of the World: A Visual Adventure to the Most Extraordinary Places on Earth Editors of Outside Magazine A stunning collection of the best outdoor photography published by Outside magazine and covering the most compelling stories from throughout the years, with a foreword by Jimmy Chin. $26.00 Falcon

Night Vision: Magical Photographs of Life After Dark National Geographic The world is a different place after dark, and this magnificent photography book illuminates the wonders that emerge when the sun goes down. $40.00 National Geographic

Lonely Planet’s Atlas of Adventure Lonely Planet Don’t just walk on the wild side—hike, climb, cycle, surf and even parachute! This encyclopedia for thrill-seekers is the ultimate introduction to exciting new adventures. $35.00 Lonely Planet

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Power Reading

Women Who Dared 200 Women: Who Will Change The Way You See The World Geoff Blackwell and Ruth Hobday, photos by Kieran E. Scott Two hundred inspiring profiles of women both famous (primatologist Jane Goodall) and less familiar (activist Marian Wright Edelman), each offering unique answers to the same five questions. $50.00 Chronicle Books

Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump’s America edited by Samhita Mukhopadhyay and Kate Harding An urgent anthology of original essays from leading feminist writers, including Cheryl Strayed and Rebecca Solnit, on protest and solidarity in the Trump era. $16.00 Picador

Linda Skeers, illus. by Livi Gosling Meet 52 historical women who dared to do the extraordinary. For anyone who wants to know what it means to explore, discover, play, and fight like a girl! $16.95 (ages 8–14) Sourcebooks

Annie Leibovitz: Portraits 2005–2016 Annie Leibovitz A new collection of more than 150 remarkable portraits from one of the most influential photographers of our time— extraordinary images of the people who shape our culture. $89.95 Phaidon Press

School of Awake: A Girl’s Guide to the Universe Kidada Jones Integrating consciousness and cool, this modern guide is a unique introduction to mind, body, and spirit consciousness for girls who care about their well-being. $18.95 (ages 14+) New World Library

Little Kunoichi, The Ninja Girl Sanae Ishida “Stunning artwork, full of warmth and pizazz, presents a lovable heroine who will win hearts with her perseverance and humor.” —Kirkus Reviews $16.99 (ages 3–7) Little Bigfoot

W.I.T.C.H.: The Graphic Novel, Part 1 (The Twelve Portals, V. 1)

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Disney A touch of Disney magic perfect for a whole new generation of readers discovering both the W.I.T.C.H. franchise and the medium of graphic novels for the first time! $11.00 (ages 8–12) Yen Press

Truth & Consequence Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America Ibram X. Kendi Winner of the National Book Award, now in paperback!

The ambitious, relentless story of anti-Black racist ideas and their staggering power over American history. $19.99 PublicAffairs

The Vietnam War: An Intimate History Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns A vivid, beautifully written, richly illustrated history of the conflict that tore America apart—the companion volume to the major, multipart, Ken Burns PBS film. $60.00 Knopf

The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women Kate Moore A New York Times and Pacific Northwest Indie bestseller! The incredible true story of the young women exposed to the “wonder” substance of radium and their brave struggle for justice. $26.99 Sourcebooks

Ranger Games: A Story of Soldiers, Family and an Inexplicable Crime Ben Blum Intricate, heartrending, and morally urgent, a crime story like no other about an Army Ranger who inexplicably commits armed robbery at a Tacoma bank the day before his deployment to Iraq. $28.95 Doubleday

Alone: Britain, Churchill, and Dunkirk; Defeat Into Victory Michael Korda Combining epic history with rich family stories, Alone chronicles the outbreak of World War II and the great events that led to Dunkirk— surely one of the most heroic episodes of the war. $29.95 Liveright

Leonardo da Vinci Walter Isaacson Leonardo da Vinci was history’s most creative genius.

Walter Isaacson, acclaimed author of Steve Jobs and Einstein, weaves together Leonardo’s art and science in this exciting new biography. $35.00 Simon & Schuster

Grant Ron Chernow Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant. $40.00 Penguin Press

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Science & Nature The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Frontier Landscapes That Inspired the Little House Books Marta McDowell Discover the love of nature that inspired America’s most-cherished pioneer! This richly-illustrated biography reveals how the flora and fauna of the American frontier influenced her writing and life. $27.95 Timber Press

The Inner Life of Animals: Love, Grief, and Compassion Insightful stories about the emotions, feelings, and intelligence of animals all around us, from the bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees.

“Surprising, humbling, and filled with delight.” —Sy Montgomery

The Hidden Life of Trees

Peter Wohlleben $24.95 each Greystone Books

Reactions: An Illustrated Exploration of Elements, Molecules, and Change in the Universe Theodore Gray, photos by Nick Mann The long-awaited third installment in the bestselling Elements trilogy, Reactions puts a fascinating microscope on the molecular interactions at the foundation of our very being—literally. $29.99 Black Dog & Leventhal

Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World Phaidon Editors What do NASA and Andy Warhol have in common?

Phaidon’s Universe, of course. Following in the tradition of Map and Plant, this stunningly illustrated survey celebrates the universe from the ancient to the contemporary. $59.95 Phaidon Press

Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition Jon L. Dunn and Jonathan Alderfer This revised and fully updated edition of the world’s bestselling bird field guide is perfect for beginning to advanced birders.

Includes all 1,023 North American species! $29.99 National Geographic

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Science & Nature Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery Scott Kelly From the astronaut who spent a record-breaking year in space—a candid account of his remarkable voyage, his prior journeys off the planet, and his colorful formative years. $29.95 Knopf

Where the Animals Go: Tracking Wildlife with Technology in 50 Maps and Graphics James Cheshire and Oliver Uberti For thousands of years, tracking animals meant following footprints. Now satellites, drones, and camera traps reveal the natural world as never before. Using technology, data science, and great graphic design, this book tracks how animals navigate the world. $39.95 W. W. Norton & Co.

How to Read Nature: An Expert’s Guide to Discovering the Outdoors You’ve Never Noticed Tristan Gooley In the followup to the bestselling How to Read Water, natural navigator Tristan Gooley reawakens our senses to help us understand and deepen our personal experience of nature. $16.95 The Experiment

How to Read Water $19.95

Wild and Scenic Rivers: An American Legacy Tim Palmer Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, award-winning author and photographer Tim Palmer celebrates this irreplaceable system of waterways and addresses its future. $45.00 Oregon State Univ. Press

Birds of the Puget Sound Region: Coast to Cascades Dennis Paulson, Bob Morse, Tom Aversa, Hal Opperman

Birds of the Willamette Valley Region

Harry Nehls, Tom Aversa, Hal Opperman

The perfect gifts for friends who feed or watch birds. These bestselling books feature color photos, are pocket sized, and easy to use. The new edition of the Puget Sound guide now covers all of western Washington! $24.95 (Puget Sound) $19.95 (Willamette Valley Region) R.W. Morse Co.

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Reflection & Connection A Book That Takes Its Time: An Unhurried Adventure in Creative Mindfulness Irene Smit, Astrid van der Hulst, Editors of Flow magazine From the creators of the groundbreaking international “magazine that takes its time,” this unique mix of reading and doing is a mindfulness retreat between two covers. $27.50 Workman Publishing

Avail.

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Everything Grows with Love The Tiny Book of Tiny Pleasures $9.95 each

The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations Oprah Winfrey In a lavishly-designed and beautifully-photographed book, Oprah showcases aha moments and gems of insight shared by spiritual leaders on her popular series Super Soul Sunday. $27.99 Flatiron Books

Discipline Equals Freedom Jocko Willink From the former Navy SEAL and #1 New York Times bestselling co-author comes the ultimate book on motivation, outlining the mental and physical discipline he uses to achieve freedom in all aspects of life. $24.99 St. Martin’s Press

We All Have Souls Tom Blaschko Angels, ghosts, shamans, soul mates—the physical world isn’t everything! Your world will be kinder and more fulfilling when you embrace the worlds of soul reality.

This book shows you how. $18.00 Pine Winds Press

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Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson Two New York Times bestselling authors unveil new research to debunk the myths surrounding meditation and show what it can really do for the brain. $27.00 Avery

Where Outside the Body Is the Soul Today Melissa Kwasny “An elegant meditation fastened to both the inconceivable and the conceivable, the immortal and the material world.”

—Debra Magpie Earling, author of Perma Red $19.95 Univ. of Washington Press

Lay It On the Table America: The Cookbook Gabrielle Langholtz Take a culinary road trip across the country with authentic recipes from every state and contributions from 100 food experts and chefs, including Naomi Pomeroy, Mike Thelin, and Renee Erickson. $49.95 Phaidon Press

Naturally Vegetarian: Recipes & Stories from My Italian Family Farm Valentina Solfrini A stunning cookbook from the creator of the award-winning blog Hortus Cuisine, featuring 125 all-vegetarian dishes from the author’s family farm in northeastern Italy. $35.00 Avery

Stock the Crock: 100 Must-Have Slow-Cooker Recipes, 200 Variations for Every Appetite Phyllis Good Bestselling author Phyllis Good’s Stock the Crock brings together the expertise of America’s most popular slowcooker authority with a fresh collection of 100 essential, innovative, and easy-to-prepare recipes. $21.99 Oxmoor House

American Seafood: Heritage, Culture & Cookery From Sea to Shining Sea Barton Seaver The go-to reference book on seafood. This must-have volume looks at maritime history, fishing technology, the effect of imports on our diet, economy, and seas; and the evolution of seafood cuisine. $50.00 Sterling Epicure

Ball® Canning Back to Basics: A Foolproof Guide to Canning Jams, Jellies, Pickles, & More Ball Test Kitchen From making jams and preserving whole fruits, to brining and fermenting vegetables, Ball ® Back to Basics focuses on building block techniques and recipes that every canner should know. $16.99 Oxmoor House

Downtime: Deliciousness at Home Nadine Levy Redzepi The chef of the world-renowned restaurant Noma elevates simple comfort food flavors to elegant new heights with recipes that blur the line between everyday and special occasion meals. $35.00 Pam Krauss Books

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Adult Fiction Complete Stories Kurt Vonnegut Here for the first time is the complete short fiction— including five newly discovered stories—of one of the 20th century’s foremost imaginative geniuses. $45.00 Seven Stories Press

The Last Ballad Wiley Cash The author of the celebrated bestseller A Land More Kind Than Home returns with this eagerly awaited new novel, an emotionally powerful story set in North Carolina in 1929 and inspired by actual events. $26.99 William Morrow

The Dark Lake Sarah Bailey In a suspense thriller to rival Paula Hawkins and Tana French, a detective with secrets of her own hunts the killer of a woman who was the glamorous star of their high school. $26.00 Grand Central Publishing

The Resurrection of Joan Ashby Cherise Wolas An audacious and dazzling debut novel about a woman who struggles with the sacrifices required by motherhood and how an unthinkable betrayal confirms her deepest fears. $27.99 Flatiron Books

The Revolution of Marina M. Janet Fitch From the bestselling author of White Oleander comes this sweeping historical saga of the Russian Revolution, as seen through the eyes of one young woman. $30.00 Little, Brown & Co.

The Indigo Girl Natasha Boyd A young girl forms forbidden friendships to produce an elusive—and lucrative—dye to save her family fortunes in colonial South Carolina. Based on a true story you’ve never heard. $26.99 Blackstone Publishing

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Adult Fiction Mr. Dickens and His Carol Samantha Silva Set as Dickens writes A Christmas Carol, this charming debut breathes new life into the beloved holiday classic. Anthony Doerr reports he read it “in a couple of ebullient, Christmassy gulps.” $24.99 Flatiron Books

A Column of Fire Ken Follett The saga that enthralled millions of readers with The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End continues in this magnificent new epic from internationally bestselling author Ken Follett. $36.00 Viking

It Devours! a Welcome to Night Vale novel Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor From the creators of the New York Times bestselling novel Welcome to Night Vale and the #1 international podcast of the same name, comes a mystery exploring the intersection of faith and science. $21.99 Harper Perennial

The Other Einstein Marie Benedict Now in paperback—the vivid and mesmerizing novel about the extraordinary woman who married and worked with one of the greatest scientists in history. $16.99 Sourcebooks

Best of the Northwest Fiction As featured on page 5 of your Holiday Books guide.

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Middle Reader/Young Adult The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid Colin Meloy, illus. by Carson Ellis A band of child pickpockets, a mythical school, a dangerous game...discover the totally original and humorous novel from the creators of the Wildwood Chronicles. $17.99 (ages 8–12) Balzer + Bray

Renegades Marissa Meyer Secret identities. Extraordinary powers. She wants vengeance. He wants justice. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer comes a high-stakes world of adventure, passion, danger, and betrayal. $19.99 (ages 12+) Feiwel & Friends

LEGO Make Your Own Movie 100% Official LEGO® Guide to Stop-Motion Animation Editors of Klutz Bring your LEGO minifigures to life with this beginner-friendly guide to stop-motion animation that includes 36 LEGO elements. $24.99 (ages 8+) Klutz

This Book Stinks!

Gross Garbage, Rotten Rubbish, and the Science of Trash Sarah Wassner Flynn From composting and recycling, to landfills and dumps, kids will love getting up close and personal with the world of waste. Includes quizzes and activities, too. $14.99 (ages 8–12) National Geographic Kids

Serafina and the Splintered Heart (Serafina Book 3) Robert Beatty In the epic third installment of Robert Beatty’s #1 bestselling series, Serafina takes her rightful place among literary champions as she battles fiercely to defend all she loves and become everything she is meant to be. $16.99 (ages 8–12) Disney-Hyperion

Serafina and the Black Cloak Serafina and the Twisted Staff

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Middle Reader/Young Adult The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine Mark Twain and Philip Stead, illus. by Erin Stead Introducing a never-before-published children’s story from Mark Twain, brought to life by Philip and Erin Stead, creators of the Caldecott Medal-winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee. $24.99 (ages 8–12) Doubleday Books for Young Readers

All the Crooked Saints Maggie Stiefvater Here is a thing everyone wants: A miracle.

Here is a thing everyone fears: What it takes to get one.

The bestselling author of The Raven Cycle series delivers a gripping tale of darkness, miracles, and family. $18.99 (ages 12+) Scholastic Press

Strange the Dreamer Laini Taylor Epic fantasy about a mythic lost city and its dark past from National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy. $18.99 (ages 14+) Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Return of the Vinetropes Sherry L. Ross The wee folk have returned! Uncover the mystery of who they are and why they are here in the first book of the Vinetrope Adventures. $17.95 (ages 9–12) ACC Publishing Group

The Apprentice Witch James Nicol A special middle grade debut of magic and courage in a world of witches, written with the charm and enchantment of Circus Mirandus and The Apothecary. $16.99 (ages 8–12) Chicken House

Dork Diaries 12 Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe Rachel Renée Russell In Nikki’s newest diary, she juggles summer plans and an unexpected crush catastrophe! $13.99 (ages 9–13) Aladdin

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The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust, #1) Philip Pullman The search for Dust begins in Volume I of an epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials, by the #1 bestselling author of The Golden Compass. $22.99 (ages 14+) Knopf Books for Young Readers

Miles Morales: Spider-Man Jason Reynolds, illus. by Kadir Nelson Miles Morales is just your average teenager. Dinner every Sunday with his parents, chilling out playing video games with his best friend, crushing on brainy, beautiful Alicia. And, oh yeah, he’s Spider Man. $17.99 (ages 12–18) Marvel Press

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Dusti Bowling For fans of Wonder. “Aven is a perky, hilarious, and inspiring protagonist whose attitude and humor will linger even after the last page has turned… so vivid and quirky that it’s practically cinematic.”

—School Library Journal (starred review) $14.95 (ages 8–12) Sterling Children’s Books

Cooking Class 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat!) $18.95 each (ages 8–12)

Baking Class 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Bake!

Deanna F. Cook Following the phenomenal success of Cooking Class comes this complete and delicious children’s guide to baking. From kneading bread dough to rolling piecrusts, Baking Class features 50 easy-to-follow recipes that will have aspiring bakers whipping up batches of their favorite treats in no time.

The Animal Book Lonely Planet Kids Packed with facts, photos, and illustrations, kids can discover the animal kingdom like never before in this beautiful encyclopedia featuring more than 100 incredible creatures. $19.99 (ages 8–12) Lonely Planet

A Short History of the Girl Next Door

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Jared Reck Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, this contemporary debut will appeal to fans of Jennifer Niven, Jandy Nelson, and John Green. $17.99 (ages 12+) Knopf Books for Young Readers

Middle Reader/Young Adult Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban The Illustrated Edition J.K. Rowling, illus. by Jim Kay The third book in the bestselling Harry Potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by award-winning artist Jim Kay. $39.95 Arthur A. Levine Books

The Dire King: A Jackaby Novel William Ritter The thrilling conclusion to the Pacific Northwest and New York Times bestselling Jackaby series. With sly humor and a quirky cast of unforgettable characters, the eccentric detective and his indispensable assistant face off against their most dangerous, bone-chilling foe. $17.95 (ages 13+)

Jackaby Beastly Bones Ghostly Echoes $9.95 each

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

The Secret of Nightingale Wood

Jessica Townsend For Harry Potter and Neil Gaiman fans, this enchanting new series is about a cursed girl who finds herself tested beyond her wildest imagination in a magical world. $17.99 (ages 8–12) Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Lucy Strange A beautifully tangled story of friendship, fairy tales, and family secrets.

For those who loved Pax and The War That Saved My Life. $16.99 (ages 8–12) Chicken House

All’s Faire in Middle School Victoria Jamieson First crushes…friend drama…and…jugglers?

Impy learns it’s not so easy being a noble knight-intraining in middle school. $12.99 (ages 9–12) Dial Books

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Kids A Christmas for Bear Bonny Becker, illus. by Kady MacDonald Denton Bear’s minimalist holiday celebration has an eager Mouse feeling a bit anxious in this humorous and heartwarming story about the unlikely, lovable pair. $16.99 (ages 5–9) Candlewick Press

Good Day, Good Night Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Loren Long From the beloved author of Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny comes a never-before-published story, brought to enchanting life by bestselling illustrator Loren Long. $18.99 (ages 4–8) HarperCollins

Tacos! An Interactive Recipe Book Lotta Nieminen This new addition to the popular “Cook in a Book” series allows young chefs-to-be to prepare tacos right in the book through the magic of paper engineering. $14.95 (ages 2–4)

What’s Cooking?

Joshua David Stein, illus. by Julia Rothman The team behind the award-winning Can I Eat That? presents an unexpected set of fun food facts with whimsical illustrations and a heaping helping of humor. $16.95 (ages 3–6)

DK Children’s Encyclopedia Packed with information, this is the ultimate book of knowledge for kids encompassing all that DK is about: age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by detailed images on a wide variety of topics. $24.99 (ages 7–9) DK

Not Quite Narwhal

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Jessie Sima Narwhals and unicorns leap off the beautiful pages of Jessie Sima’s charming story about family, identity, and loving yourself. $17.99 (ages 4–8) Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Kids Sarabella’s Thinking Cap Judy Schachner From the beloved creator of Skippyjon Jones comes a tale of a girl who can’t help thinking outside the box, reaffirming the importance of creativity and imagination. $17.99 (ages 5–8) Dial Books

Robinson Peter Sís Hans Christian Andersen Award winner and three-time Caldecott Honoree Peter Sís delivers an epic tour de force and his most beautiful, accessible work to date! $17.99 (ages 4–8) Scholastic Press

Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet Sanae Ishida Next up in the Little Kunoichi series, Sanae Ishida pairs beautiful art with a gentle, fun lesson featuring Little Kunoichi’s buddy, Chibi Samurai. $16.99 (ages 3–7) Sasquatch Books

Little Kunoichi, The Ninja Girl $16.99 (ages 3–7) Little Bigfoot

Hey, Baby!

A Collection of Pictures, Poems, and Stories from Nature’s Nursery Stephanie Warren Drimmer Sweet dreams are made of this! Join National Geographic Kids on a trip around the globe to celebrate nature’s nursery. Ideal for reading to sleepy little ones. $24.99 (ages 5–10) National Geographic Kids

Happy Dreamer Peter H. Reynolds The beloved, worldwide bestselling creator of The Dot and Ish inspires readers of every age to find their own unique path to happy, and to always follow their dreams. $17.99 (ages 4–8) Orchard Books

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Night and Day: A Big Book of Opposites

Maurice the Unbeastly National Geographic Kids Ultimate Dinopedia, Second Edition Don Lessem Kids love dinosaurs—and learning about dinosaurs!

This new edition features more than 600 dinos, 10 profiles of recent discoveries, plus new entries in the Dino Dictionary. $24.99 (ages 7–10) National Geographic Kids

Amy Dixon, illus. by Karl James Mountford With his melodious voice, fondness for kale, and unfailing politeness, Maurice isn’t quite like other beasts,so his concerned Mama and Papa send him to the Abominable Academy for Brutish Beasts to learn how, against his nature, to behave badly. $16.95 (ages 3+) Sterling Children’s Books

Julie Safirstein Tall, short, big, little, closed, open, above and below.

Colorful pop-ups, lift-the-flaps and cut-outs illustrate all kinds of opposites in this beautiful, interactive book. $19.95 (ages 3–5) Princeton Architectural Press

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth Oliver Jeffers In his most personal book to date, the #1 bestselling author and illustrator uses wit and humor to explore the world we live in. $19.99 (ages 3–7) Philomel Books

The Nocturnals: The Moonlight Meeting Tracey Hecht and Rumor Dowling, illus. by Waymond Singleton Humor and adventure for beginning readers featuring Dawn, Tobin and Bismark— the Nocturnal Brigade. Perfect for reading alone, or together as a read aloud. $5.99 (ages 5–7)

The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions

Tracey Hecht, illus. by Kate Liebman Three unlikely friends—Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin and Bismark the sugar glider—share nighttime mystery and adventure in the first book of The Nocturnals series. $8.99 (ages 7–12)

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Good Night, Baby Moon This delightful bedtime story follows a family of rabbits on their nighttime walks to explain the phases of the moon. Includes a light-up LED moon cover. $12.99 (ages 2–5) DK

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Kids The Book of Mistakes Corinna Luyken By incorporating accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, one artist shows that the biggest “mistakes” can lead to the brightest ideas. $18.99 (ages 4+) Dial Books

Life Cynthia Rylant, illus. by Brendan Wenzel Rylant and Wenzel team up for a stunning meditation on finding beauty around us every day and finding strength in adversity. $17.99 (all ages) Beach Lane Books

Book of Bones: 10 Record-Breaking Animals Gabrielle Balkan, illus. by Sam Brewster Inspired by popular books of world records, this humorous and informative exploration of animal anatomy presents fascinating animal trivia alongside vivid, tactile illustrations sure to captivate young fact-finders. $19.95 (ages 4–9) Phaidon Press

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Classic Illustrated Storybook The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird, A Picture Book Kim Smith

The films and TV shows that families love are reimagined as lively, colorful picture books featuring the iconic moments and characters from the originals. Perfect for bedtime or storytime, this series is a great way for parents to share their pop culture favorites with a new generation. $18.99 each (ages 8–12) Quirk Books

Runny Babbit Returns: Another Billy Sook Shel Silverstein Get ready for some fresh billiness in this never-before-published collection of poems and drawings by Shel Silverstein, starring the endearingly befuddled Runny Babbit, who speaks a topsy-turvy language all his own. $19.99 (ages 4–8) HarperCollins

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Giving Up the Ghost: A Memoir Hilary Mantel

Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America Barbara Ehrenreich

Regarding the Pain of Others Susan Sontag

Slouching Towards Bethlehem: Essays Joan Didion

The Picador Modern Classics line pairs iconic books with a design that’s both small enough to fit in your pocket and unique enough to stand out on your bookshelf. Ask your bookseller about additional essential titles in this series. $16.00 each

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