** March Staff Picks **
By Caroline O'Connor | February 25 2022 | GiftAdultsChildren'sGeneralAll
28 Ramen Recipes: Bases + Toppings
9781922417701
Ramen as you’ve never experienced it before… a deck of cards!
$24.95 US
Mar 01, 2022
3-3/4 x 5-1/3
Other Formats
28 Pages
Smith Street Gift
70+ Teen-Tested and Teen-Approved Recipes to Cook, Eat and Share
9781948703956
For the first time ever, America’s Test Kitchen Kids is bringing their rigorous testing, kitchen knowhow, and hands-on learning to teenagers in the kitchen. Fiercely independent and searching for culinary adventure, teen chefs are ready for exciting, global recipes made to share with friends and family—with the support of fundamental kitchen techniques and approachable instruction. Set for release on March 1, 2022, The Complete Cookbook for Teen Chefs offers just that, filled with over 70 recipes that have been tested and approved by thousands of teens from across the country.
$21.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
7-1/4 x 9-1/4
Hardcover
208 Pages
America's Test Kitchen Kids
Age 13-17 years
Food That Tastes Like Home
9780593233498
An homage to what it means to be Korean American with delectable recipes that explore how new culinary traditions can be forged to honor both your past and your present.
$32.50 US
Mar 29, 2022
8 x 10
Hardcover
288 Pages
Clarkson Potter
50 Seafood Recipes for Shrimp, Crab, Mussels, Clams, Oysters, Scallops, and Lobster
9781632174000
These fifty delicious and approachable shellfish recipes--which includes shrimp, crab, scallops, oysters, clams, mussels, and lobster--are perfect for busy home cooks who want to create satisfying dishes and who also may be new to cooking with shellfish.
$22.95 US
Mar 15, 2022
6-3/4 x 8
Paperback
208 Pages
Sasquatch Books
Modern Italian Cuisine for Everyday Home Cooking
9780847863808
From Italy’s farm country to your table, Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato share secrets of regional Italian food in this mouthwatering collection of modern takes on traditional dishes.
$39.95 US
Mar 22, 2022
9-1/2 x 10
Hardcover
304 Pages
Rizzoli
Mastering the Arts of Pit-Cooked Barbecue, the Grill, and the Smokehouse: A Cookbook
9781984826121
From one of the South's most acclaimed pitmasters comes the definitive guide to open-fire cooking, from grilling over wild, young flames, to low-and-slow barbecue over mature coals and cold smoking bacon and hams with dying embers.
$35.00 US
Mar 15, 2022
8 x 10
Hardcover
320 Pages
Clarkson Potter
- Food & Drink > BBQ & Grilling
- Food & Drink > Chefs & Restaurants
- Food & Drink > General Cooking
- Food & Drink > Regional & International Cuisine > U.S. Regional
- Food & Drink > Single-Subject Cooking
- Travel & Regional Interest > United States > Southeast > North Carolina, South Carolina
- Travel & Regional Interest > United States > Southeast > Tennessee
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Cooking Up the Weekend Spirit Every Day: A Cookbook
9780593233122
Cook your “Sunday best” any day of the week with 100 recipes that celebrate the joy of home cooking and family meals, from Top Chef finalist Adrienne Cheatham.
$35.00 US
Apr 12, 2022
8 x 10
Hardcover
288 Pages
Clarkson Potter
9780593324141
An instant New York Times bestseller! From the bestselling author of Go the **** to Sleep and healthy eating advocate Camila Alves McConaughey comes a whimsical role reversal in which picky eater parents are confronted by their three kids, with hilarious results
$17.99 US
Mar 22, 2022
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
40 Pages
Dial Books
Age 3-7 years
50 Reasons Your Dream Boyfriend Harry Styles Is Perfection
9781922417657
A love letter to Harry Styles, a pop star who’s a sign of the times.
$14.95 US
Mar 22, 2022
6-1/3 x 7-1/3
Hardcover
104 Pages
Smith Street Books
Poems
9780593134351
Poems of migration, womanhood, trauma, and resilience from the celebrated collaborator on Beyoncé's Lemonade and Black Is King, award-winning Somali British poet Warsan Shire.
$17.00 US
Mar 01, 2022
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Paperback
96 Pages
Random House Trade Paperbacks
The Life of An Icon from ACLU To Gen Z
9781922417671
An illustrated A to Z celebrating the unparalleled impact of the phenomenon that is RBG.
$14.95 US
Mar 22, 2022
6-1/3 x 7-1/3
Hardcover
56 Pages
Smith Street Books
A game of icons
9781922417732
This bingo game is a trip to the museum from the comfort of your own home.
$29.95 US
Mar 01, 2022
8-2/3 x 8-2/3
Other Formats
48 Pages
Smith Street Gift
1,000 TV Shows to Suit Your Mood
9780789337740
The explosion of streaming apps and new platforms has produced a deluge of new original programming; this curated guide aims to be the one-stop resource to help figure out what to watch next.
$37.50 US
Mar 15, 2022
6-3/8 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
512 Pages
Universe
Growing Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs in Small Outdoor Spaces (with Recipes)
9781632173928
This accessible gardening guide shows beginners how you can grow vegetables, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers when you have limited outdoor space, such as a balcony or window boxes.
$22.95 US
Mar 15, 2022
6-3/4 x 8
Paperback
208 Pages
Sasquatch Books
A 44-Card Deck and Guidebook
9781788172356
An oracle designed to support and guide the reader on their path to devotion and beauty from Rebecca Campbell, a writer, mystic, devotional creative, and visionary who supports hundreds of thousands of people to connect with their soul and weave the sacred back into their everyday life.UNLOCK THE SACRED MYSTERIES OF THE ROSE
$26.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
3-1/2 x 5
Cards
168 Pages
Hay House UK
100 Small Changes for a Better Future
9781922417633
Between trying to understand investing and still wanting to have a good time, finances can be overwhelming. This book offers practical changes we can all make to start unf*cking our finances.
$16.95 US
Mar 08, 2022
6-2/3 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
108 Pages
Smith Street Books
A Mothers Journal to Write Letters to My Baby Keepsake Mom Memory Book and Journal to Children
9781950968633
Preserve those precious memories for lifetime, and then pass down to your child one day!
$19.95 US
Mar 01, 2022
6 x 9
Hardcover
120 Pages
Paige Tate & Co
9780847869893
A beautifully crafted volume on the world-renowned gardens of Lotusland—the first such book in more than two decades and the first ever magnificent tribute to this international treasure.
$60.00 US
Mar 15, 2022
10 x 12
Hardcover
288 Pages
Rizzoli
9780789341181
A treat for bibliophiles and cat lovers combined! This charming photo book of precious kitties with books from the popular Instagram hashtag, #CatsandBooks, is a crowd-sourced effort from various owners of both discerning cats and book taste.
$19.95 US
Mar 15, 2022
6-3/8 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
112 Pages
Universe
- Art & Photography > Photography > More Photography...
- Cultural Destinations > Museums > Art
- Gifts for… > Birthday
- Gifts for… > Cat Lovers
- Gifts for… > Host/Hostess
- Gifts for… > White Elephant
- Humor > Celebrity & Pop Culture Humor
- Humor > More Humor...
- Pets & Animals > Pets > Cats
- Pop Culture > Icons & Celebrities
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Fashion From Hippie to Chic
9780847865345
Celebrating the fashion behind the ever-evolving, dreamy counter-cultural motif.
$35.00 US
Apr 05, 2022
7 x 9
Hardcover
144 Pages
Rizzoli
Creating Beautiful and Personal Interiors
9780847871315
Susanna Salk shares with us the delightful and inspiring homes of top designers and tastemakers, revealing the personal and idiosyncratic interiors they create for themselves. Brimming with personality, these rooms are full of ideas and creativity, inspiring us to decorate in our own way by embracing our style and passions.
$50.00 US
Mar 15, 2022
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
256 Pages
Rizzoli
Be Mindful. Solve Conflicts. Gain Points. Live Better. (Includes a 96-Page Pocket Guide to DBT Skills!) Card Games
9780593233917
A one-of-a-kind card game rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which uses mindfulness to teach emotional problem-solving and interpersonal skills—plus a 96-page pocket guide to DBT.
$24.99 US
Mar 08, 2022
4-7/8 x 6-3/8
Game
78 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Treehouses for Adults
9780847869619
A stunning array of rustic and charming treehouses from around the world for inspiration and for those who fantasize about getting away from it all.
$45.00 US
Mar 01, 2022
8-1/2 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
260 Pages
Rizzoli
Memories, ideas and inspiration in stitch, cloth & thread
9781782218722
Begin your creative journey and memory collection with your own gorgeous stitched daydream journals.
$23.95 US
Mar 15, 2022
8 x 10-1/4
Paperback
128 Pages
Search Press
9780593186022
From Kerby Rosanes, the internationally bestselling artist who brought you the Morphia series, the next book in his brilliant new Worlds universe. MYTHIC WORLD is 96 double-sided pages of pure mythical creation that colorists will love.
$15.00 US
Mar 29, 2022
10 x 10
Paperback
96 Pages
Plume
Surfing, skating, riding, and climbing around the world
9780847871513
An action sports adventurer’s bucket list of exciting and unexpected destinations around the globe as lived and told by iconic surfers, skaters, climbers, and riders.
$45.00 US
Mar 29, 2022
10 x 12
Hardcover
352 Pages
Rizzoli
A Quilt Print Jigsaw Puzzle: 750 Pieces Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults
9780593234570
An extraordinary 750-piece puzzle that portrays an intricate, geometric-patterned quilt in mesmerizing shades of teal, lavender, pink, and royal blue stitched by Essie Bendolph Pettway, a member of the historic Gee's Bend quilting community, and published by Paulson Fontaine Press in Berkeley, California.
$19.99 US
Mar 29, 2022
8 x 10
Game
750 Pages
Clarkson Potter
- Craft & Creativity > Quilting
- Cultural Destinations > Museums > History
- Formats > Adults > More Non-traditional Formats...
- History > United States History
- Hobbies > Traditional Games > More Traditional Games...
- Holidays & Seasons > Holidays > Black History Month
- Non-fiction > Multicultural & Languages > Black/African-American Interest
- Non-fiction > Multicultural & Languages > More Interests...
- Pop Culture > Games & Puzzles > Puzzles
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > Games & Puzzles > Puzzles
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Interior and Design Work
9780847871537
Billy Cotton’s hand is deft and light, weaving together bold color palettes, custom-designed furniture and lighting, and striking artifacts and works of art to achieve livable and easy interiors for today.
$65.00 US
Mar 22, 2022
9-1/2 x 13
Hardcover
256 Pages
Rizzoli
Inspired Living
9780847871551
Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez has made her name as a designer of furnishings and interiors in warm climates. Her first book showcases far-flung stylish homes, replete with indoor and outdoor spaces that blend artisanal craftmanship with a fresh naturalistic design approach.
$55.00 US
Mar 22, 2022
9-2/5 x 11-4/5
Hardcover
224 Pages
Rizzoli
9780593539453
Don’t miss the Oddballs series, now streaming on Netflix!Draw, color, and create with The Odd 1s Out!
$12.00 US
Mar 15, 2022
5-1/2 x 7-1/2
Paperback
96 Pages
TarcherPerigee
My Plan to Save the Planet
9780593234129
An immersive, interactive journal that encourages kids to unleash their creativity to protect our planet. With Wee Society’s signature silliness, wit, and eye for design, it’s a learning tool disguised in fun.
$15.99 US
May 10, 2022
6-1/2 x 9
Hardcover
64 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age 7-11 years
- Children's > Formats > Coloring, Sticker & Activity Books
- Children's > Holidays & Seasons > Earth Day
- Children's > Non-fiction
- Cultural Destinations > Museums > Science/Natural History
- Holidays & Seasons > Holidays > Earth Day
- Nature & Outdoor > Green Living
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > Journals > Prompted
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125 Cards for Self-Awareness and Connection
9780593234563
These insightful cards are an innovative and uniquely interactive way to learn about and apply the highly popular Enneagram personality model as you uncover your inner feelings, motives, and desires; nurture your empathy and compassion for others; and grow toward the best version of yourself.
$24.00 US
May 10, 2022
3-7/8 x 5-1/2
Game
125 Pages
Ink & Willow
- Formats > Adults > More Non-traditional Formats...
- Health & Wellness > Health > Psychological
- Health & Wellness > Self-Help > General
- Hobbies > Traditional Games > Cards
- Inspirational & Spiritual > Religion > Christianity
- Pop Culture > Games & Puzzles > Games
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > Games & Puzzles > Games
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Modern Soul Food with Global Flavors
9780847869695
Invigorating authentic Southern soul cooking with new inspiration, acclaimed chef Deborah VanTrece elevates classic comfort food into unique, surprising dishes worth celebrating.
$35.00 US
Mar 16, 2021
8 x 10
Hardcover
208 Pages
Rizzoli
- Food & Drink > Chefs & Restaurants
- Food & Drink > Regional & International Cuisine > More Regional & International Cuisine...
- Food & Drink > Regional & International Cuisine > U.S. Regional
- Non-fiction > Multicultural & Languages > More Interests...
- Travel & Regional Interest > United States > Southeast > Georgia
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100 Meaningful Conversations on Power, Equity, and Justice
9780593234846
Engage, learn, and inspire with this deck of 100 conversation starters from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist, Antiracist Baby, Stamped from the Beginning, and more.
$22.00 US
Apr 12, 2022
5-1/2 x 3-1/2
Cards
100 Pages
One World
- Cultural Destinations > Museums > More Museums...
- Formats > Adults > More Non-traditional Formats...
- Hobbies > Traditional Games > Cards
- Love & Relationships > Parenting
- Non-fiction > Politics & Law
- Pop Culture > Games & Puzzles > Games
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > Games & Puzzles > Games
- See More
9780593232880
This tender, spunky picture book from the bestselling author of the God Gave Us series celebrates the ways loving grandparents help children grow in confidence.
$12.99 US
Mar 22, 2022
8-1/2 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
40 Pages
WaterBrook
Age 3-7 years
A Board Book
9781683692935
I am a cat.Are you a cat?
$9.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
7 x 7
Board Book
28 Pages
Quirk Books
Age 2-5 years
9781838740412
The comfort of cats and the magic of space comes together in this brightly illustrated and quirky picture book. A beautifully crafted gift for the cat lover in your life this season: cat moms, cat dads, or crazy cat lady next-door.
$17.99 US
Apr 05, 2022
10-5/8 x 9
Hardcover
32 Pages
Flying Eye Books
Age 3-5 years
World's Greatest Word Game
9780593094020
This year, celebrate Eid al-Fitr with your family, some sweet TYPE OF FOOD, and Mad Libs!
$5.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
5-1/4 x 8-3/8
Paperback
48 Pages
Mad Libs
Age 8-12 years
9780593433805
This thoughtful and fun activity book for children is inspired by the hysterical and hugely popular Big Activity Book for Anxious People. Written for kids or basically anyone who sometimes feels overwhelmed, angry, scared, nervous, or just plain icky—which is everyone. Really!
$9.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
7-5/8 x 11
Paperback
112 Pages
Rodale Kids
Age 8-12 years
9781536223798
I love every bit of you—your eyes and ears and nose.I love every bit of you,from your head down to your toes.One little monkey learns that love grows more and more every day in this picture book treasure from the ever-popular Emma Dodd. Featuring rhyming text and delightful artwork, this much-beloved title is now available as a padded board book.
$9.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
8 x 8
Board Book
22 Pages
Templar
Age 0-3 years
A True Story
9780823448609
The real-life story of a family who planted 1,000,000 trees—yes, it’s true!—to fight deforestation in British Columbia.
$18.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
10 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
40 Pages
Margaret Ferguson Books
Age 4-8 years
9780593301944
An inviting and inventive classic-in-the-making about learning to have compassion for every living thing, gorgeously illustrated by a rising star in the picture book world.
$17.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
9 x 9
Hardcover
40 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 3-6 years
9781536223934
Ingela P. Arrhenius’s unmistakable, enchanting artwork, combined with an ingenious slider mechanism on every page, make this a totally irresistible board book for toddlers. Young children will be captivated by the peekaboo concept as they look for items found in springtime and—with something to push, pull, or turn on every spread—they won’t be able to put it down!
$9.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
7-1/16 x 7-1/16
Board Book
8 Pages
Candlewick Press
Age 0-2 years
Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference
9780593353295
A STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling She Persisted series!
$17.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
9 x 11
Hardcover
32 Pages
Philomel Books
Age 4-8 years
9780593374405
From Grammy-winning pop star Ciara and Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson comes a picture book to inspire young readers to see the value in themselves, be brave, and go after their biggest dreams!
$18.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
9-1/2 x 10-1/2
Hardcover
32 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 4-8 years
Poems Fresh from a School Garden
9781536204551
Witty and inspiring, Allan Wolf’s upbeat poems are poised to cultivate a new crop of gardeners, aided by Daniel Duncan’s bountiful illustrations.In our garden, can you see?A grand adventure? And it’s free!A green delicious fantasy?Behold our magical garden.There’s a lot more to gardens than meets the eye! In this collection of buoyant poems filled with fun facts, young nature enthusiasts and budding gardeners are called on to help solve a mystery by the compost bin, join a Wild West–style standoff between some good bugs and a few bad ones, interview the sun to find out what happens when it drinks a glass of water, and learn the fancy names of plants to spice up dinner conversation. They’ll be spurred to grab their own gardening tools, drop in some seeds, encounter a few insects, gather fresh vegetables, and find a whole lot of magic. Allan Wolf’s playful poems and Daniel Duncan’s whimsically detailed, welcoming illustrations combine in a charming celebration of the many wonders and lessons to be learned from a school garden. For further inspiration, engaging notes on the poems and an author’s note on jotting down observations can be found in the back matter.
$18.99 US
Mar 08, 2022
9-3/4 x 11-5/16
Hardcover
48 Pages
Candlewick
Age 8-12 years
Gaby González and the Search for Einstein's Ripples in Space-Time
9781984894595
Discover new realms of outer space in this picture book biography of scientist Gabriela Gonzalez, who immigrated to America and became a ground-breaking scientist. Written by a molecular biologist and illustrated by an award-winning artist, this stunning picture book explores science, space, and history.
$17.99 US
Mar 08, 2022
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
40 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 4-8 years
9781536203950
E. B. White Read-Aloud winner Mac Barnett celebrates individuality in a story told with tenderness and subtlety.It’s John’s big day at school today—a performance for Sharing Gifts time. His bag is carefully packed and prepared, his classmates are ready, and the curtain is waiting to open. John is nervous, looking out at all the other children staring back at him. But he takes a big breath and begins. Mac Barnett’s compassionate text and Kate Berube’s understated and expressive art tell the story of a kid who finds the courage to show others his talent for dancing.
$17.99 US
Feb 24, 2022
9-5/8 x 10-5/8
Hardcover
32 Pages
Candlewick
Age 4-8 years
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