Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: August

By Kat La Mantia | July 24 2023 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGiftBlog

Just in time for the end of summer vacation, August brings a new crop of books to help you settle back into familiar routines. Hone your DIY skills with TikTok’s favorite Trans Handy Ma’am, Mercury Stardust, in her new book Safe and Sound. Go to Pie School and perfect your favorite recipe before the holidays, and play hide-and-seek with puppy pals in Let’s Find Yaya and Boo at Home!

August is full of great titles to discover. See our staff pick lists below to dive in!

Gift titles on sale in August

Cooking titles on sale in August

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August Staff Picks HERE!

Safe and Sound
Safe and Sound
A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair
Mercury Stardust
9780744079074
#1 New York Times BestsellerDon’t panic—Mercury Stardust, AKA The Trans Handy Ma’am is here to help!
$24.99 US
Aug 22, 2023
7-11/16 x 9-3/16
Hardcover
224 Pages
DK
Pie School
Pie School
Lessons in Fruit, Flour & Butter
Kate Lebo
9781632174673
A completely updated and expanded edition of Pie School, a cookbook about the art and science of flaky crust, lush fruit fillings, and the magic that happens when you put them together--now with 20 new mouthwatering pies!
$29.95 US
Aug 01, 2023
7-1/4 x 8-1/2
Paperback
288 Pages
Sasquatch Books
Hair Love ABCs
Hair Love ABCs
Matthew A. Cherry, Vashti Harrison
9780593695647
An alphabet board book inspired by the bestselling HAIR LOVE, from the original award–winning author and illustrator duo—and perfect for baby gift baskets.
$8.99 US
Aug 29, 2023
7 x 7
Board Book
28 Pages
Kokila
Age 0-3 years
The Happy Houseplant Deck
The Happy Houseplant Deck
50 Cards for Intuitive Plant Care
Caitlin Keegan
9780593578438
This colorful card deck features striking, intricate illustrations of 50 popular houseplants in gorgeous home settings and tips on how to care for each one, from roots to shoots.
$19.99 US
Aug 29, 2023
4-7/8 x 6-3/8
Cards
50 Pages
Clarkson Potter
The Great American Recipe Cookbook Season 2 Edition
The Great American Recipe Cookbook Season 2 Edition
100 Memorable Recipes to Celebrate the Diversity and Flavors of American Food
The Great American Recipe
9781637743645
The hit PBS cooking competition returns! Dish up all the standout recipes—familiar favorites and bold new flavors—from Season 2.
$39.95 US
Aug 15, 2023
8 x 10
Paperback
264 Pages
BenBella Books
Boo! Bluey's Halloween
Boo! Bluey's Halloween
A Magnet Book
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
9780593659540
Boo! It's time to have a frightfully fun time with Bluey in this magnet book! Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+
$14.99 US
Aug 15, 2023
9 x 11
Board Book
10 Pages
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Age 3-5 years
The Official Trixie and Katya Coloring Book
The Official Trixie and Katya Coloring Book
Trixie Mattel, Katya, Aly Bellissimo
9780593473443
A new coloring book from the immensely popular drag queens and New York Times bestselling authors of Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood and Working Girls.
$18.00 US
Aug 22, 2023
7-3/8 x 9-1/8
Paperback
96 Pages
Plume
Voilà Vegan
Voilà Vegan
85 Decadent, Secretly Plant-Based Desserts from an American Pâtisserie in Paris: A Baking Book
Amanda Bankert
9780593538654
Plant-based sweets adored by even the most discerning pastry lovers, from an American pâtissière in Paris
$35.00 US
Aug 22, 2023
7-3/8 x 9-1/8
Hardcover
256 Pages
Avery
Day of the Dead Hidden Pictures Puzzles to Highlight
Day of the Dead Hidden Pictures Puzzles to Highlight
Día de los Muertos Coloring Activities for Kids 6 and Older with Over 300 Objects to Find
9781639621309
A fun homage to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead Hidden Pictures to Highlight will make a sweet puzzle treat for kids ages 6 and up! Just use the included orange highlighter to find 300+ hidden objects and create exciting fluorescent scenes.
$6.99 US
Aug 01, 2023
5 x 7-1/2
Paperback
32 Pages
Highlights Press
Age 6-9 years
Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine New Edition
Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine New Edition
560 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments
Andrew Chevallier
9780744081794
A best-selling encyclopedia of more than 560 herbs for common ailments, as well as for general health and well-being
$40.00 US
Aug 29, 2023
9 x 10-7/8
Hardcover
352 Pages
DK
The Olive Oil Enthusiast
The Olive Oil Enthusiast
A Guide from Tree to Table, with Recipes
Skyler Mapes, Giuseppe Morisani
9781984861771
A comprehensive, practical introduction to the often misunderstood world of olive oil—with recipes for appetizers, pasta, sauces, and desserts—from the founders and producers of the acclaimed EXAU Olive Oil brand.
$19.99 US
Aug 15, 2023
6 x 8
Hardcover
160 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Who Is Malala Yousafzai?: A Who Was? Board Book
Who Is Malala Yousafzai?: A Who Was? Board Book
Who HQ, Lisbeth Kaiser, Risa Rodil
9780593520901
The latest addition to the WHO HQ program: a biography of Malala Yousafzai, created specifically for the preschool audience!
$8.99 US
Aug 15, 2023
7 x 7
Board Book
24 Pages
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Age 2-4 years
Diana: The Life and Legacy of the People’s Princess
Diana: The Life and Legacy of the People’s Princess
Brian Hoey
9781841659565
Fully illustrated with beautiful photographs, this special commemorative book by royal biographer Brian Hoey—who had the privilege of meeting Diana on several occasions—pays tribute to the life of this remarkable young woman.
$17.95 US
Aug 01, 2023
7-1/2 x 9-3/4
Hardcover
96 Pages
Pitkin
The Mushroom Hunters
The Mushroom Hunters
A Hidden World of Food, Money, and (Mostly Legal) Adventure
Langdon Cook
9780345536273
For readers of Michael Pollan’s This is Your Mind on Plants and Merlyn Sheldrake's Entangled Life, a renowned culinary adventurer goes into the woods with the iconoclasts and outlaws who seek the world’s most coveted ingredient . . . and one of nature’s last truly wild foods: the uncultivated, uncontrollable mushroom.
$18.00 US
Aug 08, 2023
5-3/16 x 8
Paperback
320 Pages
Ballantine Books
Let's Find Yaya and Boo at Home!
Let's Find Yaya and Boo at Home!
A Hide-and-Seek Adventure
Andrew Knapp
9781683693666
Play hide-and-seek with adorable dogs Yaya and Boo in this joyful board book from the creator of the Find Momo series!
$9.99 US
Aug 29, 2023
8 x 8
Board Book
24 Pages
Quirk Books
Age 2-5 years
Sefirot - The Spheres of Heaven Tarot
Sefirot - The Spheres of Heaven Tarot
An 80-Card Deck & Guidebook Inspired by Marseille Tarot, Kabbalistic Teachings, and Esoteric Wisdom
Eliot Baum, Georg Hobmeier, James Patton, Viv Tanner
9781401973230
Venture beyond the well-traveled paths of the Rider-Waite-Smith conventions to the world of Sefirot Tarot where history, esoteric tales, Judaic Kabbalah, and the Marseille Tarot tradition combine to create a powerful tool for intuition, reflection, and growth.
$24.99 US
Aug 01, 2023
2-3/4 x 4-3/4
Cards
144 Pages
Hay House LLC
Exquisite Exandria: The Official Cookbook of Critical Role
Exquisite Exandria: The Official Cookbook of Critical Role
Liz Marsham, Jesse Szewczyk, Critical Role, Susan Vu, Amanda Yee
9780593157046
Journey through the magical—and flavorful—world of Critical Role with 60 sumptuous recipes sure to satiate even the hungriest adventurer.
$29.99 US
Aug 29, 2023
7-3/8 x 9-1/8
Hardcover
224 Pages
Random House Worlds
El Día de los Muertos
El Día de los Muertos
Bob Barner
9780823456291
Even the youngest Spanish-speaking kids can enjoy the ghosts, skeletons and treats that make this spirited holiday unique!
$8.99 US
Aug 22, 2023
6-1/2 x 6
Board Book
24 Pages
Holiday House
Age 2-5 years
Macrame Christmas
Macrame Christmas
24 festive projects using easy knotting techniques
Isabella Strambio
9781800921238
Create and decorate with style influencer Isabella Strambio, author of Macrame for the Modern Home! Make 24 statement festive pieces for your home using 100 per cent recycled materials.
$19.95 US
Aug 22, 2023
8 x 10-1/4
Paperback
128 Pages
Search Press
Italian Wine
Italian Wine
The History, Regions, and Grapes of an Iconic Wine Country
Shelley Lindgren, Kate Leahy
9781984857620
An introduction to the wines of Italy by region and grape, telling the story of how the history of the country shaped Italian wines and how modern winemakers are looking to the past to revive the industry.
$35.00 US
Aug 29, 2023
8 x 10
Hardcover
304 Pages
Ten Speed Press
How to Speak in Spanglish
How to Speak in Spanglish
Mónica Mancillas, Olivia de Castro
9780593521809
In this charming and delightful picture book, Sami shares the joys of Spanglish with his skeptical abuela and diverse community.
$18.99 US
Aug 22, 2023
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
48 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 4-8 years
Q&A a Day Tropical
Q&A a Day Tropical
5-Year Journal
Potter Gift
9780593580226
By writing just one sentence a day in this illustrated journal, you can collect your thoughts year after year and create a beautiful keepsake to treasure forever.
$16.99 US
Aug 29, 2023
4 x 6
Hardcover
368 Pages
Clarkson Potter
The Modern Pioneer Cookbook
The Modern Pioneer Cookbook
Nourishing Recipes From a Traditional Foods Kitchen
Mary Bryant Shrader
9780744077421
Seasonal ingredients, traditional techniques, and nourishing recipes
$32.00 US
Aug 15, 2023
8 x 10
Hardcover
304 Pages
DK
When Moon Became the Moon
When Moon Became the Moon
Rob Hodgson, Rob Hodgson
9780593523629
Meet Moon! Follow along as she guides us through her origin and her purpose in this charming and humorous nonfiction picture book.
$18.99 US
Aug 29, 2023
7-1/4 x 9
Hardcover
64 Pages
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Age 3-5 years
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