Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: May

May’s upcoming titles are bringing the summer vibes! Celebrate Pride month in June with great gift titles like The Little Book of Pride Heroes and Out in the World. Get grilling with Big Moe’s Big Book of BBQ, or make home brewing your summer hobby with Brew It Yourself! And kids can get ready to

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Books to Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month and every month, celebrate the many cultures and stories within the AANHPI community with books by authors of East Asian, South & Central Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and cultures. Explore our favorite picks for this month by AANHPI authors,

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Preppy: Books for a Style Revival

Preppy is back! But it might not be the polo shirts, khaki shorts, and neat headbands you’re imagining. While “preppy” style is trending again with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, it’s had a bit of a makeover. A cousin of the “coquette” and Barbiecore aesthetics, the preppy look trends heavily towards pink and other bright

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Coming Soon – Heroes’ Feast: The Deck of Many Morsels

Sip and snack your way through the realms of Dungeons & Dragons with these 50 recipe cards from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Heroes’ Feast cookbooks. This oversize deck of 50 cards with photographs brings to life festive foods and drinks that span the vast multiverse of Dungeons & Dragons—culled from the menus of

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Climate Conscious Earth Day Reads

April 22 is Earth Day! With another record-breaking summer approaching, combatting climate change is more important than ever. This Earth Day, discover new ways you can help save the planet with books on recycling, sustainable living, reconnecting with nature, and more! Make a difference in your own home by reducing plastic waste or planting a

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Sun, Sand and Stories: 2024 Beach Reads

By: Nyla Green, Spring 2024 Marketing Intern Spending a day at the beach with family, friends, and a captivating book creates an unforgettable summer experience. Whether you’re diving into romance, thriller, or a cozy mystery, choosing the perfect beach read that captures the summer aesthetic through evocative storytelling—from the radiant sun and warm sand to

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: April

April’s upcoming books feature some of our favorite giftable titles! For Angelou lovers, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: A 500-Piece Puzzle transforms this iconic cover art into a calming bookish puzzle. If card games are more your speed, check out Stoner Playing Cards to add a trippy twist to game night, or try

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Books to Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month!

April marks Arab American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Arab American history and culture! Our list of Arab American Heritage Month book picks features poignant memoirs like The Cave, which captures Dr. Amani Ballour’s experience running an underground hospital in the thick of the crisis in Syria, and I Was Their American Dream, Malaka

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Spice & Sandworms: All Things Dune

The newest page to screen re-imaginings of Frank Herbert’s classic series, Dune, have exploded at the box office with a star-studded cast and stark beauty that brings the world of Arrakis to life. If the sandworms and spice piqued your interest in the theater, then there’s no better time to dive into this classic and

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Coming Soon: Good Lookin’ Cookin’ by Dolly Parton & Rachel Parton George

You’re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories. “Hey, good lookin’—what ya got cookin’?” This is what Dolly Parton sings to her sister Rachel Parton George whenever she walks

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Coming Soon: Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise

Ms. Rachel—the fastest-growing phenomenon in children’s educational entertainment—brings her signature teaching style to her debut picture book! With favorite songs and language development techniques from her videos, Ms. Rachel asks young readers to help her find a very special surprise just for them.   Ms. Rachel is looking for something very special, and she needs your help finding it! With more than 20 important

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