A CATALOG OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM YOUR LOCAL …

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A CATALOG OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLER

LITERARY FICTION TO THRILLERS ................3-5

TRAVEL AND OF NOTE..........................................5

COOKBOOKS ......................................................... 6

HEALTH & SELF-HELP ...........................................7

BIOGRAPHY & NON-FICTION ..........................8-9

ART & GIFTS ........................................................... 9

FLIP THE CATALOG OVER FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!

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COURTESY OF YOUR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLERS

Amoeba Music Hollywood6400 Sunset Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90028323-245-6400 amoeba.com

Bay Books1029 Orange Ave.Coronado, CA 92118619-435-0070baybookscoronado.com

Book Carnival348 S. Tustin StreetOrange, CA 92866714-538-3210annesbookcarnival.com

The Book Catapult3010-B Juniper StreetSan Diego, CA 92104619-795-3780thebookcatapult.com

The Book Den15 East Anapamu StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101805-962-3321bookden.com

The Book Loft 1680 Mission DriveSolvang, CA 93463 805-688-6010bookloftsolvang.com

Book Soup8818 Sunset BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90069310-659-3110booksoup.com

Café Con Libros Press280 W. 2nd StreetPomona, CA 91766909-469-1350cafeconlibrospress.org

Cellar Door Books5225 Canyon Crest Dr. #30ARiverside, CA 92507951-787-7807cellardoorbookstore.com

Chevalier’s Books126 N. Larchmont Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90004323-465-1334chevaliersbooks.com

DIESEL, A Bookstore225 26th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90402310-576-9960dieselbookstore.com

DIESEL, A Bookstore12843 El Camino Real, Suite 104San Diego, CA 92130858-925-7078dieselbookstore.com

Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse1010 Foothill Blvd.La Cañada, CA 91011818-790-0717flintridgebooks.com

Gatsby Books5535 E. Spring StreetLong Beach, CA 90808562-208-5862gatsbybooks.com

Kinokuniya Bookstore123 Astronaut E.S. Onizuka #205Los Angeles, CA 90021213-687-4480Usa.kinokuniya.com

La Playa Books1026 Rosecrans StreetSan Diego, CA 92106619-226-2601laplayabooks.com

Laguna Beach Books1200 S. Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651 949-494-4779lagunabeachbooks.com

The Last Bookstore453 S. Spring StreetLos Angeles, CA 90013213-488-0599lastbookstorela.com

The Library Shop330 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101619-236-5801libraryshop.org

Lido Village Books3424 Via Oporto #102Newport Beach, CA 92663(949) 673-2549lidovillagebooks.com

Li’l Book Bug742 West Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA 93534661-274-1431lilbookbug.com

Mysterious Galaxy5943 Balboa AvenueSuite #100San Diego, CA 92111858-268-4747mystgalaxy.com

Newsboy Books215 N. Euclid AvenueOntario, CA 91762909-984-0714newsboybooks.com

Once Upon a Time2207 Honolulu AvenueMontrose, CA 91020818-248-9668shoponceuponatime.com

{pages} a bookstore904 Manhattan AvenueManhattan Beach, CA 90266310-318-0900pagesabookstore.com

Russo’s Books1601 New Stine Road #182Bakersfield, CA 93309661-332-8505russosbooks.com

San Marino Toy and Book Shoppe2476 Huntington DriveSan Marino, CA 91108626-309-0222toysandbooks.com

Sandcastle Tales1414 Camino del MarDel Mar, CA 92014858-777-2086sandcastletales.com

Skylight Books1818 N. Vermont AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90027323-660-1175skylightbooks.com

Small World Books1407 Ocean Front WalkVenice, CA 90291310-399-2360smallworldbooks.com

Spellbinder Books124 S. Main StreetBishop CA 93514760-873-4511spellbinderbookstore.com

Tecolote Book Shop1470 East Valley Road Montecito, CA 93108805-969-4977tecolotebookshop.com

UC San Diego Bookstore9500 Gilman Drive #0008La Jolla, CA 92093-0008858-534-7323ucsandiegobookstore.com

Vroman’s Bookstore695 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91101626-449-5320vromansbookstore.com

Vroman’s Hastings Ranch3729 E Foothill BlvdPasadena, CA 91107626-351-0828vromansbookstore.com

Warwicks7812 Girard AvenueLa Jolla, CA 92037858-454-0347warwicks.com

A Whale of a Tale Children’s Bookshoppe 16277 Laguna Canyon Road. Suite GIrvine, CA 92618949-854-8288 www.awhaleofatale.com

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The Giver of Stars A NovelBy JoJo Moyes | $28

Alice marries only to find her small-town Kentucky life as claustrophobic as the life she left. When a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roo-sevelt’s new traveling library, she signs on enthusiastically. Soon she and four other sin-gular women become known as The Horseback Librarians of Kentucky. From the author of Me Before You and The Peacock Emporium.

FOR LOVERS OF STORY: FICTION

A Dog’s Promise A Dog’s Purpose NovelBy W. Bruce caMeron | $26.99

A Dog’s Promise continues the story of Bailey, a dog whose journey started in A Dog’s Purpose (an interna-tional hit film) and contin-ued in A Dog’s Journey (now a major motion picture). This time, Bailey is joined by Lacey, another special dog, who helps Bailey fulfill his promise over the course of several lives and bring joy, laughter, and comfort to a family fractured by life’s inevitable obstacles.

Royal Holiday By JasMine Guillory | $20

Vivian has been out of the country a grand total of one time, so when she gets the chance to tag along on her daughter Maddie’s work trip to England to style a royal family member, she can’t refuse. She’s excited to spend the holidays taking in the sights, but then an unexpected attraction flairs for a certain charming but formal Private Secretary in this heartwarming Christmas romance.

The Last Train to London: A NovelBy MeG Waite clayton | $27.99

The New York Times bestsell-ing author of Beautiful Exiles conjures her best novel yet, a pre-World War II-era story with the emotional reso-nance of Orphan Train and The Nightingale, centering on the Kindertransports that carried thousands of children out of Nazi-occupied Europe —and one brave woman, Tante Truus, as she is known, who is determined to save as many children as she can.

The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories edited By JhuMpa lahiri | $30

When Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri decided to read exclusively in Italian, a language she had studied for many years, her life as a reader—and writer—took a surprising turn. Complete immersion in this rich literary heritage brought fresh insight and unexpected freedom. This collection brings togeth-er forty writers who have shaped her love of the Italian language and profound ap-preciation for its literature.

Your House Will Pay: A NovelBy steph cha | $26.99

In the wake of the police shooting of a black teenag-er, Los Angeles is as tense as it’s been since the unrest of the early 1990s. Protests and vigils are being staged all over the city. It’s in this dan-gerous tinderbox that two families—one Korean-Amer-ican, one African-Ameri-can—must finally confront their pasts and grapple with the effects of a decades-old crime. Powerful and taut.

Rachel Cusk TrilogyOutline • Kudos • TransitBy rachel cusk | $17 each

A luminous, powerful series that establishes Rachel Cusk as one of the finest writers in the English lan-guage. Each novel is told from the vantage point of a woman writer, who through her life and her craft investigates the motivations for storytelling, the ques-tions of vulnerability and power, the tension between truth and representation, and the ultimate value of suffering. “Cusk has triumphed in the completion of this masterly trilogy.” — Sally Rooney, Slate

The Shape of FamilyBy shilpi soMaya GoWda | $27.99

From the international bestsell-ing author of Secret Daughter and The Golden Son. The Olander family embodies the modern American Dream in a globalized world. Jaya, the cultured daughter of an Indian diplomat and Keith, an ambi-tious banker from middle-class Philadelphia, meet in a London pub in 1988 and make a life together in suburban Cal-ifornia with their two children. But love and prosperity cannot protect them from sudden, unspeakable tragedy.

The TestamentsBy MarGaret atWood | $28.95

In this brilliant sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, acclaimed author Margaret Atwood answers the questions that have tantalized readers for decades. When the van door slammed on Offred’s future, readers had no way of tell-ing what lay ahead for her—freedom, prison, or death. Atwood’s sequel picks up the story fifteen years after Offred stepped into the unknown, with the explosive testaments of three female narrators from Gilead.

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A Better Man A NovelBy louise penny | $28.99

Catastrophic spring flooding, blistering attacks in the media, and a mysterious disappearance greet Chief Inspector Armand Gamache as he returns to the Sûreté du Québec in the latest novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny. In the next novel in this “constantly surprising series that deep-ens and darkens as it evolves” (New York Times Book Review), Gamache must face a horrific possibility, and a burning question.

Ninth House By leiGh BarduGo | $27.99

This tale of power, privilege, dark magic, and murder set among the Ivy League elite features Galaxy AKA Alex, an unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class. A high-school dropout with a drug-dealer boyfriend and a dead-end job, she lands in the hospital after sur-viving a murder attempt. It’s then that she’s offered a second chance: to attend this prestigious university on a full ride. What’s the catch, and why her?

FOR LOVERS OF STORY: FICTION

MYSTERY & THRILLER

FrankisssteinA Love Story By Jeanette Winterson | $27

From internationally bestselling icon Jeanette Winterson comes her most highly anticipated new book since Why Be Happy When You Could be Normal? Frankissstein is an audacious love story that weaves together disparate lives—from 19-year-old Mary Shelley conceiving Frankenstein in 1816 Geneva to present day Brexit Britain with “mad scientist” and sex tech pioneer Victor Stein and his trans lover Ry—rendering an aston-ishing exploration of transhumanism, artificial intelligence, and queer love.

The Topeka SchoolA Novel By Ben lerner | $27

From the award-winning author of 10:04 and Leaving the Atocha Station, this tender, expansive family drama is set in the Amer-ican Midwest at the turn of the century. It’s a tale of adolescence, transgression, and the conditions that have given rise to the trolls and tyrants of the New Right. Deftly shifting perspectives and time periods, this novel illuminates lives shaped by the pressures of history and culture.

Picador Modern Classics Beautifully repackaged, these special editions are small enough to fit in your pocket and bold enough to stand out on your bookshelf. Priced at $16 each.

A Single Man: A NovelBy christopher isherWood

The Great Fire: A NovelBy shirley hazzard

The Hours: A NovelBy Michael cunninGhaM

The Lottery and Other StoriesBy shirley Jackson

Imaginary Friend By stephen chBosky | $30

Kate flees an abusive relationship in the middle of the night with her child. On the run, they find themselves drawn to the tight-knit and remote community of Mill Grove, Pennsylvania. It seems like the perfect place, until her son vanishes. It’s six days before Christopher emerges from the woods, unharmed but not un-changed. From the author of the best-seller The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

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MYSTERY & THRILLER TRAVEL OF NOTE

Careless in Red By elizaBeth GeorGe

The Blessing Way By tony hillerMan

MoriartyBy anthony horoWitz

Death at La Fenice By donna leon

A Darker Domain By Val McderMid

The Redbreast By Jo nesBo

Gaudy Night By dorothy l. sayers

The Mapping of Love and Death By Jacqueline Winspear

The Unique States of America$30, illustrated

From the tiny gold-rush town of Chicken, Alaska to Las Vegas’ dazzling Neon Museum and Maryland’s famous blue crab, Lonely Planet’s guide takes you on a journey across the 50 states to discover the country’s most iconic—and unique—destinations and experiences. Travel into the heart of each state and explore some of the USA’s finest art and culture, food and drink, history, sports, and fami-ly-friendly places.

WanderlustA Traveler’s Guide to the Globe Moon traVel Guides | $40 illustrated

Walk along the Great Wall of China, climb the Atlas Mountains, or trek through Patagonia. Visit stunning national parks from Yellow-stone in the US to Tongariro in New Zealand, explore the Gobi Desert, or set sail to the Greek Islands. Wander-lust takes you on a journey around the world with a list of mythic locations, epic trails, ancient cities, and more. The perfect gift for dreamers and adventurers.

Harper Perennial’s Olive EditionsIrresistibly collectible, Harper Perennial’s Olive Editions are single-print-run editions priced at $10 each. This holiday’s offerings are new and classic mysteries and contemporary thrillers by the authors you love.

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A GIFTFOR...

How to Raise a Reader By paMela paul, Maria russo | $19.95, illustrated

Remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up to discover the secret of the Sorcerer’s Stone? The editors of the New York Times Book Review bring you practical ad-vice, inspiration, wisdom, and curated reading lists to instill a lifelong love of reading in all age groups.

Freeman’s: California edited By John FreeMan $16

The sixth volume in the series lauded by NPR, O Magazine, and Vogue, Freeman’s: California features stunning new work about our state from a diverse selection of writers. Some of the world’s best writers grap-ple with the myths and reality of California today, including Tommy Orange, Rabih Alameddine, Rachel Kushner, Mai Der Vang, Reyna Grande, and more.

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COOKBOOKS

Joy of Cooking2019 Edition Fully Revised and UpdatedBy irMa s. roMBauer, Marion roMBauer Becker, ethan Becker, MeGan scott and John Becker | $40, illustrated

This trusted kitchen classic is perfect for both seasoned cooks and those just learning their way around the kitchen. Since 1931, the family of Irma Rombauer has kept this classic cookbook updated, vetting 600 new, exciting recipes, testing and tweaking thousands of classics, and updating every section to reflect the latest ingredients and techniques available to today’s home cooks.

Signature Dishes that Matter $49.95, illustrated

Curated by experts and organized chronologically, this landmark cookbook is a global celebration of the iconic restaurant dishes that defined the course of culinary history over the past 300 years. It reveals the closely held secrets behind the world’s most iconic recipes —dishes that put res-taurants on the map, from 19th century fine dining and popular classics, to today’s most innovative kitchens, both high-end and casual.

The Silver Spoon Classic $59.95, illustrated

First published in 1950, Il Cucchiaio d’Argento, or its English-language offspring The Silver Spoon, is the ultimate compilation of traditional home-cooking Italian dishes. In this all-new luxurious book, The Silver Spoon Classic features 170 of the very best-of-the-best recipes from Italy’s incredibly diverse regions, all carefully selected from Phaidon’s Silver Spoon cookbooks, which have sold more than one million copies worldwide.

SababaFresh, Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen By adeena sussMan, Michael soloMonoV | $35, illustrated

In Hebrew, sababa means “everything is awesome,” and it’s this sunny spirit with which the American food writer and expat Sussman cooks and dreams up meals in her Tel Aviv kitchen. Suss-man presents 125 recipes for dishes inspired by the tableau of flavors Israel has to offer, in all its staggering and delicious variety… from juicy ripe figs and cherries, locally made halvah, addic-tive street food, and delec-table cheeses and olives.

The Jewish Cookbook leah koeniG | $49.95 illustrated

Jewish food evolves constantly to reflect the changing geographies and ingredients of its cooks. Featuring more than 400 home-cooking recipes for everyday and holiday foods from the Middle East to the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa—as well as contemporary interpretations by renowned chefs such as Yotam Ottolenghi, Michael Solomonov, and Alex Raij—this definitive compendium intro-duces readers to recipes and culinary traditions from Jewish communities the world over.

The Joy of SeafoodThe All-Purpose Seafood Cookbook with more than 800 Recipes By Barton seaVer $35, illustrated

From award-winning chef and sustainable food advocate Barton Seaver comes the most comprehensive seafood reference available for home cooks, featuring more than 800 recipes for nearly 100 fish and shellfish species. This is the cookbook every seafood lover MUST have. Inspired by American regional cuisine and classic preparations, these thoroughly modern dishes are curated to give home cooks complete confidence with a wide variety of seafood.

The Yoga PlateBring Your Practice into the Kitchen with 108 Simple & Nourishing Vegan RecipesBy taMal & Victoria dodGe $29.95, illustrated

This LA-based yoga power -couple introduce readers to the yogic philosophy of ahimsa, or non-harm, along with 108 healthy, delicious recipes organized around a yoga practice: “Morn-ing Meditations” includes smoothies and breakfasts to fuel the day; “A Plate Full of Prana” shares snacks, soups, and salads to revitalize; “A Bowl Full of Yin” has recipes to cultivate a peaceful state; and “Sweet Savasana” presents restorative and beneficial desserts.

East Bay CooksSignature Recipes from the Best Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries By carolyn JunG $32.99, illustrated

The East Bay has always remained true to itself. It includes Oakland, the most ethnically diverse popula-tion in the nation; Berkeley, the birthplace of the Free Speech Movement; the island of Alameda with its artisan breweries, wineries, and distilleries; and the Livermore Valley, one of California’s oldest winemak-ing regions. This impressive collection of 80 signature dishes from 40 of the re-gion’s leading restaurants is designed for home cooks.

Tartine A Classic Revisited: 68 All-New Recipes + 60 Updated Favorites By elisaBeth M. prueitt and chad roBertson | $40, illustrated

This brilliantly revisited and beautifully rephotographed book is a totally updated edition of a go-to classic for home and professional bakers—from one of the most acclaimed and inspiring bakeries in the world. Tartine offers more than 60 new reci-pes that capture the invention and, above all, deliciousness that Tartine is known for—in-cluding their most requested recipe, the Morning Bun. Includes whole-grain and/or gluten-free variations.

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PHYSICAL & SPIRITUAL HEALTH

The Power of Now Journal By eckhart tolle | $17, illustrations

Millions who suffer from the kind of debilitating depression Tolle once did or who wrestle with anxiety, loss, or grief, as well as those seeking personal growth and a deeper experience of fulfillment and spirituality, have found life-altering, attitude-shift-ing inspiration in The Power of Now’s simple yet powerful teachings. This journal provides space to reflect and write on some of the most insightful and life-changing passages.

The Little Book of Otter Philosophy Live life like you otterBy JenniFer Mccartney $9.99, illustrated

The Little Book of Otter Philos-ophy looks at what these long, lean, and otterly joyful mammals can teach us about living our best lives. As one of the most delightful animals on the planet, otters embody joy in so many ways. What other species builds water slides for fun? Or holds hands with their friends just be-cause? From the author of The Little Book of Sloth Philosophy.

Revolution of the SoulAwaken to Love Through Raw Truth, Radical Healing, and Conscious Action By seane corn | $25.95

Celebrated yoga teacher and activist Seane Corn shares piv-otal accounts of her life with raw honesty—enriched with in-depth spiritual teachings. Seane’s purpose is to guide readers into a deep, gut-level understanding of their highest Self through yoga philosophy and other tools for emotional healing. Why? To spark a “revolution of the soul,” so we can awaken to our pur-pose and become true agents of change.

Thriving as an Empath365 Days of Self-Care for Sensitive People By Judith orloFF, Md | $24.95

Empaths have much to offer as healers, creatives, friends, lovers, and caregivers—yet highly sensi-tive and empathic people often give too much at the expense of their own well-being. Dr. Orloff offers a year’s worth of medita-tions, reflections, and journaling prompts for daily self-care so empaths can protect themselves from the stresses of an over-whelming world, embrace the “gift of being different”—and let their extraordinary gifts flourish.

AdaptogensHerbs for Longevity and Everyday Wellness By adriana ayales $16.95, illustrated

Adriana Ayales, owner of Anima Mundi Herbals, a renowned practi-tioner of herbal medicine, offers an introduction to adaptogenic herbs. Used for millennia in Eastern healing, adaptogenic herbs—like ginseng, cordyceps, and rhodiola—work to counteract the effects of stresses on the body. Includes 30 recipes for food, drinks, and natural beauty cures that can help banish fatigue, sharpen your mind, stimulate your central nervous system, and enhance vitality.

MelatoninThe Natural Supplement for Better Sleep By locke huGhes | $16.95, illustrated

Sleep is one of the most important factors in good health—with hectic schedules, increasing anxiety, and addiction to phone and computer screens, getting the necessary shuteye is challenging. Melatonin regulates sleep and the body’s circadian rhythm. Learn how to harness its benefits and take supplements safely. Also included are twenty recipes for foods that encourage the body to produce melatonin, along with ideas for calming bedtime routines.

Make Your Own Beauty Masks38 Simple, All-Natural Recipes for Healthy SkinBy odd dot $19.99, illustrated

A glam and gifty book of more than thirty beauty mask recipes, including ten sheet masks. This book has simple and fun recipes that feature ingredients found in the fridge or pantry. Whether dry-skinned, oily, or just wanting refreshing “me-time,” users can find a recipe, mix the ingredi-ents in a blender or bowl, and apply the mask for ten to twenty minutes, revealing gorgeous, fresh skin.

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Dreamers and Schemers How an Improbable Bid for the 1932 Olympics Transformed Los Angeles from Dusty Out-post to Global MetropolisBy Barry sieGel $29.95, illustrated

Los Angeles’s pursuit and stag-ing of the 1932 Olympic Games during the depths of the Great Depression helped fuel the city’s transformation. Leading that pursuit was the “Prince of Realtors,” William May (Billy) Garland, a prominent figure in early Los Angeles. In important respects, the story of Billy Gar-land is the story of Los Angeles. Written by Pulitzer Prize- winning author Barry Siegel.

BIOGRAPHY, AUTOBIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

Me By elton John | $30, illustrated

As a shy boy growing up in a London suburb, Reginald Dwight dreamt of becom-ing a pop star. At 23, he performed his first gig in America, facing an aston-ished audience in his yellow dungarees, a star-spangled T-shirt, and boots with wings. The music world would never be the same. Sir Elton John is the most successful male solo artist in the Billboard Hot 100 chart history.

Year of the MonkeyBy patti sMith | $24.95, illustrated

From the National Book Award-winning author of Just Kids and M Train, a profound, beautifully realized memoir in which dreams and reality are vividly woven into a tapestry of one transform-ative year. Patti Smith finds herself tramping the coast of Santa Cruz, about to embark on a year of solitary wander-ing. Unfettered by logic or time, she draws us into her private wonderland.

Janis Her Life and Music By holly GeorGe-Warren $28.99, illustrated

Joplin passed into legend as an impassioned, pained soul with one of the most extraordi-nary voices in rock history. But readers will discover a woman who wasn’t all about suffering. Sourcing Joplin’s family, friends, band mates, archives, and long-lost interviews, this intimate biography establish-es the Queen of Rock & Roll as the rule-breaking musical trailblazer and complicated, gender-bending rebel she was.

Sontag Her Life and Work By BenJaMin Moser | $39.99

This is the definitive por-trait of one of the American Century’s most towering intellectuals. Mythologized and misunderstood, lauded and loathed, a girl from the suburbs who became a proud symbol of cosmo-politanism, Sontag left a legacy of writing that forms an indispensable key to modern culture.

EdisonBy edMund Morris | $38

From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Morris comes a reve-latory biography of Thomas Alva Edison, the most prolific genius in American history. Edison’s image—polished by his fame as the inventor of the incandescent light-bulb, the phonograph, the Kinetoscope moving-picture camera, and the rechargable alkaline battery—solidified over time, obscured the real man…until now.

American Disruptor The Scandalous Life of Leland Stanford By roland de Wolk | $34.95

Stanford is best known for founding the world-class university that became and remains the nucleus of Silicon Valley, but the as-tonishing tale of this robber baron, politician, and historic influencer shows how one supremely ambitious man became this country’s orig-inal “disruptor”—reshaping industry and engineering one of the greatest raids on the public treasury for America’s transcontinental railroad.

No SurrenderA Father, a Son, and an Extraor-dinary Act of Heroism That Continues to Live on TodayBy christ edMonds, douGlas century | $29.99

Pastor Chris Edmonds knew little of his father’s actions in the war so he followed a trail of clues spanning seven decades. Part detective story, part World War II historical narrative, this is the true story of Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds whose inspired leadership and bravery saved hundreds of U.S. infantrymen’s lives while a prisoner at war camp Stalag IXA in Germany.

Kid GlovesWritten and illustrated By lucy knisley | $19.99

New York Times–bestselling author Lucy Knisley always wanted to be a mother. Fertility problems were followed by miscarriages, and her eventual successful pregnancy was plagued by health issues, up to a dramat-ic, near-death experience in labor and delivery. Kid Gloves is a moving graphic memoir that follows Lucy’s personal transition into motherhood, and it also illustrates the history and science of reproductive health.

I Am C-3PO The Inside StoryBy anthony daniels, J.J. aBraMs | $24.99

C-3PO wasn’t actually a robot, or some amazing animatronic creation—he was an actor named Anthony Daniels. With his gleaming golden body and good-intentioned (yet worri-some) personality, C-3PO was the first to speak in the first Star Wars movie and, since then, Daniels has appeared in more Star Wars movies than any other actor. His is a unique perspective on the creation of the forty-year saga.

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MEMOIR BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Where War EndsA Combat Veteran’s 2,700-Mile Journey to Heal — Recov-ering from PTSD and Moral Injury through MeditationBy toM Voss and reBecca anne nGuyen | $16.95

After serving in a scout/snip-er platoon in Iraq, Tom Voss came home carrying invisible wounds of war — the memory of doing or witnessing things that went against his funda-mental beliefs. Desperate for relief, Voss embarked on a 2,700-mile walking journey across America. His story will give inspiration to veterans, their friends and family, and survivors of all kinds.

Stay Sexy & Don’t Get MurderedThe Definitive How-To GuideBy karen kilGariFF & GeorGia hardstark | $24.99, illustrated

The highly anticipated dual memoir by the beloved hosts of the #1 hit podcast My Favorite Murder includes their struggles with depression, eat-ing disorders, and addiction. Fiercely empathic and un-apologetically frank, Karen and Georgia recount their biggest mistakes and deepest fears, reflecting on the formative life events that shaped them into two of the most followed voices in the nation.

Shut Up and Listen!Hard Business Truths that Will Help You Succeed By tilMan Fertitta | $24.99

For entrepreneurs ready to reach the next level of success, small business owner turned multibillionaire Tilman Fertitta shares the commonsense prin-ciples that have rocketed his worldwide hospitality empire to a $4 billion single-shareholder business. Fertitta, also known as the Billion Dollar Buyer, started with just one restaurant and knows the challenges that business owners face, as well as the common pitfalls that cause them to go under.

Super Pumped The Battle for Uber By Mike isaac | $27.95

In June 2017, Travis Kalanick, the hard-charging CEO of Uber, was ousted in a board-room coup that capped a brutal year for the transpor-tation giant. Uber catapult-ed to the top of the tech world, yet for many came to symbolize everything wrong with Silicon Valley. A New York Times technology correspondent presents the dramatic rise and fall of Uber during the rapid upheaval in Silicon Valley in the mobile era.

ART & GIFT

From Above The Story of Aerial Photography By eaMonn MccaBe & GeMMa padley | $55, illustrated

Since the birth of photogra-phy, photographers have been taking images of the earth from the air—with spectacular visual results. Celebrating over 150 years of these incredible images, this book tells the fasci-nating story of how these pictures were created, the technologies that have made them possible, and the photographers that have propelled image-taking to bold new heights.

Silver. Skate. Seventies. By huGh holland $40, illustrated

In the 1970s, photographer Hugh Holland masterfully cap-tured the burgeoning culture of skateboarding against a some-times harsh but always sunny Southern California landscape. This collection showcases his black-and-white photographs of young skateboarders side-walk surfing off Mulholland Drive in concrete drainage ditches and empty swimming pools in a drought-ridden Southern California.

A Pilgrimage to EternityFrom Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith By tiMothy eGan $28, illustrated With Maps

Moved by his mother’s death and his Irish Catholic family’s complicated history with the church, Egan follows in the footsteps of centuries of seekers from Canterbury to Rome to force a reckoning with his own beliefs. The thousand-mile walk through the theological cradle of Christianity explores one of the biggest stories of our time: the collapse of religion in the world that it created.

Great Women ArtistsBy phaidon editors $59.95, illustrated

In museums, galleries, and the art market, previously overlooked female artists, past and present, are now gaining recognition and value. Featuring more than 400 artists from more than 50 countries and spanning 500 years of creativity, each artist is represented here by a key artwork and descrip-tive text. ThIs is the most extensive fully illustrated book of women artists ever published.

Breaking Ground Architecture by Women By Jane hall $49.95, illustrated

A ground-breaking visual sur-vey of architecture designed by women from the early twentieth century to the pres-ent day featuring more than 150 architects and buildings. Despite being denied entry to architecture schools and currently only occupying 10 percent of the highest-rank-ing jobs in architecture firms, female architects have made an extraordinary contribution.

Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses By doMinic BradBury $150, illustrated

A fascinating collection of more than 400 of the world’s most glamorous homes from more than 290 architects, showcasing work by such icons as Marcel Breuer, Richard Neutra, Alvar Aalto, and Oscar Niemeyer along-side extraordinary but virtually unknown houses in Australia, Africa, and Asia. A must-have for all design aficionados, Mid-Centu-ry Modern collectors, and readers looking for inspiration.

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Manet and Modern BeautyThe Artist’s Last Yearsedited By scott allan, eMily a. Beeny, and Gloria GrooM $65, illustrated

This stunning collection is the first to explore the last years of Édouard Manet’s life and the transformation of his work in the 1870s and early 1880s. Included are portraits of actresses and demimon-daines, still lifes, pastels, wa-tercolors, and impressionistic scenes of suburban gardens and Parisian cafés, reflecting a radical new alignment of modern art with fashionable femininity.

Fashion in LA edited By tania Fares & krista sMith | $79.95, illustrated

New York, London, Milan, Paris... and now, Los Angeles. Thanks to its unique blend of cultural influences and artis-tic industry, LA has earned its place alongside these traditional creative capi-tals. Fashion in LA profiles more than forty designers instrumental to its success, offering a who’s-who of talent and an insider’s guide to the men and women who have put twenty-first century Los Angeles on the world’s fashion map.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass By leWis carroll | $29.99, illustrated With interactiVe eleMents

Lewis Carroll’s beloved companion stories are reinvented in one volume by the talented design firm Mi-naLima, whose drawings of some of Western literature’s most famous characters will delight and enthrall. Origi-nally published in 1865, the story of Alice, an inquisitive heroine who falls through a rabbit hole and into a whim-sical world, has captured the hearts of readers of all ages and has remained a revered classic for generations.

Morning Glory on the VineEarly Songs and Drawings By Joni Mitchell $40, illustrated

In 1971, as her album Blue topped charts around the world, Joni Mitchell crafted one hundred copies of Morning Glory on the Vine as a holiday gift for her closest friends. She hand-wrote her own lyrics and poems and illustrated them with her original pictures. Now, during Joni’s seventy-fifth birthday year, this stunningly beautiful book is available for the first time in this faith-fully reproduced edition.

GuitarThe World’s Most Seductive Instrument By daVid schiller $35, illustrated

Marrying visual pleasure with information, Guitar is a glorious gift for guitar-lovers. Featuring 200 instruments, here are icons, like Prince’s Yellow Cloud, Willie Nelson’s “Trigger,” Muddy Waters’ Thunderbird, and “Rocky,” lovingly hand-painted by its owner, George Harrison. Plus historic instruments—Fend-er’s Broadcaster, Les Paul’s “Log,” the Gibson Nick Lucas Special, the very first artist model, and more.

Movies (And Other Things) By shea serrano, arturo torres | $25, illustrated

In this graphic mash-up of everything we love about movies, New York Times bestselling author Shea uses his pop culture sensibility to ask questions and answer them, managing to combine the fury of a John Wick shootout, the sly brilliance of Regina George holding court at a cafeteria table, and the power of a Denzel monologue. One chapter even answers which race Kevin Costner was able to white savior the best.

PrideThe LGBTQ+ Rights Movement: A Photographic JourneyBy christopher MeasoM $24.95, illustrated

This lavishly illustrated book commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and is an inspir-ing photographic journey through the LGBTQ+ Pride movement over the last century. Includes more than 120 photos, posters, art-works, ads, and other rarely seen memorabilia; profiles of icons in the movement; excerpts from key news reports; speeches by lead-ing activists and political figures; and passages from important dramatic, musical, and literary works.

Infinite CitiesA Trilogy of Atlases—San Fran-cisco, New Orleans, New York By reBecca solnit, reBecca snedeker, and Joshua Jelly -schapiro | $75, illustrated

In the past decade, Rebecca Solnit—aided by local writers, artists, historians, urbanists, ethnographers, and cartogra-phers—has compiled three stunning atlases that have radically changed the way we think about place, and in so doing, reinvented the tradition-al atlas. Now all three are avail-able as a boxed set, each atlas providing a vivid, complex look at the multi-faceted nature of an infinite city as experienced by its different inhabitants.

Style Your Wedding with Neil Lane By neil lane $40, illustrated

Celebrated “Jeweler to the Stars” and official ring de-signer for ABC’s The Bache-lor, offers a curated collection of advice and photography to inspire any wedding day. Lane guides readers through the process of selecting and refining their own wedding aesthetic, showcasing six key wedding styles, from rustic to lavish, with advice on how to turn the big day into something uniquely and very decidedly your own.

GreaseThe Director’s Notebook By randal kleiser $45, illustrated

Celebrate the smash-hit movie musical Grease with this fully authorized keep-sake volume—filled with 500 color and black and white images—that chronicles the creation, production, and legacy of one of the high-est-grossing musicals of all time, a film loved by legions of devoted fans across generations. For the first time ever, the film’s director, Randal Kleiser, looks back at the making of this legendary cultural landmark.

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PICTURE BOOKS

WrinklesBy Jr, Julie puGeat aGes 2 to 5 | $17.95

This lyrical, poignant ode to wrinkles and the stories they tell was created by the world-renowned photogra-pher and public artist JR, and allows young readers to consider the lives and stories of the older people around them and appreciate the natural beauty of aging.

I Spy ChristmasBy Jean Marzolo, Walter Wick aGes 3 to 5 | $14.99

Can you find Santa and his elf, a sleigh, snowmen, silver bells and jingle bells, mittens, two turtledoves, candy canes, and the rest of the festive things hidden in the shiny ornaments, snowy landscapes, and colorful store windows? They’re all there in captivating photo-graphs paired with clever rhyming puzzles.

Mr. Nogginbody Gets a HammerBy daVid shannon aGes 3 to 5 | $17.95

Bestselling author David Shannon introduces a silly subversive take on the parable if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. After he purchases a shiny new hammer, Mr. Nogginbody arrives home and begins using it only to discover—with disastrous results—that not everything is a nail.

I Am LoveA Book of Compassion By susan Verde, peter h. reynolds aGes 3 to 7 | $14.99

Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds continue their collaboration with the fourth book in their bestselling wellness series. This book is a celebration of love. Love allows us to act with compassion and kindness, to live with gratitude, and to take care of ourselves by practicing self-love.

Just in Case You Want to FlyBy Julie FoGliano, christian roBinson aGes 3 to 7 | $18.99

This tender, contemplative picture book is about grow-ing up. It’s about parents giving their children the gifts, no matter how quiet or small, to succeed and to navigate the world on their own. And it’s about the connection between parent and child...because no matter how far they fly or who they become, they will always have home.

The Crayons’ ChristmasBy dreW dayWalt, oliVer JeFFers aGes 3 to 7 | $19.99

Everyone—even the crayons—know the best presents are the ones that you give. This unique book includes real, folded letters from the Cray-ons that you can pull from their envelopes and read, games, punch-out ornaments, a poster, and a pop-up tree. Perfect for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home.

Bauhaus BalletBy GaBBy daWnay, lesley Barnes | aGes 4 to 7 | $24.99

Watch the dancers as they leap, spin, and kick their way through this beautiful pop-up book. Inspired by the eccen-tric and innovative Bauhaus Triadic Ballet, this gorgeous book explores colors, shapes, patterns, and movements in a visually stunning and enthralling way. With bold artwork and playful text.

Red Yellow BlueBy lysa Mullady, laurent siMon aGes 4 to 8 | $17.99

Red loves being red! Apples, wagons, fire trucks—he thinks all the best things are red. But when Yellow and Blue go off to make frogs, shamrocks, and caterpillars, Red realizes that he may be missing out. The possibilities are endless when the colors work together.

CHILDREN’S BOOKS CONTENTSIn these pages, you’ll discover a perfectly suited book for every child on your list, from infant to teenager. Ages are noted on each book to help you find the best selection for the child you love. To help you keep track of who gets what, we’ve added space for your annotations. Mark it up and bring it with you when you visit our store!

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Yeti and the Jolly Lama A Tale of FriendshipBy laMa surya das, ViVian Mineker | aGes 4 to 8 | $17.95

In this heartwarming story, a friendly old hermit faces a hairy, scary yeti. What happens next is the stuff of legends. Inspired by an authentic Tibetan teaching story, The Yeti and the Jolly Lama shows us how loving kindness calms rage, and friendship builds bridges.

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Fantastic YouBy danielle duFayet, JenniFer ziVoin | aGes 4 to 8 | $16.99

There’s one special person you get to spend your whole life with: YOU! Which means there’s no one you should take better care of. When you cheer yourself on and cheer yourself up, you make the world a happier place. Life is amazing when you share it with the people you love: fam-ily, friends, and always with YOU. A book for kids about the importance of self-care.

SulweBy lupita nyonG’o, Vashti harrison | aGes 4 to 8 | $17.99

Sulwe has skin the color of mid-night. She is darker than every-one in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything. Actress Lupita Nyong’o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty.

Angelina BallerinaBy katharine holaBird, helen craiG | aGes 4 to 8 | $17.99

In an encore performance, Angelina Ballerina returns in this refreshed picture book. Angelina is a pretty little mouse who wants nothing more than to be a ballerina. She dances all the time—at home, at school, even in her dreams! In fact, she’s so busy dancing that she forgets all about the other things she’s supposed to do, like cleaning her room and joining her family for breakfast.

Lucy’s LightBy Jo rooks aGes 4 to 8 | $14.99

Lucy is a lightning bug. There’s just one problem: she doesn’t light up! When it’s time to learn night flying, she anxiously tries everything to get her light to shine but nothing works. When Lucy’s friends need her help though, she has to find her inner confidence, self acceptance, and courage to shine.

Sophie’s ShellBy Jo rooks aGes 4 to 8 | $14.99

When Sophie starts school, there’s a wobbly feeling in her tummy and she can’t help popping back into her shell. She is left with one big question: Why am I so shy? When Sophie meets Stanley, she realizes that she’s not the only one who feels shy. Can she gain the confidence to help a new friend?

Camilla, CartographerBy Julie dilleMuth, laura Wood aGes 4 to 8 | $16.99

Camilla loves maps. Old ones, new ones, she loves them all! She often imagines what it must have been like to explore and discover a new path for the first time. One morning, Camilla wakes up to a huge snow storm. Her neighbor Parsley can’t find the path to the creek. But Camilla has her old map—which inspires her to make her own path and her own map!

My Singing NanaBy pat Mora, alyssa BerMudez aGes 4 to 8 | $16.99

“Always amigos!” My Singing Nana is a compassionate tribute to families dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease. This story celebrates the ideals of family, heritage, and happy memories, showing kids that no matter how their loved one might change they always have ways to maintain their special connection.

PICTURE BOOKS

Your Spark Celebrating the Brightest Part of You!By lisa leonard aGes 4 to 8 | $18.99

From author, entrepreneur, and social media sensa-tion, Lisa Leonard, who has hundreds of thousands of followers online, comes this inspiring celebration of the uniqueness and light inside every young person that makes each one-of-a-kind.

One Big Heart A Celebration of Being More Alike than Different By linsey daVis, lucy FleMMinG aGes 4 to 8 | $17.99

From skin, hair, and eyes in a multitude of colors to different personalities and in-terests, we all have something that makes us uniquely our-selves. And we all have spe-cial things in common as well: like sharing fun and laughter on the playground, a sense of curiosity, big feelings, and so many other things that show how we are all more alike than we are different.

The President Sang Amazing GraceBy zoe MulFord, JeFF scher aGes 5 to 7 | $18.95

When nine people were killed in a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015, the nation grieved as one, and when President Barack Obama sang “Amazing Grace” during his eulogy, it was one of the most powerful moments of his presidency. Singer/songwriter Zoe Mulford was so moved that she wrote the song “The President Sang Amazing Grace” which is illustrated here with Jeff Scher’s paintings.

Sofia Valdez, Future PrezBy andrea Beaty, daVid roBerts | aGes 5 to 7 | $18.99

The newest picture book from the creators of Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist stars Sofia Valdez, a community leader who stands up for what she believes in!

Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school…until one day, Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill and he can’t anymore. Soon Sofia is figuring out how to turn the slimy mess into a park.

Dr. Seuss’s Horse MuseumBy dr. seuss, andreW Joyner | aGes 7 and up | $18.99

Taking inspiration from Dr. Seuss’s original sketches, acclaimed illustrator Andrew Joyner has created a look that is both subtly Seussian and wholly his own. His whimsical illustrations are combined throughout with “real-life” art from Picasso to Jackson Pollack. This book about creating and looking at art includes cameo appearances by classic Dr. Seuss characters.

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MIDDLE READERS

The Nocturnals The Chestnut Challenge By tracey hecht, Josie yee aGes 6 to 8 | $5.99

Tobin, a sweet pangolin, Bis-mark, a loud-mouthed sugar glider, and Dawn, a serious fox, are playing a game of Chestnuts when Chandler, a conniving chinchilla, challenges Tobin for the title of Chestnut Champion. However, the Brigade begins to suspect that something is not quite right. Chandler is a competitive chinchilla...but could he also be a cheater?

How Winston Delivered Christmas By alex sMith aGes 6 to 8 | $17.99

This heartwarming story tells of a mouse named Win-ston who finds a lost letter addressed to Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve he sets off on an unforgettable journey to personally deliver the letter to Santa. Organized in twenty-four and a half chapters, to share during the countdown to Christmas, each chapter is followed with a fun and festive holi-day activity to complete.

A Tale of MagicBy chris colFer aGes 8 to 12 | $18.99

This new series set in the Land of Stories universe from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, Chris Colfer, is perfect for new and old fans. When Brystal Evergreen stumbles across a secret section of the library, she discovers a book that introduces her to a world beyond her imagination and learns the impossible: She is a fairy capable of magic!

Pages & Co.: The BookwanderersBy anna JaMes, paola escoBar aGes 8 to 12 | $16.99

Since her mother’s disappear-ance, eleven-year-old Tilly Pages has found comfort in the stories at Pages & Co., her grandparents’ bookshop. Then her favorite characters, Anne of Green Gables and Alice from Wonderland, start showing up at the shop. Tilly’s adventures soon escalate when she discov-ers she can bookwander into any story she chooses.

The Wonders of NatureBy Ben hoare | aGes 7 to 9 $19.99, illustrated

Unearth the stories behind the natural world in this col-lection of amazing animals, plants, rocks and minerals, and microorganisms. With 100 remarkable items from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards—all rendered in detail with a photo and illustration—children will be captivated.

ExtinctBy lucas riera, Jack tite aGes 7 to 10 | $19.95

This exploration of animals that we have lost over the past century, from the Califor-nia grizzly to the Persian ti-ger, aims to create awareness and inspire children to act responsibly toward their envi-ronment. Each animal’s story of how it came to extinction is told through graphically stunning illustrations and information packed spreads.

National Geographic Kids Almanac 2020By national GeoGraphic kids aGes 8 to 12 | $14.99

The world’s best-selling almanac for kids is packed with amazing animals, cool inventions, dinosaurs, robots, maps, games, activ-ities, and more—all in one “fun-tastic” volume. Repeat-edly on the New York Times best seller list, the Almanac’s 10th anniversary edition features all-new content, in-terviews with explorers, plus a chapter of fun and games, including activities, jokes, and comics.

Can You Hear the Trees Talking? Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest By peter WohlleBen aGes 8 to 10 | $17.95

The author of The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlle-ben, shares awe-inspiring stories and asks surprising questions about trees with exciting quizzes, his photo-graphs, and hands-on activ-ities to help curious young nature lovers discover the answers. Did you know that trees have parents, and tree grandparents have wrinkles? That tree kids go to school for hundreds of years?

The Complete Baking Book for Young ChefsBy aMerica’s test kitchen kids aGes 8 to 12 | $19.99

Using kid-tested and ap-proved recipes, America’s Test Kitchen has created THE baking cookbook every kid chef needs. Offering both sweet and savory recipes, chapters also include how-to information, fool-proof baking techniques, and step-by-step photos. Tested for quality, taste, ease, and availability of ingredients with encouraging testimo-nies from kid test cooks.

Code this Game!Make Your Game Using Python, Then Break Your Game to Create a New One!By MeG ray, keith zoo, odd dot | aGes 10 to 14 | $24.99

Code This Game! is a visual guide that teaches young readers how to program and create their very own video game. Each chapter introduces key coding con-cepts as kids build an action strategy game in Python, an open-source programming language. The book features an innovative stand-up for-mat that allows kids to read, program, and play their game simultaneously.

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GutsBy raina telGeMeier aGes 8 to 12 | $10.99

A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning au-thor of Smile, Sisters, Drama, and Ghosts. Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. It soon becomes clear that Raina’s tummy trouble isn’t going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friend-ships. What’s going on?

Insignificant Events in the Life of a CactusBy dusti BoWlinG aGes 8 to 12 | $7.95

Aven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wrestling match, or a wildfire in Tanzania, but the truth is she was born without them. This is the story of this spunky girl and a boy with Tourette syndrome navigating the challenges of middle school, disability, and friendship—all while solving a mystery in a western theme park.

Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus By dusti BoWlinG aGes 8 to 12 | $16.95

The sequel to the critical-ly acclaimed Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus follows Aven Green as she confronts yet another challenge: high school with 3,000 new kids to stare at her and her lack of “armage.” In a year filled with confu-sion, humiliation, and just maybe love, can Aven man-age to stay true to herself?

MIDDLE READERS

Charlie Thorne and the Last EquationBy stuart GiBBs aGes 10 and up | $17.99

Charlie Thorne is a genius. Charlie Thorne is a thief. Charlie Thorne isn’t old enough to drive. And now it’s up to her to save the world... This thrilling new se-ries that spans the globe is about the world’s youngest and smartest genius who’s forced to use her unbeliev-able code-breaking skills to outsmart Einstein.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball By JeFF kinney aGes 8 to 12 | $14.99

In Wrecking Ball, Book 14 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series—from #1 interna-tional bestselling author Jeff Kinney—an unexpect-ed inheritance gives Greg Heffley’s family a chance to make big changes to their house. But they soon find that home improvement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s JournalBy JeFF kinney | aGes 8 to 12 | $13.99

Introducing the newest Wimpy Kid author—Rowley Jefferson! Rowley’s best friend Greg Heffley has been chronicling his middle-school years in thirteen Diary of a Wimpy Kid journals...and counting. But it’s finally time for readers to hear directly from Rowley in a journal of his own. A hilarious new way to look at the Wimpy world!

Explorer Academy: The Double HelixBy trudi trueit aGes 8 to 12 | $16.99

Danger, mystery, and adven-ture await twelve-year-old Cruz Coronado when he joins an exclusive school for explorers. Plunged into a world of critical missions, Cruz must tackle the biggest question—who is out to get him, and why? The mystery deepens and the action in-tensifies for Cruz and friends in the exciting third book in the Explorer Academy series.

White Bird A Wonder Story By r.J. palacio aGes 8 to 12 | $24.99

In R. J. Palacio’s collection of stories Auggie & Me, which expands on characters in Wonder, readers were introduced to Julian’s grand-mother, Grandmère. This graphic novel tells Grand-mère’s heartrending story as a young Jewish girl, hidden by a family in a Nazi-occu-pied French village during World War II; how the boy she once shunned became her savior and best friend.

CogBy GreG Van eekhout aGes 8 to 12 | $16.99

Wall-E meets The Wild Robot in this unforgettable middle grade stand-alone about five runaway bots on a cross-country journey to find a place to call home. After an accident leaves him dam-aged, a highly advanced ro-bot wakes up in an unknown lab—and Gina, the scientist who created and cared for him, is nowhere to be found.

Dork Diaries 14: Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend ForeverBy rachel renée russell aGes 9 to 13 | $13.99

Nikki and her bandmates are looking forward to an awe-some summer on tour as the opening act for the world fa-mous Bad Boyz! Nikki is a little worried when her frenemy, MacKenzie Hollister, weasels her way into a social media intern position with the tour. But she has a total meltdown when she learns that MacKen-zie is her new roommate!

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Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire: IllustratedBy J.k. roWlinG, JiM kay aGes 8 and up | $47.99

Harry Potter wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup with Hermione, Ron, and the Weasleys. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. Unfortunately for Harry Potter, he’s not normal—even by wizarding standards. And, different can be deadly. A dazzling new edition with full-color illustrations from Jim Kay.

Call Down the Hawk By MaGGie stieFVater aGes 12 and up | $19.99

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a mesmerizing story in which the dreamers walk among us...and so do the dreamed. Those who dream cannot stop dreaming. Those who are dreamed cannot have their own lives. And then there are those who are drawn to the dreamers. To use them. To trap them. To kill them before their dreams destroy us all.

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Legacy and the Queencreated By koBe Bryant, Written By annie MattheW aGes 10 to 18 | $16.99

In this sports fantasy novel created by Kobe Bryant, Legacy, a tennis prodigy with magical powers, must save the ones she loves using her athletic prowess, leadership skills, and cour-age. From the mind of bas-ketball legend and Academy Award–winning storyteller Kobe Bryant comes a new tale of finding your inner magic against all odds.

Epoca: The Tree of Ecrofcreated By koBe Bryant, Written By iVy claire aGes 10 to 18 | $16.99

At the most elite sports academy in the land, the best child-athletes are sent to hone their skills. When Rovi and Pretia arrive, each har-boring a secret, they begin to suspect that something evil is at play at the school, forcing them to use their newly discovered magic to save the world. From the mind of bas-ketball legend and New York Times bestselling storyteller Kobe Bryant.

Contagion By teri terry aGes 12 and up | $18.99

A scientific experiment goes wrong and a deadly virus sweeps through Scotland in this near-future paranormal thriller. Teens Shay and Kai are in search of Kai’s sister before it’s too late. They can’t outrun the epidemic...can they survive it? Amid the chaos, the teens must find the source of disease. Who is behind the research? And more impor-tantly, is there a cure?

The Fountains of SilenceBy ruta sepetys aGes 12 and up | $18.99

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray comes a gripping, extraordinary portrait of love, silence, and secrets under a Spanish dictatorship. While tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming promise of sunshine and wine, shadows of danger arise for visiting eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson.

The Secret Commonwealth Book of Dust: Volume 2By philip pullMan aGes 14 and up | $22.99

Lyra Silvertongue’s adven-tures in the North are long over—the windows between the many worlds have been sealed, and her beloved Will is lost to her. She does still have the alethiometer: the truth-telling device given to her by the master of Jordan College, which guided her journey. Now a twenty-year-old undergraduate at St. Sophia’s College, Lyra finds intrigue swirling around her.

Frankly in LoveBy daVid yoon aGes 14 and up | $18.99

Frank Li barely speaks any Korean. No one uses his Korean name, Sung-Min Li, not even his parents. He was born and raised in Southern California. Even so, his par-ents still expect him to end up with a nice Korean girl—which is a problem, since Frank is finally dating the girl of his dreams: Brit Means. Brit, who is funny and nerdy just like him and makes him laugh. Brit...who is white.

CursedBy thoMas Wheeler, Frank Miller aGes 14 & up | $24.99

But what if the Sword has chosen a Queen? The Lady of the Lake is the true hero in this cinematic twist on the tale of King Arthur created by Thomas Wheeler and legendary art-ist, producer, and director Frank Miller (300, Batman: The Dark Night Returns, Sin City). Features eight full-color and thirty black-and-white pieces of original artwork by Frank Miller.

MIDDLE READERS

Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of RiddlesBy thoMas lennon, John hendrix aGes 10 to 14 | $17.99

Fourteen-year-old Ronan Boyle is the youngest and lowliest recruit to the secret Garda, an Irish police force that handles the misdeeds of numerous magical creatures. Ronan’s parents are in jail, but Ronan is convinced that they were framed. So, despite his small size, poor eyesight, and social awkwardness, he’s determined to learn all he can in the Garda in order to prove his parents’ innocence.

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