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Goodbye, OrchidCarol Van Den HendeA successful entrepreneur falls for beautiful Orchid, until an accident changes him forever. What happens when the only way to love her is to leave her?Koehler Books$18.95 | 9781646631889

The Lying Life of AdultsElena Ferrante

“A powerful new novel set in Naples by the New York Times

bestselling author of My Brilliant Friend. This will be the literary

event of the year.” — ELLE

Europa Editions$26.00 | 9781609455910

DaylightDavid BaldacciFBI Agent Atlee Pine’s search for her sister clashes with military investigator John Puller’s high-stakes case in the new blockbuster thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.Grand Central Publishing$29.00 | 9781538761694

The ReturnNicholas SparksIn the romantic tradition of Dear John, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks returns with the story of an injured Navy doctor and two women whose secrets will change his life.Grand Central Publishing$28.00 | 9781538728574

No Woods So Dark as TheseRandall SilvisTwo murders in a small Pennsylvania town are unheard of, so retired sergeant Ryan DeMarco and his partner, Jayme, are called in to untangle a thick web of lies, betrayal, and desperation.Poisoned Pen Press$16.99 | 9781492665625

Nine Bar BluesSheree Renée ThomasNine Bar Blues by multiple World Fantasy Award winner Sheree Renée Thomas is a collection of sci-fi/Afrofuturist short stories reflecting the new weird South.Third Man Books$16.95 | 9780997457896

The ExilesChristina Baker Kline

The author of #1 New York Times bestseller Orphan Train

returns with an ambitious novel capturing the hardship,

oppression, and hope of a trio of women in 19th century

Australia.Custom House

$27.99 | 9780062356345

A Mariner’s TaleJoe Palmer

In this stunning debut, a judge, a county sheriff, and a grizzly

old sailor align in a perfect constellation to redeem a

troubled boy.Koehler Books

$18.95 | 9781646631438

The Once and Future WitchesAlix E. HarrowThree sisters use witchcraft to change the course of history in Alix E. Harrow’s powerful novel of magic and the suffragette movement.Redhook$28.00 | 9780316422048

The Orphan CollectorEllen Marie Wiseman

Set in Philadelphia during the 1918 Spanish flu outbreak, The

Orphan Collector is a timely, illuminating tale of resilience

and hope during history’s deadliest pandemic.

Kensington Books$16.99 | 9781496715869

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The Last FlightJulie ClarkThe instant New York Times bestseller hailed as “thoroughly absorbing!” Two women. Two flights. One last chance to disappear.Sourcebooks Landmark$26.99 | 9781728215723

Love LetteringKate Clayborn“A novel of lush complexity, one bursting with humor” (Entertainment Weekly) and just the “write” rom-com for word nerds.Kensington Books$15.95 | 9781496725172

UndauntedKara Goldin

After interviewing dozens of business leaders for her

podcast, Kara Goldin shares the overarching key to their success based on the way they handled and moved past obstacles and

their own insecurities.HarperCollins Leadership

$24.99 | 9781400220281

Memorial DriveNatasha TretheweyA chillingly personal and exquisitely wrought memoir of a daughter reckoning with the brutal murder of her mother at the hands of her former stepfather.Ecco$27.99 | 9780062248572

A Man & His CarMatt HranekThrough Hranek’s storytelling, cars become more than just vehicles for transportation and status symbols; they represent pop-culture, pioneering achievements, heirlooms, friendships, and more.Artisan$40.00 | 9781579658922

Everyone Can BakeDominique AnselDominique Ansel, the pastry chef who brought us the cronut, shares his simple, foolproof recipes for the building blocks of desserts for home cooks to master and mix as they please.Simon & Schuster$37.50 | 9781501194719

Churchill’s Shadow RaidersDamien LewisFrom the award-winning war reporter and author of Churchill’s Hellraisers comes the thrilling account of the Allies’ daring WWII raid to capture Germany’s secret radar installation.Citadel Press$27.00 | 9780806540634

How I Built ThisGuy RazBased on the highly acclaimed NPR podcast, How I Built This, Guy Raz offers priceless insights and inspiration from the world’s top entrepreneurs on how to start, launch, and build a successful venture.Houghton Mifflin Harcourt$28.00 | 9780358216766

I Am BeautyRiku Campo

A groundbreaking celebration of ageless beauty, providing the

ultimate skincare and makeup guide for women in their forties

and beyond from celebrity makeup artist Riku Campo.

HarperOne$39.99 | 9780062946454

The Big She-BangMarisa AcocellaA fierce and clever feminist retelling of humanity’s past — a herstory of the universe — illustrated and written by acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist Marisa Acocella.Harper Wave$32.50 | 9780062905666

Is This Anything?Jerry SeinfeldThe first book in twenty-five years from Jerry Seinfeld features his best work across five decades in comedy. Page after hilarious page reveals the evolution of one of the great comedians of our time.Simon & Schuster$35.00 | 9781982112691

A Farewell to Arms, Legs & Jockstraps

Diane K. ShahFormer sports columnist Diane

K. Shaw offers an insightful look into the difficulties of navigating

a male-dominated profession and the prejudices facing

female sportswriters during the 60s and 70s.

Indiana University Press$24.00 | 9781684351152

Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads

Al SharptonA rousing call to action for today’s turbulent political environment, drawing on lessons learned from Rev.

Sharpton’s unique perspective and experience as a politician, television and radio host, and

civil rights leader.Hanover Square Press

$27.99 | 9781335966629

Make Life BeautifulSyd & Shea McGeeMeet Syd and Shea McGee, the powerhouse couple behind Studio McGee, the fastest-growing interior design studio in the U.S. Learn how classic design principles can be used to build an authentically beautiful life.Harper Horizon$26.99 | 9780785233879

One Night Two Souls Went Walking

Ellen Cooney“I believe in expecting light.

That’s my job.” A hospital chaplain offers compassion to

her patients — and herself —during one eventful night shift.

Coffee House Press$16.95 | 9781566895972

PiranesiSusanna ClarkeFrom New York Times bestselling author of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell comes an intoxicating, hypnotic new novel set in a dreamlike alternative reality.Bloomsbury$27.00 | 9781635575637

We Keep the Dead CloseBecky Cooper

Dive into this “tour de force of investigative reporting”

(Ron Chernow): a “searching, atmospheric and ultimately

entrancing” (Patrick Radden Keefe) true crime narrative of

an unsolved 1969 murder at Harvard.

Grand Central Publishing$29.00 | 9781538746837

This Book Could Save Your Life: The Science of

Living Longer BetterGraham Lawton

A myth-busting, scientifically proven guide to making you live longer and live healthier — and

without faddish diets.Nicholas Brealey

$19.99 | 9781529311303

Beyond Your BubbleTania Israel

“Strategies for connecting across the political divide.”

— New York Times “Practical advice for talking to . . .

those whose campaign yard signs make you wince.”

— Publishers WeeklyAmerican Psychological

Association$16.99 | 9781433833557

Vesper FlightsHelen MacdonaldFrom New York Times bestselling author of H is for Hawk and winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize for Nonfiction comes a transcendent collection of essays about the human relationship to the natural world.Grove Press$27.00 | 9780802128812

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After the RainAlexandra EllePart memoir and part guide by celebrated self-care storyteller, Alexandra Elle, delivering 15 lessons on how to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and cultivate abundance.Chronicle Books$19.95 | 9781797200101

Seaweed, An Enchanting Miscellany

Miek ZwambornA beautifully illustrated ode to

this sensuous family of water plants, filled with seaweed’s history, culture, and science,

and uses from medicine to gastronomy.

Greystone$18.95 | 9781771645997

Growing Big DreamsRobert Moss

With practice, anyone can harness the power of creative

imagination to manifest the best life possible. Moss offers

a wide array of techniques that any reader can use.New World Library

$17.95 | 9781608687046

Egyptologists’ NotebooksChris NauntonEgyptologists’ Notebooks is a gorgeous presentation of Egypt’s ancient past, featuring evocative sketches, paintings, and photographs from pioneering explorers’ and archaeologists’ journals.Getty Publications$40.00 | 9781606066768

How We Show UpMia Birdsong

Through research, interviews, and stories, return to your

inherent connectedness and find strength, safety, and

support in vulnerability and generosity, in asking for help,

and in being accountable.Hachette Go

$16.99 | 9781580058070

Stakes Is HighMychal Denzel Smith

A bestselling author confronts the shortcomings of American exceptionalism and calls on us to live up to the principles we

profess but fail to realize.Bold Type Books

$26.00 | 9781568588735

Your Hidden SuperpowerAdrienne BankertKindness is a game changer in business, the door opener to fulfillment, and the key to authenticity. It’s also a superpower that can be honed through developing a daily practice of kindness.HarperCollins Focus$24.99 | 9781400218141

How to Host a Game NightErik ArnesonFrom party games to legacy games, setting up to hosting a crowd, tabletop game expert Erik Arneson gives you the strategies you need to host an epic game night.Tiller Press$15.99 | 9781982150471

101 Rescue PuppiesKathy CallahanIn this heartwarming, photo-filled book, Callahan shares many of the endearing stories of the rescue puppies that she, along with her family, have saved.New World Library$18.95 | 9781608686568

The Lost SpellsRobert MacFarlane & Jackie MorrisThe follow-up to the interna-tionally bestselling sensation, The Lost Words, The Lost Spells is a beautiful collection of poems and illustrations that evokes the magic of the everyday natural world.House of Anansi Press$26.00 | 9781487007799

Solved: How the World’s Great Cities Are Fixing the Climate CrisisDavid Miller, Foreword by Bill McKibbenIf our planet is going to survive the climate crisis, we need to act rapidly. In Solved, David Miller argues that cities are acting on climate change because they can.Aevo UTP$32.95 | 9781487506827

Ballad of an AmericanSharon Rudahl, Edited by Paul Buhle & Lawrence WareThe life story of singer, actor, scholar, athlete, and activist Robeson: “an artistic genius, moral titan, and courageous freedom fighter whom we must never forget!” — Dr. Cornel WestRutgers University Press$19.95 | 9781978802070

African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & SongKevin Young, EditorA literary landmark: the biggest, most inclusive anthology of Black poetry ever published, gathering nearly 250 poets from the colonial period to the present.Library of America$45.00 | 9781598536669

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

Special EditionJudy Blume

Celebrate the iconic legacy of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret

with this special edition, featuring a deluxe faux-leather embossed

cover that looks and feels as vibrant as the story within.

Atheneum$10.99 | 9781534482425

How to AstronautTerry Virts

In this wildly entertaining account of the rules, lessons,

procedures, and experiences of space travel, Virts reveals the

often-untold side of something few will ever know firsthand.

Workman$27.95 | 9781523509614

Maria ScrivanFEATURED AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR

Nat EnoughMaria ScrivanNatalie has never felt that she is enough—athletic enough, stylish enough, or talented enough. On the first day of middle school, Natalie discovers things are worse than she thought; now she is not even cool enough for her best friend. Maria Scrivan’s debut graphic novel about making and keeping friends.Graphix$12.99 | 9781338538199

Forget Me NatMaria ScrivanFor the first time in her life, Natalie feels confident. Her talents are being recognized, she has supportive friends, and she is spending a ton of time with her crush, Derek. But when Derek tells Natalie that he just wants to be friends, Natalie’s self-confidence quickly changes to self-doubt.Graphix$12.99 | 9781338538243

Naturalist: A Graphic AdaptationEdward O. Wilson, Jim Ottaviani & C.M. ButzerE.O. Wilson’s bestselling memoir comes to life in a beautifully illustrated graphic adaptation.Island Press$28.00 | 9781610919586

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Long Way DownJason Reynolds

& Danica NovgorodoffJason Reynolds’s Newbery

Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor–winning, #1 New

York Times bestselling Long Way Down is now a gripping,

galvanizing graphic novel with haunting artwork by Danica

Novgorodoff.Atheneum

$19.99 | 9781534444959

Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and CommunityLady GagaSpread the holiday spirit with stories of kindness from Lady Gaga and young changemakers, sure to make this the most inspiring gift you give this year.Feiwel & Friends$24.99 | 9781250245588

The Silver ArrowLev Grossman

From the bestselling author of The Magicians comes a

must-read, wholly original middle-grade debut perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia

and Roald Dahl.Little, Brown

$16.99 | 9780316539531

They Went LeftMonica HesseThe acclaimed New York Times bestselling tour de force historical mystery from Monica Hesse, the award-winning author of Girl in the Blue Coat.Little, Brown$17.99 | 9780316490573

Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: Absolute HeroValerie Tripp & Geneva BowersWhen middle-school mishaps happen, five brainy buddies use their collective skills, science smarts, and girl power to bring order to their school.Under the Stars$12.99 | 9781426338694

Curse of the Night Witch: Emblem IslandAlex AsterIn this fast-paced adventure filled with mythology, mayhem, and peril, Tor must travel to a witch to save himself from a curse.Sourcebooks Young Readers$16.99 | 9781492697206

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: MinaLima EditionJ. K. Rowling & Minalima DesignA dazzling new edition of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, fully illustrated in brilliant color and featuring exclusive interactive paper craft elements, including a foldout Hogwarts letter and more!Scholastic$37.99 | 9781338596700

Three Keys (A Front Desk Novel)Kelly YangThe story of Mia Tang and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novel, Front Desk.Scholastic$17.99 | 9781338591385

Dear JustyceNic StoneIn the stunning sequel to #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin, Quan writes letters to Justyce about his troubling experiences in the American juvenile justice system.Crown$18.99 | 9781984829665

Geese Are Never SwansKobe Bryant & Eva ClarkA powerful novel about the punishing and healing nature of sports. Teenage Gus must channel his inner demons to secure his place in Olympic swimming history.Granity Studios$18.99 | 9781949520057

Temple of EternityR. Scott Boyer

The sequel to Boyer’s award-winning YA fantasy debut. A search for Bobby

Ether’s kidnapped friends leads to an ancient prophecy and the

legendary Fountain of Youth.Main Street Publishing

$18.95 | 9781662902338

The Mirror Broken WishJulie C. DaoThe first title in a four-bookfairy tale series that spans several centuries and follows a cursed family over several generations.Disney Hyperion$18.99 | 9781368046381

Midnight SunStephenie Meyer

Return to the world of Twilight with this highly anticipated

companion: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward from the

vampire’s point of view.Little, Brown

$27.99 | 9780316707046

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You

Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi

A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism — and antiracism —

in America.Little, Brown

$18.99 | 9780316453691

The Highlights Book of Things to Do

HighlightsWith over 530 activities, this book inspires kids to become

active creators and delivers on the Highlights philosophy of

helping kids become their best selves.

Highlights Press$24.99 | 9781684376421

The Deep End (Diary of a Wimpy Kid 15)

Jeff KinneyDive into The Deep End, the

new must-have Diary of a Wimpy Kid book. Can the

Heffleys save their vacation — or are they already in too

deep?Amulet

$14.99 | 9781419748684

Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly AdventureJeff KinneyFrom the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Don’t miss this awesome, friendly fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney.Amulet$14.99 | 9781419749094

Tristan Strong Destroys the WorldKwame MbaliaWhen Tristan’s grandmother is abducted from the Strong family farm, our hero must return to Alke to rescue her from a folktale villain.Rick Riordan Presents$17.99 | 9781368042383

Cat Kid Comic ClubDav PilkeyA brand-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the international bestselling author and illustrator of the Dog Man series, which unwinds with mishaps and hilarity.Graphix$12.99 | 9781338712766

Max Meow: Cat CrusaderJohn Gallagher

Calling all graphic novel fans! Meet Max Meow, Cat

Crusader — a secret superhero with CAT-ITUDE

in this purr-fectly awesome, hiss-sterically funny new

middle grade series.Random House

$12.99 | 9780593121054

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Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie

Kwame Alexander & Tim BowersIn Kwame Alexander’s newest

picture book, Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Band members help

Indigo find her voice before she takes the stage at the

community festival.Sleeping Bear Press

$16.99 | 9781534111141

Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister

RogersMatthew Cordell

Love. Respect. Mister Rogers. Share the kindness of the beloved Mister Rogers this holiday season

with Hello, Neighbor! by Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell.

Neal Porter Books$18.99 | 9780823446186

What We’ll BuildOliver Jeffers

From acclaimed author- illustrator Oliver Jeffers

comes the companion to the #1 New York Times

bestseller, Here We Are.Philomel

$19.99 | 9780593206751

We Will Rock Our ClassmatesRyan T. HigginsPenelope Rex wants to rock the talent show in this follow-up to #1 New York Times bestselling picture book, We Don’t Eat Our Classmates.Disney Hyperion$17.99 | 9781368059596

Pugtato Finds a ThingSophie CorriganJoin Pugtato and his adorable “spuddies” on their first-ever adventure in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the power of friendship, compassion, and believing in your own unique gifts.Zondervan Kidz$17.99 | 9780310767817

Oh, The Things We’re For!

Innosanto NagaraThe author of A is for

Activist presents a rhyming, boldly

illustrated vision of a better world — and a

future worth fighting for.Triangle Square

$17.95 | 9781644210147

All Because You MatterTami Charles & Bryan CollierA lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children everywhere, reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and that they always will.Orchard$17.99 | 9781338574852

The Night Before Christmas Press & Play StorybookClement Moore & Charles SantoreBring Christmas to life with The Night Before Christmas: Soundboard Edition narrated by Jeff Bridges.Applesauce Press$19.95 | 9781604339895

Santa BabyJonathan Stutzman & Heather FoxJourney to the North Pole, where Christmas magic accidentally turns Santa into Santa Baby! Hilarious and spirited, this yuletide read is destined to become a family favorite.Henry Holt and Co.$18.99 | 9781250255617

My EmotionsIsabelle Filliozat, Virginie Limousin & Éric VeilléThis clever activity book is a fun-filled tool for kids to discover self-expression and awareness. Young readers will learn to name and understand their emotions.Magination Press$12.99 | 9781433831843

Cocoa’s Cranky ChristmasThomas Nelson & Beth HughesCocoa’s Cranky Christmas will

have kids singing, clapping, and barking through every colorful board book page.

This interactive holiday book features zany minimalist art and

a grumpy dog named Cocoa.Tommy Nelson

$9.99 | 9781400221943

Band TogetherChloe Douglass

Duck loves peace and quiet but is asked to join a rowdy

band. After reluctantly accepting, he learns the fun

in making new friends.Magination Press

$14.99 | 9781433832413

Lulu the One and OnlyLynnette Mawhinney & Jennie PohWhat are you? Lulu hates that question. Her brother inspires her to come up with a “power phrase” to express who, not what, she is.Magination Press$14.99 | 9781433831591

Angelina and the PrincessKatharine Holabird & Helen CraigThe classic bestselling picture book Angelina and the Princess is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition perfect for Angelina fans new and old.Little Simon$17.99 | 9781534469617

Unicorns Are the Worst!Alex Willan

Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, this wildly funny,

imaginative book celebrates the value of differences as a grumpy

goblin gets to know his unicorn neighbors.

Simon & Schuster$17.99 | 9781534453838

Hot Pot Night!Vincent ChenOne Taiwanese American boy’s enthusiasm for hot pot brings diverse neighbors from his urban apartment building together for a night of fun and a delicious communal meal.Charlesbridge$16.99 | 9781623541200

I Am Every Good ThingDerrick Barnes & Gordon C. JamesA positive and powerful celebration of Black boyhood from the award-winning creators of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.Nancy Paulsen$17.99 | 9780525518778

Pirate StewNeil Gaiman & Chris RiddellWhat’s for dinner? Pirate Stew! From #1 New York Times bestseller Neil Gaiman, a hilarious rhyming read-aloud tale of pirate babysitters and the mayhem they bring. Quill Tree Books$19.99 | 9780062934574

Click, Clack, Good NightDoreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin

From Caldecott Honor–winning and New York Times bestselling

duo Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin comes a hilarious tale

about Duck who can’t, just can’t, fall asleep.

Atheneum$17.99 | 9781534451087

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Cover and interior illustrations by Maria Scrivan, author and illustrator of Nat Enough and Forget Me Nat (Scholastic).