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The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

The Correspondent

Virginia Evans

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the word-of-mouth hit hailed by Ann Patchett as “A cause for celebration”—an intimate novel about the transformative power of the written word and the beauty of slowing down to reconnect with the people we...
All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick by Chris Whitaker

All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick

Chris Whitaker

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD • From the author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that “hits like a sledgehammer . . . an absolutely must-read...
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

Here One Moment

Liane Moriarty

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the beloved author of Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall, and The Husband’s Secret comes a moving novel of love, marriage, family, and trying to find certainty in a fragile world.

“The premise is...

Thirst Trap by Gráinne O'Hare

Thirst Trap

Gráinne O'Hare

A bitingly funny novel about your late 20s as you stare down 30—when do you tire of morning hangovers, days of dead-end entry-level jobs, and late nights at bars? This friend group is about to find out.

Sometimes friends hold you...

The Best Man by Malcolm D. Lee, Jayne Allen

The Best Man

Malcolm D. Lee, Jayne Allen

The beloved characters from The Best Man movies and hit television series reunite for a sexy and soulful, heartbreaking and hilarious reckoning of love.

Recently divorced and fresh off a Pulitzer Prize win, Harper Stewart is in a new era. He’s...

Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley

Deep Cuts

Holly Brickley

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

“Tender as a ballad and pleasurable as a pop song, Deep Cuts is both a romp into the indie sleaze era of the early aughts and a timeless love story.”—Coco Mellors, New York Times bestselling author of Blue Sisters

Deep...

A Gorgeous Excitement by Cynthia Weiner

A Gorgeous Excitement

Cynthia Weiner

One young woman’s summer of infinite possibility takes a turn she never saw coming in “this 1980s coming-of-age tale [that’s] chillingly compelling. Get ready to be transported.”—People (Best Books of the Month)

AN OPRAH DAILY BEST NEW THRILLER • A TOWN...

Normal People by Sally Rooney

Normal People

Sally Rooney

NOW AN EMMY-NOMINATED HULU ORIGINAL SERIES • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • “A stunning novel about the transformative power of relationships” (People) from the author of Conversations with Friends, “a master of the literary...
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

Conversations with Friends

Sally Rooney

NOW A HULU ORIGINAL SERIES • From the New York Times bestselling author of Normal People . . . “[A] cult-hit . . . [a] sharply realistic comedy of adultery and friendship.”—Entertainment Weekly

SALLY ROONEY NAMED TO THE TIME 100 NEXT

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The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins

The Library at Mount Char

Scott Hawkins

“Wholly original . . . the work of the newest major talent in fantasy.”—The Wall Street Journal

Freakishly compelling . . . through heart-thumping acts of violence and laugh-out-loud moments, this book practically dares you to keep reading.—Atlanta Magazine

A missing God.
A...

The Great Mann by Kyra Davis Lurie

The Great Mann

Kyra Davis Lurie

In this poignant retelling of The Great Gatsby, set amongst L.A.’s Black elite, a young veteran finds his way post-war, pulled into a new world of tantalizing possibilities—and explosive tensions.

AN ESQUIRE BEST BOOK OF SUMMER

In 1945, Charlie Trammell steps off...

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The Look by Michelle Obama, Farah Jasmine Griffin, Meredith Koop

The Look

Michelle Obama, Farah Jasmine Griffin, Meredith Koop

Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 photographs, including never-before-seen images, The Look is a stunning journey through Michelle Obama’s style evolution, in her own words for the first time.

In this celebration of style, from the moment she entered the...

Poems & Prayers by Matthew McConaughey

Poems & Prayers

Matthew McConaughey

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Academy Award–winning actor and author of Greenlights comes an inspiring, faith-filled, and often hilarious collection of personal poetry and prayers about navigating the rodeo of life and chasing down the original dream,...
The Man of Many Fathers by Roy Wood Jr.

The Man of Many Fathers

Roy Wood Jr.

From comedian, Emmy-nominated writer and producer, and former Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr., an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud funny memoir revealing that sometimes the best advice comes from the most surprising teachers

“Honest, raw, and an absolute treat to read.”—TREVOR NOAH
“Insightful and

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Insomnia by Robbie Robertson

Insomnia

Robbie Robertson

The rock legend tells the story of his wild ride with Martin Scorsese—as friends, adventure-seekers, and boundary-pushing collaborators—with all the heart of his New York Times bestselling memoir Testimony.

For four decades, Robbie Robertson produced music for Martin Scorsese's films, a...

Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten

Be Ready When the Luck Happens

Ina Garten

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten—aka the Barefoot Contessa, author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon—shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her...
Star of the Show by Dolly Parton, Tom Roland

Star of the Show

Dolly Parton, Tom Roland

A stunning celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic career as a performer, featuring entertaining personal stories alongside more than 500 full-color photographs, including exclusive images and ephemera from her archive, and an eight-page gatefold listing her lifetime of performances.

In Star of...

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

Greenlights

Matthew McConaughey

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 6 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE • Now in paperback with exclusive new content!

The life-changing memoir that has inspired millions of readers through the Academy Award–winning actor’s unflinching honesty, unconventional wisdom, and lessons learned the

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A Promised Land by Barack Obama

A Promised Land

Barack Obama

A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making—from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF...

Tupac Shakur by Staci Robinson

Tupac Shakur

Staci Robinson

The authorized biography of the legendary artist, Tupac Shakur, a “touching, empathetic portrait” (The New York Times) of his life and powerful legacy, fully illustrated with photos, mementos, handwritten poetry, musings, and more

Artist, poet, actor, revolutionary, legend

Tupac Shakur is one of the...

Useless Magic by Florence Welch

Useless Magic

Florence Welch

A stunningly personal collection of never-before-seen poetry, lyrics, and sketches from renowned musician Florence Welch

Songs can be incredibly prophetic, like subconscious warnings or messages to myself, but I often don't know what I'm trying to say till years later....
The Wall of Life by Shirley MacLaine

The Wall of Life

Shirley MacLaine

Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Shirley MacLaine shares a dazzling memoir in photographs, chronicling her extraordinary life with 150+ images from her personal archive

With more than seventy years on the silver screen, Shirley MacLaine has, as...

The Spamalot Diaries by Eric Idle

The Spamalot Diaries

Eric Idle

“A rollicking account of the making of [the] Broadway musical Spamalot [and] an irresistible and unfiltered ode to the art of live theater. Fans will love this tantalizing glimpse behind the curtain.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

From comedy legend Eric Idle, the

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Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)

Mindy Kaling

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER •  In this hilarious instant classic, the creator of The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever invites readers on a tour of her life and her unscientific observations on romance, friendship, and Hollywood.

“[Kaling is] like Tina Fey’s cool little sister. Or perhaps .

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Stocking Stuffers

Fight Oligarchy by Senator Bernie Sanders

Fight Oligarchy

Senator Bernie Sanders

“Oligarchy is a system in which a small number of extremely wealthy individuals control the economic, political, and media life of a nation. It is a system in which ordinary people have very little power to determine the future of...
On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder

On Tyranny

Timothy Snyder

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “bracing” (Vox) guide for surviving and resisting America’s turn towards authoritarianism, from “a rising public intellectual unafraid to make bold connections between past and present” (The New York Times)

“Timothy Snyder reasons with...

Secrets of Adulthood by Gretchen Rubin

Secrets of Adulthood

Gretchen Rubin

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before distills her key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity, and happiness.

The right idea, invoked at the right time, can change our...

Craftland by James Fox

Craftland

James Fox

An “impassioned and inspiring account of the extraordinary men and women still doing traditional artisanal work” (The Sunday Times) in the face of massive technological industrialization—by renowned Cambridge art historian Dr. James Fox.

“Shimmers with love for a dwindling world of...

Overcoming by Michelle Obama

Overcoming

Michelle Obama

A stunningly designed workbook based on Michelle Obama’s #1 New York Times bestseller The Light We Carry, featuring practical tools for navigating life’s challenges and fortifying oneself in the face of uncertainty, obstacles, and self-doubt.
 
Bringing former First Lady Michelle Obama’s...
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays with Morrie

Mitch Albom

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A special 25th anniversary edition of the beloved book that has changed millions of lives with the story of an unforgettable friendship, the timeless wisdom of older generations, and healing lessons on loss and...
The Moth Presents: All These Wonders by Neil Gaiman, Catherine Burns

The Moth Presents: All These Wonders

Neil Gaiman, Catherine Burns

Wonderful." Michiko Kakutani, New York Times

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of storytelling phenomenon The Moth, 45 unforgettable true stories about risk, courage, and facing the unknown, drawn from the best ever told on their stages

Carefully selected by the creative minds at...

Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani

Tarot of the Divine

Yoshi Yoshitani

Take a step forward on your spiritual journey with this gorgeously illustrated celebration of deities, folklore, and fairy tales from all over the world.
 
• Features rich, vibrant art and a keen understanding of traditional tarot archetypes infused with worldly insight...
How Music Works by David Byrne

How Music Works

David Byrne

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • David Byrne’s incisive and enthusiastic look at the musical art form, from its very inceptions to the influences that shape it, whether acoustical, economic, social, or technological—now updated with a new chapter on digital curation.
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How to Win at Chess by Levy Rozman

How to Win at Chess

Levy Rozman

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.

Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything...

National Parks Trivia: A Card Game by Emily Hoff, Maygen Keller

National Parks Trivia: A Card Game

Emily Hoff, Maygen Keller

Get to know America's 63 national parks with 390 wide-ranging trivia questions that cover their iconic geography, ecology, geology, history, wildlife, and botany—from the authors of Scenic Science of the National Parks.

America's national parks are some of the most beloved,...

Sibley Backyard Birding Flashcards, Revised and Updated by David Allen Sibley

Sibley Backyard Birding Flashcards, Revised and Updated

David Allen Sibley

A beautifully illustrated, fully revised and updated flashcard deck for birdwatchers at every level from leading ornithologist David Sibley

Calling birders of all ages: There’s no better way to start learning your birds! This new edition of the beloved Sibley Backyard...

Flowers and Their Meanings by Karen Azoulay

Flowers and Their Meanings

Karen Azoulay

Uncover the secret meanings behind your bouquets and floral arrangements with this stunningly illustrated exploration of the Victorian language of flowers, including the multicultural history, rituals, and mythology behind over 600 flowers, herbs, and trees.

In the Victorian language of flowers,...

Karma Is a Cat by Farrin Jacobs, Katty Huertas

Karma Is a Cat

Farrin Jacobs, Katty Huertas

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The first book featuring the true story of the loves of Taylor Swift’s life: her cats!

Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button are much more than footnotes in the story of Taylor Swift’s life. They’re in...

A Christmas Story by Jean Shepherd

A Christmas Story

Jean Shepherd

A beloved, bestselling classic of humorous and nostalgic Americana—the book that inspired the equally classic Yuletide film and the live musical on Fox.

The holiday film A Christmas Story, first released in 1983, has become...

White Elephant Gifts

Sticks by Logan Jugler, Boone Hogg

Sticks

Logan Jugler, Boone Hogg

The ultimate guide to the art and science of stick collecting. Because nobody knows sticks like the founders of Stick Nation.

What makes a particularly good stick? Is it the stick’s length and sturdiness—a trusty walking staff, perhaps, that conjures up...

Punderdome by Jo Firestone, Fred Firestone

Punderdome

Jo Firestone, Fred Firestone

From the daughter-father duo that created Brooklyn’s beloved live pun competition, this “punderful card game” (Mashable) is perfect for friends and families.
 
• One part game, one part conversation starter, you don't need to be a pun master to master Punderdome:...
Effin' Birds by Aaron Reynolds

Effin' Birds

Aaron Reynolds

A compact, comprehensive, and very silly field guide featuring more than 200 of the rudest birds on earth—from the creator of the Webby Award–winning hit Instagram account!

Effin’ Birds is the most eagerly anticipated new volume in the grand and noble...

Crap Taxidermy by Kat Su

Crap Taxidermy

Kat Su

A humorous look at what happens when taxidermy goes terribly wrong, by the founder of the hit website crappytaxidermy.com.

A relaxed toad enjoying a smoke and a brew. A cat with eerily flexible front legs. A smiling lion with receding gums....
Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson, Jay Cooper

Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village

Maureen Johnson, Jay Cooper

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Considering a trip to a quaint English village? You’ll think twice after learning about the countless murderous possibilities lurking behind the bucolic façades, thanks to this illustrated guide from #1 bestselling author Maureen Johnson and illustrator Jay Cooper—perfect for fans...
The Book of General Ignorance by John Mitchinson, John Lloyd

The Book of General Ignorance

John Mitchinson, John Lloyd

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A shockingly counterintuitive book of trivia that cuts through the misconceptions that most of us call “facts” to show how wrong we are about . . . well, everything.

“Trivia buffs and know-it-alls alike will exult...
Heroes' Feast (Dungeons & Dragons) by Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, Michael Witwer, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed

Heroes' Feast (Dungeons & Dragons)

Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, Michael Witwer, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 80 recipes inspired by the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons

“Ready a tall tankard of mead and brace yourself for a culinary journey to match any quest!”—Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine 

From the D&D experts...

Awkward Family Photos by Mike Bender, Doug Chernack

Awkward Family Photos

Mike Bender, Doug Chernack

Based on the hit website, AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com (“painful, regrettable, horrifyingly awesome snaps of family bonding, you will laugh so hard that people in adjoining offices will ask what’s wrong with you”—Esquire), this full color book features never-before-seen photos and hilarious personal...
How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety by Zachary Auburn

How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety

Zachary Auburn

The cats of America are under siege!
 
Long gone are the good old days when a cat’s biggest worries were mean dogs or a bath. Modern cats must confront satanists, online predators, the possibility of needing to survive in a...
F*ck That by Jason Headley

F*ck That

Jason Headley

Like a yoga class you can hold in your hand, a beautiful, full-color guide to letting sh*t go
 
Our world is filled with annoyances, and sometimes you need a little dose of humor to cope with the news cycle, your irritating...
Fifty Shades of Chicken by F.L. Fowler

Fifty Shades of Chicken

F.L. Fowler

Dripping Thighs, Sticky Chicken Fingers, Vanilla Chicken, Chicken with a Lardon, Bacon-Bound Wings, Spatchcock Chicken, Learning-to-Truss-You Chicken, Holy Hell Wings, Mustard-Spanked Chicken, and more, more, more!
 
Fifty chicken recipes, each more seductive than the last, in a book that makes every...

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