Welcome to the inaugural Publishers Weekly U.S. Book Show Grab a Galley. We’re excited to share with you some of the buzziest titles hitting the shelves this fall.
We’ve assembled quite the collection – some 200 titles – spanning every age group and category from publishers large and small, domestic and international. From charming picture books and YA graphic memoirs to twisty thrillers and escapist rom-coms, this collection is truly representative of the full breadth of the book market.
Below you’ll find books from debut authors and New York Times bestselling authors alike, books optioned for film, books from popular series, a book about the first African-American commercial airline pilot in the U.S., a book about the woman who inspired a #MeToo movement in Africa, a beloved middle grade book translated into Spanish, a book by infectious disease expert and pop culture icon Dr. Fauci, and even a book by a Pulitzer Prize winner. See if you can guess who that is. Hint: He’s a U.S. Book Show speaker.
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Ciara and Oliver meet in a supermarket queue in Dublin and start dating the same week COVID-19 reaches Irish shores. When lockdown threatens to keep them apart, Oliver suggests they move in together. After lockdown, detectives arrive at Oliver’s apartment to discover a decomposing body inside. Can they determine what really happened within those four walls?
After a brutal war that left her people on the losing side, Ellara wants nothing more than to see the witches freed from their banishment to the Outerlands. To save her life and bring peace to the land she enters into a dangerous marriage of convenience with an accidental King. But Ellara’s heart is a traitorous thing.
Booker Prize winner John Banville's Quirke returns for a dramatic new mystery on the Spanish coast—a dark and evocative follow-up to national bestseller Snow. Sumptuous, propulsive and utterly transporting, April in Spain is the work of a master writer at the top of his game.
In Assembly, a young black woman is preparing to attend a lavish garden party at her boyfriend’s family estate. At the same time, she considers the carefully assembled pieces of herself and finds she can’t escape the question: is it time to take it all apart? “Natasha Brown is a stunning new writer,” declares Booker Prize–winning author Bernadine Evaristo.
San Francisco, 1978: While investigating a suspected plot to shoot the mayor, PI and ex-con Colleen Hayes learns that her runaway daughter has joined a shadowy church. The cult is now building a settlement in South America near a volcano about to erupt. Death is the path to perfection—and the day is approaching for her daughter and hundreds of others.
Escape to the Prohibition-era with #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown, where murder, mayhem, lust, greed, good guys, and bad guys reign in the Moonshine Capital of 1920s Texas.
From New York Times bestselling author Michelle Gable comes a dual-narrative set at the famed Heywood Hill Bookshop in London about a struggling American writer on the hunt for a rumored lost manuscript written by the iconic Nancy Mitford—bookseller, spy, author, and aristocrat—during World War II.
When five assassins discover they are all on the same train, they realize their missions are not as unrelated as they first appear. Bullet Train is a dark, satirical thriller by the bestselling Japanese author, Kotaro Isaka, following the tension packed journey as a bullet train hurtles toward its final destination—soon to be a major film from Sony.
Cabinet 13 looks like any normal filing cabinet…except it's filled with files on the ‘symptomers,’ people whose strange abilities and bizarre experiences could mark the rise of a new species. But to Mr. Kong, who looks after the cabinet, the symptomers are a headache. Especially that one who won’t stop calling, asking to be turned into a cat…
From National Book Award finalist Joshua Ferris, A Calling for Charlie Barnes is a portrait of a modern American family and the larger-than-life father at the heart of it. “A deeply funny, very moving book,” raves Pulitzer Prize–winning author Ayad Akhtar. “Ferris's hijinks are serious; his play is profound. There is magic in these pages.”
For fans of bestselling WWII fiction comes a powerful novel from Lynn Austin about three women whose lives are instantly changed when the Nazis invade the neutral Netherlands, forcing each into a complicated dance of choice and consequence.
Set in 1944 Chicago, Edgar Award-winner Naomi Hirahara’s eye-opening and poignant new mystery, the story of a young woman searching for the truth about her revered older sister's death, brings to focus the struggles of one Japanese American family released from mass incarceration at Manzanar during World War II.
The Commune is a comic satire and roman-à-clef that takes us inside the Hamptons commune populated by the newly liberated women present at the creation of the seminal 1970 Women's March for Equality. The Commune’s pioneering feminists can talk the talk, but find themselves whipsawed between the bold new ideals of the women’s movement and the powerful tug of the past – and therein lies drama.
1930s, Germany. Former Munich detective Willi Geimeiser is a wanted man, now hiding in a cabin deep in the Bavarian forest. But when his friend, Lola, is savagely attacked, Willi rushes back to Munich in disguise and under a new identity - Karl Juncker - determined to find the perpetrator. Can he catch a deranged murderer before the Gestapo catches him?
In this thought-provoking and entertaining debut novel about a multicultural family, a dying billionaire matriarch leaks news of her death early so she can examine her legacy—a decision that horrifies her children and inadvertently exposes secrets she has spent a lifetime keeping.
The Essence of Nathan Biddle is a timeless coming-of-age tale that, as novelist David Armstrong observed, “is like discovering The Catcher in the Rye all over again.”
Beautifully written, profoundly moving, and utterly unforgettable, The Essence of Nathan Biddle soars in the spaces that exist between despair and hope, darkness and light, love and loss.
In this stunning follow-up to Hollow Kingdom, the animal kingdom's "favorite apocalyptic hero"--an obscenely handsome American crow named S.T.-- is back with a renewed sense of hope for humanity, ready to take on a world ravaged by a viral pandemic (Helen Macdonald).
From Miriam Toews, the bestselling author of Women Talking and All My Puny Sorrows, comes a compassionate and darkly humorous new novel about three generations of women. Alternating between the precocious voice of young Swiv and her irrepressible Grandma, Fight Night is a love letter to all the women fighting—painfully, ferociously—to live on their own terms.
A lyrical, sweeping novel about a young boy's coming-of-age during the last days of the lumberjacks. Braided with haunting saloon tunes and just the right dose of magic, The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All is a novel bursting with heart, humor and an utterly transporting adventure that is sure to sweep you away into the beauty of the tall snowy mountain timber.
Helen’s idyllic life begins to change the day she meets Rachel, a fun, sometimes wild single mom. But when Rachel’s erratic behavior threatens to expose a crime from Helen's past, Greenwich Park may never be the same. Don't miss this twisty debut thriller about impending motherhood, unreliable friendship, and the high price of keeping secrets.
On a lonely Nevada highway at dusk in a thunderstorm, private eye Mortimer Angel comes across a scantily-clad girl, cold and alone. She orders him out of his truck at gunpoint, but nothing is as it seems, and Mort is soon dragged into the deadliest situation of his career. “ . . . diabolically entertaining.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
A senior at Waverly Prep goes missing, but she’s not the first to vanish without a trace, so when members of a student investigation team—who all share a secret—start turning up dead, it’s obvious someone wants to keep the past buried—along with anyone who gets in their way.
Ann Cleeves—New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of the Vera and Shetland series—returns with the extraordinary follow-up to The Long Call, soon to be a major TV series.
Detective Matthew Venn is called out to a rural crime scene at the home of a group of artists. After two murders, he soon finds himself treading carefully through the lies that fester at the heart of his community.
It is 1915, and Rain, a young soldier convalescing in a French army hospital, finds solace in gardening. Disfigured and alone he throws himself into his new-found passion. In the postwar years, Rain falls into the world of landscape gardening, working for upper-class clientele and eventually for the pictures in Hollywood’s Golden Age all while chasing his unrequited love, Lily.
In The Hive, the Fehler family’s four daughters and their newly widowed, doomsday prepper mother struggle to keep their pest control business from bankruptcy during a recession. Set in a racially and politically divided rural Midwestern town during the Obama years, The Hive shows feminism rising from rural roots.
For fans of Gillian Flynn and Tana French, a chilling story of a Northern Irish murder sixty years buried. Through the counterpoint voices—one modern Englishwoman, one Northern Irish farmgirl speaking from half a century earlier—Stuart Neville offers a chilling portrait of violence and resilience in an unforgettable masterwork of suspense.
When her fisherman father goes missing, Aisha takes to the sea on a magical boat made of a skeleton to rescue him. Richly descriptive and written with an imaginative hand and sharp eye for unusual detail, Khadija Abdalla Bajaber’s debut novel House of Rust is a memorable magical realist coming-of-age tale by a thrilling new voice.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy comes the first in a brand-new adult series inspired by the classic fairy tale stories we all know and love, perfect for adult readers who crave contemporary, escapist rom-coms. Follow shoe designer Cindy try to find love on a reality tv show run by her stepmother.
With every trip he makes to the dentist, Wade's pain only gets worse. Wade's teeth don't need straightening out, but the rest of his life does. Wade has fallen for handsome Dr. Emmett, and their office visits have become more personal than professional. And Wade is sure his girlfriend Jessa would punch him in the mouth if she found out.
Three Black women are linked in unexpected ways to the same influential white man.
Executive Kemi is lured to Sweden to help fix his PR nightmare. Former model Brittany-Rae is propelled into a life of privilege and luxury as the object of his obsession. And Somali refugee Muna, who cleans his toilets, only wants to find a family.
With a dramatic WWII love story woven throughout, JoAnn Ross's women’s fiction debut is a generational saga full of sisterly affection and rivalry, perfect for fans of Susan Wiggs, Mary Alice Monroe and Lisa Wingate.
For fans of Ottessa Moshfegh and Rivka Galchen—a plumber’s Mrs. Dalloway. Told in the course of one day, this short, stunning read places readers in the mind of Joseph, whose son, suffering from a condition in which he fears imposters, has attempted murder. Simultaneously, this riveting novel is a portrait of one vulnerable man's relationship with the world, and a tense, emotionally gripping drama.
New York Times bestselling author delivers a masterpiece of action and macabre humor with his latest book.
London cop, Daniel Carter, just wanted to do the right thing. But during a raid he is torn to pieces by monsters. And no one believes him. Now Daniel is just one sip away from Dr. Jekyll’s Elixir and joining their company at Jekyll & Hyde Inc.
In this irreverent action-packed mystery, a failed actor who once disastrously portrayed a famous fictional superspy is forced to go full method and play the part for real when he is framed for the murder of his celebrated successor.
Following her breakout bestseller Confessions on the 7:45, master of suspense Lisa Unger delivers a propulsive and utterly original thriller about an online dating match gone horribly wrong and a cat and mouse game fueled by secrets, love, obsession, and vengeance.
What really happened to Mona Lisa when she was stolen from the Louvre in 1911? Art professor Luke Perrone digs for the truth. His search attracts an Interpol detective with something to prove and an unfamiliar but curiously helpful woman. Soon, Luke tumbles deep into the world of art and forgery, a land of obsession and danger.
The Mad Women’s Ball follows the young women of the Salpetriere Asylum in Paris, 1885, as they prepare for the event of the season: the Madwomen’s Ball where they dress in their finest and are on display to the general public. Soon to be a major film from Amazon Studios.
Two strangers are drawn together by an illegal book that may hold the key to secrets about their beloved city, which is currently wrapped in an authoritarian fist that quietly snuffs out deviants who defy the belief system about gender purity and female rights, all while a revolution grows to overthrow them.
From the bestselling author of Kiss Myself Goodbye comes a raucous, deliciously funny political satire for fans of Evelyn Waugh and Veep. The hapless Dickie, his wife and two daughters find themselves bound up in an ever more alarming series of unfortunate events revolving around the shady founder of the dubious public relations agency Making Nice.
Rachel is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. When her publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball.
Monster Hunter International is back in an all new novel by New York Times bestselling author Larry Correia, Monster Hunter Bloodlines.
The chaos god Asag has been quiet since the destruction of the City of Monsters, but Monster Hunter International knows that he is still out there, somewhere — plotting, waiting for his chance to unravel reality.
From award-winning author Tara Laskowski comes an atmospheric novel of domestic suspense about a tight-knit group of suburban mothers who invite a new neighborhood mom into their fold, and the fallout the night of the annual block party, when secrets from the past come back to haunt them…Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Aimee Molloy, and Big Little Lies.
In her sleepy lake town, Jade witnesses recent events only her encyclopedic knowledge of horror films could prepare her for. This story of small-town murder becomes an incisive look at gentrification, Indigenous displacement, and a compelling portrait of a young girl who desperately wants a home. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians.
Chicago, 1924. When pregnant young widow Maddie Pastore is invited to help a fake medium, she seizes the chance. She needs the money, and while she's not proud of her work investigating Madam Carlotta's clients, she's proud of how well she does it. But when she unearths evidence of a dark crime, she and her baby are put in mortal danger.
Optioned for film, The Necklace follows a small-town, down-and-out waitress who is determined to make her way from her Upstate New York home to North Dakota. The driving force: to witness the execution of the man who murdered her daughter twenty years ago. But what Susan Lentigo finds along the way makes her trip a heart-pounding race against the clock.
With the sharp-edged wit of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl meets the smart, sexy voice of Caroline Kepnes’ You, Never Saw Me Coming is a dynamic debut thriller about a group of students diagnosed with psychopathy who are being hunted on campus, with explosive results.
A brand-new Egyptian novel from the master of adventure fiction, Wilbur Smith.
In the city of Lahun, Egypt, Hui is the favored son - ruler-in-waiting - his fate is set. But jealousy compels Hui's stepmother and brother to seize power instead. Soon Hui finds himself in an even greater battle and must choose his path - will he be a hero in the old world, or a master in a new kingdom?
The first book in the Convergence Saga, a new powerhouse fantasy novel by the award-winning author of The Lesson. Laina gets the news that her brother was shot and killed by Boston cops. But what looks like a case of police brutality soon reveals something much stranger. Monsters are real. And they want everyone to know it.
Three women are tied together by a shooting―a wife trying to understand why her husband was there, the young woman he was pursuing, and the mother of the shooter.
Donnie Ray Quinn finds himself embroiled in a foreign plot against the President of the United States and uncovers a terrorist plan to steal a powerful secret from a nearby nuclear weapons plant. In this action-packed thriller, Boyd Taylor delivers a gripping story filled with political discord and ambition, suspense, and unexpected twists.
A dazzling, operatic debut novel following three generations of a Muslim Indian family confronted with a nation on the brink of change. Told from the point of view of Seema’s child at the moment of his birth and infused with the poetry of Wordsworth and Keats, Radiant Fugitives explores the tensions between hope and tradition, forgiveness and retribution, for one family navigating a shifting political landscape.
Girl, Woman, Other meets An American Marriage in this gripping story of a mixed-race woman who goes in search of the African father she never knew, by a prize-winning writer who "brilliantly captures the essence of a people and a place" (Nicole Dennis-Benn).
The love story of Jack Astor--American royalty, the richest man in the world, and Fifth Avenue scion of the Gilded Age--and the beautiful, teenaged debutante Madeleine Force is brought to life in this sweeping work of historical fiction by New York Times bestselling novelist Shana Abé, from their scandalous courtship to their ill-fated honeymoon aboard the Titanic—a tragedy that made them the world’s most famous couple at the turn of the 20th century.
Against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution and Europe’s sexual revolution, two families in London and Beijing become unexpectedly intertwined, in this dazzling new novel from the author of Mrs. Engels (2015).
"Written with McCrea’s trademark confidence and virtuosity, this is a sumptuous, winning book." —Sebastian Barry
"A sweeping political saga spanning East and West ... Mesmerising." —Xiaolu Guo
Inspired by real women, this powerful novel tells the story of two unconventional American sisters who volunteer at the front during World War I. Illuminating the critical role women played in the Great War, this is a remarkable story of resilience, sacrifice and the bonds that can never be vanquished.
Following the destruction of their world, a group of Kree refugees come to Earth to work for Stark Enterprises. But the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive soon after, believing that the world-killer is actually one of those Kree now hiding out on Earth. But in this Marvel Crisis Protocol novel there are others after the killer, too, and the Avengers have no choice but to respond.
Destined to be a modern classic from “an original and a canonical presence in Irish fiction” (Colm Tóibín), Small Things Like These is Claire Keegan’s landmark new novel, the tale of one man’s courage — and a remarkable portrait of love and family.
The Temple House Vanishing serves up the perfect summer read. In this literary gothic set at an all-girls Catholic boarding school in Ireland, a student and a teacher disappear. The unsolved mystery rivets the nation. Twenty-five years later, a reporter is determined to uncover the truth. With a foreboding plot, sharp writing, and memorable characters, this Irish bestseller keeps readers enthralled.
Gilmore Girls meets The Bold Type when three women in their 20s reunite in their small hometown and find adventure and friendship as one of them decides to take on her high school bucket list.
A Nordic thriller in the vein of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. A female serial killer, who only feels emotion when listening to music, is hell-bent on revenge and must outwit a disgraced detective determined to redeem himself if she is to complete her carefully orchestrated plan and cover up the ultimate secret.
When detectives from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation arrive in Money to investigate a series of brutal murders, they find at each crime scene an unexpected second dead body: that of a man who resembles Emmett Till. Provocative and page-turning, Percival Everett’s The Trees takes direct aim at racism, police violence, and the painful legacy of lynching in the United States.
A brand new thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama, Lynda La Plante.
It’s been 30 years since DCI Jane Tennison debuted in Prime Suspect. Now she’s back solving cases, blazing a trail for women on the force. A coffin is unearthed, inside the body of a young nun. When scratch marks are found on the inside of the coffin lid, Detective Jane Tennison faces a mystery darker than any she's investigated before.
In The Vines, Shelley Nolden sweeps readers into a world that feels both distant and eerily, intimately timely. This groundbreaking tale of surviving the ultimate obstacles—medical, physical, and emotional—shares the approachably human breadth of An Anonymous Girl and the broad, chilling suspense of The Silent Patient.
After years of blood, sweat and tears, Ava finally has the ballet world at her feet. But away from the spotlight, whispers backstage make her lonely and paranoid. Someone is watching her from the wings…someone who really wants to see Ava fall. Deception, deceit, and one hell of a twist in this Black Swan meets Killing Eve psychological thriller.
Louise Erdrich meets Karen Russell in this deliciously strange and daringly original novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Margaret Verble.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Longest Ride and The Return comes a novel about the enduring legacy of first love, and the decisions that haunt us forever.
Ciara and Oliver meet in a supermarket queue in Dublin and start dating the same week COVID-19 reaches Irish shores. When lockdown threatens to keep them apart, Oliver suggests they move in together. After lockdown, detectives arrive at Oliver’s apartment to discover a decomposing body inside. Can they determine what really happened within those four walls?
After a brutal war that left her people on the losing side, Ellara wants nothing more than to see the witches freed from their banishment to the Outerlands. To save her life and bring peace to the land she enters into a dangerous marriage of convenience with an accidental King. But Ellara’s heart is a traitorous thing.
Booker Prize winner John Banville's Quirke returns for a dramatic new mystery on the Spanish coast—a dark and evocative follow-up to national bestseller Snow. Sumptuous, propulsive and utterly transporting, April in Spain is the work of a master writer at the top of his game.
In Assembly, a young black woman is preparing to attend a lavish garden party at her boyfriend’s family estate. At the same time, she considers the carefully assembled pieces of herself and finds she can’t escape the question: is it time to take it all apart? “Natasha Brown is a stunning new writer,” declares Booker Prize–winning author Bernadine Evaristo.
San Francisco, 1978: While investigating a suspected plot to shoot the mayor, PI and ex-con Colleen Hayes learns that her runaway daughter has joined a shadowy church. The cult is now building a settlement in South America near a volcano about to erupt. Death is the path to perfection—and the day is approaching for her daughter and hundreds of others.
Escape to the Prohibition-era with #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown, where murder, mayhem, lust, greed, good guys, and bad guys reign in the Moonshine Capital of 1920s Texas.
From New York Times bestselling author Michelle Gable comes a dual-narrative set at the famed Heywood Hill Bookshop in London about a struggling American writer on the hunt for a rumored lost manuscript written by the iconic Nancy Mitford—bookseller, spy, author, and aristocrat—during World War II.
When five assassins discover they are all on the same train, they realize their missions are not as unrelated as they first appear. Bullet Train is a dark, satirical thriller by the bestselling Japanese author, Kotaro Isaka, following the tension packed journey as a bullet train hurtles toward its final destination—soon to be a major film from Sony.
Cabinet 13 looks like any normal filing cabinet…except it's filled with files on the ‘symptomers,’ people whose strange abilities and bizarre experiences could mark the rise of a new species. But to Mr. Kong, who looks after the cabinet, the symptomers are a headache. Especially that one who won’t stop calling, asking to be turned into a cat…
From National Book Award finalist Joshua Ferris, A Calling for Charlie Barnes is a portrait of a modern American family and the larger-than-life father at the heart of it. “A deeply funny, very moving book,” raves Pulitzer Prize–winning author Ayad Akhtar. “Ferris's hijinks are serious; his play is profound. There is magic in these pages.”
For fans of bestselling WWII fiction comes a powerful novel from Lynn Austin about three women whose lives are instantly changed when the Nazis invade the neutral Netherlands, forcing each into a complicated dance of choice and consequence.
Set in 1944 Chicago, Edgar Award-winner Naomi Hirahara’s eye-opening and poignant new mystery, the story of a young woman searching for the truth about her revered older sister's death, brings to focus the struggles of one Japanese American family released from mass incarceration at Manzanar during World War II.
The Commune is a comic satire and roman-à-clef that takes us inside the Hamptons commune populated by the newly liberated women present at the creation of the seminal 1970 Women's March for Equality. The Commune’s pioneering feminists can talk the talk, but find themselves whipsawed between the bold new ideals of the women’s movement and the powerful tug of the past – and therein lies drama.
1930s, Germany. Former Munich detective Willi Geimeiser is a wanted man, now hiding in a cabin deep in the Bavarian forest. But when his friend, Lola, is savagely attacked, Willi rushes back to Munich in disguise and under a new identity - Karl Juncker - determined to find the perpetrator. Can he catch a deranged murderer before the Gestapo catches him?
In this thought-provoking and entertaining debut novel about a multicultural family, a dying billionaire matriarch leaks news of her death early so she can examine her legacy—a decision that horrifies her children and inadvertently exposes secrets she has spent a lifetime keeping.
The Essence of Nathan Biddle is a timeless coming-of-age tale that, as novelist David Armstrong observed, “is like discovering The Catcher in the Rye all over again.”
Beautifully written, profoundly moving, and utterly unforgettable, The Essence of Nathan Biddle soars in the spaces that exist between despair and hope, darkness and light, love and loss.
In this stunning follow-up to Hollow Kingdom, the animal kingdom's "favorite apocalyptic hero"--an obscenely handsome American crow named S.T.-- is back with a renewed sense of hope for humanity, ready to take on a world ravaged by a viral pandemic (Helen Macdonald).
From Miriam Toews, the bestselling author of Women Talking and All My Puny Sorrows, comes a compassionate and darkly humorous new novel about three generations of women. Alternating between the precocious voice of young Swiv and her irrepressible Grandma, Fight Night is a love letter to all the women fighting—painfully, ferociously—to live on their own terms.
A lyrical, sweeping novel about a young boy's coming-of-age during the last days of the lumberjacks. Braided with haunting saloon tunes and just the right dose of magic, The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All is a novel bursting with heart, humor and an utterly transporting adventure that is sure to sweep you away into the beauty of the tall snowy mountain timber.
Helen’s idyllic life begins to change the day she meets Rachel, a fun, sometimes wild single mom. But when Rachel’s erratic behavior threatens to expose a crime from Helen's past, Greenwich Park may never be the same. Don't miss this twisty debut thriller about impending motherhood, unreliable friendship, and the high price of keeping secrets.
On a lonely Nevada highway at dusk in a thunderstorm, private eye Mortimer Angel comes across a scantily-clad girl, cold and alone. She orders him out of his truck at gunpoint, but nothing is as it seems, and Mort is soon dragged into the deadliest situation of his career. “ . . . diabolically entertaining.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
A senior at Waverly Prep goes missing, but she’s not the first to vanish without a trace, so when members of a student investigation team—who all share a secret—start turning up dead, it’s obvious someone wants to keep the past buried—along with anyone who gets in their way.
Ann Cleeves—New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of the Vera and Shetland series—returns with the extraordinary follow-up to The Long Call, soon to be a major TV series.
Detective Matthew Venn is called out to a rural crime scene at the home of a group of artists. After two murders, he soon finds himself treading carefully through the lies that fester at the heart of his community.
It is 1915, and Rain, a young soldier convalescing in a French army hospital, finds solace in gardening. Disfigured and alone he throws himself into his new-found passion. In the postwar years, Rain falls into the world of landscape gardening, working for upper-class clientele and eventually for the pictures in Hollywood’s Golden Age all while chasing his unrequited love, Lily.
In The Hive, the Fehler family’s four daughters and their newly widowed, doomsday prepper mother struggle to keep their pest control business from bankruptcy during a recession. Set in a racially and politically divided rural Midwestern town during the Obama years, The Hive shows feminism rising from rural roots.
For fans of Gillian Flynn and Tana French, a chilling story of a Northern Irish murder sixty years buried. Through the counterpoint voices—one modern Englishwoman, one Northern Irish farmgirl speaking from half a century earlier—Stuart Neville offers a chilling portrait of violence and resilience in an unforgettable masterwork of suspense.
When her fisherman father goes missing, Aisha takes to the sea on a magical boat made of a skeleton to rescue him. Richly descriptive and written with an imaginative hand and sharp eye for unusual detail, Khadija Abdalla Bajaber’s debut novel House of Rust is a memorable magical realist coming-of-age tale by a thrilling new voice.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy comes the first in a brand-new adult series inspired by the classic fairy tale stories we all know and love, perfect for adult readers who crave contemporary, escapist rom-coms. Follow shoe designer Cindy try to find love on a reality tv show run by her stepmother.
With every trip he makes to the dentist, Wade's pain only gets worse. Wade's teeth don't need straightening out, but the rest of his life does. Wade has fallen for handsome Dr. Emmett, and their office visits have become more personal than professional. And Wade is sure his girlfriend Jessa would punch him in the mouth if she found out.
Three Black women are linked in unexpected ways to the same influential white man.
Executive Kemi is lured to Sweden to help fix his PR nightmare. Former model Brittany-Rae is propelled into a life of privilege and luxury as the object of his obsession. And Somali refugee Muna, who cleans his toilets, only wants to find a family.
With a dramatic WWII love story woven throughout, JoAnn Ross's women’s fiction debut is a generational saga full of sisterly affection and rivalry, perfect for fans of Susan Wiggs, Mary Alice Monroe and Lisa Wingate.
For fans of Ottessa Moshfegh and Rivka Galchen—a plumber’s Mrs. Dalloway. Told in the course of one day, this short, stunning read places readers in the mind of Joseph, whose son, suffering from a condition in which he fears imposters, has attempted murder. Simultaneously, this riveting novel is a portrait of one vulnerable man's relationship with the world, and a tense, emotionally gripping drama.
New York Times bestselling author delivers a masterpiece of action and macabre humor with his latest book.
London cop, Daniel Carter, just wanted to do the right thing. But during a raid he is torn to pieces by monsters. And no one believes him. Now Daniel is just one sip away from Dr. Jekyll’s Elixir and joining their company at Jekyll & Hyde Inc.
In this irreverent action-packed mystery, a failed actor who once disastrously portrayed a famous fictional superspy is forced to go full method and play the part for real when he is framed for the murder of his celebrated successor.
Following her breakout bestseller Confessions on the 7:45, master of suspense Lisa Unger delivers a propulsive and utterly original thriller about an online dating match gone horribly wrong and a cat and mouse game fueled by secrets, love, obsession, and vengeance.
What really happened to Mona Lisa when she was stolen from the Louvre in 1911? Art professor Luke Perrone digs for the truth. His search attracts an Interpol detective with something to prove and an unfamiliar but curiously helpful woman. Soon, Luke tumbles deep into the world of art and forgery, a land of obsession and danger.
The Mad Women’s Ball follows the young women of the Salpetriere Asylum in Paris, 1885, as they prepare for the event of the season: the Madwomen’s Ball where they dress in their finest and are on display to the general public. Soon to be a major film from Amazon Studios.
Two strangers are drawn together by an illegal book that may hold the key to secrets about their beloved city, which is currently wrapped in an authoritarian fist that quietly snuffs out deviants who defy the belief system about gender purity and female rights, all while a revolution grows to overthrow them.
From the bestselling author of Kiss Myself Goodbye comes a raucous, deliciously funny political satire for fans of Evelyn Waugh and Veep. The hapless Dickie, his wife and two daughters find themselves bound up in an ever more alarming series of unfortunate events revolving around the shady founder of the dubious public relations agency Making Nice.
Rachel is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. When her publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball.
Monster Hunter International is back in an all new novel by New York Times bestselling author Larry Correia, Monster Hunter Bloodlines.
The chaos god Asag has been quiet since the destruction of the City of Monsters, but Monster Hunter International knows that he is still out there, somewhere — plotting, waiting for his chance to unravel reality.
From award-winning author Tara Laskowski comes an atmospheric novel of domestic suspense about a tight-knit group of suburban mothers who invite a new neighborhood mom into their fold, and the fallout the night of the annual block party, when secrets from the past come back to haunt them…Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Aimee Molloy, and Big Little Lies.
In her sleepy lake town, Jade witnesses recent events only her encyclopedic knowledge of horror films could prepare her for. This story of small-town murder becomes an incisive look at gentrification, Indigenous displacement, and a compelling portrait of a young girl who desperately wants a home. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians.
Chicago, 1924. When pregnant young widow Maddie Pastore is invited to help a fake medium, she seizes the chance. She needs the money, and while she's not proud of her work investigating Madam Carlotta's clients, she's proud of how well she does it. But when she unearths evidence of a dark crime, she and her baby are put in mortal danger.
Optioned for film, The Necklace follows a small-town, down-and-out waitress who is determined to make her way from her Upstate New York home to North Dakota. The driving force: to witness the execution of the man who murdered her daughter twenty years ago. But what Susan Lentigo finds along the way makes her trip a heart-pounding race against the clock.
With the sharp-edged wit of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl meets the smart, sexy voice of Caroline Kepnes’ You, Never Saw Me Coming is a dynamic debut thriller about a group of students diagnosed with psychopathy who are being hunted on campus, with explosive results.
A brand-new Egyptian novel from the master of adventure fiction, Wilbur Smith.
In the city of Lahun, Egypt, Hui is the favored son - ruler-in-waiting - his fate is set. But jealousy compels Hui's stepmother and brother to seize power instead. Soon Hui finds himself in an even greater battle and must choose his path - will he be a hero in the old world, or a master in a new kingdom?
The first book in the Convergence Saga, a new powerhouse fantasy novel by the award-winning author of The Lesson. Laina gets the news that her brother was shot and killed by Boston cops. But what looks like a case of police brutality soon reveals something much stranger. Monsters are real. And they want everyone to know it.
Three women are tied together by a shooting―a wife trying to understand why her husband was there, the young woman he was pursuing, and the mother of the shooter.
Donnie Ray Quinn finds himself embroiled in a foreign plot against the President of the United States and uncovers a terrorist plan to steal a powerful secret from a nearby nuclear weapons plant. In this action-packed thriller, Boyd Taylor delivers a gripping story filled with political discord and ambition, suspense, and unexpected twists.
A dazzling, operatic debut novel following three generations of a Muslim Indian family confronted with a nation on the brink of change. Told from the point of view of Seema’s child at the moment of his birth and infused with the poetry of Wordsworth and Keats, Radiant Fugitives explores the tensions between hope and tradition, forgiveness and retribution, for one family navigating a shifting political landscape.
Girl, Woman, Other meets An American Marriage in this gripping story of a mixed-race woman who goes in search of the African father she never knew, by a prize-winning writer who "brilliantly captures the essence of a people and a place" (Nicole Dennis-Benn).
The love story of Jack Astor--American royalty, the richest man in the world, and Fifth Avenue scion of the Gilded Age--and the beautiful, teenaged debutante Madeleine Force is brought to life in this sweeping work of historical fiction by New York Times bestselling novelist Shana Abé, from their scandalous courtship to their ill-fated honeymoon aboard the Titanic—a tragedy that made them the world’s most famous couple at the turn of the 20th century.
Against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution and Europe’s sexual revolution, two families in London and Beijing become unexpectedly intertwined, in this dazzling new novel from the author of Mrs. Engels (2015).
"Written with McCrea’s trademark confidence and virtuosity, this is a sumptuous, winning book." —Sebastian Barry
"A sweeping political saga spanning East and West ... Mesmerising." —Xiaolu Guo
Inspired by real women, this powerful novel tells the story of two unconventional American sisters who volunteer at the front during World War I. Illuminating the critical role women played in the Great War, this is a remarkable story of resilience, sacrifice and the bonds that can never be vanquished.
Following the destruction of their world, a group of Kree refugees come to Earth to work for Stark Enterprises. But the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive soon after, believing that the world-killer is actually one of those Kree now hiding out on Earth. But in this Marvel Crisis Protocol novel there are others after the killer, too, and the Avengers have no choice but to respond.
Destined to be a modern classic from “an original and a canonical presence in Irish fiction” (Colm Tóibín), Small Things Like These is Claire Keegan’s landmark new novel, the tale of one man’s courage — and a remarkable portrait of love and family.
The Temple House Vanishing serves up the perfect summer read. In this literary gothic set at an all-girls Catholic boarding school in Ireland, a student and a teacher disappear. The unsolved mystery rivets the nation. Twenty-five years later, a reporter is determined to uncover the truth. With a foreboding plot, sharp writing, and memorable characters, this Irish bestseller keeps readers enthralled.
Gilmore Girls meets The Bold Type when three women in their 20s reunite in their small hometown and find adventure and friendship as one of them decides to take on her high school bucket list.
A Nordic thriller in the vein of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. A female serial killer, who only feels emotion when listening to music, is hell-bent on revenge and must outwit a disgraced detective determined to redeem himself if she is to complete her carefully orchestrated plan and cover up the ultimate secret.
When detectives from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation arrive in Money to investigate a series of brutal murders, they find at each crime scene an unexpected second dead body: that of a man who resembles Emmett Till. Provocative and page-turning, Percival Everett’s The Trees takes direct aim at racism, police violence, and the painful legacy of lynching in the United States.
A brand new thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama, Lynda La Plante.
It’s been 30 years since DCI Jane Tennison debuted in Prime Suspect. Now she’s back solving cases, blazing a trail for women on the force. A coffin is unearthed, inside the body of a young nun. When scratch marks are found on the inside of the coffin lid, Detective Jane Tennison faces a mystery darker than any she's investigated before.
In The Vines, Shelley Nolden sweeps readers into a world that feels both distant and eerily, intimately timely. This groundbreaking tale of surviving the ultimate obstacles—medical, physical, and emotional—shares the approachably human breadth of An Anonymous Girl and the broad, chilling suspense of The Silent Patient.
After years of blood, sweat and tears, Ava finally has the ballet world at her feet. But away from the spotlight, whispers backstage make her lonely and paranoid. Someone is watching her from the wings…someone who really wants to see Ava fall. Deception, deceit, and one hell of a twist in this Black Swan meets Killing Eve psychological thriller.
Louise Erdrich meets Karen Russell in this deliciously strange and daringly original novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Margaret Verble.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Longest Ride and The Return comes a novel about the enduring legacy of first love, and the decisions that haunt us forever.
Adrift is a timely and relevant picture book about the power of community. Finding himself alone and scared in the middle of a storm, a small mouse finds comfort and strength when he sees another boat and is joined by others. They ride out the storm together—close enough to see each other, but not close enough to crash.
In a richly designed work with maps, portraits, and graphics throughout, the award-winning author of the Jumbies series shows readers an underrepresented side of Black history and Black excellence. Heroic full-color portraits illustrate the stories of ten people who helped shape the African continent from ancient times through the tumultuous sixteenth century.
From bestselling author Samira Ahmed comes a thrilling fantasy adventure intertwining Islamic legend and history, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the Land of Stories.
Houston, 1964. Evie Barnes is proud that she comes from the “wrong” side of the tracks. So when Evie is saved by an undeniably good girl, everything is called into question. In this gripping reimagining of The Outsiders, Moxie author Jennifer Mathieu explores the deep bonds of female friendship with all the heartache and drama of S.E. Hinton’s teen classic.
From designer, creator, and self-love advocate Nabela Noor (@Nabela) comes a much-needed picture book about loving yourself just as you are.
Lori Palmer is the new girl at Bay Water High, and fitting in has never been harder. When she discovers a new artistic release that unknowingly ignites a powerful movement she realizes that standing up for what you believe in is just as important as standing up for yourself.
From the critically acclaimed author of The Light in Hidden Places comes a thrilling and poignant portrait of the search for justice in the aftermath of war. In 1946, Eva leaves behind the rubble of Berlin for the streets of New York City, holding the key to a deadly secret: Project Bluebird – a horrific experiment of the concentration camps. Eva has come to America for one thing: justice. And the Nazi that has escaped its net.
This enchanting novel in verse captures one young woman’s struggle for independence, equality, and identity as the daughter of Greek and French immigrants in tumultuous 1930s Detroit. Written from the perspective of three profoundly different narrators, Call Me Athena has a wide-reaching message: It takes courage to fight for tradition and heritage, as well as freedom, love, and equality.
David Levithan meets Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All in this haunting standalone historical fantasy that follows a young, queer Jewish immigrant who is possessed by the evil spirit of his murdered best friend and is catapulted into a deadly hunt for a serial killer terrorizing Chicago during the World's Fair of 1893.
Rediscover. Reimagine. Remix. Classic stories with a new twist. In this Treasure Island remix, two girls embark on a treasure hunt on the South China Sea that for decades has been a fool’s journey. They soon discover that the sea––and those who sail it––are far more dangerous than the legends led them to believe.
“This magical home turns a normal Sunday into domingo: the best day of the week.” Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday night dinner at her Abuelita’s house. As Alejandra thinks about all the good times her family has had there, she decides that she wants to be brave and try speaking Spanish with Abuelita so that they can deepen their bond. A timely #OwnVoices tale that reflects the experience of many American families.
Billy Chan was having the summer most 12-year-olds dream about—bonding with his very own dragon. But Billy’s friend, Dylan, has been kidnapped by the Dragon of Death, and the only way to save him is to travel through time with his friends and their dragons. Will Billy, Charlotte, Liu, and the dragons get to Dylan in time?
Miss Peregrine meets The Graveyard Book in this middle grade adventure about rival siblings running a monster mortuary—written by bestselling author Chuck Wendig.
Eva Evergreen has fulfilled her dream of earning the rank of Novice Witch, and discovered the chilling truth behind the mysterious Culling. But in the thrilling sequel to Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch, as Eva uncovers more, she learns what might be the horrible truth behind her pinch of magic and her mother’s own mysterious connection to the Culling and rogue magic.
In this moving memoir, Ariel Henley explores beauty, sisterhood, and the strength it takes to put yourself back together. At eight months old, identical twins Ariel and Zan were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome––a rare condition where the bones in the head fuse prematurely. Growing up, they endured numerous procedures that brought the emotional weight of navigating life with a facial disfigurement.
In the second novel within the sweeping YA historical fantasy series Queen's Council, Mulan takes center stage as she is named empress of a people who do not want her. Forbidden from marrying the man she loves and facing a potential coup, she must return to the battlefield to fight for her right to rule.
Social anxiety is tough, but teens don’t have to figure it out alone. This empowering book will walk them through strategies that work. From practicing mindfulness to relaxing their bodies, readers can train their brains to help manage their anxiety. This book gives teens a toolkit to help them overcome it and move toward becoming their bravest, fiercest selves.
The Sun Is Also a Star meets Outlander in this vivid, utterly romantic debut novel about two teens who relive their tragic love story over and over until they uncover what they must do to change their fate.
The second book from critically acclaimed author Leslie C. Youngblood, about family, identity, and learning to stand up for what’s right.
When Georgie, Mama and Peaches end up back where Mama grew up, Georgie has no idea what to expect. But as she makes friends and uncovers family history, suddenly summer has a real purpose.
Set in the 1980s in California, this poignant yet powerful coming-of-age story follows a young girl and her new friend who learns about family, friendship, allyship, and finding your way in a complicated world over the course of one eventful summer.
This upcoming volume celebrates the stories of barrier-breaking Black women who showcase the spirit of "Black Girl Magic." Contemporaries like tennis player Naomi Osaka and poet Amanda Gorman join historical figures like aviator Bessie Coleman and journalist Ida B. Wells. This book exclusively features the work of Black female and non-binary editors, writers, and illustrators from cover to cover.
With natural disasters and nuclear war threatening their small town, twin brothers find themselves enraptured by mysterious music that could change the course of their lives.
They vow to find the music they’ve discovered, but aren’t prepared for where their search will take them. Or for what they’ll risk, when survival means finding the one thing you cannot live without.
Fans of Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate will fall in love with this tug-at-your-heartstrings middle grade novel about one girl who is desperate to find the “perfect home” as she moves from one town to the next with her Grandmother.
Eva Kor, child survivor of Auschwitz, always insisted to kids that they had more power than they realized, even the power to change the world. This book captures Eva’s suggestions– her “life lessons” – of simple, easy gestures that could bring friendship, happiness, and acceptance to their own lives and the lives of others. Marie Letourneau’s illustrations capture the warmth at the heart of this book.
In this epic YA fantasy debut, magic, a prized resource, is the only thing between peace and war. When magic runs out, four estranged royal siblings must find a new source before their country is swallowed by invading forces. The first in an Indian-inspired duology that’s perfect for fans of There Will Come a Darkness and We Hunt the Flame.
A Haida boy learns life lessons from his grandfather in this “love letter to Elders” (David A. Robertson).
Off the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, a boy goes fishing with his grandfather in this tender book in the Sk'a'da Stories series. As they watch the weather, jig for halibut, and row with the tides, the boy realizes there’s more to learn from Tsinii than how to catch a fish.
A girl of two worlds, accepted by none… A half Reaper, half Shinigami soul collector seeks her destiny in this haunting and compulsively readable dark fantasy debut set in 1890s Japan.
For guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. But when his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the team, Rus faces an impossible choice: speak up or live in fear. A powerful debut that is perfect for fans of Nic Stone and Angie Thomas.
What is a girl to do when her house is filled to the brim with books? Build a library from a large tree stump in her front yard, of course! Follow along with Lila Lou as she inspires our next generation to take action, make a difference and practice generosity!
Margaret Owen, author of The Merciful Crow series, crafts a delightfully irreverent retelling of “The Goose Girl” about stolen lives, thorny truths, and the wicked girls at the heart of both.
When Ezra turned Holly into a vampire in 1987, he promised eternal love. But now, Ezra is gone and Holly’s still sixteen with crimped hair. She meets two vampires who were also discarded by Ezra and want to kill him before he does it again, but Holly is reluctant…until she meets his next victim and feels a nerve-wracking attraction to her.
The first book in a new middle grade series that features the untold origins of Disney’s most infamous rogue boys, and recounts the life-altering adventures that led to their transformations into the characters we know and love. In book one, learn how twelve-year-old Eugene Fitzherbert became Tangled’s Flynn Rider.
Newbery Medalist Avi explores the American Revolution from a fresh perspective in the story of a young Loyalist turned British spy navigating patriotism and personal responsibility during the lead-up to the War of Independence.
From the bestselling author of Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel, comes a deeply affecting story of two teens thrown together overnight during a snowstorm, who discover a surprising connection.
Emotionally vivid and endlessly charming, Maybe We're Electric is an artfully woven meditation on how pain can connect us—we can carry it alone in darkness or share the burden and watch the world light up again.
How will Minnie's niece Millie make it through a long, rainy day when all she wants to do is play outside? Featuring Disney friends and lots of fun, Disney Growing Up Stories offer a fresh approach for sharing positive character traits with young children. This series extension begins a new discussion of social-emotional topics and first experiences.
The highly acclaimed middle-grade book Skunk and Badger finally in Spanish in autumn 2021: Mofeto y Tejón. Skunk is Badger’s new roommate, and there is nothing Badger – who prefers a quiet room– can do about it. Skunk plows into Badger’s life, and everything is upended. The first title in a series about two opposites who need to be friends.
What makes you feel happy, grumpy, shy, or surprised? Talking about emotions can help children understand them. In this brightly illustrated board book, an adorable–and relatable–prickly porcupine names and describes a variety of emotions, inspiring children and caregivers to talk about how they feel.
Keep tweens entertained for hours with My Journal About Life: Awesome Quizzes, Listicles & Writing Activities to Explore the Real You!; an interactive journal that helps readers ages 9-12 celebrate their individuality. Readers don’t need to have read the bestselling Pippa Park Raises Her Game by Erin Yun to enjoy the activities, but existing fans will discover fun facts about the characters they know and love.
American Idol star David Archuleta conveys the profound love to be found through our relationships with God in his first children's book. Based on the lyrics of David's popular and moving song, My Little Prayer tells the story of a young boy who discovers that what God wants for him is even better than what he wanted for himself.
Ryan T. Higgins, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mother Bruce series, delivers a contemporary tale of friendship. Norman is a porcupine. Mildred is a tree. Norman and Mildred are best friends. Just the two of them. And only the two of them. But when a surprise pops up, life will never be the same again.
In this splashingly fun middle grade novel, mermaid princess and aspiring ambassador Lana, the youngest ambassador to represent her underwater kingdom, is a fish out of water when visiting her mom on land—and things get worse when disaster strikes her home. Can Lana uncover the truth about what happened and protect those she loves before it’s too late?
This illustrated book for all ages captures the joys and sorrows lived during a time that taught us how good it is to be together. It also includes journal pages to record your own memories about this unique and historic time and the effect it has had on your own life.
Melody faces her fears to follow her passion in this stunning sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novel Out of My Mind.
Two hundred years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, in the era of the glorious High Republic, the Jedi are the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy! Another exciting adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling High Republic series! The darkest secrets are the hardest to bring to light....
Bestselling author Rick Riordan presents Lori M. Lee's middle grade debut about a Hmong girl who discovers she's a powerful shaman warrior in this fantasy inspired by Southeast Asian mythology. With its unforgettable characters, unique nature-based magic system, breathtaking twists and reveals, and climactic boss battle, this story based on Hmong oral tradition offers everything a fantasy lover could want.
Sophia has lived in so many different countries, she can barely keep count. But everything changes when she reads a letter she was never meant to see and uncovers her parents' secret. They are not who they say they are. They are working for the CIA. An unforgettable graphic memoir by debut talent Sophia Glock, this astonishing true story bursts to life.
Ten-year-old Anthony Joplin's finally old enough to play in the spades tournament every Joplin man before him has won. This year Ant has one thing on his mind: how he'll measure up to his father's expectations at the card table. But secrets are another Joplin man tradition. And his father’s hiding one so big it may tear their family apart.
Visitors from all over the galaxy are traveling to planet Valo for a festival celebrating the Republic. Jedi Padawan Ram discovers that danger is near. As Ram races to warn the Jedi, the dreaded Nihil unleash a surprise attack! It’s up to Ram to face down the enemy at Crashpoint Tower and send a call for help to the Republic.
Where did racism come from? Why hasn’t it disappeared? And what can young people do about it? With actionable ways to help create a more inclusive world, Rise Up! connects the dots between the past history and present reality of racial injustice.
Mia’s going on vacation with her family – to China! She can't wait to see her cousins and grandparents again. But she’s also worrying about changes happening back home. Small businesses around the motel are disappearing. Can the Calivista survive this newest threat? Buckle up! Because in this Front Desk novel Mia’s more determined than ever to help, now that she finally has room to dream!
When Hurricane Katrina swept everything from its path, Peggy Martin's famous rose garden was left under 20 ft of water and mud. Everyone thought nothing would recover. But when the water receded, a single, no-name, old-fashioned rose stood alone. The rose finally earned a name and brought hope to all for miles around.
This heart-stopping companion to the 2020 Newbery Honoree Scary Stories for Young Foxes chronicles the adventures of three foxes fighting for their lives against mad hounds, killer robots, and the most dangerous creature of all: humans. Prepare to be scared with eight interconnected stories inspired by chilling horror tropes and paired with haunting illustrations.
Furyborn meets A Curse So Dark and Lonely in this thrilling fantasy about two powerful girls coming together to protect their beloved kingdom—from the author of Grace and Fury.
Full of intrigue, romance, and shocking twists, this gorgeously immersive fantasy will keep readers spellbound until the very last page.
Hector lives with his family in an Italian coastal town. His dream is to become a deep-sea diver just like his father. One day an unscrupulous entrepreneur moves next door. This man has a single purpose, to find the legendary Pearl. Hector finds a way to thwart the plan and save what matters most to him: the sea, his family, and his dream.
It was 1964 and black men didn't fly commercial jets. But David Harris was about to change that. Perfect for middle grade readers and Black History Month, Segregated Skies: David Harris's Trailblazing Journey to Rise Above Racial Barriers follows Harris's turbulent path to become the first African-American commercial airline pilot in the U.S., presented against the backdrop of racial tensions, protests, and the landmark civil rights legislation of the 1960s.
From his ocean home, Mikey the Shark brushed his many teeth conscientiously and wished for a visit from the tooth fairy. This imaginative story describes the results of the young shark’s star-gazing and the challenges presented to a tooth fairy unprepared for cold sea visits! Shark Teeth was inspired by a real first-grader with an extraordinary imagination.
The Splendor promises a fantasy fulfillment of its guests' dreams, but when Juliette’s sister returns from the hotel changed, Juliette steals their meager savings to visit it herself. There, she meets Henri, an illusionist whose job it is to provide her with an unforgettable tailored fantasy. But as he gets to know Juliette, he realizes that he’s the cause of her heartache.
Rediscover. Reimagine. Remix. Classic stories with a new twist. Meet the March sisters––Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. In this Little Women remix, four young Black sisters face first loves, health struggles, and new horizons as the American Civil War rages on. But no matter what, they face it all together.
New from Naseem Hrab and Nahid Kazemi, an authentic and perceptive look at death and loss centered on the experiences of a child. After her grandfather’s death, a young girl wanders through his house. The objects she discovers stir memories of her grandfather and the special relationship they shared, even though they spoke different languages.
Gio’s mother left a big whole in his life when she abandoned their family eight years ago. But now she’s back. Can he forgive her like she’s asking? Complicating things further, Gio's started hanging with David. Are they just friends or something more? How can he move forward when he's not sure what he wants from anyone right now?
Rich with complex world-building and Middle Eastern culture, Vial of Tears bursts with legendary creatures, forgotten monsters, and ancient gods. Fans of Spin the Dawn, We Hunt the Flame, and An Ember in the Ashes will flip for Cristin Bashara’s deep and compelling universe, all of it rooted in the millennia-old culture of Lebanon. A lush and dangerous Phoenician mythology-inspired #OwnVoices fantasy.
George M. Johnson, activist and bestselling author of All Boys Aren't Blue, returns with a striking memoir that celebrates Black boyhood and brotherhood in all its glory.
This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul—four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through it all. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken.
Award-winning author Lilliam Rivera’s haunting, genre-bending YA explores the social and racial ramifications of an alien invasion. When an extraterrestrial visitor lands in their city, three Latinx teens are thrown together, fighting to survive and warn others of what’s coming. But can they find a way to save a world that has repeatedly proven it doesn’t want to save them?
Do you ever wonder what goes on behind your back? Legs does. She knows that her pet duck could be up to ANYTHING when she is not looking. She is determined to find out the truth.
Perhaps you can use your creative thinking to help! An interactive detective story with fun fill-in-the-blanks and laugh-out-loud details
Newbery medalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate returns! Filled with memorable characters, whimsical creatures, and unexpected magic, Willodeen is a timely and timeless tale about our fragile earth and one girl’s determination to make a difference.
Winter of the Wolf is a heartfelt tale that follows Bean, an empathic and spiritually evolved fifteen-year-old, on her journey to unravel the mystery of her brother's death. Her quest for answers leads her to delve deeper into her mystical beliefs where she uncovers clues beyond
Collin is prepared for every disaster. When his mom died in a car accident, he began journaling about how to survive avalanches, riptides, or even a bad case of halitosis. Meanwhile, Collin's father grows more distant and suffers hoarding disorder. Collin must learn how to let go of—and when to hold on to—those he loves.
Every child is beautiful in so many ways! Expressive illustrations celebrate the beauty in everyday life. Simple text teaches children that they are beautiful in many ways, and just the way they are. A part of the You Are… series, these self-esteem builders will bring warm fuzzy feelings to every reader.
Adrift is a timely and relevant picture book about the power of community. Finding himself alone and scared in the middle of a storm, a small mouse finds comfort and strength when he sees another boat and is joined by others. They ride out the storm together—close enough to see each other, but not close enough to crash.
In a richly designed work with maps, portraits, and graphics throughout, the award-winning author of the Jumbies series shows readers an underrepresented side of Black history and Black excellence. Heroic full-color portraits illustrate the stories of ten people who helped shape the African continent from ancient times through the tumultuous sixteenth century.
From bestselling author Samira Ahmed comes a thrilling fantasy adventure intertwining Islamic legend and history, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the Land of Stories.
Houston, 1964. Evie Barnes is proud that she comes from the “wrong” side of the tracks. So when Evie is saved by an undeniably good girl, everything is called into question. In this gripping reimagining of The Outsiders, Moxie author Jennifer Mathieu explores the deep bonds of female friendship with all the heartache and drama of S.E. Hinton’s teen classic.
From designer, creator, and self-love advocate Nabela Noor (@Nabela) comes a much-needed picture book about loving yourself just as you are.
Lori Palmer is the new girl at Bay Water High, and fitting in has never been harder. When she discovers a new artistic release that unknowingly ignites a powerful movement she realizes that standing up for what you believe in is just as important as standing up for yourself.
From the critically acclaimed author of The Light in Hidden Places comes a thrilling and poignant portrait of the search for justice in the aftermath of war. In 1946, Eva leaves behind the rubble of Berlin for the streets of New York City, holding the key to a deadly secret: Project Bluebird – a horrific experiment of the concentration camps. Eva has come to America for one thing: justice. And the Nazi that has escaped its net.
This enchanting novel in verse captures one young woman’s struggle for independence, equality, and identity as the daughter of Greek and French immigrants in tumultuous 1930s Detroit. Written from the perspective of three profoundly different narrators, Call Me Athena has a wide-reaching message: It takes courage to fight for tradition and heritage, as well as freedom, love, and equality.
David Levithan meets Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All in this haunting standalone historical fantasy that follows a young, queer Jewish immigrant who is possessed by the evil spirit of his murdered best friend and is catapulted into a deadly hunt for a serial killer terrorizing Chicago during the World's Fair of 1893.
Rediscover. Reimagine. Remix. Classic stories with a new twist. In this Treasure Island remix, two girls embark on a treasure hunt on the South China Sea that for decades has been a fool’s journey. They soon discover that the sea––and those who sail it––are far more dangerous than the legends led them to believe.
“This magical home turns a normal Sunday into domingo: the best day of the week.” Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday night dinner at her Abuelita’s house. As Alejandra thinks about all the good times her family has had there, she decides that she wants to be brave and try speaking Spanish with Abuelita so that they can deepen their bond. A timely #OwnVoices tale that reflects the experience of many American families.
Billy Chan was having the summer most 12-year-olds dream about—bonding with his very own dragon. But Billy’s friend, Dylan, has been kidnapped by the Dragon of Death, and the only way to save him is to travel through time with his friends and their dragons. Will Billy, Charlotte, Liu, and the dragons get to Dylan in time?
Miss Peregrine meets The Graveyard Book in this middle grade adventure about rival siblings running a monster mortuary—written by bestselling author Chuck Wendig.
Eva Evergreen has fulfilled her dream of earning the rank of Novice Witch, and discovered the chilling truth behind the mysterious Culling. But in the thrilling sequel to Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch, as Eva uncovers more, she learns what might be the horrible truth behind her pinch of magic and her mother’s own mysterious connection to the Culling and rogue magic.
In this moving memoir, Ariel Henley explores beauty, sisterhood, and the strength it takes to put yourself back together. At eight months old, identical twins Ariel and Zan were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome––a rare condition where the bones in the head fuse prematurely. Growing up, they endured numerous procedures that brought the emotional weight of navigating life with a facial disfigurement.
In the second novel within the sweeping YA historical fantasy series Queen's Council, Mulan takes center stage as she is named empress of a people who do not want her. Forbidden from marrying the man she loves and facing a potential coup, she must return to the battlefield to fight for her right to rule.
Social anxiety is tough, but teens don’t have to figure it out alone. This empowering book will walk them through strategies that work. From practicing mindfulness to relaxing their bodies, readers can train their brains to help manage their anxiety. This book gives teens a toolkit to help them overcome it and move toward becoming their bravest, fiercest selves.
The Sun Is Also a Star meets Outlander in this vivid, utterly romantic debut novel about two teens who relive their tragic love story over and over until they uncover what they must do to change their fate.
The second book from critically acclaimed author Leslie C. Youngblood, about family, identity, and learning to stand up for what’s right.
When Georgie, Mama and Peaches end up back where Mama grew up, Georgie has no idea what to expect. But as she makes friends and uncovers family history, suddenly summer has a real purpose.
Set in the 1980s in California, this poignant yet powerful coming-of-age story follows a young girl and her new friend who learns about family, friendship, allyship, and finding your way in a complicated world over the course of one eventful summer.
This upcoming volume celebrates the stories of barrier-breaking Black women who showcase the spirit of "Black Girl Magic." Contemporaries like tennis player Naomi Osaka and poet Amanda Gorman join historical figures like aviator Bessie Coleman and journalist Ida B. Wells. This book exclusively features the work of Black female and non-binary editors, writers, and illustrators from cover to cover.
With natural disasters and nuclear war threatening their small town, twin brothers find themselves enraptured by mysterious music that could change the course of their lives.
They vow to find the music they’ve discovered, but aren’t prepared for where their search will take them. Or for what they’ll risk, when survival means finding the one thing you cannot live without.
Fans of Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate will fall in love with this tug-at-your-heartstrings middle grade novel about one girl who is desperate to find the “perfect home” as she moves from one town to the next with her Grandmother.
Eva Kor, child survivor of Auschwitz, always insisted to kids that they had more power than they realized, even the power to change the world. This book captures Eva’s suggestions– her “life lessons” – of simple, easy gestures that could bring friendship, happiness, and acceptance to their own lives and the lives of others. Marie Letourneau’s illustrations capture the warmth at the heart of this book.
In this epic YA fantasy debut, magic, a prized resource, is the only thing between peace and war. When magic runs out, four estranged royal siblings must find a new source before their country is swallowed by invading forces. The first in an Indian-inspired duology that’s perfect for fans of There Will Come a Darkness and We Hunt the Flame.
A Haida boy learns life lessons from his grandfather in this “love letter to Elders” (David A. Robertson).
Off the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, a boy goes fishing with his grandfather in this tender book in the Sk'a'da Stories series. As they watch the weather, jig for halibut, and row with the tides, the boy realizes there’s more to learn from Tsinii than how to catch a fish.
A girl of two worlds, accepted by none… A half Reaper, half Shinigami soul collector seeks her destiny in this haunting and compulsively readable dark fantasy debut set in 1890s Japan.
For guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. But when his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the team, Rus faces an impossible choice: speak up or live in fear. A powerful debut that is perfect for fans of Nic Stone and Angie Thomas.
What is a girl to do when her house is filled to the brim with books? Build a library from a large tree stump in her front yard, of course! Follow along with Lila Lou as she inspires our next generation to take action, make a difference and practice generosity!
Margaret Owen, author of The Merciful Crow series, crafts a delightfully irreverent retelling of “The Goose Girl” about stolen lives, thorny truths, and the wicked girls at the heart of both.
When Ezra turned Holly into a vampire in 1987, he promised eternal love. But now, Ezra is gone and Holly’s still sixteen with crimped hair. She meets two vampires who were also discarded by Ezra and want to kill him before he does it again, but Holly is reluctant…until she meets his next victim and feels a nerve-wracking attraction to her.
The first book in a new middle grade series that features the untold origins of Disney’s most infamous rogue boys, and recounts the life-altering adventures that led to their transformations into the characters we know and love. In book one, learn how twelve-year-old Eugene Fitzherbert became Tangled’s Flynn Rider.
Newbery Medalist Avi explores the American Revolution from a fresh perspective in the story of a young Loyalist turned British spy navigating patriotism and personal responsibility during the lead-up to the War of Independence.
From the bestselling author of Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel, comes a deeply affecting story of two teens thrown together overnight during a snowstorm, who discover a surprising connection.
Emotionally vivid and endlessly charming, Maybe We're Electric is an artfully woven meditation on how pain can connect us—we can carry it alone in darkness or share the burden and watch the world light up again.
How will Minnie's niece Millie make it through a long, rainy day when all she wants to do is play outside? Featuring Disney friends and lots of fun, Disney Growing Up Stories offer a fresh approach for sharing positive character traits with young children. This series extension begins a new discussion of social-emotional topics and first experiences.
The highly acclaimed middle-grade book Skunk and Badger finally in Spanish in autumn 2021: Mofeto y Tejón. Skunk is Badger’s new roommate, and there is nothing Badger – who prefers a quiet room– can do about it. Skunk plows into Badger’s life, and everything is upended. The first title in a series about two opposites who need to be friends.
What makes you feel happy, grumpy, shy, or surprised? Talking about emotions can help children understand them. In this brightly illustrated board book, an adorable–and relatable–prickly porcupine names and describes a variety of emotions, inspiring children and caregivers to talk about how they feel.
Keep tweens entertained for hours with My Journal About Life: Awesome Quizzes, Listicles & Writing Activities to Explore the Real You!; an interactive journal that helps readers ages 9-12 celebrate their individuality. Readers don’t need to have read the bestselling Pippa Park Raises Her Game by Erin Yun to enjoy the activities, but existing fans will discover fun facts about the characters they know and love.
American Idol star David Archuleta conveys the profound love to be found through our relationships with God in his first children's book. Based on the lyrics of David's popular and moving song, My Little Prayer tells the story of a young boy who discovers that what God wants for him is even better than what he wanted for himself.
Ryan T. Higgins, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mother Bruce series, delivers a contemporary tale of friendship. Norman is a porcupine. Mildred is a tree. Norman and Mildred are best friends. Just the two of them. And only the two of them. But when a surprise pops up, life will never be the same again.
In this splashingly fun middle grade novel, mermaid princess and aspiring ambassador Lana, the youngest ambassador to represent her underwater kingdom, is a fish out of water when visiting her mom on land—and things get worse when disaster strikes her home. Can Lana uncover the truth about what happened and protect those she loves before it’s too late?
This illustrated book for all ages captures the joys and sorrows lived during a time that taught us how good it is to be together. It also includes journal pages to record your own memories about this unique and historic time and the effect it has had on your own life.
Melody faces her fears to follow her passion in this stunning sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novel Out of My Mind.
Two hundred years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, in the era of the glorious High Republic, the Jedi are the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy! Another exciting adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling High Republic series! The darkest secrets are the hardest to bring to light....
Bestselling author Rick Riordan presents Lori M. Lee's middle grade debut about a Hmong girl who discovers she's a powerful shaman warrior in this fantasy inspired by Southeast Asian mythology. With its unforgettable characters, unique nature-based magic system, breathtaking twists and reveals, and climactic boss battle, this story based on Hmong oral tradition offers everything a fantasy lover could want.
Sophia has lived in so many different countries, she can barely keep count. But everything changes when she reads a letter she was never meant to see and uncovers her parents' secret. They are not who they say they are. They are working for the CIA. An unforgettable graphic memoir by debut talent Sophia Glock, this astonishing true story bursts to life.
Ten-year-old Anthony Joplin's finally old enough to play in the spades tournament every Joplin man before him has won. This year Ant has one thing on his mind: how he'll measure up to his father's expectations at the card table. But secrets are another Joplin man tradition. And his father’s hiding one so big it may tear their family apart.
Visitors from all over the galaxy are traveling to planet Valo for a festival celebrating the Republic. Jedi Padawan Ram discovers that danger is near. As Ram races to warn the Jedi, the dreaded Nihil unleash a surprise attack! It’s up to Ram to face down the enemy at Crashpoint Tower and send a call for help to the Republic.
Where did racism come from? Why hasn’t it disappeared? And what can young people do about it? With actionable ways to help create a more inclusive world, Rise Up! connects the dots between the past history and present reality of racial injustice.
Mia’s going on vacation with her family – to China! She can't wait to see her cousins and grandparents again. But she’s also worrying about changes happening back home. Small businesses around the motel are disappearing. Can the Calivista survive this newest threat? Buckle up! Because in this Front Desk novel Mia’s more determined than ever to help, now that she finally has room to dream!
When Hurricane Katrina swept everything from its path, Peggy Martin's famous rose garden was left under 20 ft of water and mud. Everyone thought nothing would recover. But when the water receded, a single, no-name, old-fashioned rose stood alone. The rose finally earned a name and brought hope to all for miles around.
This heart-stopping companion to the 2020 Newbery Honoree Scary Stories for Young Foxes chronicles the adventures of three foxes fighting for their lives against mad hounds, killer robots, and the most dangerous creature of all: humans. Prepare to be scared with eight interconnected stories inspired by chilling horror tropes and paired with haunting illustrations.
Furyborn meets A Curse So Dark and Lonely in this thrilling fantasy about two powerful girls coming together to protect their beloved kingdom—from the author of Grace and Fury.
Full of intrigue, romance, and shocking twists, this gorgeously immersive fantasy will keep readers spellbound until the very last page.
Hector lives with his family in an Italian coastal town. His dream is to become a deep-sea diver just like his father. One day an unscrupulous entrepreneur moves next door. This man has a single purpose, to find the legendary Pearl. Hector finds a way to thwart the plan and save what matters most to him: the sea, his family, and his dream.
It was 1964 and black men didn't fly commercial jets. But David Harris was about to change that. Perfect for middle grade readers and Black History Month, Segregated Skies: David Harris's Trailblazing Journey to Rise Above Racial Barriers follows Harris's turbulent path to become the first African-American commercial airline pilot in the U.S., presented against the backdrop of racial tensions, protests, and the landmark civil rights legislation of the 1960s.
From his ocean home, Mikey the Shark brushed his many teeth conscientiously and wished for a visit from the tooth fairy. This imaginative story describes the results of the young shark’s star-gazing and the challenges presented to a tooth fairy unprepared for cold sea visits! Shark Teeth was inspired by a real first-grader with an extraordinary imagination.
The Splendor promises a fantasy fulfillment of its guests' dreams, but when Juliette’s sister returns from the hotel changed, Juliette steals their meager savings to visit it herself. There, she meets Henri, an illusionist whose job it is to provide her with an unforgettable tailored fantasy. But as he gets to know Juliette, he realizes that he’s the cause of her heartache.
Rediscover. Reimagine. Remix. Classic stories with a new twist. Meet the March sisters––Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. In this Little Women remix, four young Black sisters face first loves, health struggles, and new horizons as the American Civil War rages on. But no matter what, they face it all together.
New from Naseem Hrab and Nahid Kazemi, an authentic and perceptive look at death and loss centered on the experiences of a child. After her grandfather’s death, a young girl wanders through his house. The objects she discovers stir memories of her grandfather and the special relationship they shared, even though they spoke different languages.
Gio’s mother left a big whole in his life when she abandoned their family eight years ago. But now she’s back. Can he forgive her like she’s asking? Complicating things further, Gio's started hanging with David. Are they just friends or something more? How can he move forward when he's not sure what he wants from anyone right now?
Rich with complex world-building and Middle Eastern culture, Vial of Tears bursts with legendary creatures, forgotten monsters, and ancient gods. Fans of Spin the Dawn, We Hunt the Flame, and An Ember in the Ashes will flip for Cristin Bashara’s deep and compelling universe, all of it rooted in the millennia-old culture of Lebanon. A lush and dangerous Phoenician mythology-inspired #OwnVoices fantasy.
George M. Johnson, activist and bestselling author of All Boys Aren't Blue, returns with a striking memoir that celebrates Black boyhood and brotherhood in all its glory.
This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul—four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through it all. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken.
Award-winning author Lilliam Rivera’s haunting, genre-bending YA explores the social and racial ramifications of an alien invasion. When an extraterrestrial visitor lands in their city, three Latinx teens are thrown together, fighting to survive and warn others of what’s coming. But can they find a way to save a world that has repeatedly proven it doesn’t want to save them?
Do you ever wonder what goes on behind your back? Legs does. She knows that her pet duck could be up to ANYTHING when she is not looking. She is determined to find out the truth.
Perhaps you can use your creative thinking to help! An interactive detective story with fun fill-in-the-blanks and laugh-out-loud details
Newbery medalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate returns! Filled with memorable characters, whimsical creatures, and unexpected magic, Willodeen is a timely and timeless tale about our fragile earth and one girl’s determination to make a difference.
Winter of the Wolf is a heartfelt tale that follows Bean, an empathic and spiritually evolved fifteen-year-old, on her journey to unravel the mystery of her brother's death. Her quest for answers leads her to delve deeper into her mystical beliefs where she uncovers clues beyond
Collin is prepared for every disaster. When his mom died in a car accident, he began journaling about how to survive avalanches, riptides, or even a bad case of halitosis. Meanwhile, Collin's father grows more distant and suffers hoarding disorder. Collin must learn how to let go of—and when to hold on to—those he loves.
Every child is beautiful in so many ways! Expressive illustrations celebrate the beauty in everyday life. Simple text teaches children that they are beautiful in many ways, and just the way they are. A part of the You Are… series, these self-esteem builders will bring warm fuzzy feelings to every reader.
Through a carefully curated selection of quotations, images and interviews, Artists on Art reveals what matters most to the masters. Discover how the giants of different artistic genres developed their distinctive visual styles, the core ideas that underpin their practice and, most importantly, what art means to you. Includes iconic works of 50 great artists, from Michelangelo to Tracey Emin.
Emmy-nominated actress and comic, Yvonne Orji, candidly yet humorously shares the twists and turns that eventually led her to success. As she meditates on her own life—both unforeseen blessings and unanticipated roadblocks—she realizes it’s a testimony to how God tricked her into living out her wildest dreams. She was bamboozled by Jesus, and you can be too.
All prior histories on the blues have alleged it originated on plantations in the Mississippi Delta. Not true, says author Chris Thomas King. In The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music and Culture, King presents facts to disprove such myths. New Orleans, King states, was the only place in the Deep South where the sacred and profane could party together without fear of persecution, creating the blues.
In the late nineteenth century, Dr. Thomas Neill Cream’s spree of murders spanned three countries. Author Dean Jobb traces the doctor’s life through Canada and the U.S. to London, where forensics was just coming into use. For fans of Erik Larson, The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream is an unforgettable true crime story by a master of the genre.
The current design of international tax rules is complex. Corporate Income Taxes Under Pressure: Why Reform Is Needed and How It Could Be Designed guides readers through the various facets of the international tax framework. The chapters explain the basic issues in detail and recommend potential policy reforms. Readers will develop a better understanding of the economic aspects of the international tax architecture.
Dear White Women is a practical guide for being more anti-racist in your everyday life. Authors Sara and Misasha break down the psychology and barriers to meaningful race discussions for White people and also the history and statistics behind Black and other non-Black POC racism and discrimination in this country, all in short targeted chapters for a focused, quick read.
Bryan Miller was a household name as the restaurant critic for The New York Times. The Wine Spectator, in a front-page profile, declared Miller “the most powerful restaurant critic in America.” Dining in the Dark: A Famed Restaurant Critic's Struggle With and Triumph Over Depression chronicles Bryan Miller’s battle with Bipolar II disorder, also known as depression, which ruined his life, professionally and personally.
In his own words, world-renowned infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci shares the lessons that have shaped his life philosophy, offering an intimate view of one of the world's greatest medical minds as well as universal advice to live by. Filled with inspiring words of wisdom, Expect the Unexpected: Anthony Fauci on Truth, Service, and the Way Forward offers a concrete path to a bright and hopeful future.
Bestselling author Frank Schaeffer offers a passionate political, social, and lifestyle blueprint for rebalancing our lives. COVID lockdowns opened our eyes to what was missing. By understanding our evolutionary selves, we can thrive in both family life and work life by prioritizing relationships, connections, community, and love over capitalism’s misplaced “values” and the erroneous idea that our jobs define us.
Invest like a futurist.
Foresight Investing: A Complete Guide to Finding Your Next Great Trade provides a remarkable toolbox for improving your trading skills. Learn where to find the best opportunities, what companies to invest in, when to buy and sell, and understand how news events can influence the market.
Loaded with insights from a top-performing strategist, this might be the last book about investing you'll ever need.
Join Mary Roach, “America's funniest science writer” (The Washington Post), on an irresistible investigation into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet. Fascinating, witty, and compassionate, Fuzz takes on a subject of increasing urgency as our expanding population and environmental changes cause humans to encroach on animal habitats, and animals on ours.
Abandoned by his parents as a toddler, Jesse Thistle and his brothers were cut off from all they knew when they were placed in the foster care system. Eventually placed with their paternal grandparents, Jesse soon succumbed to a self-destructive cycle.
In this heart-wrenching, triumphant memoir, Jesse Thistle honestly and fearlessly divulges his painful past and the abuse he endured.
Can a corporation own what makes us who we are? In this riveting, behind-the-scenes courtroom drama, a brilliant ACLU legal team, alongside activists, scientists, and physicians, battles corporate greed and government overreach for our fundamental right to control our genes, taking their one-in-a-million case all the way to the US Supreme Court.
A must-have cookbook filled with over 100 recipes for grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, salads, sides, and even desserts, Great Book of Grilled Cheese is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for the whole family! Using easy ingredients and even leftovers, discover endless possibilities for delicious grilled cheese sandwiches, plus the perfect side pairing. From deviled bacon grilled cheese to creamy tomato basil soup, included with each recipe is a charming introduction that captures author and chef Kim Wilcox’s kitchen memories. Also included are contributions from celebrity TV chefs, including Brandon Frohne (Food Network’s Chopped and Chopped Redemption, Travel Channel’s Chow Masters & Secret Eats, and winner of Cooking Channel’s Snack Attack), Chef Lisa Vanardo (Netflix’s Sugar Rush), and others.
Pulitzer finalist Lee Martin has done it again. Building from his acclaimed first memoir, Gone the Hard Road is the story of his mother’s endurance and sacrifice, and the gift of imagination she offered her son. A poignant, honest, moving memoir, Gone the Hard Road will stay with anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world.
A fun and illuminating exploration into the sustainable spirits movement and the distillers leading it.
For the hundreds of thousands of followers of the Bangor, Maine, Police Department on social media, Got Warrants? brings a regular dose of levity. Pulled straight from daily reports, these short interludes provide a welcome spin on the standard police log. Collected here are a few classic "Warrants" poking fun at human nature and turning ne'er-do-wells into sages of silliness.
An homage to a time when plaids and skankin’ were king and doing the jitterbug in your best suit was so money, Hell of a Hat is an inside look at ’90s ska and swing. Featured interviews include The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Reel Big Fish, Hepcat, and Royal Crown Revue.
Hurts So Good: The Science and Culture of Pain on Purpose is an exploration of why some people love to engage in pain on purpose–from dominatrices, religious ascetics, and ultramarathoners to ballerinas, icy ocean bathers, and sideshow performers. Hilarious and informative, Leigh Cowart explains why people enjoy masochism, and what happens in their brains when they experience pain. Because maybe you dabble in, maybe you don’t, but it’s always fascinating.
Leading voice in the progressive Christian community John Pavlovitz examines the bedrock ideas of religion in If God Is Love, Don’t Be a Jerk: Finding a Faith That Makes Us Better Humans to help all of us take an honest look at how the beliefs we hold can shape our relationships with God and our fellow humans. And to make sure that love has the last, loudest word.
The Impossible Mile: The Power in Living Life One Step at a Time tells the courageous story of Johnny Agar, a world-recognized Ironman triathlete with cerebral palsy. From birth, he has defied doctors’ predictions and the odds. Readers will be inspired as they witness Johnny’s determination to overcome challenges and motivate others, all with his family’s unconditional love and support. Foreword by U.S. Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps.
Life coach and influencer @scarrednotscared, Michelle Elman, is here to teach you the practical side of self-love. Creating and upholding strong boundaries will teach others how to treat you, rid your life of drama and toxic relationships and allow you to love yourself and others in the best way you can.
By “taking a knee,” Colin Kaepernick triggered an awakening and joined a long tradition of athletes making powerful political statements. A book about the politics of sport, and the impact of sports on politics, Dave Zirin’s The Kaepernick Effect is for anyone seeking to understand an essential dimension of the new movement for racial justice in America.
A shame-free illustrated guide from TikTok's Dr. Lincoln! Addressing topics such as hormones, menstrual cups, and birth control, all with the help of infographics and illustrations, this succinct, vibrant handbook answers the questions that you may have been too embarrassed to ask, so you’ll be empowered to make more informed health choices and truly care for yourself.
John Perkins endured racism, police violence, and the death of his brother at the hands of a deputy marshal, yet he was able to return good for evil, love for hate, and progress for prejudice. Now young readers will discover the transforming faith that allowed him to respond with miraculous compassion and become a leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
For readers of Suleika Jaouad’s Between Two Kingdoms, a modern gay memoir exploring love, death, pain, and community that will resonate long after the last page.
A lifetime of finding punchlines in his heartache comes to a shuddering stop when comedian and writer Shawn Hitchins loses two great loves, five months apart, to sudden death. In this deeply poignant memoir that combines sober self-portrait with tender elegy, Hitchins explores the messiness of being alive: the longing and desire, scorching-earth anger, raw grief — and the pathway of healing he discovers when he lets his heart remain open.
Told from the rare perspective of a sibling with a brother with special needs, The Long Road to Happy is a candid look at the history of how those with disabilities have been treated in America, how their families cope and change, and how, ultimately, their siblings become the ones left behind to see them through their final days.
Macedonia: The Cookbook is a love letter to Macedonian culture, and a cuisine deeply rooted in its land and traditions. Through over 100 mouthwatering recipes, chef and food writer Katerina Nitsou shares the authentic flavors and wisdom brought along with her family from the mountainous villages of Northern Macedonia, recreated and adapted in her North American kitchen.
A major biography of the greatest men's tennis player of the modern era by New York Times correspondent Christopher Clarey. There have been other Roger Federer biographies, but never one with this kind of access to the man himself, his support team, and the most prominent figures in the game, including rivals Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Roddick.
What does it mean to be working-class in a middle-class world? Cynthia Cruz shows us how class affects culture and our mental health and what we can do about it — calling not for assimilation, but for annihilation.
From celebrated Australian artist Tess Guinery comes The Moonflower Monologues, her second book of beautifully designed poetry and prose. Some of the writings are extravagant, some are sparse, but all are infused with Guinery’s introspection, stillness, and kindness.
Reginald Williams methodically lays out a definition of prophetic preaching. He selects a limited number of preaching practitioners whose written work examines what is prophetic preaching. Williams compliments his discussion on prophetic preaching with various methods of delivery. He illustrates the preaching methods with vivid examples and explanations that bring life to the listener, reader, and doer of God’s Word.
In the Netflix docuseries Last Chance U, athletic academic counselor Brittany Wagner helped student-athletes move beyond personal failure to find success. Here, she provides actionable advice and strategies to embolden readers—from students to CEOs—to shed their excuses and fearlessly pursue their goals. Every day is your next chance for an opportunity to be better than the day before!
Drawing on a vast range of material, from critical theory to pop culture to the substance of daily life, Maggie Nelson’s On Freedom explores how we might think, experience, or talk about freedom by tracing its complexities in four distinct realms: art, sex, drugs, and climate. On Freedom is an invigorating, essential book for challenging times.
In 2010, Afghanistan allowed women to join the armed forces, and Niloofar Rahmani entered Afghanistan's military academy, breaking through social barriers to demonstrate confidence, leadership, and decisiveness. Niloofar performed the first solo flight of her class—ahead of all her male classmates—and in 2013 became Afghanistan's first female fixed-wing air force pilot.
Linville, a Kansas farmer’s son, reveals how he became a believer and CEO of a global company. A practical guide filled with timeless wisdom, Plan of Action helps readers find direction and develop a plan to live well. An indispensable compass that offers guiding voices and hard-won markers on the road to dreams and plans that come true.
Power Hungry tells the stories of Aylene Quin and Cleo Silvers, two women of color who used food as a political weapon during the civil rights movement. The leadership of these women cooking and serving food in a safe space for their communities was so powerful, the FBI resorted to coordinated, extensive and often illegal means to stop the efforts.
On the 50th anniversary of America’s deadliest prison riot comes a daughter’s quest to uncover the truth about her father’s murder during the uprising. The Prison Guard’s Daughter: My Journey Through the Ashes of Attica is a story of crossing racial divides, befriending inmates and correctional officers alike, and challenging the state to reveal and pay for its malfeasance.
Pure Narco: One Man's True Story of 25 Years Inside the Cartels tells the tale of arguably America’s biggest cocaine trafficker and his capture in Venezuela during one of the biggest antinarcotics takedowns of all time. But it is more than that; Pure Narco is unique in that it is a story of a family caught up in a life on the run and Luis Navia’s adjustment to civilian life after prison.
The inspiring, dramatic, and heartwarming true account of an escape convict and his wife of thirty-five plus years who never knew his secret, which captured the imaginations of millions on Humans of New York.
An intimate and haunting portrait of grief and the search for meaning from a singular new talent as told through the prism of three generations of her Chinese American family. “A love song to loss, to family, to the power of writing things down and remembering” (Jacqueline Woodson).
Empowers women of all ages and backgrounds to improve their self-esteem for a lifetime of awareness, poise, and confidence. Despite years of progress, many women still suffer low self-esteem in various realms of life. In The Self-Esteem Regime: An Action Plan for Becoming the Confident Person You Were Meant to Be, Clarissa Burt shares her program for building better self-esteem through a unique process that emphasizes awareness, poise, and assurance.
From the British viral poet Della Hicks-Wilson comes an empowering and lyrical collection of short, interconnected poems about the heart, letting go, and a healing love, that readers can carry and quote for a lifetime. Small Cures is at once a compelling reminder to anyone struggling with heartbreak, mental health, or trauma, that they are not alone.
Through vivid short stories and rich poetry, Nicola I. Campbell deftly weaves an extraordinary memoir about what it means to be an intergenerational survivor of Indian Residential Schools.
This deeply moving memoir tells of one Indigenous woman’s journey to overcome adversity and colonial trauma, and find strength and resilience through creative works and traditional perspectives of healing, transformation, and resurgence.
Explore how Stan Lee’s life reflects the evolution of American entertainment, society and pop culture. This book includes new and exclusive interviews with Marvel comic book creators for whom Lee’s work proved an invaluable inspiration. Upbeat and fun, it is told with a glint in the eye and a flair for the theatrical that would make Stan Lee proud. Excelsior!
Stitching Stolen Lives is an in-depth look at the mission and work of the Social Justice Sewing Academy Remembrance Project. Together, we remember the lives lost due to social injustices, with an in-depth sharing of their story. The SJSA compiled extraordinary portrait art quilts that memorialize the individuals and say their names, over and over.
The shocking true story of an undercover baby-selling operation and the woman who exposed it. Taken at Birth: Stolen Babies, Hidden Lies, and My Journey to Finding Home is the remarkable account of Jane Blasio’s tireless quest for truth, justice, and resolution. Perfect for book clubs, as well as those interested in inspirational stories of adoption, human trafficking, and true crime.
A global tour of the plastic pollution crisis with cutting-edge research demonstrating the depth of the problem and what must happen to reverse it.
A riveting coming-of-age memoir, Three Girls From Bronzeville: A Uniquely American Memoir About Race, Fate, and Sisterhood follows three Black girls from the storied Bronzeville section of Chicago, exploring friendship, race, and class, and why certain forces and systems in America allow some to thrive and flourish...and others to falter.
The powerful memoir of an inspiring young woman. Forced to flee her home and adjust to a new life as a refugee, Toufah bravely bucked taboo and named herself as a survivor of sexual assault by The Gambia’s dictator—launching an unprecedented protest movement. Written with urgency and empathy, Toufah strives to restore the power of women’s own voices.
Women including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Margaret Sanger, and Sheryl Sandberg are commonly celebrated as leaders of feminism. Yet as Kyla Schuller argues, their white feminist politics dispossess the most marginalized to liberate themselves. The Trouble with White Women brings to life the 200-year counter history of Black, Indigenous, Latina, poor, queer, and trans women pushing back and creating an anti-racist feminism for all.
The debut poetry collection from Grammy-nominated recording artist and slam poet Tarriona "Tank" Ball about infatuation, love, and heartbreak. Relatable and honest, with Tank's signature mix of whimsy and realness, Vulnerable AF is about the difference between love and infatuation, and coming out on the other side of heartbreak with your sense of self-worth—and your sense of humor—stronger for it.
What's it like to be married to a famous novelist? This is the story of Anne Theroux's final year of marriage to Paul Theroux. As a journalist-turned couples' therapist, Theroux's page-turning memoir is perfect for anyone who's experienced a breakup. So often thinly veiled in her husband’s fiction, Anne emerges at last: funny, reflective and, finally, emboldened.
Have you wondered what people get up to when they think no one's looking? Do you have a mortifying secret of your own you've never dared share? A fantastic collection of funny, moving and outrageous confessions from all walks of life, chosen and introduced by Tova Leigh, popular writer, performer, digital creator and bestselling author of F*cked at 40.
Through a carefully curated selection of quotations, images and interviews, Artists on Art reveals what matters most to the masters. Discover how the giants of different artistic genres developed their distinctive visual styles, the core ideas that underpin their practice and, most importantly, what art means to you. Includes iconic works of 50 great artists, from Michelangelo to Tracey Emin.
Emmy-nominated actress and comic, Yvonne Orji, candidly yet humorously shares the twists and turns that eventually led her to success. As she meditates on her own life—both unforeseen blessings and unanticipated roadblocks—she realizes it’s a testimony to how God tricked her into living out her wildest dreams. She was bamboozled by Jesus, and you can be too.
All prior histories on the blues have alleged it originated on plantations in the Mississippi Delta. Not true, says author Chris Thomas King. In The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music and Culture, King presents facts to disprove such myths. New Orleans, King states, was the only place in the Deep South where the sacred and profane could party together without fear of persecution, creating the blues.
In the late nineteenth century, Dr. Thomas Neill Cream’s spree of murders spanned three countries. Author Dean Jobb traces the doctor’s life through Canada and the U.S. to London, where forensics was just coming into use. For fans of Erik Larson, The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream is an unforgettable true crime story by a master of the genre.
The current design of international tax rules is complex. Corporate Income Taxes Under Pressure: Why Reform Is Needed and How It Could Be Designed guides readers through the various facets of the international tax framework. The chapters explain the basic issues in detail and recommend potential policy reforms. Readers will develop a better understanding of the economic aspects of the international tax architecture.
Dear White Women is a practical guide for being more anti-racist in your everyday life. Authors Sara and Misasha break down the psychology and barriers to meaningful race discussions for White people and also the history and statistics behind Black and other non-Black POC racism and discrimination in this country, all in short targeted chapters for a focused, quick read.
Bryan Miller was a household name as the restaurant critic for The New York Times. The Wine Spectator, in a front-page profile, declared Miller “the most powerful restaurant critic in America.” Dining in the Dark: A Famed Restaurant Critic's Struggle With and Triumph Over Depression chronicles Bryan Miller’s battle with Bipolar II disorder, also known as depression, which ruined his life, professionally and personally.
In his own words, world-renowned infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci shares the lessons that have shaped his life philosophy, offering an intimate view of one of the world's greatest medical minds as well as universal advice to live by. Filled with inspiring words of wisdom, Expect the Unexpected: Anthony Fauci on Truth, Service, and the Way Forward offers a concrete path to a bright and hopeful future.
Bestselling author Frank Schaeffer offers a passionate political, social, and lifestyle blueprint for rebalancing our lives. COVID lockdowns opened our eyes to what was missing. By understanding our evolutionary selves, we can thrive in both family life and work life by prioritizing relationships, connections, community, and love over capitalism’s misplaced “values” and the erroneous idea that our jobs define us.
Invest like a futurist.
Foresight Investing: A Complete Guide to Finding Your Next Great Trade provides a remarkable toolbox for improving your trading skills. Learn where to find the best opportunities, what companies to invest in, when to buy and sell, and understand how news events can influence the market.
Loaded with insights from a top-performing strategist, this might be the last book about investing you'll ever need.
Join Mary Roach, “America's funniest science writer” (The Washington Post), on an irresistible investigation into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet. Fascinating, witty, and compassionate, Fuzz takes on a subject of increasing urgency as our expanding population and environmental changes cause humans to encroach on animal habitats, and animals on ours.
Abandoned by his parents as a toddler, Jesse Thistle and his brothers were cut off from all they knew when they were placed in the foster care system. Eventually placed with their paternal grandparents, Jesse soon succumbed to a self-destructive cycle.
In this heart-wrenching, triumphant memoir, Jesse Thistle honestly and fearlessly divulges his painful past and the abuse he endured.
Can a corporation own what makes us who we are? In this riveting, behind-the-scenes courtroom drama, a brilliant ACLU legal team, alongside activists, scientists, and physicians, battles corporate greed and government overreach for our fundamental right to control our genes, taking their one-in-a-million case all the way to the US Supreme Court.
A must-have cookbook filled with over 100 recipes for grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, salads, sides, and even desserts, Great Book of Grilled Cheese is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for the whole family! Using easy ingredients and even leftovers, discover endless possibilities for delicious grilled cheese sandwiches, plus the perfect side pairing. From deviled bacon grilled cheese to creamy tomato basil soup, included with each recipe is a charming introduction that captures author and chef Kim Wilcox’s kitchen memories. Also included are contributions from celebrity TV chefs, including Brandon Frohne (Food Network’s Chopped and Chopped Redemption, Travel Channel’s Chow Masters & Secret Eats, and winner of Cooking Channel’s Snack Attack), Chef Lisa Vanardo (Netflix’s Sugar Rush), and others.
Pulitzer finalist Lee Martin has done it again. Building from his acclaimed first memoir, Gone the Hard Road is the story of his mother’s endurance and sacrifice, and the gift of imagination she offered her son. A poignant, honest, moving memoir, Gone the Hard Road will stay with anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world.
A fun and illuminating exploration into the sustainable spirits movement and the distillers leading it.
For the hundreds of thousands of followers of the Bangor, Maine, Police Department on social media, Got Warrants? brings a regular dose of levity. Pulled straight from daily reports, these short interludes provide a welcome spin on the standard police log. Collected here are a few classic "Warrants" poking fun at human nature and turning ne'er-do-wells into sages of silliness.
An homage to a time when plaids and skankin’ were king and doing the jitterbug in your best suit was so money, Hell of a Hat is an inside look at ’90s ska and swing. Featured interviews include The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Reel Big Fish, Hepcat, and Royal Crown Revue.
Hurts So Good: The Science and Culture of Pain on Purpose is an exploration of why some people love to engage in pain on purpose–from dominatrices, religious ascetics, and ultramarathoners to ballerinas, icy ocean bathers, and sideshow performers. Hilarious and informative, Leigh Cowart explains why people enjoy masochism, and what happens in their brains when they experience pain. Because maybe you dabble in, maybe you don’t, but it’s always fascinating.
Leading voice in the progressive Christian community John Pavlovitz examines the bedrock ideas of religion in If God Is Love, Don’t Be a Jerk: Finding a Faith That Makes Us Better Humans to help all of us take an honest look at how the beliefs we hold can shape our relationships with God and our fellow humans. And to make sure that love has the last, loudest word.
The Impossible Mile: The Power in Living Life One Step at a Time tells the courageous story of Johnny Agar, a world-recognized Ironman triathlete with cerebral palsy. From birth, he has defied doctors’ predictions and the odds. Readers will be inspired as they witness Johnny’s determination to overcome challenges and motivate others, all with his family’s unconditional love and support. Foreword by U.S. Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps.
Life coach and influencer @scarrednotscared, Michelle Elman, is here to teach you the practical side of self-love. Creating and upholding strong boundaries will teach others how to treat you, rid your life of drama and toxic relationships and allow you to love yourself and others in the best way you can.
By “taking a knee,” Colin Kaepernick triggered an awakening and joined a long tradition of athletes making powerful political statements. A book about the politics of sport, and the impact of sports on politics, Dave Zirin’s The Kaepernick Effect is for anyone seeking to understand an essential dimension of the new movement for racial justice in America.
A shame-free illustrated guide from TikTok's Dr. Lincoln! Addressing topics such as hormones, menstrual cups, and birth control, all with the help of infographics and illustrations, this succinct, vibrant handbook answers the questions that you may have been too embarrassed to ask, so you’ll be empowered to make more informed health choices and truly care for yourself.
John Perkins endured racism, police violence, and the death of his brother at the hands of a deputy marshal, yet he was able to return good for evil, love for hate, and progress for prejudice. Now young readers will discover the transforming faith that allowed him to respond with miraculous compassion and become a leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
For readers of Suleika Jaouad’s Between Two Kingdoms, a modern gay memoir exploring love, death, pain, and community that will resonate long after the last page.
A lifetime of finding punchlines in his heartache comes to a shuddering stop when comedian and writer Shawn Hitchins loses two great loves, five months apart, to sudden death. In this deeply poignant memoir that combines sober self-portrait with tender elegy, Hitchins explores the messiness of being alive: the longing and desire, scorching-earth anger, raw grief — and the pathway of healing he discovers when he lets his heart remain open.
Told from the rare perspective of a sibling with a brother with special needs, The Long Road to Happy is a candid look at the history of how those with disabilities have been treated in America, how their families cope and change, and how, ultimately, their siblings become the ones left behind to see them through their final days.
Macedonia: The Cookbook is a love letter to Macedonian culture, and a cuisine deeply rooted in its land and traditions. Through over 100 mouthwatering recipes, chef and food writer Katerina Nitsou shares the authentic flavors and wisdom brought along with her family from the mountainous villages of Northern Macedonia, recreated and adapted in her North American kitchen.
A major biography of the greatest men's tennis player of the modern era by New York Times correspondent Christopher Clarey. There have been other Roger Federer biographies, but never one with this kind of access to the man himself, his support team, and the most prominent figures in the game, including rivals Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Roddick.
What does it mean to be working-class in a middle-class world? Cynthia Cruz shows us how class affects culture and our mental health and what we can do about it — calling not for assimilation, but for annihilation.
From celebrated Australian artist Tess Guinery comes The Moonflower Monologues, her second book of beautifully designed poetry and prose. Some of the writings are extravagant, some are sparse, but all are infused with Guinery’s introspection, stillness, and kindness.
Reginald Williams methodically lays out a definition of prophetic preaching. He selects a limited number of preaching practitioners whose written work examines what is prophetic preaching. Williams compliments his discussion on prophetic preaching with various methods of delivery. He illustrates the preaching methods with vivid examples and explanations that bring life to the listener, reader, and doer of God’s Word.
In the Netflix docuseries Last Chance U, athletic academic counselor Brittany Wagner helped student-athletes move beyond personal failure to find success. Here, she provides actionable advice and strategies to embolden readers—from students to CEOs—to shed their excuses and fearlessly pursue their goals. Every day is your next chance for an opportunity to be better than the day before!
Drawing on a vast range of material, from critical theory to pop culture to the substance of daily life, Maggie Nelson’s On Freedom explores how we might think, experience, or talk about freedom by tracing its complexities in four distinct realms: art, sex, drugs, and climate. On Freedom is an invigorating, essential book for challenging times.
In 2010, Afghanistan allowed women to join the armed forces, and Niloofar Rahmani entered Afghanistan's military academy, breaking through social barriers to demonstrate confidence, leadership, and decisiveness. Niloofar performed the first solo flight of her class—ahead of all her male classmates—and in 2013 became Afghanistan's first female fixed-wing air force pilot.
Linville, a Kansas farmer’s son, reveals how he became a believer and CEO of a global company. A practical guide filled with timeless wisdom, Plan of Action helps readers find direction and develop a plan to live well. An indispensable compass that offers guiding voices and hard-won markers on the road to dreams and plans that come true.
Power Hungry tells the stories of Aylene Quin and Cleo Silvers, two women of color who used food as a political weapon during the civil rights movement. The leadership of these women cooking and serving food in a safe space for their communities was so powerful, the FBI resorted to coordinated, extensive and often illegal means to stop the efforts.
On the 50th anniversary of America’s deadliest prison riot comes a daughter’s quest to uncover the truth about her father’s murder during the uprising. The Prison Guard’s Daughter: My Journey Through the Ashes of Attica is a story of crossing racial divides, befriending inmates and correctional officers alike, and challenging the state to reveal and pay for its malfeasance.
Pure Narco: One Man's True Story of 25 Years Inside the Cartels tells the tale of arguably America’s biggest cocaine trafficker and his capture in Venezuela during one of the biggest antinarcotics takedowns of all time. But it is more than that; Pure Narco is unique in that it is a story of a family caught up in a life on the run and Luis Navia’s adjustment to civilian life after prison.
The inspiring, dramatic, and heartwarming true account of an escape convict and his wife of thirty-five plus years who never knew his secret, which captured the imaginations of millions on Humans of New York.
An intimate and haunting portrait of grief and the search for meaning from a singular new talent as told through the prism of three generations of her Chinese American family. “A love song to loss, to family, to the power of writing things down and remembering” (Jacqueline Woodson).
Empowers women of all ages and backgrounds to improve their self-esteem for a lifetime of awareness, poise, and confidence. Despite years of progress, many women still suffer low self-esteem in various realms of life. In The Self-Esteem Regime: An Action Plan for Becoming the Confident Person You Were Meant to Be, Clarissa Burt shares her program for building better self-esteem through a unique process that emphasizes awareness, poise, and assurance.
From the British viral poet Della Hicks-Wilson comes an empowering and lyrical collection of short, interconnected poems about the heart, letting go, and a healing love, that readers can carry and quote for a lifetime. Small Cures is at once a compelling reminder to anyone struggling with heartbreak, mental health, or trauma, that they are not alone.
Through vivid short stories and rich poetry, Nicola I. Campbell deftly weaves an extraordinary memoir about what it means to be an intergenerational survivor of Indian Residential Schools.
This deeply moving memoir tells of one Indigenous woman’s journey to overcome adversity and colonial trauma, and find strength and resilience through creative works and traditional perspectives of healing, transformation, and resurgence.
Explore how Stan Lee’s life reflects the evolution of American entertainment, society and pop culture. This book includes new and exclusive interviews with Marvel comic book creators for whom Lee’s work proved an invaluable inspiration. Upbeat and fun, it is told with a glint in the eye and a flair for the theatrical that would make Stan Lee proud. Excelsior!
Stitching Stolen Lives is an in-depth look at the mission and work of the Social Justice Sewing Academy Remembrance Project. Together, we remember the lives lost due to social injustices, with an in-depth sharing of their story. The SJSA compiled extraordinary portrait art quilts that memorialize the individuals and say their names, over and over.
The shocking true story of an undercover baby-selling operation and the woman who exposed it. Taken at Birth: Stolen Babies, Hidden Lies, and My Journey to Finding Home is the remarkable account of Jane Blasio’s tireless quest for truth, justice, and resolution. Perfect for book clubs, as well as those interested in inspirational stories of adoption, human trafficking, and true crime.
A global tour of the plastic pollution crisis with cutting-edge research demonstrating the depth of the problem and what must happen to reverse it.
A riveting coming-of-age memoir, Three Girls From Bronzeville: A Uniquely American Memoir About Race, Fate, and Sisterhood follows three Black girls from the storied Bronzeville section of Chicago, exploring friendship, race, and class, and why certain forces and systems in America allow some to thrive and flourish...and others to falter.
The powerful memoir of an inspiring young woman. Forced to flee her home and adjust to a new life as a refugee, Toufah bravely bucked taboo and named herself as a survivor of sexual assault by The Gambia’s dictator—launching an unprecedented protest movement. Written with urgency and empathy, Toufah strives to restore the power of women’s own voices.
Women including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Margaret Sanger, and Sheryl Sandberg are commonly celebrated as leaders of feminism. Yet as Kyla Schuller argues, their white feminist politics dispossess the most marginalized to liberate themselves. The Trouble with White Women brings to life the 200-year counter history of Black, Indigenous, Latina, poor, queer, and trans women pushing back and creating an anti-racist feminism for all.
The debut poetry collection from Grammy-nominated recording artist and slam poet Tarriona "Tank" Ball about infatuation, love, and heartbreak. Relatable and honest, with Tank's signature mix of whimsy and realness, Vulnerable AF is about the difference between love and infatuation, and coming out on the other side of heartbreak with your sense of self-worth—and your sense of humor—stronger for it.
What's it like to be married to a famous novelist? This is the story of Anne Theroux's final year of marriage to Paul Theroux. As a journalist-turned couples' therapist, Theroux's page-turning memoir is perfect for anyone who's experienced a breakup. So often thinly veiled in her husband’s fiction, Anne emerges at last: funny, reflective and, finally, emboldened.
Have you wondered what people get up to when they think no one's looking? Do you have a mortifying secret of your own you've never dared share? A fantastic collection of funny, moving and outrageous confessions from all walks of life, chosen and introduced by Tova Leigh, popular writer, performer, digital creator and bestselling author of F*cked at 40.
Team Pom, the middle school’s crew of self-proclaimed weirdos, are tired of their loser status in the pool. But on their way to gain the respect and free snacks they deserve, they find a lonely giant squid. Will he be the secret weapon they need for synchronized swimming stardom, or will they end up with ink on their faces?
Welcome to Comfort Notch – home of the prettiest Autumn!
She lives in the leaves …
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Shape of Water comes an intriguing and most curious tale. Following her estranged mother’s death, Kat Somerville and her daughter, Sybil, flee Chicago for Kat’s quaint hometown of Comfort Notch, New Hampshire, hoping to fit in. But the town's secret history and strange customs make it impossible. Gruesome truths burst into flames leading to shocking events.
When a young journalist prompts a reclusive musical superstar to finally break his silence, he pours out an astonishing saga of rivalry, regret, and flying pianos. This epic, romantic graphic novel is a sweeping tale that spans the twentieth century, packed with all the drama of a rock & roll biopic and more twists than a night at the opera.
BOOM! Studios has comic books for every age and audience in a brand new collection like you’ve never seen before! Discover your favorite brand new comic books and graphic novels from the highly acclaimed publisher in this exclusive sneak peek at 2021’s hottest new releases!
In BrainComix, the brain is the star of the show—hamming it up in a televised interview conducted by the intrepid journalist Julia Mojito. Without jargon, and with plenty of humor, we come to understand how this spongy, bloody organ acts as our guardian angel, filters our perceptions, and shapes the stories we tell about the world and about ourselves.
For Chris and Miguel, creating a family will take a little luck and lots of determination. This graphic novel chronicles their experiences as the parents of one child with cerebral palsy and adopting another child from Ethiopia.
Benson, a young teen boy with dreams of becoming a Galactic Ranger, is given the chance when he's selected to join an elite academy full of unusual alien classmates. But when culture shock, bullying, and administrative secrets shake his confidence, Benson must dig deep and fight to prove he belongs. From the team behind the bestselling Plants vs. Zombies graphic novels!
Jay wants nothing more than to fly. Or so he thinks until he crosses paths with a mysterious thief, Fix, whose tricks and charms draw him into the war. As Jay becomes further entangled in the turbulence of Fix’s cause, each man must learn to navigate shifting allegiances, the fight for freedom, and the greatest adventure of all — love.
Dark Horse Books
In the first volume of E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams, the son of world-renowned scientist, Wale Williams--aka tech-savvy superhero EXO--tries to save Lagoon City from extremists. But before this "pending" superhero can save his city, there is one person he must save first--himself! An Afrofuturist superhero story about redemption set in the bustling metropolis that is Lagos, Nigeria--with a creative team that's also from Lagos!
Bestselling crime noir masters Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips are back with another original graphic novel featuring troublemaker-for-hire Ethan Reckless. It's 1985, and things in Ethan's life are going well...until a missing woman shows up in the background of an old B-movie… Ethan is drawn into Hollywood's occult underbelly as he hunts for her among the wreckage of the '70s.
History has rarely been told from a woman’s point of view. This graphic novel amplifies the voices of female legends from 1840 to the present day. Reliving moments from the lives of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, and others, these inspiring stories are boldly told from one of the most formative eras in women’s history—the fight for the vote in America.
Matthew's Gospel is one of the most influential pieces of literature in religion and history of all time!
The Gospel of Matthew: Word for Word Bible Comic presents every word, chapter and verse, within its historical, cultural and geographical context. The unabridged story is illustrated in a bold, hard-hitting, contemporary graphic novel style and features the best-selling English Bible translation the NIV. Also available in Spanish (NVI).
Hakim was a young and successful Syrian until the 2011 uprising and ensuing civil war. Now he’s a refuge, trying to build a new life. Book 1: From Syria to Turkey in this graphic novel series follows the first leg of Hakim’s very human journey through an inhumane world.
Based on clandestine interviews, this award-winning graphic novel is an honest portrait of Iranian youth today that provides a rare glimpse into a society where the sexes are strictly segregated—and Western journalists aren’t welcome. Stories deal with traditional marriage, living under an oppressive regime, and how young people escape the police and defy tradition.
In the first volume of Iyanu: Child of Wonder, a teenage orphan with no recollection of her past discovers she has abilities that rival the ancient deities told of in folklore. “The Corrupt”--cursed wildlife and strange, divine beasts--are determined to destroy humanity, but Iyanu’s abilities are the key to bringing back an "age of wonders," to save a world on the brink of destruction!
Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks—especially when you're the total opposite. Your parents like him better, and everyone calls you "Kyle's little sister" while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?! A new middle grade graphic novel from JY!
Needle and Thread is a coming-of-age yarn about self-discovery, resilience, and the enduring power of having someone believe in you. Azarie wants to be able to show her true self. Noah wants his dream to be accepted, and the two find out their paths intersect when it comes to one thing: Cosplay.
The first volume of Malika: Warrior Queen tells the story of queen and military commander Malika, who struggles to keep peace in her empire, Azzaz. This historical fantasy is set in fifteenth-century West Africa and is created by an all-star team from Nigeria. Volume 1 also features two bonus stories, “Malika: Dragon Trials” and “WindMaker: Birth of a King,” as well as a behind-the-scenes section.
Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group
From Justin Roiland, co-creator of Rick and Morty, comes Orcs in Space, the first volume in a wildly funny and absurd fantasy adventure series set in deep space! When a hyper-advanced StarBleep ship lands on their planet, three lowly Orcs accidentally steal it and find themselves joyriding in the dankest reaches of the Galactigon! Can they survive the wild nonsense space throws at them?
Pax Samson: The Cookout is the first volume in a new action-packed, modern fantasy trilogy that depicts a world struggling to find peace in the midst of threats and a young superhero chef torn between following his passion and following in his family’s footsteps.
Andy's parents rescued Rocket when Andy was a toddler. They grew up together. So when Rocket passes away right before Andy's 14th birthday, he's rudderless. High school is coming, and he can't imagine it without Rocket. The day before school, Andy visits Rocket's grave and unexpectedly summons the Rainbow Bridge, a gateway to a world where pets discover their afterlife.
From biology to physics to ecology and beyond, the ocean is packed with science! Bursting from the pages of the hit middle-grade graphic novel series, The Science of Surfing: A Surfside Girls Guide to the Ocean lets readers ride the waves of knowledge with Sam and Jade as they discover the amazing wonders of the sea and have a blast doing it.
Green-growing secrets and powerful magic await you at Misselthwaite Manor, now reimagined in this bewitching graphic novel adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved tale. From Mariah Marsden, author of the critically acclaimed Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel, comes the second installment in this series of retold children's classics.
Jewish mythology states when God created the universe, one corner was left unfinished – a dangerous place teeming with monsters. Twelve-year-old Miriam hasn’t a clue about the Unfinished Corner. Wrestling with Bat Mitzvah prep and whether she even wants to be Jewish occupy her life – until an angel whisks her and her friends off to this monstrous land with one mission: finish the Unfinished Corner.
Team Pom, the middle school’s crew of self-proclaimed weirdos, are tired of their loser status in the pool. But on their way to gain the respect and free snacks they deserve, they find a lonely giant squid. Will he be the secret weapon they need for synchronized swimming stardom, or will they end up with ink on their faces?
Welcome to Comfort Notch – home of the prettiest Autumn!
She lives in the leaves …
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Shape of Water comes an intriguing and most curious tale. Following her estranged mother’s death, Kat Somerville and her daughter, Sybil, flee Chicago for Kat’s quaint hometown of Comfort Notch, New Hampshire, hoping to fit in. But the town's secret history and strange customs make it impossible. Gruesome truths burst into flames leading to shocking events.
When a young journalist prompts a reclusive musical superstar to finally break his silence, he pours out an astonishing saga of rivalry, regret, and flying pianos. This epic, romantic graphic novel is a sweeping tale that spans the twentieth century, packed with all the drama of a rock & roll biopic and more twists than a night at the opera.
BOOM! Studios has comic books for every age and audience in a brand new collection like you’ve never seen before! Discover your favorite brand new comic books and graphic novels from the highly acclaimed publisher in this exclusive sneak peek at 2021’s hottest new releases!
In BrainComix, the brain is the star of the show—hamming it up in a televised interview conducted by the intrepid journalist Julia Mojito. Without jargon, and with plenty of humor, we come to understand how this spongy, bloody organ acts as our guardian angel, filters our perceptions, and shapes the stories we tell about the world and about ourselves.
For Chris and Miguel, creating a family will take a little luck and lots of determination. This graphic novel chronicles their experiences as the parents of one child with cerebral palsy and adopting another child from Ethiopia.
Benson, a young teen boy with dreams of becoming a Galactic Ranger, is given the chance when he's selected to join an elite academy full of unusual alien classmates. But when culture shock, bullying, and administrative secrets shake his confidence, Benson must dig deep and fight to prove he belongs. From the team behind the bestselling Plants vs. Zombies graphic novels!
Jay wants nothing more than to fly. Or so he thinks until he crosses paths with a mysterious thief, Fix, whose tricks and charms draw him into the war. As Jay becomes further entangled in the turbulence of Fix’s cause, each man must learn to navigate shifting allegiances, the fight for freedom, and the greatest adventure of all — love.
Dark Horse Books
In the first volume of E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams, the son of world-renowned scientist, Wale Williams--aka tech-savvy superhero EXO--tries to save Lagoon City from extremists. But before this "pending" superhero can save his city, there is one person he must save first--himself! An Afrofuturist superhero story about redemption set in the bustling metropolis that is Lagos, Nigeria--with a creative team that's also from Lagos!
Bestselling crime noir masters Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips are back with another original graphic novel featuring troublemaker-for-hire Ethan Reckless. It's 1985, and things in Ethan's life are going well...until a missing woman shows up in the background of an old B-movie… Ethan is drawn into Hollywood's occult underbelly as he hunts for her among the wreckage of the '70s.
History has rarely been told from a woman’s point of view. This graphic novel amplifies the voices of female legends from 1840 to the present day. Reliving moments from the lives of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, and others, these inspiring stories are boldly told from one of the most formative eras in women’s history—the fight for the vote in America.
Matthew's Gospel is one of the most influential pieces of literature in religion and history of all time!
The Gospel of Matthew: Word for Word Bible Comic presents every word, chapter and verse, within its historical, cultural and geographical context. The unabridged story is illustrated in a bold, hard-hitting, contemporary graphic novel style and features the best-selling English Bible translation the NIV. Also available in Spanish (NVI).
Hakim was a young and successful Syrian until the 2011 uprising and ensuing civil war. Now he’s a refuge, trying to build a new life. Book 1: From Syria to Turkey in this graphic novel series follows the first leg of Hakim’s very human journey through an inhumane world.
Based on clandestine interviews, this award-winning graphic novel is an honest portrait of Iranian youth today that provides a rare glimpse into a society where the sexes are strictly segregated—and Western journalists aren’t welcome. Stories deal with traditional marriage, living under an oppressive regime, and how young people escape the police and defy tradition.
In the first volume of Iyanu: Child of Wonder, a teenage orphan with no recollection of her past discovers she has abilities that rival the ancient deities told of in folklore. “The Corrupt”--cursed wildlife and strange, divine beasts--are determined to destroy humanity, but Iyanu’s abilities are the key to bringing back an "age of wonders," to save a world on the brink of destruction!
Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks—especially when you're the total opposite. Your parents like him better, and everyone calls you "Kyle's little sister" while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?! A new middle grade graphic novel from JY!
Needle and Thread is a coming-of-age yarn about self-discovery, resilience, and the enduring power of having someone believe in you. Azarie wants to be able to show her true self. Noah wants his dream to be accepted, and the two find out their paths intersect when it comes to one thing: Cosplay.
The first volume of Malika: Warrior Queen tells the story of queen and military commander Malika, who struggles to keep peace in her empire, Azzaz. This historical fantasy is set in fifteenth-century West Africa and is created by an all-star team from Nigeria. Volume 1 also features two bonus stories, “Malika: Dragon Trials” and “WindMaker: Birth of a King,” as well as a behind-the-scenes section.
Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group
From Justin Roiland, co-creator of Rick and Morty, comes Orcs in Space, the first volume in a wildly funny and absurd fantasy adventure series set in deep space! When a hyper-advanced StarBleep ship lands on their planet, three lowly Orcs accidentally steal it and find themselves joyriding in the dankest reaches of the Galactigon! Can they survive the wild nonsense space throws at them?
Pax Samson: The Cookout is the first volume in a new action-packed, modern fantasy trilogy that depicts a world struggling to find peace in the midst of threats and a young superhero chef torn between following his passion and following in his family’s footsteps.
Andy's parents rescued Rocket when Andy was a toddler. They grew up together. So when Rocket passes away right before Andy's 14th birthday, he's rudderless. High school is coming, and he can't imagine it without Rocket. The day before school, Andy visits Rocket's grave and unexpectedly summons the Rainbow Bridge, a gateway to a world where pets discover their afterlife.
From biology to physics to ecology and beyond, the ocean is packed with science! Bursting from the pages of the hit middle-grade graphic novel series, The Science of Surfing: A Surfside Girls Guide to the Ocean lets readers ride the waves of knowledge with Sam and Jade as they discover the amazing wonders of the sea and have a blast doing it.
Green-growing secrets and powerful magic await you at Misselthwaite Manor, now reimagined in this bewitching graphic novel adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved tale. From Mariah Marsden, author of the critically acclaimed Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel, comes the second installment in this series of retold children's classics.
Jewish mythology states when God created the universe, one corner was left unfinished – a dangerous place teeming with monsters. Twelve-year-old Miriam hasn’t a clue about the Unfinished Corner. Wrestling with Bat Mitzvah prep and whether she even wants to be Jewish occupy her life – until an angel whisks her and her friends off to this monstrous land with one mission: finish the Unfinished Corner.
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