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Fiction
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After Alice
Gregory Maguire
From the best-selling author of
Wicked comes a magical new
twist on Alice’s Adventures in
Wonderland, published to coincide with the 150th anniversary
of Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic.
[Morrow]
9780060548957 $26.99
The Magic Strings
of Frankie Presto
Mitch Albom
Best-selling author Mitch Albom
creates a magical story about the
bands we join in life and the power
of talent to change our lives.
[Harper]
9780062294418 $24.99
A Jane Austen Christmas
Carlo DeVito
Celebrate the romance and joy of the
holiday season with a detailed look
into the six Christmases Jane Austen
artistically wove into her novels!
[Cider Mill Press]
9781604335910 $16.95
Twain & Stanley
Enter Paradise
Oscar Hijuelos
This final novel from Pulitzer
Prize-winning author Oscar
Hijuelos is inspired by the real-life
friendship between Mark Twain
and explorer Sir Henry Morton
Stanley.
[Grand Central]
9781455561490 $28
Son of the Black Sword
Larry Correia
The action-packed first installment
in a new epic fantasy series from
the New York Times best-selling
author of the Monster Hunter
series.
[Baen]
9781476780863 $25
Depraved Heart
Patricia Cornwell
#1 New York Times best-selling
author Patricia Cornwell delivers
the newest engrossing thriller
in her high-stakes series starring medical examiner Dr. Kay
Scarpetta.
[Morrow]
9780062325402 $28.99
Home and Away
Dean Hughes
In a nostalgic and tender historical
novel about the power of love and the
reality of war, a mother struggles to
keep a semblance of a normal, happy
Christmas on the home front while
her son fights on the battlefields of
Europe during WWII.
[Shadow Mountain]
9781629720937 $16.99
God’s Kingdom
Howard Frank Mosher
A novel-in-stories about a small,
tightly knit community in northeastern Vermont, and the Kinneson
family’s dark secret.
[St. Martin’s]
9781250069481 $25.99
Winter Stroll
Elin Hilderbrand
The Quinn family celebrates their
most dramatic Christmas yet in this
enchanting sequel to Elin Hilderbrand’s best-selling Winter Street.
[Little, Brown]
9780316261135 $25
Shadows of Self
Brandon Sanderson
The world of Mistborn continues
in this new novel from best-selling
author Brandon Sanderson—and
also in The Bands of Mourning,
coming in January.
[Tor]
9780765378552 $27.99
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Fiction
A Call to Arms
David Weber, Timothy Zahn
& Tom Pope
The second installment in the bestselling Manticore Ascendant series
continues the political intrigue
and high-stakes adventures of
Lieutenant Travis Long.
[Baen]
9781476780856 $26
Did You Ever Have a Family
Bill Clegg
This heartrending, unforgettable
debut novel is a powerful story
about a circle of people who find
forgiveness and hope in the least
likely of places as they cope with a
horrific tragedy.
[Scout Press]
9781476798172 $26
The Muralist
B.A. Shapiro
A riveting art mystery from the author
of The Art Forger merges today’s New
York art scene with the dawn of the
American School of Abstract Expressionism as a young woman searches
for answers behind her great-aunt’s
mysterious disappearance in 1940.
[Algonquin]
9781616203573 $26.95
House of Thieves
Charles Belfoure
The author of The Paris Architect
takes readers on a breathless journey
from high society to the criminal
underworld, during New York City’s
Gilded Age.
[Landmark]
9781492617891 $25.99
The Secret Chord
Geraldine Brooks
A rich and utterly absorbing novel
about the life of King David, from
the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of
People of the Book and March.
[Viking]
9780670025770 $27.95
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City on Fire
Garth Risk Hallberg
An unforgettable novel about
love and betrayal and forgiveness, about art and truth
and rock ‘n’ roll: about what
people need from each other
in order to live.
[Knopf]
9780385353779 $30
The Fox and the Star
Coralie Bickford-Smith
From the award-winning
designer of the iconic
clothbound Penguin Hardcover
Classics series comes a beautifully illustrated fable about loss,
friendship and courage.
[Penguin Classics]
9780143108672 $20
Golden Age
Jane Smiley
The Pulitzer Prize-winning
author completes her acclaimed American trilogy with
a richly absorbing novel that
brings the remarkable Langdon
family into our present times
and beyond.
[Knopf]
9780307700346 $26.95
The Girl in the Spider’s Web
David Lagercrantz
Lisbeth Salander and Mikael
Blomkvist return in the highly
anticipated follow-up to Stieg
Larsson’s The Girl Who Kicked the
Hornet’s Nest.
[Knopf]
9780385354288 $27.95
X
Sue Grafton
Perhaps Sue Grafton’s darkest and
most chilling novel yet, featuring a
remorseless serial killer who leaves
no trace of his crimes.
[Putnam]
9780399163845 $28.95
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Fiction & Gifts
4
The Woman Who Walked
in Sunshine
Alexander McCall Smith
In this latest installment of the
beloved and best-selling No. 1
Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Mma
Ramotswe must contend with her
greatest challenge yet: a vacation!
[Pantheon]
9780307911568 $24.95
The Very Persistent
Gappers of Frip
George Saunders
A modern fable by best-selling
author George Saunders, filled
with his trademark humor
and pathos, and enchantingly
illustrated by Lane Smith.
[Random House]
9780812989632 $22
A Strangeness in My Mind
Orhan Pamuk
From the Nobel Prize winner: a
soaring, panoramic new novel
telling the unforgettable tale of
an Istanbul street vendor and
the love of his life.
[Knopf]
9780307700292 $28.95
Twain’s End
Lynn Cullen
From the best-selling author of
Mrs. Poe, Lynn Cullen reimagines
the life of America’s most iconic
writer, Mark Twain, and his tangled
relationships with the women who
altered his ability to love.
[Gallery]
9781476758961 $26
Modern Classics
The Picador Modern Classics
line pairs iconic books with
a design that's both small
enough to fit in your pocket
and unique enough to stand
out on your bookshelf.
[Picador Modern Classics]
$16 each
9781250060655 978125007
4829
Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer’s Stone
J.K. Rowling
For the first time, J.K. Rowling’s
beloved Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer’s Stone is available in a
lavishly illustrated full-color edition.
[Arthur A. Levine]
9780545790352 $39.99
When I Go to Harvard
Cynthia Wight Rossano
Follow two aspiring scholars on a
delightful romp through historic
Harvard Yard. Charming illustrations
and a spirited poem make this book
the perfect gift for future grads and
alumni alike!
[Union Park Press]
9780986355004 $11.95
9781250074812 978125
0074805
Felicity
Mary Oliver
A new poetry collection
from New York Times
best-selling poet and winner of the Pulitzer Prize,
Mary Oliver.
[Penguin Press]
9781594206764 $24.95
100 Years of the Best
American Short Stories
Lorrie Moore & Heidi Pitlor
For the 100th anniversary
of The Best American Short
Stories series, a retrospective
of stories selected by master
of the form Lorrie Moore.
[Houghton Mifflin Harcourt]
9780547485850 $30
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History
After Hitler
Michael Jones
In this gripping, eloquent and evenhanded narrative, the spring of 1945
comes alive—a fascinating time
when nothing was certain and every
second mattered.
[NAL]
9780451477019 $27.95
The Conquering Tide
Ian W. Toll
This masterful history encompasses the heart of the Pacific War,
the period between mid-1942 and
mid-1944 when parallel Allied
counteroffensives washed over
Japan’s far-flung island empire
like a “conquering tide.”
[Norton]
9780393080643 $35
The Quartet
Joseph J. Ellis
From Pulitzer winner Joseph
J. Ellis, a gripping portrait of
the years between the end of
the American Revolution and
the formation of the federal
government.
[Knopf]
9780385353403 $27.95
Speed Kings
Andy Bull
A story of risk, adventure and daring
as four Americans race to win the
gold medal in the most dangerous
competition in Olympic history.
[Avery]
9781592409099 $26.95
Thomas Jefferson and
the Tripoli Pirates
Brian Kilmeade & Don Yaeger
From the authors of the New York Times
bestseller George Washington’s Secret
Six. “Thomas Jefferson. Pirates. And
national security. This is how you make
history exciting. I dare you to put this
book down.’’—Brad Meltzer
[Sentinel]
9781591848066 $27.95
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PT 109
William Doyle
A thrilling, moment-by-moment
account of the extraordinary World
War II story of shipwreck and survival
that paved John F. Kennedy’s path
to power.
[Morrow]
9780062346582 $27.99
Lafayette in the Somewhat
United States
Sarah Vowell
From the best-selling author
of Assassination Vacation, an
unconventional account of George
Washington’s trusted officer and
friend, the teenage French aristocrat the Marquis de Lafayette.
[Riverhead ]
9781594631740 $27.95
SPQR: A History of
Ancient Rome
Mary Beard
One of the world’s foremost
classicists presents a revolutionary
history of the Roman Empire that
promises to shape our view of Roman history for decades to come.
[Liveright]
9780871404237 $35.00
The Witches
Stacy Schiff
Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy
Schiff, author of the #1 bestseller
Cleopatra, reveals the mysteries of
the Salem Witch Trials.
[Little, Brown]
9780316200608 $32
Writing America
Shelley Fisher Fishkin
Writing America takes readers on
an eclectic tour of historic sites that
have been pivotal to the making
of American literature. Profusely
illustrated, it’s the literary gift book of
2015. “Redraws the literary map of the
United States.”—Junot Díaz
[Rutgers University Press]
9780813575971 $34.95
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People
6
After the Wind
Lou Kasischke
Kasischke survived the most
historic Everest tragedy. His
riveting account of what went
wrong is also a love story and
perfect for both adventurers
and book groups.
[Good Hart Publishing]
9781940877037 $14
H is for Hawk
Helen Macdonald
An award-winning, New York Times
best-selling sensation, H is for
Hawk is an unflinching account of
bereavement and a unique look at
the magnetism of an extraordinary
beast.
[Grove]
9780802123411 $26
A Common Struggle
Patrick J. Kennedy & Stephen Fried
Patrick J. Kennedy, the former
congressman and youngest child of
Sen. Ted Kennedy, details his battles
with mental illness and addiction
and explores the history of mental
health care.
[Blue Rider]
9780399173325 $28.95
Humans of New York: Stories
Brandon Stanton
Stanton is back with the follow-up
to Humans of New York that his
loyal followers have been waiting
for! Humans of New York: Stories
presents a whole new group of
humans, complete with stories that
delve deeper and surprise with
greater candor.
[St. Martin’s]
9781250058904 $29.99
Meeting Tom Brady
Richard J. King
A humorous and inspiring account
of author-illustrator King’s journey
to meet with arguably the greatest
quarterback currently playing in
the NFL.
[ForeEdge]
9781611688047 $24.95
Clementine
Sonia Purnell
This long-overdue tribute tells
the story of the extraordinary
woman behind Winston
Churchill.
[Viking]
9780525429777 $30
The Courage to Act
Ben S. Bernanke
The former Federal Reserve chair
provides an insider’s account of
efforts to stabilize a teetering
financial system in the wake of the
worst economic crisis in America
since the Great Depression.
[Norton]
9780393247213 $35
Home is Burning
Dan Marshall
Dave Eggers meets David Sedaris in
this uproariously funny, unflinchingly
honest and tender memoir. Just as
Marshall’s mom faces a relapse of
cancer, his dad is diagnosed with ALS,
and Marshall has no choice but to
return home to help.
[Flatiron Books]
9781250068828 $27.99
M Train
Patti Smith
From the award-winning
author of Just Kids comes this
unforgettable odyssey of a
legendary artist, told through
the prism of the cafes and
haunts she has frequented
around the world.
[Knopf]
9781101875100 $25
Sinatra 100
Charles Pignone
From Sinatra’s family’s vast archive
comes a revelatory new pictorial life
of the greatest entertainer of the
20th century on his 100th birthday.
Authorized by Sinatra’s family, this is
the ultimate Sinatra gift book!
[Thames & Hudson]
9780500517826 $60
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Cooking
100 Recipes
America’s Test Kitchen
The Editors at America’s Test Kitchen
have put together this provocative,
hand-picked collection of relevant
and surprising essential recipes for
today’s cook.
[America’s Test Kitchen]
9781940352015 $40
The Essential New York Times
Book of Cocktails
Steve Reddicliffe
This is the most definitive cocktail
book on the market, with more
than 350 recipes—from classics to
creative new concoctions—from
the authoritative writers of the
Times.
[Cider Mill Press]
9781604335873 $29.95
The Four Seasons of Pasta
Nancy Harmon Jenkins & Sara Jenkins
Acclaimed food writer Jenkins teams
up with her master chef daughter
for this unique around-the-seasons
cookbook devoted to simple,
everyday pasta recipes.
[Avery]
9780525427483 $35
Lidia’s Mastering the Art of
Italian Cuisine
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
This definitive guide to Italian
cooking—from ingredients to
techniques to tools and with more
than 400 recipes—comes from
the Emmy-winning host of “Lidia’s
Kitchen.”
[Knopf]
9780385349468 $37.50
Truly Madly Pizza
Suzanne Lenzer
With countless combinations for
a healthy, delicious (and quick!)
weeknight meal, pizza can be a
nightly affair for even the timestrapped home cook.
[Rodale]
9781623362188 $27.50
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Bien Cuit
Zachary Golper
One of the world’s top bakers
shares the secrets to bien cuit, a
French phrase used to describe
the darkest, crunchiest loaves,
baked to perfection.
[Regan Arts]
9781941393413 $50
The Food Lab
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
Take a grand tour of the science of
cooking explored through popular
American dishes such as prime rib
roast, Caesar salad and buttermilk
biscuits. This book contains hundreds
of easy to make recipes with more than
1,000 full color images illustrating
step-by-step instructions.
[Norton]
9780393081084 $49.95
Home Baked
Yvette van Boven
In her much anticipated follow-up
to Home Made, food stylist and
cook van Boven celebrates the art
of baking with an inviting voice,
easy-to-follow recipes and beautiful
photographs.
[Stewart, Tabori & Chang]
9781617691676 $40
Sweets & Treats with
Six Sisters’ Stuff
Six Sisters’ Stuff
Whether you’re looking for quick and
easy, special occasion or kid-friendly
sweets, this new cookbook from the Six
Sisters Stuff blog features more than
110 of their best recipes coupled with
original, never-before-seen sweets
and treats.
[Shadow Mountain]
9781629720791 $21.99
Vegetarian India
Madhur Jaffrey
With more than 200 recipes and filled
with beautiful personal photographs,
this cookbook is a kitchen essential
for vegetable enthusiasts and home
cooks everywhere.
[Knopf]
9781101874868 $35
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Gifts
8
A Sea Glass Journey
Teri Hall
Accented with stunning
photographs of sea glass and
its sources, this beautiful book
illustrates the transformative
process these gems undergo in
the belly of the ocean.
[Nimbus Publishing]
9781771083126 $24.95
Brave Enough
Cheryl Strayed
From the best-selling author of Wild
comes a collection of quotes drawn
from the wide range of her writings
that capture her wisdom, courage
and outspoken humor.
[Knopf]
9781101946909 $16.95
Keeping an Eye Open
Julian Barnes
This collection of essays on art
from the Booker Prize-winning
author of The Sense of an Ending
is adroit, insightful and a true
pleasure to read.
[Knopf]
9781101874783 $30
Life Is Good
Bert Jacobs & John Jacobs
From Life is Good founders and brothers
Bert and John Jacobs comes an inspiring book of wisdom that celebrates the
power of optimism, the driving force
behind their beloved, socially conscious
clothing and lifestyle brand, now worth
more than $100 million.
[National Geographic]
9781426215636 $25
Black Man in a White Coat
Damon Tweedy
This is one doctor’s passionate and
profound memoir of his experience
grappling with race, bias and the
unique health problems of black
Americans.
[Picador]
9781250044631 $26
Ars Sacra
Rolf Toman & Achim Bednorz
This tribute to 2,000 years of
Christian art, architecture and
culture includes late antiquity,
Middle Ages, Renaissance,
baroque, art nouveau and
contemporary works.
[H.F. Ullman Publishing]
9783848008957 $125
Elle & Coach
Stefany Shaheen
Stefany Shaheen shares her
“Type-A Mom” struggle to care for
a daughter with Type 1 diabetes,
until an incredible service dog
changes their lives for the better.
[Hachette]
9780316258760 $27
Last Night’s Reading
Kate Gavino
Gavino takes us on her journey
through the literary world,
sharing illustrated insight from
more than 100 of today’s greatest writers.
[Penguin]
9780143127314 $16
A Rare Nativity
Sam Beeson, Nina Cochran
& Terral Cochran
In a unique twist on “The Twelve
Days of Christmas,” a visual artist
uses crude items to create an
unforgettable Nativity créche
that sparks nothing less than a
Christmas miracle.
[Shadow Mountain]
9781629720623 $17.99
National Geographic
Rarely Seen
Stephen Alvarez
In this dazzling book of visual
wonders, National Geographic
reveals a world seldom seen by
human eyes.
[National Geographic]
9781426215612 $40
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Gifts
Abroad at Home
National Geographic
Experience hundreds of destinations
and cultures around the world—from
old-country neighborhoods to international bazaars and festivals—without
ever leaving North America.
[National Geographic Travel]
9781426214998 $24.95
Only What’s Necessary
Chip Kidd
Reproducing the best of the Peanuts
newspaper strip, all shot from the
original art by award-winning
photographer Geoff Spear, this
volume also features exclusive, rare
and unpublished art by Charles M.
Schulz.
[Abrams ComicArts]
9781419716393 $40
Earth and Space
Nirmala Nataraj
Take a tour of the universe with this
breathtaking collection of photos from
the NASA archives. Astonishing images
of Earth from above, the phenomena of
our solar system and the celestial bodies of deep space will captivate readers
and photography lovers.
[Chronicle]
9781452134352 $40
Wildlife of the World
DK
This spectacular book, produced in
association with the Smithsonian
Institution, features an up-close
look at the world’s most iconic
animals, with striking contemporary photography and in-depth
reference information.
[DK]
9781465438041 $50
Thing Explainer
Randall Munroe
From the author of What If? comes a
series of brilliantly—and simply!—
annotated blueprints that explain
everything from nuclear bombs to
ballpoint pens.
[HMH]
9780544668256 $24.95
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Beloved Dog
Maira Kalman
In her trademark style and wit
and with great sensitivity, Kalman reveals why dogs bring out
the best in us.
[Penguin Press]
9781594205941 $29.95
The Dogist
Elias Weiss Friedman
The perfect gift for every dog lover,
this inspiring and funny collection
of portraits is a beautiful tribute
to our beloved canine companions
that captures the distinct character
and spirit of our favorite furry
friends.
[Artisan]
9781579656713 $24.95
The Living Bird
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
This intimate yet stunning
exploration of North American
bird species celebrates our joyful
and complex relationship with
birds through images by an
award-winning photographer
and essays by leading naturalists.
[Mountaineers Books]
9781594859656 $29.95
Polar
Dan Kainen & Carol Kaufmann
From the creators of Safari and
Ocean, comes the latest Photicular
phenomenon, exploring the far ends
of the Earth with stunning fluid
motion photos that capture the icy
essence of the Arctic and Antarctic,
from waddling penguins to shimmering Northern Lights.
[Workman]
9780761185697 $25.95
Lonely Planet’s Wild World
Lonely Planet
Our planet’s natural wonders come
to life with more than 300 expertly
curated, breathtaking images
celebrating the Earth at its wildest.
[Lonely Planet]
9781743607480 $39.99
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Gifts
10
50 Years, 50 Moments
Jerry Rice & Randy O. Williams
In commemoration of the Super
Bowl’s 50th anniversary, this authoritative collection of the most pivotal
plays through the decades, compiled
by the legendary Jerry Rice and illustrated with dozens of color photos,
is perfect for football fans.
[Dey Street]
9780062302601 $29.99
Back to the Future
Michael Klastorin
& Randal Atamaniuk
Go Back to the Future with Doc
Brown and Marty McFly in this visually stunning look at the creation
of one of the most beloved trilogies
of all time.
[Harper Design]
9780062419149 $50
The Devil’s Financial Dictionary
Jason Zweig
Distilling the absurdities of Wall
Street into plain truths anyone can
understand, The Devil’s Financial
Dictionary gives you practical insights
with a scorpion’s sting.
[PublicAffairs]
9781610396059 $19.99
Every Time I Find the Meaning
of Life, They Change It
Daniel Klein
Klein filled a notebook with short
quotes from the world’s greatest
thinkers, hoping to find some
guidance on how to live the best
life he could.
[Penguin]
9780143126799 $20
If Someone Says
“You Complete Me,” RUN!
Whoopi Goldberg
From the best-selling author and
host of “The View” comes the perfect
antidote for all of those outdated
relationship books. Goldberg weighs
in on why marriage isn’t for everybody
and how the life you want shouldn’t
be the life everyone else expects you
to have.
[Hachette]
9780316302012 $26
Adventures in Human Being
Gavin Francis
Award-winning author Francis
leads readers on a journey into
the hidden pathways of the human body, offering a guide to its
inner workings and a celebration
of its marvels.
[Basic ]
9780465079681 $26.99
The Court and the World
Stephen Breyer
Justice Breyer examines the work
of the Supreme Court in an increasingly interconnected world that
obliges the court to understand
and consider circumstances beyond
America’s borders.
[Knopf]
9781101946190 $27.95
Drinking in America
Susan Cheever
Best-selling author Cheever
chronicles our national love affair
with liquor and shows how it has
shaped our nation’s history, from
the 17th to the 20th century.
[Twelve]
9781455513871 $28
The Field Guide to Knots
Bob Holtzman
This invaluable guide to knots
is for every kind of outdoor
adventure from sailing, camping
and fishing to climbing, hunting
and survival.
[The Experiment]
9781615192762 $15.95
Little Victories
Jason Gray
The Wall Street Journal’s popular
columnist Gay delivers a hilarious
and heartfelt guide to modern
living.
[Doubleday]
9780385539463 $24.95
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Young Adult
Alice’s Adventures
in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
This beautiful book commemorates the
150th anniversary of Alice’s Adventures
in Wonderland with a deluxe hardcover
edition, completely re-illustrated by
Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co.
[Puffin ]
9780147515872 $30
The Boys in the Boat
Daniel James Brown
The enormous bestseller about
American Olympic triumph has been
adapted for a middle grade audience,
recounting what was already a kidfriendly story in a kid-friendly way.
[Viking Books for Young Readers]
9780451475923 $17.99
George
Alex Gino
When people look at George,
they think they see a boy. But
she knows she’s not a boy. She
knows she’s a girl. A touching
story of friendship, love, humor
and the power of being who
you are.
[Scholastic]
9780545812542 $16.99
Echo
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Music, magic and a real-life miracle
meld together in this beautifully
written novel from masterful storyteller Pam Muñoz Ryan.
[Scholastic Press]
9780439874021 $19.99
My Diary from
the Edge of the World
Jodi Lynn Anderson
Told in diary form by an irresistible
heroine, this playful and perceptive
novel from the best-selling author
of the May Bird trilogy sparkles with
science, myth, magic and the strange
beauty of everyday marvels.
[Aladdin]
9781442483873 $16.99
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The Blackthorn Key
Kevin Sands
Following a series of murders,
an apothecary’s apprentice
must solve puzzles and decipher
codes in pursuit of a secret that
could destroy the world in this
suspenseful debut novel.
[Aladdin]
9781481446518 $17.99
The Caretaker’s Guide to
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull
They existed only in your imagination—until now! Every dragon in
the Fablehaven series has a name
and special power, but this is the
first-ever visual discovery plus
insider tips and know-how.
[Shadow Mountain]
9781629720913 $24.99
The Doldrums
Nicholas Gannon
“Archer B. Helmsley yearns for
adventure. Nicholas Gannon not only
has you laughing at Archer’s antics,
he has illustrations throughout that
enhance the amusement. One amazing
debut.’’—Arna Lewis, Buttonwood
Books and Toys, Cohasset, MA.
[Greenwillow]
9780062320940 $17.99
Crenshaw
Katherine Applegate
In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers
an unforgettable and magical story
about family, friendship and resilience.
[Feiwel & Friends]
9781250043238 $16.99
The Scorpion Rules
Erin Bow
In the future, the U.N. has
brought back an ancient way
to keep the peace. The children
of world leaders are held
hostage—if a war begins, they
pay with their lives.
[Margaret K. McElderry]
9781481442718 $17.99
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Young Readers
12
The Darkest Part of the Forest
Holly Black
A girl makes a secret sacrifice to
save her brother in this lush, contemporary fairy-tale adventure by
New York Times best-selling author
Holly Black.
[Little, Brown for Young Readers]
9780316213073 $18
Treasury of Norse Mythology
Donna Jo Napoli
The lyrical storytelling of awardwinning author Donna Jo Napoli
dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient
Scandinavia as gods, goddesses, heroes
and monsters come to life in a stunning
tableau of Norse myths.
[National Geographic Children’s]
9781426320989 $24.99
Spark their imaginations!
How Machines Work: Zoo Break!
David Macaulay
Award-winning artist David Macaulay
introduces hilarious new creations
Sloth and Sengi in this interactive
book showcasing the technology
behind six simple machines with
pop-ups, pull-outs and flaps.
9781465440129 $19.99
LEGO Awesome Ideas
Daniel Lipkowitz
An all-new ideas book that
encourages LEGO fans to open their
imagination and create their own
LEGO designs by offering unique tips
and techniques that expand their
LEGO knowledge and creativity.
9781465437884 $24.99
Star Wars: Absolutely Everything
You Need to Know
Adam Bray, Kerrie Dougherty, Michael
Kogge & Cole Horton
Explore the world of “Star Wars’’
through lively lists, facts and questions
and answers via a highly engaging
infographic design. This guide will
excite readers of all ages.
9781465437853 $19.99
Everything, Everything
Nicola Yoon
In this stunning debut, a girl who
is literally allergic to the outside
world falls in love with her new
neighbor, forcing her to challenge
everything she’s ever known.
[Delacorte]
9780553496642 $18.99
Illuminae
Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
A blockbuster novel about two
teenagers caught up in a megacorporations war, told through
a series of hacked documents,
including emails, military files,
IMs and more.
[Knopf Books for Young Readers]
9780553499117 $18.99
Judith Kerr’s Creatures
Judith Kerr
A lavishly illustrated retrospective
memoir in celebration of the 90th
birthday of Judith Kerr, celebrated
author of The Tiger Who Came
to Tea and many other iconic
children’s books.
[HarperCollins Children’s]
9780007513215 $24.99
Why’d They Wear That?
Sarah Albee
Trend alert! Get ready to sashay
your way through centuries
of fashion do’s and don’ts and
explore a little history along the
way.
[National Geographic Kids]
9781426319198 $19.99
The Marvels
Brian Selznick
From Caldecott Award winner
Brian Selznick, two seemingly
unrelated stories—one in words,
the other pictures—come together.
Spellbinding!
[Scholastic]
9780545448680 $32.99
[DK]
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Young Readers
Alice’s Adventures
Underground
Lewis Carroll
In celebration of the beloved story’s
150th anniversary, this elegant new
collector’s edition features neverbefore-seen drawings from renowned
artist Charles Santore.
[Cider Mill Press]
9781604335729 $19.95
The Boy Who Fell
Off the Mayflower
P.J. Lynch
Master artist Lynch brings to vivid
life the story of Mayflower voyager
John Howland, who survived falling
overboard on the crossing of the
Atlantic Ocean.
[Candlewick]
9780763665845 $17.99
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast
Josh Funk
A thoroughly delicious picture book
about the funniest food fight ever!
Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast
have a beautiful friendship until
they discover that there’s ONLY ONE
DROP of maple syrup left.
[Sterling Children’s Books]
9781454914044 $14.95
Imaginary Fred
Eoin Colfer
From an incredible duo of best-selling
talent comes a story about friendship,
the power of imagination and what
can come from a spark of magic.
[HarperCollins]
9780062379559 $18.99
One Day, The End
Rebecca Kai Dotlich
There’s no limit to where these
extremely short (only two sentences
each!) stories can take you, with
illustrations that open up a world of
possibilities.
[Boyds Mills]
9781620914519 $16.95
13
Ballet Cat:
The Totally Secret Secret
Bob Shea
Bob Shea introduces an unforgettable new character to early
readers: a cat who is obsessed
with ballet, but has a big heart.
[Disney Hyperion]
9781484713785 $9.99
The Magical World
of Strega Nona
Tomie dePaola
Enter Caldecott- and Newbery-winning
author Tomie dePaola’s marvelous,
magical world of Strega Nona with six
stories, new introductions, an original
lullaby with a CD, fun recipes and more!
[Nancy Paulsen]
9780399173455 $40
Little Elliot, Big Family
Mike Curato
Elliot learns that in a city of millions, families come in all shapes
and sizes. The popular and
adorable Elliot and Mouse return
in this sweet story of friendship
and family.
[Henry Holt]
9780805098266 $17.99
Mother Bruce
Ryan T. Higgins
A hilarious tale of a grumpy bear, a
case of mistaken identity and four
adorable goslings, by rising-star
author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins.
[Disney Hyperion]
9781484730881 $17.99
The Nonsense Show
Eric Carle
From Eric Carle, creator of the classic
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes a
book to make children laugh and think,
preparing them for a lifetime of loving
words and art.
[Philomel]
9780399176876 $18.99
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Children’s
14
The Full Moon
at the Napping House
Audrey Wood & Don Wood
This delightful companion to Audrey
and Don Wood’s beloved classic The
Napping House is the ideal book for
restless little ones at bedtime or
anytime.
[HMH Books for Young Readers]
9780544308329 $17.99
A King Seen from
the Sky
Bruno Gibert
This is a colorful and
fantastical tale of the first
hot-air balloon ride and
the animals who were its
passengers.
[Getty Publications]
9781606064603 $16.95
The Story of Diva and Flea
Mo Willems
From the award-winning and bestselling author Mo Willems comes
a story of Diva, a small yet brave
dog, and Flea, a streetwise cat, who
develop an unexpected friendship
in this unforgettable tale of discovery.
[Disney Hyperion]
9781484722848 $14.99
The Thing About Jellyfish
Ali Benjamin
In achingly heartfelt writing,
this powerful debut novel is the
story of a girl confronting life,
death and immortality. “Shining.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred
review)
[Little, Brown for Young Readers]
9780316380867 $17
What Pet Should I Get?
Dr. Seuss
This never-ever-before-seen picture
book is the literary equivalent of
buried treasure! A perfect gift for
young readers and Dr. Seuss collectors
of all ages!
[Random House Books for Young
Readers]
9780553524260 $17.99
Alphabet Trains
Samantha R. Vamos
All aboard for a train ride through
the alphabet! Whether chug-chugchugging up a mountainside in
an incline train or zipping at super
speed in a bullet train, trains will get
you where you need to be—A to Z!
[Charlesbridge]
9781580895927 $14.95
Home
Carson Ellis
The New York Times best-selling
homage to the concept of home
is a timeless and cozy keepsake
that’s perfect for the homebodies
on your list.
[Candlewick]
9780763665296 $16.99
Thank You and Good Night
Patrick McDonnell
Best-selling Caldecott Honor artist
Patrick McDonnell captures the
magic of classic bedtime stories
in this sweet picture book. “The
details charm.’’—Kirkus Reviews
(starred review)
[Little, Brown for Young Readers]
9780316338011 $15.99
Waiting
Kevin Henkes
An owl, a puppy, a bear, a rabbit
and a pig—all toys arranged on
a child’s windowsill—wait for
marvelous things to happen in this
irresistible picture book by the New
York Times bestseller and Caldecott
Medalist Kevin Henkes.
[Greenwillow]
9780062368430 $17.99
Zen Socks
Jon J. Muth
From best-selling Caldecott honoree
Jon J. Muth comes another warm,
compassionate story filled with
the wisdom of Zen. Whether young
or old, we can all learn from one
another in the most surprising ways.
[Scholastic]
9780545166690 $17.99
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Children’s
A Celebration of the Seasons
Margaret Wise Brown
This stunning sequel to the New York
Times bestseller Goodnight Songs
celebrates the beauty and wonder of
nature all year long. An accompanying
CD makes this the perfect gift
for children.
[Sterling Children’s Books]
Artwork from this book
is featured throughout the catalog.
The Little Snowplow
Lora Koehler
Big trucks may brag and roar, but
small and steadfast wins the day
in this cheerful story with timeless
appeal.
[Candlewick]
9780763670740 $15.99
The Night Before Christmas
Charles Santore
The beautiful #1 New York
Times best-selling edition of
the beloved holiday classic is
lovingly illustrated by Charles
Santore and features a stunning four-panel gatefold.
[Applesauce Press]
9781604332377 $19.95
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Board Book & Ornament
Eric Carle
This beloved classic, now paired
with a beautiful ornament available
exclusively in this package, will
be the perfect addition to your
holiday tree!
[Philomel]
9780399173172 $19.99
The Twelve Days of Christmas
in New England
Toni Buzzeo
Grace and her cousin Camden enjoy
a New England holiday, from big-city
Boston to tiny coastal and mountain
towns in Maine and Vermont. From
lighthouse hopping to moose spotting,
it’s an unforgettable trip!
[Sterling Children’s Books]
9781454914921 $12.95
15
An Invisible Thread
Christmas Story
Laura Schroff & Alex Tresniowski
From the #1 best-selling
authors of An Invisible Thread
comes the true, heartfelt and
extraordinary story of how one
woman’s decision to help a boy
on the street changed both of
their lives forever.
[Little Simon]
9781481419307 $17.99
Penguin’s Big Adventure
Salina Yoon
Salina Yoon’s beloved and popular
character Penguin returns in a story
about taking chances and trying
something new.
[Bloomsbury Children’s]
9780802738288 $14.99
Love is All Around New England
Wendi Silvano
All through New England, in cars,
on trains, on boats and on planes, in
Boston and Concord and Portland,
too, you’ll find there is love that will
come into view. But the best kind of
love shows up in the things people
say and the things people do.
[Sourcebooks Jabberwocky]
9781492629412 $12.99
Toys Meet Snow
Emily Jenkins
Favorite characters from the
Toys chapter books—Lumphy,
StingRay and Plastic—venture
outdoors to learn about snow.
[Schwartz & Wade]
9780385373302 $17.99
The Nutcracker’s
Night Before Christmas
Keith Brockett
It’s Christmas Eve and help is on
the way when preparations for
a doomed stage production of
the holiday classic The Nutcracker
ballet go from terribly bad to
ridiculously worse.
[Sleeping Bear]
9781585368891 $15.99
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The Nordic Cookbook
Magnus Nilsson
The definitive guide to Nordic
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features over 700 simple and
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The Silver Spoon Quick
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This lavishly illustrated cookbook,
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$29.95
Toast
Raquel Pelzel
Toast features 50 seasonal
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all levels, demonstrating the
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$24.95
Map: Exploring the World
This wide-ranging volume of
300 uniquely curated stunning
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$59.95
Tacopedia: The Taco
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The ultimate reference on taco
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$29.95
30,000 Years of Art
An accessible introduction to
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day, this revised and expanded
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world’s greatest works of art
across all media.
$39.95
Preserving: Conserving, Salting,
Smoking, Pickling
Ginette Mathiot
This comprehensive collection of
traditional techniques and recipes
is the ultimate guide to filling your
pantry with homemade treats from
your local market year-round.
$29.95
Jutaku: Japanese Houses
Wild and whimsical, this book
offers a glimpse into the fantastical
geometry and daring creativity
of over 400 houses designed by
Japan’s most famous architects.
$24.95
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