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Rogue Justice: A Thriller (Avery Keene #2) By Stacey Abrams Cover Image
$29.00
ISBN: 9780385548328
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Published: Doubleday - May 23rd, 2023

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The #1 bestselling author of While Justice Sleeps returns with another riveting and intricately plotted thriller, in which a blackmailed federal judge, a secret court and a brazen murder may lead to an unprecedented national crisis.

"Abrams delivers another smart, zippy thriller." —Washington Post


The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man By David Von Drehle Cover Image
$26.00
ISBN: 9781476773926
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Published: Simon & Schuster - May 23rd, 2023

One of our nation’s most prominent writers finds the truth about how to live a long and happy life in the centenarian next door.

When a veteran Washington journalist moved to Kansas, he met a new neighbor who was more than a century old. Little did he know that he was beginning a long friendship—and a profound lesson in the meaning of life.


The Lock-Up By John Banville Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9781335449634
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Published: Hanover Square Press - May 23rd, 2023

Booker Prize winner and "Irish master" (New Yorker) John Banville's most ambitious crime novel yet brings two detectives together to solve a globe-spanning mystery


Bad Summer People: A Novel By Emma Rosenblum Cover Image
$28.99
ISBN: 9781250887009
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Published: Flatiron Books - May 23rd, 2023

Emma Rosenblum's Bad Summer People is a whip-smart, propulsive debut about infidelity, backstabbing, and murderous intrigue, set against an exclusive summer haven on Fire Island.


Why Fathers Cry at Night: A Memoir in Love Poems, Recipes, Letters, and Remembrances By Kwame Alexander Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780316417228
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Published: Little, Brown and Company - May 23rd, 2023

This powerful memoir from a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medalist features poetry, letters, recipes, and other personal artifacts that provide an intimate look into his life and the loved ones he shares it with.

In an intimate and non-traditional (or "new-fashioned") memoir, Kwame Alexander shares snapshots of a man learning how to love.


Identity: A Novel By Nora Roberts Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9781250284112
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Published: St. Martin's Press - May 23rd, 2023

The #1 New York Times-bestselling author's terrifying new thriller about one man's ice-cold malice, and one woman's fight to reclaim her life.


River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile By Candice Millard Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9780525435648
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Published: Anchor - May 23rd, 2023

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The harrowing story of one of the great feats of exploration of all time and its complicated legacy—from the New York Times bestselling author of The River of Doubt and Destiny of the Republic

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE WASHINGTON POST GOODREADS


Either/Or: A Novel By Elif Batuman Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9780525557616
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Published: Penguin Books - May 23rd, 2023

Selin is the luckiest person in her family: the only one who was born in America and got to go to Harvard. Now it’s sophomore year, 1996, and Selin knows she has to make it count. The first order of business: to figure out the meaning of everything that happened over the summer. Why did Selin’s elusive crush, Ivan, find her that job in the Hungarian countryside?


Lessons from the Edge: A Memoir By Marie Yovanovitch Cover Image
$21.99
ISBN: 9780063268630
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Published: Mariner Books - May 23rd, 2023

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | An inspiring and urgent memoir by the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine—a pioneering diplomat who spent her career advancing democracy in the post-Soviet world, and who electrified the nation by speaking truth to power during the first impeachment of President Trump.


A New Day for Umwell the Gray By Nathaniel Jenks, Rebecca Evans (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Nathaniel Jenks, Rebecca Evans (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9780884489443
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Published: Tilbury House Publishers - May 23rd, 2023

William lives in a gray world. His moods, his thoughts, even most of his clothes are gray. But one gray morning, a mysterious girl appears.


The Late Americans: A Novel By Brandon Taylor Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780593332337
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Published: Riverhead Books - May 23rd, 2023

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER

NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF THE YEAR BY VOGUE, ELLE, OPRAH DAILY, THE WASHINGTON POST, BUZZFEED AND VULTURE


The Labors of Hercules Beal By Gary D. Schmidt Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780358659631
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Published: Clarion Books - May 23rd, 2023

From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday Wars, in which a seventh grader has to figure out how to fulfill an assignment to perform the Twelve Labors of Hercules in real life—and makes discoveries about friendship, community, and himself along the way.


Livid: A Scarpetta Novel (Kay Scarpetta #26) By Patricia Cornwell Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781538725184
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Published: Grand Central Publishing - May 23rd, 2023

In this thrilling installment of the #1 bestselling series, chief medical examiner Dr.


Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars By Brett Forrest Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9780316591614
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Published: Little, Brown and Company - May 23rd, 2023

A young American lost in Russia. An FBI-cover up. A mystery leading from Washington to the heart of the Kremlin's war in Ukraine. 

When Billy Reilly vanished, his parents embarked on a desperate search for answers. Was their son’s disappearance connected to his mysterious work for the FBI, or was it a personal quest gone wrong?


Haven By Emma Donoghue Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780316414135
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Published: Back Bay Books - May 23rd, 2023

In this beautiful story of adventure and survival from the New York Times bestselling author of Room, three men vow to leave the world behind them as they set out in a small boat for an island their leader has seen in a dream, with only faith to guide them.

In seventh-century Ireland, a scholar and priest called Artt has a dream telling him to leave the sinful world


The Senator's Wife: A Novel By Liv Constantine Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780593599891
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Published: Bantam - May 23rd, 2023

A D.C. philanthropist suspects that her seemingly perfect employee is secretly plotting to steal her husband, her reputation—even her life—in this seductive novel of psychological suspense from the internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish.


The Luis Ortega Survival Club By Sonora Reyes Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063060302
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Published: Balzer + Bray - May 23rd, 2023

From the bestselling author of the National Book Award Finalist The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School comes a revenge story told with nuance, heart, and the possibility of healing. An ideal next read for fans of Laurie Halse Anderson.


When the World Didn't End: A Memoir By Guinevere Turner Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780593237595
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Published: Crown - May 23rd, 2023

In this immersive, spell-binding memoir, an acclaimed screenwriter tells the story of her childhood growing up with the infamous Lyman Family cult—and the complicated and unexpected pain of leaving the only home she’d ever known


Holding the Note: Profiles in Popular Music By David Remnick Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9781400043613
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Published: Knopf - May 23rd, 2023

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and editor of The New Yorker gathers his writing on some of the essential musicians of our time—intimate portraits of Leonard Cohen, Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, and more.


Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean By Christina Gerhardt Cover Image
$34.95
ISBN: 9780520304826
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Published: University of California Press - May 23rd, 2023

"A stunning atlas of the present and future."—Rebecca Solnit, author of several books including Infinite Cities: A Trilogy of Atlases—San Francisco, New Orleans, New York

"An impassioned plea to save what remains of these remarkable island communities."—Booklist, starred review

One of the Best Science Books of 2023,


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Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs By Jamie Loftus Cover Image
$26.99
ISBN: 9781250847744
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Published: Forge Books - May 23rd, 2023

A NEW YORK TIMES AND INDIE BESTSELLER!

Part travelogue, part culinary history, all capitalist critique—comedian Jamie Loftus's debut, Raw Dog, will take you on a cross-country road trip in the summer of 2021, and reveal what the creation, culture, and class influence of hot dogs says about America now.


Sing Her Down: A Novel By Ivy Pochoda Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780374608484
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Published: MCD - May 23rd, 2023

“I read everything Ivy Pochoda writes. Her capture of the complexities, diversities, and insanities of today’s life and culture is next to none. I loved Sing Her Down. The world will too.” —Michael Connelly, author of Desert Star


Fancy Bear Goes Phishing: The Dark History of the Information Age, in Five Extraordinary Hacks By Scott J. Shapiro Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9780374601171
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux - May 23rd, 2023

"Unsettling, absolutely riveting, and—for better or worse—necessary reading." —Brian Christian, author of Algorithms to Live By and The Alignment Problem

An entertaining account of the philosophy and technology of hacking—and why we all need to understand it.


The Flavor Thesaurus: More Flavors: Plant-Led Pairings, Recipes, and Ideas for Cooks By Niki Segnit Cover Image
$32.00
ISBN: 9781639731138
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Published: Bloomsbury Publishing - May 23rd, 2023

"The reigning champion of matching ingredients." -Yotam Ottolenghi

"Brilliant, informative, and witty." -Rukmini Iyer

The plant-led follow-up to The Flavor Thesaurus, "a rich and witty and erudite collection" (Epicurious), featuring 92 essential ingredients and hundreds of flavor combinations.


Planes, Trains, and All the Feels By Livy Hart Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781649373922
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Published: Entangled: Amara - May 23rd, 2023

One of:
Best Romance -Amazon Editors
Bookseller Favorite -B&N
10 Highly Anticipated New Romances -Goodreads
New Romances We’re Excited to Read -Likewise
Make You Fall Head Over Heels -PopSugar

Fans of Christina Lauren and Tessa Bailey will adore this witty and unforgettable rom-com about skyways, highways, and all the perfectly wrong ways to fall in love.


V Is For Victory: Franklin Roosevelt's American Revolution and the Triumph of World War II By Craig Nelson Cover Image
$32.00
ISBN: 9781982122911
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Published: Scribner - May 23rd, 2023

New York Times bestselling historian Craig Nelson reveals how FDR confronted an American public disinterested in going to war in Europe, skillfully won their support, and pushed government and American industry to build the greatest war machine in history, “the arsenal of democracy” that won World War II.

As Nazi Germany began to conquer Europe, Ame


New York Times Bestseller

New York Times reporter and “Corner Office” columnist David Gelles reveals legendary GE CEO Jack Welch to be the root of all that’s wrong with capitalism today and offers advice on how we might right those wrongs.

In 1981, Jack Welch took over General Electric and quickly rose to fame as the first celebri


All the Lovers in the Night By Mieko Kawakami, Sam Bett (Translator), David Boyd (Translator) Cover Image
By Mieko Kawakami, Sam Bett (Translator), David Boyd (Translator)
$17.95
ISBN: 9781609458461
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Published: Europa Editions - May 23rd, 2023

FINALIST for the 2022 National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction


A BEST BOOK OF 2022
Oprah DailyTIME MagazineWashington PostPublishers WeeklyLit Hub


The West: A New History in Fourteen Lives By Naoíse Mac Sweeney Cover Image
$32.00
ISBN: 9780593472170
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Published: Dutton - May 23rd, 2023

“A bold, sweeping bird’s eye view of thousands of years of history that provides a truly global perspective of the past. A fantastic achievement.”—Peter Frankopan, internationally bestselling author of The Silk Roads


Dirt Road Revival: How to Rebuild Rural Politics and Why Our Future Depends On It By Chloe Maxmin, Canyon Woodward Cover Image
$16.95
ISBN: 9780807008218
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Published: Beacon Press - May 23rd, 2023

The Democratic Party left rural America behind.
 
This urgent rallying cry shows how Democrats can win back and empower overlooked communities that have been pushing politics to the right—and why long-term progressive political power depends on it.


Halcyon: A novel By Elliot Ackerman Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780593321621
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Published: Knopf - May 23rd, 2023

A chilling novel set in an alternate version of America’s recent past—about two self-made men confronting a world that seems to be moving on without them (“An expert juggling act . . . Idiosyncratic and engrossing throughout.” —Stephen Markley, New York Times Book Review)


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Mrs. Nash's Ashes By Sarah Adler Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780593547793
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Published: Berkley - May 23rd, 2023

A Most Anticipated Summer Read by Today Barnes & NobleBookRiot ∙ GoodReadsCulturess ∙ and more!

A starry-eyed romantic, a cynical writer, and (the ashes of) an elderly woman take the road trip of a lifetime that just might upend everything they believe about true love.


Wild Things: A Novel By Laura Kay Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780593470053
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Published: Vintage - May 23rd, 2023

NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S PICK Two best friends. One huge crush. A year that could change everything...


The Lost Journals of Sacajewea By Debra Magpie Earling Cover Image
$26.00
ISBN: 9781571311450
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Published: Milkweed Editions - May 23rd, 2023

A June 2023 Indie Next Pick, Selected by Booksellers
A Minneapolis Star Tribune Recommended Fiction Read for 2023
A Millions Most Anticipated Read for 2023
A Library Journal Recommended Read for 2023


On the Nature of Magic By Marian Womack Cover Image
$16.95
ISBN: 9781803361345
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Published: Titan Books - May 23rd, 2023

A Gothic supernatural mystery for fans for The Quickening and The Shape of Darkness, featuring real-life events and people, such as George Méliès and the Moberly-Jourdain incident, where two English women claim to have seen the ghost of Marie Antoinette in the gardens of Versailles.

1902. 


The Digger and the Butterfly (The Digger Series) By Joseph Kuefler, Joseph Kuefler (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Joseph Kuefler, Joseph Kuefler (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063237940
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Published: Balzer + Bray - May 23rd, 2023

From Joseph Kuefler, the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower, comes a new book in his popular Digger picture book series, about a crew of building trucks who befriend a caterpillar and witness its metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly. Perfect for readers who love the machines in Sherri Duskey Rinker’s Construction Site series.


DC Pride: The New Generation By Various, Various (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Various, Various (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781779518484
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Published: DC Comics - May 23rd, 2023

The highly anticipated sequel to the Ringo Award-winning DC Pride 2021, DC Pride: The New Generation features more stories, more characters, and more pride than ever before!


Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon By Melissa L. Sevigny Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9780393868234
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Published: W. W. Norton & Company - May 23rd, 2023

The riveting tale of two pioneering botanists and their historic boat trip down the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon.


Orwell: The New Life By D. J. Taylor Cover Image
$39.95
ISBN: 9781639364510
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Published: Pegasus Books - May 23rd, 2023

A fascinating exploration of George Orwell—and his body of work—by an award-winning Orwellian biographer and scholar, presenting the author anew to twenty-first-century readers. 

We find ourselves in an era when the moment is ripe for a reevaluation of the life and the works of one of the twentieth century’s greatest authors.


Burnt: A Memoir of Fighting Fire By Clare Frank Cover Image
$27.00
ISBN: 9781419763908
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Published: Abrams Press - May 23rd, 2023

A captivating memoir of trailblazing and firefighting from a pioneering woman in a male-dominated field

When Clare Frank was 17 years old, she became a firefighter in Northern California. Clare was five foot two and officially too young to join the service—she left her birthdate blank on her paperwork, hoping no one would notice.


Animal Liberation Now: The Definitive Classic Renewed By Peter Singer, Yuval Noah Harari (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Peter Singer, Yuval Noah Harari (Introduction by)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063226708
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Published: Harper Perennial - May 23rd, 2023

THE UPDATED CLASSIC OF THE ANIMAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT, NOW WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY YUVAL NOAH HARARI

“The indispensable foundational text for the movement, new and updated with the honesty and philosophical depth characteristic of all of Singer’s work.” —J.M. Coetzee, author of The Lives of Animals and Disgrace


Heroes of the Water Monster By Brian Young Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780062990433
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Published: Heartdrum - May 23rd, 2023

An unmissable companion to Healer of the Water Monster, which won the American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award, this novel by Navajo author Brian Young tells the story of two contemporary young Navajo heroes—and one water monster—who must learn to work together to save their present world from the lasting hurts of their people’s past.


The Dreams We Made By Lisa Bentley, Lisa Bentley (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lisa Bentley, Lisa Bentley (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665917650
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - May 23rd, 2023

In this moving, hope-filled picture book about loss, love, and family, a little girl grieving the death of her father discovers that she can take the loved ones she’s lost with her on all her future journeys.

Every night, a little girl and her daddy build dreams out of paper, scissors, and glue.


Shakti By SJ Sindu, Nabi H. Ali (Illustrator) Cover Image
By SJ Sindu, Nabi H. Ali (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9780063090118
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Published: HarperAlley - May 23rd, 2023

A fierce, feminist, and fun middle grade fantasy graphic novel about a twelve-year-old Indian American girl named Shakti who must learn the power of her ancestral magic if she wants to save her family and town from a dangerous curse. Written by Stonewall Honor Book recipient and Lambda Literary Fellow SJ Sindu and illustrated by Nabi H. Ali.  


Ever Since By Alena Bruzas Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593616178
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - May 23rd, 2023

An intense, beautiful debut about the power of finding your voice and sharing your story after trauma. Perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and Kathleen Glasgow.


Oh No, the Aunts Are Here By Adam Rex, Lian Cho (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Adam Rex, Lian Cho (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781797207940
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Published: Chronicle Books - May 23rd, 2023

Every family has its special aunt: the cool aunt, the wacky aunt, the scary aunt. But this family has ALL THE AUNTS. 
 

Shhh, listen. Do you hear that?
Oh no. Oh dear. Oh . . . my . . . godmother.
 
They've traveled on planes, in taxis, and across state lines.


The Good Hair Day By Christian Trimmer, J Yang (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Christian Trimmer, J Yang (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781419745881
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Published: Abrams Books for Young Readers - May 23rd, 2023

A boy dreams of long hair in this sweet story about self-expression and embracing our most authentic selves

Noah has a special day coming up, and he has a very long wish list.


If You Still Recognize Me By Cynthia So Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063283268
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Published: HarperTeen - May 23rd, 2023

This heartfelt, poignant YA debut is a second-chance summer romance that will steal your heart—perfect for fans of Heartstopper, Some Girls Do, and It’s Not Like it’s a Secret.


Wild Child: Nature Adventures for Young Explorers—with Amazing Things to Make, Find, and Do By Dara McAnulty, Barry Falls (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Dara McAnulty, Barry Falls (Illustrator)
$22.95
ISBN: 9781615199167
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Published: The Experiment - May 23rd, 2023

A standout among nature books for childrenWild Child is a “dreamy dive into the natural world” (The Guardian) from award-winning author Dara McAnulty, “a young naturalist who inspires with joy” (The New York Times)

Nature is all around us to see, hear, and touch—in the leafy woods, by the sparkling


Super-Serious Mysteries #1: The Untimely Passing of Nicholas Fart: A Who-Dealt-It Mystery By Josh Crute, James Rey Sanchez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Josh Crute, James Rey Sanchez (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9780063093386
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Published: HarperAlley - May 23rd, 2023

A funny young chapter book graphic novel series, perfect for fans of Fart Squad, InvestiGators, Clue, and whodunit mysteries!

Nicholas Fart toppled from his chair, rolled across the carpet, and passed out cold on the floor after smelling something foul. It was the perfect crime. 


From chudails and peris to jinn and goddesses, this lush collection of South Asian folklore, legends, and epics reimagines stories of old for a modern audience.