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Series: The Guest Book A Novel Hardcover Sarah Blake 9781250110251 $34.99 FICTION May 07, 2019

InstantNew York Times BestsellerLonglisted for Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence“The Guest Book is monumental in a way that few novels dare attempt.” —The Washington PostThe thought-provoking new novel byNew York Times bestselling author Sarah BlakeA lifetime of secrets. A history untold.No. It is a simple word, uttered on a summer porch in 1936. And it will haunt Kitty Milton for the rest of her life. Kitty and her husband, Ogden, are both from families considered the backbone of the country. But this refusal will come to be Kitty’s definin... + Read More
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Series: Caraval Finale A Caraval Novel Hardcover Stephanie Garber 9781250157669 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 May 07, 2019

Welcome, welcome toFinale, the third and final book in Stephanie Garber’s #1New York Timesbestselling Caraval series!A love worth fighting for. A dream worth dying for. An ending worth waiting for.It’s been two months since the Fates were freed from a deck of cards, two months since Legend claimed the throne for his own, and two months since Tella discovered the boy she fell in love with doesn’t really exist.With lives, empires, and hearts hanging in the balance, Tella must decide if she’s going to trust Legend or a former enemy. After uncoveri... + Read More
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Series: Where the Light Enters Building a Family, Discovering Myself Hardcover Jill Biden 9781250182326 $35.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY May 07, 2019

An intimate look at the love that built the Biden family and the delicate balancing act of the woman at its center"How did you get this number?" Those were the first words Jill Biden spoke to U.S. senator Joe Biden when he called her out of the blue to ask her on a date.Growing up, Jill had wanted two things: a marriage like her parents'—strong, loving, and full of laughter—and a career. An early heartbreak had left her uncertain about love, until she met Joe. But as they grew closer, Jill faced difficult questions: How would politics shape her... + Read More
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Series: Sunset Beach A Novel Paperback Mary Kay Andrews 9781250240453 $24.99 FICTION May 07, 2019

Pull up a lounge chair and have a cocktail at Sunset Beach – it comes with a twist.Drue Campbell’s life is adrift. Out of a job and down on her luck, life doesn’t seem to be getting any better when her estranged father, Brice Campbell, a flamboyant personal injury attorney, shows up at her mother’s funeral after a twenty-year absence. Worse, he’s remarried – to Drue’s eighth grade frenemy, Wendy, now his office manager. And they’re offering her a job.It seems like the job from hell, but the offer is sweetened by the news of her inheritance – he... + Read More
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Series: Llama Destroys the World Hardcover Jonathan Stutzman 9781250303172 $23.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 07, 2019

Meet Llama, the next great picture-book megastar, who has most definitely driven a bus and who loves tacos way more than you.He also loves cake, and that’s where our story begins.On Monday, Llama discovers a pile of cake, which he promptly eats.On Tuesday, Llama squeezes into his dancing pants, which he promptly rips.The force of therip creates a black hole (naturally).By Friday, Llama will (indirectly) destroy the world.In their debut picture book, author/illustrator team Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox introduce young readers to the comical... + Read More
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Series: Carmen Sandiego Graphic Novels The Sticky Rice Caper (Graphic Novel) Paperback Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 9781328495068 $15.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 07, 2019

In this exciting graphic novel based on the Netflix series starring Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez, Carmen Sandiego's globe-trotting capers introduce kids to the geography, culture, and history that is baked into every adventure! Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Headed to the island nation of Indonesia for her next caper! But just what is the mysterious lady in red after this time? Adventure awaits in this action-packed graphic novel starring the world's greatest thief.
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Series: Carmen Sandiego Clue by Clue Hardcover Catherine Hapka 9781328553089 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 May 07, 2019

Crack the code with Carmen Sandiego! In this original story, a special clue-decoding wheel built into the front cover allows readers to hunt for long-lost pirate's treasure alongside the world's greatest thief. Inspired by the Netflix animated series.Carmen Sandiego and crew are off on a thrilling treasure hunt in this original story inspired by the Netflix animated series. When the secrets of a centuries' old treasure map are uncovered, it's up to Carmen to puzzle out the pirate's code and track down a long lost treasure. From the cobblestone ... + Read More
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Series: The Farmer's Son Calving Season on a Family Farm Hardcover John Connell 9781328577993 $35.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY May 07, 2019

For fans of James Herriot, a poignant memoir—and #1 Irish bestseller—about a wayward son’s return home to his family’s farm, and how he found a new beginning in an age-old world Farming has been in John Connell's family for generations, but he never intended to follow in his father's footsteps. Until, one winter, after more than a decade away, he finds himself back on the farm. Connell records the hypnotic rhythm of the farming day—cleaning the barns, caring for the herd, tending to sickly lambs, helping the cows give birth. Alongside the routi... + Read More
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Series: How to Raise Successful People Simple Lessons for Radical Results Hardcover Esther Wojcicki 9781328974860 $40.00 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS May 07, 2019

The Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a Super Family shares her tried-and-tested methods for raising happy, healthy, successful children using Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness: TRICK. Esther Wojcicki—“Woj” to her many friends and admirers—is famous for three things: teaching a high school class that has changed the lives of thousands of kids, inspiring Silicon Valley legends like Steve Jobs, and raising three daughters who have each become famously successful. What do these three accomplishm... + Read More
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Series: Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair: Book 2 (Book Series for Kids, Polly Diamond Book Series, Books for Elementary School Kids) Hardcover Alice Kuipers 9781452152332 $20.99 JUVENILE FICTION May 07, 2019

Book 2 in the popular Polly Diamond book seriesOne imaginative girl and her magic notebook: Polly and her magic book, Spell, have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when Polly and Spell join forces to make the school fair super spectacular, they quickly discover that what you write and what you mean are not always the same. Filled with the familiar details of home and school, but with a sprinkling of magic,Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair will dazzle young readers.... + Read More
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Series: Piatti: Plates and Platters for Sharing, Inspired by Italy (Italian Cookbook, Italian Cooking, Appetizer Cookbook) Hardcover Stacy Adimando 9781452169576 $42.95 COOKING May 07, 2019

As featured on NPR'sMorning Edition,Epicurious, andGrub Street!Visually stunning cookbook with 75 recipes for easy, generous plates and platters: Executive Editor ofSAVEUR magazine and James Beard Award-winning author Stacy Adimando draws from her Italian heritage and her love of Italy's traditional abundant antipasti spreads to create 75 recipes meant for grazing and sharing. Filled with advice on how to easily plate and serve dishes for a range of occasions, this gorgeous book imparts what many cooks of Italy seem born knowing: the secrets to... + Read More
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Series: I Have an Idea! (Interactive Books for Kids, Preschool Imagination Book, Creativity Books) Hardcover Herve Tullet 9781452178585 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION May 07, 2019

An interactive picture book from Hervé Tulletthe creator of theNew York Times bestsellersPress Here andMix It Up!Join the magical hunt for one little idea: From one of the true creative geniuses of this generation comes a unique meditation on and celebration of the magic of the birth of a simple idea. Sparkling with visual wit and bubbling with imagination,I Have an Idea! is a richly emotional exploration of the creative process: from an initial tentative inkling, to the frustration of chasing the wrong notion, to finally the exhilaration of ca... + Read More
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Series: Light from Other Stars Hardcover Erika Swyler 9781635573169 $34.95 FICTION May 07, 2019

From the author of national bestsellerThe Book of Speculation, a poignant, fantastical novel about the electric combination of ambition and wonder that keeps us reaching toward the heavens.Eleven-year-old Nedda Papas is obsessed with becoming an astronaut. In 1986 in Easter, a small Florida Space Coast town, her dreams seem almost within reach--if she can just grow up fast enough. Theo, the scientist father she idolizes, is consumed by his own obsessions. Laid off from his job at NASA and still reeling from the loss of Nedda's newborn brother s... + Read More
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Series: Little Green Kitchen Simple Vegetarian Family Recipes Hardcover David Frenkiel 9781784882273 $42.99 COOKING May 07, 2019

David, Luise and their three kids are a family who love to cook together. But like most families, they still struggle to get a nutritious and delicious meal on the table every night, that also satisfies their hunger for creative, globally-inspired food. Take your own inspiration from their quest to bring joy back to the dinner table: whip up a batch of Friday Night Hulk Burgers and Sweded Fries (made with spinach, quinoa, oats and peas), or Stuffed Rainbow Peppers with black rice, feta,raisins, pistachios, cinnamon and beans.This latest collect... + Read More
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Series: Indigenous Relations Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality Paperback Bob Joseph 9781989025642 $19.95 SOCIAL SCIENCE May 09, 2019

A timely sequel to the bestselling 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act - and an invaluable guide for anyone seeking to work more effectively with Indigenous Peoples.We are all treaty people. But what are the everyday impacts of treaties, and how can we effectively work toward reconciliation if we're worried our words and actions will unintentionally cause harm?Hereditary chief and leading Indigenous relations trainer Bob Joseph is your guide to respecting cultural differences and improving your personal relationships and business in... + Read More
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Series: Sands of Arawiya We Hunt the Flame Hardcover Hafsah Faizal 9780374311544 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 May 14, 2019

A BuzzFeed Pick for "YA Books You Absolutely Must Read This Spring"ABustle's Most Anticipated 2019 YA ReleaseA Paste Magazine's Top 10 Most Anticipated YA Novels of 2019A Paste Magazine Best YA Book of 2019A PopSugar Best YA Book of 2019"Lyrical and spellbinding" —Marieke Njikamp, #1New York TimesBestselling AuthorSet in a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, Hafsah Faizal'sWe Hunt the Flame—first in the Sands of Arawiya duology—is a gripping debut of discovery, conquering fear, and taking identity into your own hands.People lived ... + Read More
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Series: The Night Before Paperback Wendy Walker 9781250233158 $24.99 FICTION May 14, 2019

A Today Show andNew York Post Summer Reads Selection!First dates can be murder."Ferociously smart." —AJ Finn"Riveting." —Riley Sager"Addictive." —Liv Constantine"Wonderfully tense." —Aimee Molloy"Irresistible." —Mary Kubica"Impossible to put down." —Megan MirandaRiveting and compulsive, national bestselling author Wendy Walker’sThe Night Before “takes you to deep, dark places few thrillers dare to go” as two sisters uncover long-buried secrets when an internet date spirals out of control.Laura Lochner has never been lucky in love. She falls too... + Read More
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Series: Figures in a Landscape People and Places Paperback Paul Theroux 9781328592781 $22.99 TRAVEL May 14, 2019

"A portrait of an optimist with curiosity and affection for humanity in all its forms."—The New York Times Book Review "Theroux is at the top of his game with his third collection of essays, a magisterial grouping of intimate remembrances, globe-trotting adventures, and incisive literary critiques."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Theroux's observations are so keen and writerly skills so sharp that he butter-slices narratives with a razor-thin surgeon's scalpel, masterfully serving up both the world's dark underbelly and its gloriously up... + Read More
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Series: Revolution Trilogy The British Are Coming The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777 Hardcover Rick Atkinson 9781627790437 $52.00 HISTORY May 14, 2019

From the bestselling author of the Liberation Trilogy comes the extraordinary first volume of his new trilogy about the American RevolutionRick Atkinson, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winningAn Army at Dawn and two other superb books about World War II, has long been admired for his deeply researched, stunningly vivid narrative histories. Now he turns his attention to a new war, and in the initial volume of the Revolution Trilogy he recounts the first twenty-one months of America’s violent war for independence.From the battles at Lexington and C... + Read More
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Series: Birthday A Novel Hardcover Meredith Russo 9781250129833 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 May 21, 2019

“Lovers who surmount the odds have always been intense emotional fodder, but rarely have we seen a story likeBirthday...true and raw, haunting and undeniable.” —The New York Times Book ReviewTwo best friends. A shared birthday. Six years...ERIC:There was the day we were born. There was the minute Morgan and I decided we were best friends for life. The years where we stuck by each other’s side—as Morgan’s mom died, as he moved across town, as I joined the football team, as my parents started fighting. But sometimes I worry that Morgan and I won’... + Read More
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Series: Bitcoin Billionaires A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption Hardcover Ben Mezrich 9781250217745 $36.50 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS May 21, 2019

From Ben Mezrich, theNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Accidental BillionairesandBringing Down the House,comesBitcoin Billionaires--the fascinating story of brothers Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss's big bet on crypto-currency and its dazzling pay-off.Ben Mezrich's 2009 bestsellerThe Accidental Billionaires is the definitive account of Facebook's founding and the basis for the Academy Award–winning filmThe Social Network. Two of the story's iconic characters are Harvard students Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss: identical twins, Olympic rowers, a... + Read More
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Series: Kingsbane Paperback Claire Legrand 9781492688877 $16.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION May 21, 2019

The #1 LibraryReads author of Furyborn is back with the second book in the epic New York Times bestselling Empirium Trilogy! Rielle is the anointed Sun Queen, tasked with proving to the people she is unequivocally loyal to the crown. While she tries to maintain a public façade, she also attempts to secretly close the gate to the angels... and avoid the devious angel Corien, who haunts her dreams. But as Rielle's power grows, so does the people's distrust-they call her Kingsbane. Soon, she's have to choose between the people she's beholden t... + Read More
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Series: Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered The Definitive How-To Guide Hardcover Karen Kilgariff 9781250178954 $32.50 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY May 28, 2019

The instant #1New York Times andUSA Today best seller by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, the voices behind the hit podcastMy Favorite Murder!Sharing never-before-heard stories ranging from their struggles with depression, eating disorders, and addiction, Karen and Georgia irreverently recount their biggest mistakes and deepest fears, reflecting on the formative life events that shaped them into two of the most followed voices in the nation.InStay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered, Karen and Georgia focus on the importance of self-advocating and ... + Read More
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Series: The Flatshare A Novel Paperback Beth O'Leary 9781250245175 $23.99 FICTION May 28, 2019

What if your roommate is your soul mate? A joyful, quirky romantic comedy, Beth O'Leary'sThe Flatshareis a feel-good novel about finding love in the most unexpected of ways.Tiffy and Leon share an apartment. Tiffy and Leon have never met.After a bad breakup, Tiffy Moore needs a place to live. Fast. And cheap. But the apartments in her budget have her wondering if astonishingly colored mold on the walls counts as art.Desperation makes her open minded, so she answers an ad for a flatshare. Leon, a night shift worker, will take the apartment durin... + Read More
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Series: The Beauty Chef Gut Guide With 90+ Delicious Recipes and Weekly Meal Plans Hardcover Carla Oates 9781743795002 $42.99 COOKING May 28, 2019

The Beauty Chef Gut Guide is the practical companion to Carla Oates' acclaimed book, The Beauty Chef. It is a compelling resource for people who want to better understand the science underpinning the link between gut and skin health. The 8-week program includes information on the importance of gut functionality, weekly meal plans for repairing and reprogramming your gut, and more than 90 recipes.In addition to recipes and information about repairing your gut, it covers broader advice for wellbeing, from the importance of cleaning products to mi... + Read More
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Series: Coconut Lagoon Recipes from a South Indian Kitchen Paperback Joe Thottungal 9781773270487 $32.99 COOKING May 07, 2019

In this lushly illustrated cookbook, an award-winning chef presents the authentic cuisine of his homeland, Kerala Figure 1 Publishing proudly presents Coconut Lagoon, a collection of 80 easy-to-make recipes designed with home cooks in mind. Kerala, the southwestern region of India, is paradise on earth with its tranquil beaches, lush mountains, and incredibly delicious cuisine. As the birthplace of black pepper, Kerala is hailed as the land of spices. Coconut Lagoon features authentic regional dishes such as mango pickle, dosa, Malabar parathas... + Read More