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on the coverTHE NUTCRACKER’S NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Keith Brockett with illustrations by Joseph Cowman. Preparations for a doomed stage production of the classic ballet go from terribly bad to ridiculously worse. But it’s Christmas Eve and help is on the way! Ages 4 to 8. Sleeping Bear Press (9781585368891) $15.99

THE SOUTHERNER’S COOKBOOK From the editors of Garden & Gun—the magazine that features the best of Southern cooking, dining, cocktails, and customs—comes this guide to the traditions and innovations that define today’s Southern food culture. Harper Wave (9780062242419) $37.50

THE DAY THE CRAYONS CAME HOME by Drew Daywalt with illustrations by Oliver Jeffers. Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group of crayons who threatened to quit, Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued. Each and every crayon has a woeful tale to tell and a plea to be brought home to the crayon box. Ages 4-8. Philomel Books (9780399172755) $18.99

CAILLOU STORYBOOK TREASURY This 25th anniversary storybook is embellished for the special occasion with foil edges and a glittering cover. Preschoolers and their parents will love reading this treasury together. Includes 10 bestselling adventures. Ages 3 and up. Chouette Publishing (9782897181499) $15.99

MY DIARY FROM THE EDGE by Jodi Lynn Anderson. Told in diary form by an irresistible heroine, this playful and perceptive novel from the New York Times-bestselling author of the May Bird trilogy sparkles with science, myth, magic, and the strange beauty of everyday marvels. Ages 9-12. Aladdin Paperbacks (9781442483873) $16.99

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THE NONSENSE SHOW by Eric Carle. A legendary illustrator explores one of his favorite art movements: surrealism. With wordplay and visual jokes galore, this playful homage allows readers to encounter a very different side of Carle. Ages 4-8. Philomel Books (9780399176876) $18.99

PETE THE CAT AND THE BEDTIME BLUES by James and Kimberly Dean. When Pete wants to go to sleep, his animal friends want to stay up and play. What will he do? No one makes bedtime as groovy as Pete the Cat! Ages 4 to 8. HarperCollins (9780062304308) $17.99

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SHADOW OF A DOUBT by Skylar James with illustrations by Kelley McMorris. A heartfelt story about the friendship between a young girl and her ambitious racehorse. Ages 9 -12. Adaptive Books (9780996066655) $16.99

GEORGE by Alex Gino. When her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte’s Web, George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can’t even try out for the part . . . because she’s a boy. Ages 9-12. Scholastic Press (9780545812542) $16.99

FUZZY MUD by Louis Sachar. Two middle-grade kids take a shortcut home from school and discover what looks like fuzzy mud but it’s, actually a substance with the potential to wreak havoc on the entire world. Ages 10 and up. Delacorte Books for Young Readers (9780385743785) $16.99

GOODBYE STRANGER by Rebecca Stead. As Bridge makes her way through seventh grade on Manhattan’s Upper West Side with her best friends, she finds the answer she’s been seeking since she barely survived an accident at age eight: “What is my purpose?” Ages 10 and up. Wendy Lamb Books (9780385743174) $16.99

VOYAGERS: PROJECT ALPHA by D.J. MacHale. Eight boys and girls compete for a spot on the space voyage that’ll search for a source to solve Earth’s energy crisis. Part sci-fi, part eco-mystery, and all action-adventure. Ages 8 -12. Random House Books (9780385386586) $12.99

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CIRCUS MIRANDUS by Cassie Beasley. Big Fish meets Peter Pan in this heartfelt debut. When he realizes that his grandfather’s stories of an enchanted circus are true, Micah Tuttle sets out to find the mysterious Circus Mirandus and to use its magic to save his grandfather’s life. Ages 9-12. Dial Books (9780525428435) $17.99

THE ODDS OF GETTING EVEN by Sheila Turnage. Humor and action abound in this third mystery from the Newbery Honor winner. The trial of the century has come to Tupelo Landing, North Carolina. Mo and Dale head to court as star witnesses against Dale’s daddy, confessed kidnapper Macon Johnson. Of course nothing goes as expected. Kathy Dawson Books (9780803739611) $16.99

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AN INVISIBLE THREAD by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski with illustrations by Barry Root. From the #1 New York Times-bestselling 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

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EVERYTHING YOU KNOW by Adam Bray, et al. Explore the world of Star Wars® through lively lists, facts, questions and answers via a highly engaging infographic design. This guide will excite readers of all ages. All ages. DK Publishing (9781465437853) $19.99

DUMPLIN by Julie Murphy. From the author of Side Effects May Vary comes what is guaranteed to be one of readers’ favorite novels of the year—about an unforgettable heroine named Willowdean Dickson who decides to take on her small town’s beauty pageant. Ages 13 and up. Balzer & Bray/Harperteen (9780062327185) $17.99

THE BLACKTHORN KEYby 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. Ages 9-12. Aladdin Paperbacks (9781481446518) $17.99

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SON OF THE BLACK SWORDby Larry Correia. “This book has everything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.”—Jim Butcher, creator of the Dresden Files. Baen Books (9781476780863) $25.00

ABOVE THE WATERFALL by Ron Rash. In this poetic and haunting tale set in contemporary Appalachia, New York Times-bestselling author Rash illuminates lives shaped by violence and a powerful connection to the land. Ecco Press (9780062349316) $26.99

A CALL TO ARMS by David Weber et al. In Book Two in the Manticore Ascendant series, powerful forces in the Star Kingdom of Manticore’s Parliament don’t think they Travis Long or the Royal Manticoran Navy. But they’re about to find out why they do need the Navy . . . and how fortunate they are that Travis Long is in it. Baen Books (9781476780856) $26.00

THE CURSE OF CROW HOLLOW by Billy Coffey. With “the profound sense of Southern spirituality” he is known for (Publishers Weekly), Coffey draws us into a town where good and evil—and myth and reality—intertwine in unexpected ways. Thomas Nelson (9780718026776) $15.99

THE WHEEL OF TIME COMPANION by Robert Jordan et al. Discover the world of The Wheel of Time® through Jordan’s copious notes and learn more about the Westlands than you ever imagined. Includes new maps of the Last Battle, new portraits of many characters, an entry for each named character, the strength level of many channelers, and much more.Tor Books (9780765314611) $39.99

DC TRIP by Sara Benincasa. The author and comedienne takes a bold, fearless, and irreverent look at the classic high school trip to Washington D.C. “The perfect, frothy blend of teen angst, adult drama, and whip-smart social commentary.”—Diablo Cody. Adaptive Books (9780996066631) $24.99

THE SECRET CHORD by 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. Brooks provides new context for some of the best-known episodes of David’s life. Viking (9780670025770) $27.95

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THE INVENTION OF WINGS by Sue Monk Kidd. Hetty, an urban slave in early 19th-century Charleston, yearns for life beyond the suffocating walls that enclose her within the wealthy Grimke household.Viking Books (9780670024780) $27.95

COME RAIN OR COME SHINE by Jan Karon. #1 New York Times–bestselling author Karon returns with the story readers have been waiting for: the wedding of Father Tim’s adopted son Dooley to his soul mate Lace Harper. G.P. Putnam’s Sons (9780399167454) $27.95

PRETTY GIRLS by Karin Slaughter. The #1 internationally bestselling author returns with a sophisticated and chilling psychological thriller of dangerous secrets, cold vengeance, and unexpected absolution. William Morrow & Company (9780062429056) $27.99

THE GUILTY by David Baldacci. Will Robie is the government’s most professional, disciplined, and lethal assassin. But now, his skills have left him. To recover what he has lost, Robie must confront what he has tried to forget for more than 20 years: his own past. Grand Central Publishing (9781455586424) $28.00

ROGUE LAWYER by John Grisham. On the right side of the law. Sort of. Sebastian Rudd is not your typical street lawyer. He is one of Grisham’s most colorful, outrageous, and vividly drawn characters yet. A gritty and witty thriller that’s impossible to put down. Doubleday Books (9780385539432) $28.95

ASHLEY BELL by Dean R. Koontz. The must-read thriller of the year! A sophisticated, brilliantly paced narrative through dark territory and deep mystery, this is a milestone in literary suspense and a major new breakout book from the long acclaimed master. Bantam (9780345545961) $28.00

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TWAIN & STANLEY VISIT PARADISE by Oscar Hijuelos. The final novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author is a luminous work of fiction inspired by the real-life, 37-year friendship between two towering figures of the late 19th century, famed writer and humorist Mark Twain and legendary explorer Sir Henry Morton Stanley. Grand Central Publishing (9781455561490) $28.00

THE MAGIC STRINGS OF FRANKIE PRESTO by Mitch Albom. #1 New York Times-bestselling author Albom creates a magical story about the bands we join in life, and the power of talent to change our lives. Harper (9780062294418) $25.99

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THE BRONTË PLOT by Katherine Reay. When a rare-books dealer goes to England, she discovers more than just the famous writing haunts—she discovers how to love and be loved in today’s modern world. Thomas Nelson (9781401689759) $15.99

WINTER STROL by Elin Hildebrand. With jealousy, passion, and eggnog consumption at an all-time high, the Quinn family celebrates their most dramatic Christmas yet in this enchanting sequel to Hilderbrand’s bestselling Winter Street. Little Brown and Company (9780316261135) $25.00

PRETENDING TO DANCE by Diane Chamberlain. A new novel from perennial bestseller Chamberlain, who’s coming fresh off the bestseller The Silent Sister, which landed on Publishers Weekly’s and USA Today’s bestselling books lists. St. Martin’s Press (9781250010742) $26.99

THOMAS KINKADE’S CAPE LIGHT: TOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS by Katherine Spencer. The latest novel in the New York Times-bestselling series set in Kinkade’s beloved town of Cape Light. Berkley Books (9780425282212) $25.95

THE MISTRESS OF TALL ACREby Laura Frantz. In the aftermath of the American Revolution, secrets could keep the tenants at Tall Acre shackled to the past. “Treat yourself to Laura Frantz’s writings. You’ll be glad you did.”—Rachel McRae, Shelf Life blog. Fleming H. Revell Company (9780800720445) $14.99

A RESPECTABLE ACTRESS by Dorothy Love. When the illustrious India Hartley is accused of murder, she has to uncover the deceptions of others to save herself. Inspired by the famous actress Fanny Kemble. Thomas Nelson (9781401687595) $15.99

THE TEARS OF DARK WATER by Corban Addison. Across continents and oceans, through storms and civil wars, the paths of a few individuals converge in one explosive moment—a moment that will test and break them but also leave behind an unexpected glimmer of hope. Thomas Nelson (9780718042202) $24.99

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SUNDAY DINNER by Bridgette A. Lacy. Describing her own childhood Sunday dinners, Lacy explores and celebrates the rhythms of Sunday food traditions. Sure to reward those gathered around the table, Lacy’s 51 recipes range from classic southern favorites to contemporary, lighter twists. University of North Carolina Press (9781469622453) $19.00

BEANS & FIELD PEAS by Sandra A. Gutierrez. Celebrating all manner of southern beans and field peas, Gutierrez showcases their goodness in dishes as simple as Red Beans and Rice, as contemporary as Mean Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayo, and as globally influenced as Butter Bean Risotto. University of North Carolina Press (9781469623955) $19.00

BESH BIG EASY by John Besh. Award-winning New Orleans chef Besh takes another deep dive into the charm and authenticity of his hometown’s cuisine. 101 accessible recipes bring authentic southern Louisiana flavors to any kitchen. Andrews McMeel Publishing (9781449469177) $25.00

NASHVILLE EATS by Jennifer Justus. Justus shares more than 100 mouthwatering recipes that reveal why food lovers are headed South for the city’s hot chicken, buttermilk biscuits, pulled pork sandwiches, cornmeal-crusted catfish, chowchow, fried green tomatoes, and chess pie. Stewart, Tabori, & Chang (9781617691690) $35.00

PURE PORK AWESOMENESS by Kevin Gillespie. Atlanta chef and season six Top Chef Fan Favorite Gillespie shares everything you need to know about selecting, cooking, and enjoying pork. With more than 100 full-color photographs. Andrews McMeel Publishing (9781449447076) $29.99

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CRABS & OYSTERS by Bill Smith. Crabs and oysters take center stage as Chef Bill Smith conveys his passion for preparing these sumptuous shellfish long associated with southern coastlines. With seasonal selection information and detailed cleaning and prep instructions. University of North Carolina Press (9781469622620) $19.00

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THE FOOD LAB by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. A grand tour of the science of cooking explored through popular American dishes, such as prime rib roast, Caesar salad, and buttermilk biscuits. Contains hundreds of easy-to-make recipes with more than 1,000 full-color images illustrating step-by-step instructions. W.W. Norton & Company (9780393081084) $49.95

BIEN CUIT: THE ART OF BREAD by Zachary Golper with Peter Kaminsky and photography by Thomas Schauer. One of the world’s most celebrated bakers shares his insider’s secrets to making his delicious, artisanal bread that will have home bakers creating professional-quality products in no time—and inexpensively. Regan Arts (9781941393413) $50.00

SIMPLY NIGELLA by Nigella Lawson. From quick and calm workday dinners to stress-free ideas when feeding a crowd to the instant joy of bowlfood for cozy nights on the sofa, here is food guaranteed to make everyone feel good. A calm and glad celebration of food to soothe and uplift. Flatiron Books (9781250073754) $35.00

THE PIONEER WOMAN COOKS: DINNERTIME by Ree Drummond. The bestselling author and Food Network personality at last answers that age-old question—“What’s for dinner?”—bringing together more than 135 recipes for delicious dinners the whole family will love. William Morrow & Company (9780062225245) $29.99

CUBAN COCKTAILS by Ravi Derossi. From the co-owner of Death & Co., America’s Best Cocktail Bar, Cuban Cocktails captures the island’s tropical elegance with mouthwatering drinks plus enlightening sidebars, quotes, and facts on Cuba’s legendary bars and nightclubs. Sterling Publishing (NY) (9781454917502) $24.95

100 RECIPES EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW HOW TO MAKE by America’s Test Kitchen, editor. A provocative, handpicked collection of relevant recipes for today’s cook. Organized into three recipe sections—Absolute Essentials, Surprising Essentials, and Global Essentials—each recipe is preceded by a thought-provoking essay that positions the dish. America’s Test Kitchen (9781940352015) $40.00

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WILDLIFE OF THE WORLD by DK Publishing. An up-close look at the world’s most iconic animals, with striking contemporary photography and in-depth reference information, in this spectacular book produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution. DK Publishing (9781465438041) $50.00

SINATRA 100 by Charles Pignone with Forewords by Tony Bennett and Steve Wynn. From his family’s vast archive comes a revelatory new pictorial life of the greatest entertainer of the 20th Century on his 100th birthday. Authorized by Frank’s family, this is the ultimate Sinatra gift book! Thames & Hudson (9780500517826) $60.00

TWO DOGS AND A PARROT by Joan Chittister. Whether we have an animal companion, long to have a pet, or love someone who does, or cherish animals and nature, Chittister speaks to all of us. She illuminates the significance of sharing our lives with a pet and celebrates the great gift of animals in our world. Bluebridge (9781629190068) $18.95

BACK TO THE FUTURE by Michael Klastorin and 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) $50.00

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT ME by Burt Reynolds. The actor reflects on his personal pitfalls and triumphs, while telling the ultimate inside account of television and film from the perspective of a Hollywood legend. G.P. Putnam’s Sons (9780399173547) $27.95

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS by H.G. Bissinger. The 25th-anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller and Sports Illustrated’s best football book of all time. “Superb and disturbing. More than a sports book, it’s a search for the America of ordinary people. Da Capo Press (9780306824210) $29.99

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THE GENERALS by Winston Groom. Filled with novel-worthy twists and turns, and set against the backdrop of the most dramatic moments of the 20th century, The Generals is a powerful, action-packed book filled with marvelous surprises and insights into the lives of America’s most celebrated warriors. National Geographic Society (9781426215490) $30.00

EMBRACING CUBA by Byron Motley. Intrigued by tales of his parents’ long-ago journey to the pre-revolutionary Pearl of the Antilles, the award-winning photographer traveled to Cuba more than a decade ago and instantly fell in love. Year after year he has returned with his camera to explore its vistas, its people, and its spirit. University Press of Florida (9780813061153) $34.95

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FELICITY by Mary Oliver. In this stunning collection of new poems, Oliver turns her eye from the grace of the natural world to the even more mysterious landscape of the human heart. Penguin Press (9781594206764) $24.95

THE MARVELS by Brian Selznick. In this magnificent reimagining of the form he originated, two stand-alone stories—the first in nearly 400 pages of continuous pictures, the second in prose—create a beguiling narrative puzzle. A loving tribute to the power of story from an artist at the vanguard of creative innovation. Scholastic Press (9780545448680) $32.99

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND by Lewis Carroll. Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Carroll’s classic. Now, in a deluxe hardcover edition, Alice’s story comes to life for a whole new generation of readers through the colorful, whimsical artwork of Bond, best known as the creative director and artistic inspiration behind the worldwide stationery and gift brand Rifle Paper Co. Puffin Books (9780147515872) $30.00

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOOK OF NATURE POETRY by J. Patrick Lewis. “A well-stirred mix of old and recent limericks, haiku, short lyrics, shaped poems and free verse, the poetry ranges far and wide…A spectacular collection.”— Kirkus Reviews. National Geographic Society (9781426320941) $24.99

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCEROR’S STONE by J.K. Rowling. Kate Greenaway-award winning artist Kay has created more than 100 stunning illustrations, making this deluxe format a perfect gift as much for a child being introduced to the series as for the dedicated fan. Ages 8 and up. Arthur A. Levine Books (9780545790352) $39.99

BELOVED DOG by Maira Kalman. In her trademark style, wit, and with great sensitivity, Kalman reveals why dogs bring out the best in us. Anyone who has ever loved a dog will delight in this book. Penguin Press (9781594205941) $29.95

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FIND A WAY by Diana Nyad. The amazing, inspiring firsthand account of Nyad’s record-breaking swim, after four failed attempts, from Cuba to Florida—and of her extraordinary quest to live life at the highest level. Knopf Publishing Group (9780385353618) $26.95

OLD FAITHFUL by Pete Thorne. A stunning and indelible collection of portraits and stories that capture dogs of a certain age in all their scruffy, jowly, and devoted glory—an homage to man’s best friend. Harper Design (9780062413451) $19.99

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THE GHOSTS OF TUPELO LANDINGSheila Turnage9780803736719$16.99Kathy Dawson Books

A SNICKER OF MAGICNatalie Lloyd9780545552707$16.99Scholastic Press

SKINK: NO SURRENDERCarl Hiaasen9780375870514$18.99Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

REVOLUTIONDeborah Wiles9780545106078$19.99Scholastic Press

THE EDIBLE SOUTHMarcie Cohen Ferris9781469617688$35.00 University of North Carolina Press

BLUE RIBBON BAKING FROM A REDNECKFrancine Bryson9780804185783$22.00 Clarkson Potter Publishers

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PIMENTO CHEESE: THE COOKBOOKPerre Coleman Magness9781250047298$21.99St. Martin’s Griffin

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THE INVENTION OF WINGSSue Monk Kidd9780670024780$27.95

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THIS DARK ROAD TO MERCYWiley Cash9780062088253$25.99William Morrow & Company

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WAYFARING STRANGERS w/CDFiona Ritchie9781469618227$39.95University of North Carolina Press

LONG MANAmy Greene9780307593436$25.95 Knopf Publishing Group

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FACTORY MAN by Beth Macy. The instant New York Times bestseller about one man’s battle to save hundreds of jobs by demonstrating the greatness of American Business. “In a class with other runaway debuts like Hillenbrand’s Seabiscuit and Boo’s Behind the Beautiful Forever.”—The New York Times. Back Bay Books (9780316231411) $17.00

AFTER THE WIND by Lou Kasischke. Near the top of Mount Everest, on May 10, 1996, eight climbers died. It was the worst tragedy in the mountain’s history. Lou Kasischke was there. After the Wind tells the harrowing story of what went wrong, as it has never been told before. Good Hart Publishing (9781940877006) $17.00

S.P.Q.R. by Mary Beard. One of the world’s foremost classicists presents a revolutionary history of the Roman Empire. Beard separates fact from fiction, myth and propaganda from historical record. She introduces the familiar characters of Julius Caesar, Cicero, and Nero as well as the untold, the loud women, the shrewd bakers, and brave jokers. S.P.Q.R. promises to shape our view of Roman history for decades to come. Liveright Publishing Corporation (9780871404237) $35.00

AMERICA’S GREAT STORM by Haley Barbour with Jere Nash. A first-person account from Governor Barbour covering in detail the landfall, recovery, and rebuilding that followed the worst natural disaster in American history. University Press of Mississippi (9781496805065) $25.00

THOMAS JEFFERSON AND THE TRIPOLI PIRATES by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger. From the authors of the New York Times bestseller George Washington’s Secret Six, the little-known story of Thomas Jefferson’s battle to defend American sovereignty against Islamic pirates.Sentinel (9781591848066) $27.95

THE LAST SEASON by Stuart Stevens. A son returns to his native South to spend a special autumn with his 95-year-old dad, sharing the unique joys, disappointments, and life lessons of Saturdays with their beloved Ole Miss Rebels. Knopf Publishing Group (9780385353021) $24.95

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FURIOUSLY HAPPY by Jenny Lawson. #1 New York Times-bestselling author Lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a “terrible” idea. But terrible ideas are what Jenny does best. Flatiron Books (9781250077004) $26.99

HOME IS BURNING by Dan Marshall. Dave Eggers meets David Sedaris in this uproariously funny, unflinchingly honest, and tender memoir. Flatiron Books (9781250068828 $27.99

STEAL LIKE AN ARTIST by Austin Kleon. A manifesto for the digital age, Steal Like an Artist is a guide whose positive message, graphic look and illustrations, exercises, and examples will put readers directly in touch with their artistic side. Workman Publishing (9780761169253) $12.95

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SHOW YOUR WORK! by Austin Kleon. Filled with illustrations, quotes, stories, and examples, Show Your Work! offers 10 transformative rules for being open, generous, brave, productive. Workman Publishing (9780761178972) $12.95

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