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A hilarious alphabet adventure--and follow-up to How to Count to One--that will have readers racing from A to Z!

You know your ABCs, right? GREAT! A is for apple, B is for ball, C is for castle . . . you get it. But is it really that easy? What if D is for dog, but that dog in the picture is actually a wolf in disguise? And that wolf starts chasing you through all the other letters? Get ready to learn your ABCs like never before as you race through the alphabet and try to outsmart that dangerous wolf. Now You Know Your ABCs has arrived just in time to teach graduates of How to Count to One: (And Don't Even THINK About Bigger Numbers!) that letters are just as sneaky as numbers . . . and absolutely cannot be trusted!

Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Multi-talented athlete, actor, artist and writer Terry Crews celebrates the joy of pursuing your passions, no matter how ambitious, in his inspirational debut picture book about dreaming boldly.

Terry is a talented kid with big dreams and a whole lot of hats. On the football field, he's a star, and when he takes off his helmet, he puts on his other hats: in his beret he becomes an artist, in his chef's hat he cooks, and in his sparkly top hat, he's a magician!

Everyone's always telling him he can only be one thing and do one thing. But Terry's just the kid to prove that his dreams-and his hats-are limitless.

Hold On Tight! Hilarious (and Heartwarming) Adventures Celebrating the Incredible Bond Between Grandpas and Grandkids!

Get ready for a whirlwind of fun and heartwarming moments with Nico and his amazing Grandpa Rodrigo! From fishing expeditions and bike rides to tackling tricky homework and even a close call with a whole lot of piranhas, life is never boring when these two are together. Grandpas, Piranhas, and Other Stories is a joyful celebration of the unique bond, endless laughter, and quiet wisdom that grandparents bring to our lives. It's a perfect way to honor the incredible connection between generations and share the warmth of family love with the little ones in your life. Prepare for giggles, heartwarming moments, and maybe even a few ideas for your own grand adventures with this beautifully written and illustrated picture book.

• Celebrate Grandpas: A loving tribute to the wonderful bond between grandparents and grandchildren.

• Laugh-Out-Loud Fun: Packed with silly situations from amusement park rides to escaping from piranhas, children will love discovering Grandpa Rodrigo's hilarious antics.

• Perfect for Family Reading: Enjoy sharing these engaging stories together during story time.

• Honors Intergenerational Connections: Beautifully captures the love, support, and special connection shared across generations, emphasizing the importance and joy of family bonds.

• A Great Gift Idea: The perfect present for birthdays, holidays, or just to show appreciation for a special grandpa.

For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.

Discover all there is to love about the United States with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this tabbed board book. The perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with your little one!

Take a trip across the United States with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this ode to the red, white, and blue! From bald eagles flying over great lakes to city parks, family farms, and corn fields, there’s so much to appreciate about America! This interactive board book features colorful, easy-to-flip tabs for little ones to quickly find the pages they want, and includes Eric Carle’s signature illustrative art on every page.

Dick Grayson is back in Blüdhaven--and this time, he's not just fighting crime, he's changing the city. With a new mission, a loyal dog, and a mysterious villain stealing hearts--literally--Nightwing leaps into the light to become the hero his city needs. But when the world learns "Get Grayson," the stakes rise higher than ever.

Nightwing: Leaping into the Light - DC Compact Comics Edition collects Nightwing Vol. 1: Leaping into the Light (issues #78-83) and Nightwing Vol. 2: Get Grayson (issues #84-88). Written by Tom Taylor and illustrated by Bruno Redondo, this critically acclaimed run redefines Dick Grayson's role in the DC Universe. As he inherits a fortune and a new purpose, Nightwing must face a terrifying new villain named Heartless and navigate a conspiracy that puts a target on his back. With vibrant storytelling, heartfelt moments, and stunning visuals, this edition is perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike.

Barry Allen is back--but the Speed Force isn't what it used to be. In this thrilling collection of two modern classics, The Flash: Rebirth and The Dastardly Death of the Rogues!, the Scarlet Speedster must reclaim his legacy and outrun a deadly conspiracy. It's a high-velocity saga of resurrection, redemption, and rogue justice.

The Flash: Rebirth - DC Compact Comics Edition brings together two pivotal storylines that redefined the Flash mythos for a new generation. In The Flash: Rebirth, Barry Allen returns from the dead, but his presence threatens the very Speed Force that empowers every speedster. As he struggles to find his place in a changed world, a dark force from his past emerges. Then, in The Dastardly Death of the Rogues!, Barry faces a time-traveling mystery when a future version of the Rogues accuses him of murder. With stunning art and fast-paced storytelling, this edition is perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike.

Ninth House meets The Hazel Wood in this spellbinding conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Drowned Gods Trilogy, a gorgeous dark academia fantasy following a teen mage and her friends on their desperate quest through worlds and time!

Fate cannot be broken—not even by the gods who serve it.

Emory refuses to lose Romie again. Her friend’s fate hangs in the balance as the monstrous Clover plans to use her as a sacrifice to steal power from the deity Atheia—and make himself into a proper god. To stop Clover, Emory needs the help of Atheia’s dark counterpart, Sidraeus. Yet this enigmatic deity cannot be trusted, and if Emory is to ally with him, she must invoke an ancient magic to keep him tethered to her side.

Meanwhile, in the divine workshop of the god of balance, Baz learns he has a role to play in the coming fight to save the crumbling worlds and their weakening magics. Yet all he can think of is Kai and the gruesome fate that awaits him at Clover’s side—a fate, the god tells him, that is beyond even his reach. But Baz is determined to save Kai, even if he has to rewrite time itself.

As chaos reigns and the tides of a corrupted magic threaten to consume all, Emory and Baz must contend with mercurial gods, vengeful deities, and those hell-bent on eradicating Eclipse magic to save the people they love—and write an ending to their stories that defies fate itself.

A steamy thriller set on a private Caribbean island where the ultrawealthy's summer vacation is full of sun, schemes, scandals, and murder. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and older readers who enjoyed The White Lotus.



The exclusive Mokani Island is Avery's happy place. This summer, she's invited her college roommate, Nora, to hang out in paradise and party with her superrich friends.



But the vibe feels off from the start. Avery's ex can't get over their split. Her best friend is acting weird. A hot new staff member can't keep his eyes off her. And nobody likes Nora, who keeps sticking her nose where it doesn't belong.



​A tropical storm is brewing and everyone on the island seems to be hiding something--but are some secrets worth killing for?



Don't miss the companion, How the Other Half Kill!

To gain the power he needs to save his friend from a cursed spirit, Yuji Itadori swallows a piece of a demon, only to find himself caught in the midst of a horrific war of the supernatural!

In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna have been lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna’s body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it. Fortunately, there exists a mysterious school of jujutsu sorcerers who exist to protect the precarious existence of the living from the supernatural!

Itadori closes in on Sukuna thanks to the help of Miguel and Larue, two members of Geto’s faction. Despite getting weaker, Sukuna pulls off a black flash attack and begins to recover! As the ultimate battle unfolds, Itadori uses black flash himself in order to awaken his potential!

"Empty nester Virginia Meadows faces financial struggle and pressure from her daughter to leave her beloved family home, brimming with memories and a cherished library. Determined to keep the house, she opens her home to women needing lifestyle changes, but when romantic schemes begin to brew, Virginia starts to reconsider love as a possibility"-- Provided by publisher.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell returns with a breathtakingly honest novel about a woman who lost everything -- and isn't sure she wants it back.

Everybody knows that Cherry's husband, Tom, is in Hollywood making a movie . . .

Almost nobody knows that he isn't coming home.

Tom is the creator of Thursday--a semi-autobiographical webcomic that's become an international phenomenon.

Semi-autobiographical. That means there's a character in this movie based on Cherry . . . "Baby."

Wide-hipped, heavy-chested, double-chinned Baby.

Cherry never wanted this. No fat girl wants to see herself caricatured on the page--let alone on the big screen. But there's no getting away from it. Baby looks so much like Cherry that strangers recognize her at the grocery store.

While her soon-to-be ex-husband is in Los Angeles getting rich and famous and being the internet's latest boyfriend, Cherry is stuck in Omaha taking care of the dog he always wanted and the house they were going to raise a family in . . . and wondering who she's supposed to be without him.

Cherry had promised to love Tom through thick and thin.

She'd meant it.

One night, Cherry decides to leave all her problems, including Tom's overgrown puppy, at home. She ventures out to see her favorite band play her favorite album . . . and someone recognizes her from across the room.

Russ Sutton knew Cherry when she was a young art student with a fondness for pin-up dresses and patent leather heels. Before Tom.

Russ knows Cherry. He likes Cherry.

And best of all . . . he's never heard of Thursday.

Tender, funny, and utterly human, Cherry Baby is Rainbow Rowell's richest, most surprising--sexiest--novel yet.

I already had a life. A future. A man I'd promised forever to.

But the night I found Chase Rhodes--bleeding, broken, and more lost than I was--everything changed.

I wasn't supposed to let him in. Wasn't supposed to write music with him in secret beneath the moon.

What started as a quiet escape became something unstoppable. Our songs caught fire, and now the whole world knows our names.

Music has a way of pulling the broken together, even when the timing is impossible and the fallout inevitable.

But some hearts don't settle. Some songs were never meant to stay quiet.

Because the night I saved him was only the beginning.

And loving me might be the last risk he'll ever take.

From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Hartmann comes a new angsty, standalone contemporary romance.

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Shannon Bream, the bestselling author of The Women of the Bible Speak series, returns with a fresh collection of biblical stories that will hearten readers who feel stuck in a spiritual rut. People in the Bible struggled the exact way we do.

If your life doesn't look the way you expected, that doesn't mean God can't use you. The Christian life often doesn't feel like the stained-glass images we remember from childhood--happy, holy, hopeful. But God never promised that we won't have trouble. Rather, He promises to be with us through the storm.

Be encouraged by the real struggles of biblical heroes, including:
 

• Moses, the slave-turned-prince who faced constant curveballs in life.
• Daniel, the exile who maintained his integrity in the most hostile environment imaginable.
• Joseph, the "chosen one" with family trauma like you wouldn't believe.
• Jonah, who ran away from his mission and ended up at the bottom of the sea.
• Elijah, the bold prophet who went from miracles to extreme loneliness.
• Peter, the impulsive and changeable fisherman who became a "rock" of the faith.

Their journeys were full of trials, but they found abounding peace in Jesus.

Nothing Is Impossible with God is an encouraging reminder of how the Lord is willing and able to bless us more than we can possibly imagine. It will comfort, inspire, and equip you for life's challenges by showing that nothing is impossible with Him.

Who knew that returning home after a broken engagement could be the best decision you ever made? Denise Hunter is back with another heartwarming contemporary romance with a sweet friends-to-more story, featuring a saltwater cowboy. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and Hallmark movies.

Jenna Greene just ended things with her boyfriend . . . which also ended her career. (That's the risk a girl takes when her boyfriend doubles as her boss.) With no income and no job prospects in sight, Jenna is forced to return to her mother's house on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, to figure out what's next. And the timing couldn't be more perfect. Jenna's widowed mother has just returned from a cruise--with a brand-new boyfriend in tow. But there's something off about the guy. His story doesn't quite add up, and he keeps sneaking off to make suspicious phone calls and borrowing money from her too-trusting mother.

In search of some investigative help, Jenna turns to her childhood BFF, Tyson Parker, who lives and works in town. Still reeling from his wife's infidelity, Tyson is doing his best to heal from the pain of divorce. He's made a name for himself on the island as a volunteer firefighter and one of the much-admired saltwater cowboys who looks after Chincoteague's wild ponies. Oh, and he turned out to be more than a tiny bit attractive--besides being almost-too-good-to-be-true sweet and caring.

Growing up, the uber-competitive Jenna was always accepted as one of the guys. But things have changed between her and Tyson, and he's now looking at her through new eyes. Jenna suddenly feels like a leading lady on a movie set--only with way less composure.

But Jenna also has old wounds that make these new feelings seem fraught with peril. Is she willing to open her heart and see where love might lead? Or will she let her hesitant heart hold her back?

More Than Friends is a charming, can't-put-it-down romance, full of laugh-out-loud moments, tender emotion, and the kind of small-town warmth Denise Hunter does best. With its beloved friends-to-more arc, swoony yet grounded hero, and gentle thread of healing and hope, this story will have readers rooting for love on every page. If you're longing for a feel-good romance that blends heart, humor, and just enough mystery to keep you reading past your bedtime, More Than Friends is the perfect escape to Chincoteague Island.

From the wild imagination of Rowboat Watkins, author of Rude Cakes and Go-Go Guys, comes a riotous read-aloud about every kind of mustache imaginable!

Hip, hip, HOORAY-stache! It's your lucky day-stache!

Join Mouse and Moose in a mustache-mania world packed with silly rhymes and playful illustrations--perfect for building early reading skills, nurturing a love of language, and keeping readers laughing along the way.

Sit down and stay-stache! And read this book right AWAY-stache!

SUPER-FUN READ-ALOUD: Rowboat Watkins's uniquely funny children's books make for read-aloud and read-along fun, for both family and classroom reading time. The pure silliness of the words and pictures will delight young readers.

READING & LANGUAGE SKILLS: The creative vocabulary and rhythmic text are great for helping kids develop an understanding and love of language. The illustrations and hilarious story are perfect for engaging new and emerging readers.

ACCLAIMED CREATOR: Rowboat is known for such favorites as Ezra Jack Keats Book Award-winner Rude Cakes, Mabel: A Mermaid Fable, Most Marshmallows, and Pete With No Pants. His work has been called "refreshingly irreverent" (The New York Times), "zany" (The Boston Globe), and "magnificent" (Publishers Weekly).

Perfect for:

• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for fun books to share with kids
• Teacher read-aloud book for preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade classrooms
• Early and emergent readers seeking books that will keep them engaged
• Fans of Rowboat Watkins
• Gift-giving to readers who enjoy books by Dr. Seuss, Bill Martin, Jr., Adam Rex, Mo Willems, and Mac Barnett

Plants have secret skills. They are water wizards, finding water in the driest landscapes. They are a community, sending underground messages—and even food and water!—to other plants. And yes, they can hear without ears. 

Here’s a wondrous picture book for children ages 4–8 that will shake up the way readers think about plants.

Hey, creatures of the world! The plants would like to set a few things straight in this entertaining account of the astonishing skills they possess. Readers will be familiar with some of these abilities, such as photosynthesis, but others are likely to amaze children and adults alike, such as the fact that trees can communicate with—and send food and water to—one another through their roots with the help of fungi that connect them! 

Bursting with fun facts and plants with attitude, We Can Hear Without Ears is an energetic account of the invisible ways plants defend, nourish, strengthen themselves, and communicate with others. It will awe budding botanists, nature lovers, and even those who may think plants are boring. These plants are anything but boring; in fact, they’re thrilling, and as they share their secrets, they are sure to transform the way you think about flora.

This all-new, laugh-out-loud twist on the Sesame Street children's classic is made for moms. Featuring Grover, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and the moms of Sesame Street, it's the perfect gift for tons of family fun!
 

Don't even think about turning the page--there is a Momster at the end of this book! But what is a Momster? Grover and his friends are determined to find out. This perfect read-aloud will have kids and grown-ups giggling as they turn each page to find Sesame Street friends and their moms in oh-so-relatable situations.

Full of humor and heart, this treasured twist on a timeless tale celebrates the love, chaos, and magic of motherhood--sure to make every "Momster" smile.

Sesame Street(R) and associated characters, trademarks, and design elements are owned and licensed by Sesame Workshop. (c) 2026 Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved.
 

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR MOM: This silly and relatable story is a sweet love letter to moms everywhere. It's a delightful gift book perfect for Mother's Day, baby showers, birthdays, and "just because."

ORIGINAL SESAME STREET ILLUSTRATIONS: Every page turn is an entertaining surprise, with full-color, original illustrations of classic and beloved Sesame Street characters that moms will love and remember from growing up. Grover, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, and Sesame Street moms come to life on the page.

BELOVED AND NOSTALGIC CHARACTERS: For families all over the world, the lovable Muppets of Sesame Street represent precious childhood memories to share with their loved ones. This wonderfully comical tale will make moms everywhere laugh.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Fun for Momsters and their little ones! With subtle nods and winks at mom, this adorable book is perfect for adults to read aloud and gift to moms, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, and friends.
 

Perfect for:

• Sesame Street fans of all ages
• Readers who cherish the Sesame Street Little Golden Book, The Monster at the End of This Book
• Kids and parents who love stories featuring Grover, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, and other favorite characters
• Mother's Day, baby shower, and holiday gift-giving

It's a hot, sunny day - the perfect day for the pool. Just...Don't. Splash. Grandpa!

While one grumpy-looking grandpa chaperones a pool party, a group of friends enjoy racing, basketball, pool games, and cannonball contests. As the day progresses, the excitement grows, and the splashes get closer and closer to an unamused grandpa. And what happens if he-KERSPLASH-gets soaked? Don't Splash Grandpa is the perfect summer repeat read-aloud for any fun-loving grandchild or grandpa, or anyone who loves a pool day!

Cloud Puppy—part puppy, part cloud, and all adorable—goes on summer adventures with her friends in this third book in a delightful graphic chapter book series that’s Narwhal and Jelly meets The Amazing World of Gumball!

Cloud Puppy and her friends start their summer vacation at the local amusement park! When Mossquatch shares he doesn’t really like big roller coasters, Cloud Puppy makes it her secret mission to help him overcome his fear. After all, everyone knows roller coasters are fun, not scary!

But as Cloud Puppy, Jack, and Berry Rose line up for the biggest roller coaster, Cloud Puppy suddenly feels afraid—even wishing she were sitting out comfortably with Mossquatch. To keep spending time with her friends, she should act like she’s still having fun and conquer her fear…right?

A proven kids’ Q&A format meets real-world space experts—NASA astronauts and scientists—through exclusive interviews, all brought to life with Highlights-quality storytelling and kid-powered curiosity. This is the space book kids will actually read cover to cover—and that parents, teachers, and librarians will proudly recommend.

From the Moon’s craters to the farthest reaches of the universe, Why, How, and Wow! Space answers the exact questions kids are already asking — and a few they didn’t know they had. Every fact has been reviewed by experts to ensure it’s accurate, easy to understand, and exciting to read. Vivid photography and surprising details keep kids turning pages, while humor and accessible explanations make even big concepts feel approachable.

Whether it’s a young space enthusiast or a curious beginner, this book sparks awe, builds knowledge, and grows with a child’s curiosity — turning everyday wonder into a lifelong love of learning

The first book in an exciting YA series about a teen girl, descended from Edgar Allan Poe, who must navigate the haunting legacy of her ancestor while learning to harness her own strength and intelligence, especially as she begins to commune with the dead. 



What happens when your tell-tale nightmares turn into reality and the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe won't seem to let you alone? For as long as she can remember, sixteen-year-old Ellen Poe's family has claimed to be long-lost descendants of Edgar Allan Poe. But when she moves in with her aunt in a Poe-themed B&B, the nightmares that have always haunted her begin bleeding into Ellen's waking hours. When she stumbles upon a journal in the house, none other than Edgar Allan Poe himself begins visiting her. Has the journal somehow released his ghost? And what does he want with Ellen? Through secret messages in his writings, she learns that the two share the same psychic ability to interact with spirits--which is what ultimately drove him mad. 



This thrilling series for young adult readers follows Ellen on her quest to learn more about her abilities, the afterlife, and the clues Poe has left for her (ciphers and cryptograms galore), in an effort to not suffer his same fate.



A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Wed to one brother.

In love with the other.

Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince collide in this Victorian-inspired romantasy; the sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Rose Bargain.

Having won the hand of the faerie King Bram, Ivy is now Queen of England.

But with his ascension to the throne, Bram unleashed the fae into the human world. After hundreds of years of being kept from their favorite playthings, the Others are looking to make up for lost time--and they do, with wicked revelry that sweeps through the country.

To survive, Ivy acts the sweet, devoted wife. Behind the smile, she plots to banish her husband, save her sister Lydia, and reunite with the love of her life, Emmett.

Yet Emmet and Lydia are trapped in the Otherworld, where fae games are deadlier than ever--and a queen must play most viciously of all. Or see herself dethroned.

Forbidden romance, deceptive bargains, and lethal court intrigue intertwine in this mesmerizing, fae romantasy sequel that will captivate fans of Once Upon a Broken Heart and Belladonna.

This book lavishly illustrates the first 50 years of Apple’s history through stunning, full-color photographs.

Instant New York Times Bestseller

In time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features new facts that correct the record and illuminate its subversive culture and fresh interviews with the legendary figures who shaped Apple into what it is today.

On April 1, 1976, two scruffy twentysomethings, both named Steve, founded a startup. Their goal: To bring the revolutionary power of computers to everyone.

Over the next five decades, Apple reshaped the technology and cultural landscapes, introducing the public to breakthroughs like the mouse, laser printing, CD-ROM, WiFi, digital video, home networking, touchscreen phones, and tablets. Jobs’s obsessive eye for detail set the stage for products—Mac, iMac, iPod, iTunes, iPhone, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch—that married advanced technology with beauty, simplicity, and fine design.

Deeply researched, Apple: The First 50 Years includes new interviews with 150 key people who made the journey, including Steve Wozniak, John Sculley, Jony Ive, and many current designers, engineers, and executives. The book busts long-held myths; goes backstage for both the titanic successes (450 million iPods, 700 million iPads, 2.2 billion iPhones) and the instructive failures (Lisa, Apple III, MobileMe); and assesses the forces that challenge Apple’s dominance as it enters its second half century.

Bursting with tales of frenetic all-nighters, engineering genius, and creative rebellion, this book is a true testament to Apple’s unique and innovative vision, and a must read for anyone whose life Apple has touched.

The son of a teacher himself, the world's #1 bestselling author James Patterson blows the lid off what is happening in today's schools with firsthand stories, highlighting the heroic efforts of the world's teachers.



Teachers are the heroes we too often forget to thank. And we need heroes more than ever. From across the country, from kindergarten to high school, from public, private, religious, or military schools, teachers tell us:

• What it takes to teach kids day in and day out
• What it takes to improve kids' lives
• What it takes to foster a lifelong readers and lifelong learners

If you can read this, someone cared about you. If you can read this, you want a brighter future for our kids. If you can read this, thank a teacher.



 

"An inspiring roadmap to navigating life's challenges with grace, grit, and a refusal to settle for anything less than your worth." -Chelsea Handler, comedian and #1 bestselling author 



Beloved actress, designer, and entrepreneur Jennie Garth opens up in this fiercely honest book about pursuing happiness, aging with confidence, and learning to love and prioritize yourself.



Jennie Garth is best known for playing the iconic role of Kelly Taylor in the hit television series "Beverly Hills, 90210." Now in her 50s, she invites readers into the real story of growing up on screen, facing Hollywood's impossible beauty standards, and losing--and finding--herself through heartbreak, loss, and the challenge of motherhood. She shares the raw truths of the moments that broke her open and shows the resilience it takes to walk through grief and begin again.



Jennie writes with warmth and candor about learning to quiet the voice that says "not enough," rediscovering her strength after loss, and daring to take up space, speak her truth, and want more. She opens up about the unglamorous, deeply human moments and finally letting go of the need for perfection and other people's approval.



Through personal stories, practical advice, and the wisdom earned through her own hard lessons, Jennie lights a path back to self-love and clarity. I Choose Me is for anyone who's ever felt lost in their roles, struggling to give themselves permission to ask, "What do I want now?" It's an invitation to honor your own journey, embrace self-care, and believe with compassion that choosing yourself is the bravest, kindest thing you can do.

DELUXE EDITION—featuring gorgeous stenciled edges, a map, endpapers, and a case stamp.

No one is safe on the Yellow Brick Road.

Dorothy Gale doesn’t know where she came from. At the age of five, she was dropped on Em and Henry’s doorstep while a terrible storm rolled across the Kansas prairie. Now as an adult, Dorothy has made the most of her life on the farm. But when a cyclone tears through the night, ripping her, her dog, and the farmhouse away, Dorothy wakes to find herself far from home in the strange, cursed land of Oz. 

Desperate to find her way back, Dorothy takes the advice of the Witch of the North and sets off on the yellow brick road to find a wizard...with a warning to avoid forest monsters, heartless mercenaries, and wicked witches. It isn’t long before Dorothy encounters the dark side of Oz, stumbling on a man beaten and bloody, tied to a pole in a cornfield. Not unlike the scarecrows on the Kansas farm. 

With no memories, the mysterious stranger joins Dorothy. Rook is ridiculously handsome, endlessly charming, and somehow understands Dorothy in a way no one ever has. But when they cross paths with the infamous Tinman and his axe, Rook proves he may be hiding his own secrets.

Nothing and no one is what they seem in the cursed land of Oz...maybe even Dorothy herself.

New York Times Most Anticipated Book for 2026

USA TODAY Most Anticipated Books of 2026

Goodreads Readers' Most Anticipated Books of 2026

Book Riot "Our Most Anticipated Books of 2026"



In this lyrical, wildly inventive horror novel interwoven with Japanese mythology, two people living centuries apart discover a door between their worlds.



October, 2026: Lee Turner doesn't remember how or why he killed his college roommate. The details are blurred and bloody. All he knows is he has to flee New York and go to the one place that might offer refuge--his father's new home in Japan, a house hidden by sword ferns and wild ginger. But something is terribly wrong with the house: no animals will come near it, the bedroom window isn't always a window, and a woman with a sword appears in the yard when night falls.



October, 1877: Sen is a young samurai in exile, hiding from the imperial soldiers in a house behind the sword ferns. A monster came home from war wearing her father's face, but Sen would do anything to please him, even turn her sword on her own mother. She knows the soldiers will soon slaughter her whole family when she sees a terrible omen: a young foreign man who appears outside her window.



One of these people is a ghost, and one of these stories is a lie.



Something is hiding beneath the house of sword ferns, and Lee and Sen will soon wish they never unburied it.



For readers who love:

 

• Grady Hendrix and Stephen King
• Japanese mythology
• Friendship and family themes
• Terrifying, gory stories
• Horror with heart
• A new take on the classic haunted house trope

When the young wife of a powerful lumber baron vanishes into the wilds of frontier Michigan, her friend is left to unravel the truth in this captivating dual-timeline novel from bestselling author Lynn Austin.

1873.After a devastating loss, Hannah Wagner never imagined she'd leave her comfortable home for the harsh, unfamiliar wilderness near Lake Michigan. But when Henry Abernathy--a friend of her husband, John--offers them a fresh start in a booming lumber town, where John's skills as a doctor are sorely needed, Hannah reluctantly agrees. There, she meets Kate, Henry's spirited, much younger wife. Kate's sharp tongue and outsider status have made her unwelcome among the town's elite, and when she begins confiding in Hannah, it's clear her marriage is not what it seems . . . and that a secret from her past could destroy everything.

Present day.Ashley Gilbert never planned to settle in Michigan, but when her husband lands his dream job as a conservationist, she agrees to follow. While restoring their historic home--built in the 19th century for a doctor and his wife--Ashley becomes captivated by its past and its connection to the nearby Abernathy mansion, now being transformed into a museum. While volunteering with the restoration, she stumbles upon the unsolved mystery of Kate Abernathy's disappearance. What begins as curiosity soon becomes a quest for the truth--one that will connect her to two women whose stories and struggles echo and inspire her own.

• Standalone historical fiction about marriage, grief, and the power of female friendships from the author of All My Secretsand Long Way Home
• A richly layered Christian women's fiction novel with elements of mystery, perfect for fans of Martha Hall Kelly, Kristy Cambron, and Susan Meissner
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

"Predator: Badlands," which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

The Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mind-melding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film.

From New York Times bestselling author Babs Costello, the internet's favorite grandma, comes a picture book filled with the motherly wisdom we all need! Did Your Mother Ever Tell You? offers readers new insights on familiar phrases, with emotional support, encouragement, and unconditional love infused on every page.

We've all heard old sayings like "Don't cry over spilled milk" and "You catch more flies with honey than vinegar." But did your mother ever tell you that it's okay to cry over little things? And who wants to catch flies anyway?

In her first-ever picture book, Barbara Costello--also known as Brunch with Babs--brings a fresh perspective to these tired clichés, giving adults and kids alike some shared laughter and modern wisdom. With twinkling warmth and her signature question, Babs reminds readers what is truly timeless: a mother's love for her child.

Did Your Mother Ever Tell You?

• features familiar phrases and fun rhyming verse for an engaging read-aloud
• is the perfect gift for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, birthdays, or anytime
• comes from New York Times bestselling author and internet sensation Babs Costello, aka @BrunchwithBabs

Discover where creatures go when the sun goes down in this interactive and rhythmic bedtime read for sleepy animal lovers by an award-winning creator!

“This is my new favorite book. It is the perfect book. I love it.”—Scott Campbell, creator of the Cabin Head and Tree Head series

Butterfly
Butterfly

Where do you go?
Where do you go
when the sun goes down?

I go under a leaf.
I find a good leaf,
and crawl underneath.

The sun is going down and creatures outside and inside the house are ready for sleep. But where do they go? Come along as a young girl spends her evening learning just where butterflies and kittens go to get their rest. Through soothing and interactive dialogue, the creatures answer the question “where do you go when the sun goes down?” until the girl finally makes her way safe and sound to bed.

Perfect for curious children and restless readers who need one more story before bed, this engaging picture book gives readers a peek into the nighttime habits of some of their favorite creatures. Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli's gentle rhythmic text and snug illustrations make this the perfect last read before turning out the light.

From multi-award-winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Summer is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons from a kid’s point of view.

the house / the tree / the garden / me

Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a rural setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone books, each of the four volumes in this eye-catching series has identical text but different images that reflect the time of year. In summer, the tree has full green leaves, the sky is blue, a sweet treat is ice cream and the perfect hat shades you from the sun. Now I See Summer celebrates all the wonderful things about the season through a child’s eyes – and shows why it’s their favorite time of year.

From multi-award-winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Spring is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons from a kid’s point of view.

the house / the tree / the garden / me

Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a rural setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone books, each of the four volumes in this eye-catching series has identical text but different images that reflect the time of year. In spring, the tree's leaves are budding, rain falls from the sky, a sweet treat is a cookie and the perfect hat is a yellow one that keeps you dry. Now I See Spring celebrates all the wonderful things about the season through a child’s eyes – and shows why it’s their favorite time of year.

After getting cut from the baseball team, Liam must secure a spot on a new all-star sports team if he wants to attend Camp Jackman with his friend Marcus.

This means trying out for multiple sports, which isn't as easy as he thought it would be. Liam worries about his less-than-average height and missing out on camp, but even worse, he's discovering that his friendship with Marcus isn't what he thought it was. He is willing to try any sport that might get him into Camp Jack. To do this, Liam will need to perform like never before. Can Liam beat the odds and learn that sometimes setbacks are really just opportunities to try new things?

Long time athlete, Lynn Leitch, writes with humor, heart, and grit. As the first girl on her own town's All-Star baseball team, Lynn knows the power of sports in a child's life.

"Tender and authentic--a worthy conclusion to a wondrous series." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

In a soaring conclusion to a moving trilogy, national treasure Kate DiCamillo shows how friendship, trust, and stories--lived and shared--transform us.

Orris and Timble are friends. Orris is a rat, Timble is an owl, and they meet each night in an old barn to share stories. One night, Timble asks a fateful question: "Why don't you ever leave the barn, Orris?" Strong and brave, the owl offers to carry the rat on his back. Orris will be able to see it all for himself--the rivers and fish, roads and farms, mountains and coyotes. But why would Orris leave the barn when all he needs is there: his books, the moon and stars above, and Timble's nightly tales of high-flying adventure? What would you do if you had the chance to fly? In the final installment of an exquisitely illustrated and deeply felt early-reader trilogy, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo reveals how trust and friendship can lift us into our best lives.

An unlikely trio stands between a shattered world and the darkness that threatens to swollow it whole in the epic conclusion to the Strom Dragons saga!

Remy wants more than anything to become a valiant sky knight who patrols the skies with his dragon best friend, Storm. But that dream will never become reality if there's no world left to protect. It's a race against time to find the hidden dwarven mountain that houses "the machine"--a relic of the past that may be the only hope for the future. But finding the mountain is easier said than done, especially with an evil pirate and a ruthless True Dragon in constant pursuit.

Gem is determined to uncover the true history of the floating crystals that power her kingdom's floating islands. Each passing day she grows stronger as a mage, learning from any magic users she meets along the way. When she's abruptly summoned back to the kingdom, Gem takes the opportunity to plead her case to her father, King Gallecia. But when the royal court seems unfazed by her revelation, dark secrets are revealed that will forever change her.

Bound by friendship, fueled by courage, these friends will need to trust in each other more than ever. As their world ignites with magic and mystery, are Remy, Gem, and Storm ready to face their greatest challenge yet?

A New York Times bestselling series! The Inheritance Games and One of Us is Lying for middle grade -- an unforgettable mystery featuring a secret society, a mysterious island, and dangerous family secrets.

The game starts now. Jack and Weatherby--the newest members of Last Heir, the most powerful secret society in the world--have landed at an exclusive prep school in the Swiss Alps, ready to win big.

Last Heir is offering the chance of a lifetime: millions of dollars, a private island, and a powerful spot in the society's inner circle. Not everyone has the same reasons for playing, but with money, power, and influence up for grabs, everyone wants to win. Too bad they're not all playing by the same rules.

New York Times bestselling author Alyson Gerber crafts an explosive, high-octane mystery that will immerse readers in a world of dangerous riddles, friendship and betrayal, and an addictive search for the truth.

Come along with New York Times-bestselling author Andy Griffiths (The 13-Story Treehouse) on a brand-new adventure that plunks the reader right into the middle of all the wacky action and laughs with peanut butter monsters and its unique storytelling style—perfect for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators!

Hey, you—yes, you!

Remember when we found that really deep hole and you jumped in and I had to jump in to rescue you and at the bottom of the hole we found the cave of the legendary Peanut Butter Beast?

That was one of our deepest—and most dangerous—adventures ever!

What? You don’t remember?

Well, have I got a story for you!

Let me remind you how it all went down ... and down ... and down ... and down ...


Also by Andy Griffiths

The Treehouse Series
The 13-Story Treehouse: Monkey Mayhem! 
The 26-Story Treehouse: Pirate Problems!
The 39-Story Treehouse: Mean Machines and Mad Professors!
The 52-Story Treehouse: Vegetable Villains!
The 65-Story Treehouse: Time-Travel Trouble!
The 78-Story Treehouse: Moo-vie Madness!
The 91-Story Treehouse: Babysitting Blunders!
The 104-Story Treehouse: Dental Dramas and Jokes Galore!
The 117-Story Treehouse: Dots, Plots, and Daring Escapes!
The 130-Story Treehouse: Laser Eyes and Annoying Flies!
The 143-Story Treehouse: Camping Trip Chaos!
The 156-Story Treehouse: Holiday Havoc!
The 169-Story Treehouse: Doppelganger Doom!

The Treehouse Fun Book
The Treehouse Joke Book
Tales from the Treehouse

The You and Me Books
You and Me and the Land of Lost Things
You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast

An action-packed fantasy series for middle grade fans of K-pop and the hottest animated movie of the decade!

For their midyear exam, Hana’s group must achieve flawless kalgunmu (synchronized choreography). A legendary crystal drum promises to “hold the heartbeat of idols past,” but its magic drives them into rivalry instead of rhythm. To pass—and survive—the group must learn that true harmony comes from trust, not shortcuts.

Continuing the adventures of Geronimo Stilton and his team as they report on unusual mysteries and try to help those in need. Adventure, mystery and humor abound!

When Benjamin and Bugsy Wugsy are invited to test a revolutionary new video game system, they expect nothing more than a fun experience. But the adventure quickly turns into a nightmare when they uncover the dark secrets behind the game's origin. Trapped by the company's mysterious owner, they find themselves with no way out. Now, it's up to Geronimo, Trap, and Thea to rescue them. In a race against time, they’re pulled into a game far more dangerous than they ever imagined!

In this YA fantasy novel perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter, a girl who has always served others decides to take power for herself.

Her magic feeds on lies.
His magic could destroy her. 

Mira Kyler runs the court of Virdei from the shadows. Ever since she helped her half-brother Luc cheat his way into the role of Virdei's leader, she's used her lie-powered magic to collect secrets from members of court, then used them as blackmail to keep her brother in power.

Kaidren Vale has magic of his own-magic that can detect the precise nature of someone else's power with a single touch. Kaidren is after the throne, and Mira knows it could be his for the taking if he so much as brushes against her and discovers Mira has been manipulating the court with her power for years.

As Kaidren and Luc compete for the throne in The Trials-three deadly challenges-Mira realizes, even as she fights to keep her brother in power, that no matter who wins, she'll be stuck serving someone else. She's done hiding in the shadows. She wants the throne for herself.

To get it, she'll have to betray both her own brother and Kaidren-but the fiercer the competition gets, the more Mira realizes that the one boy who could destroy everything is the one boy she might not be able to resist.

An unforgettable young adult murder mystery set in an escape-room themed game show filled with sabotage, betrayal, and puzzles to die for.

“An absolute winner—sharp, suspenseful, and so much fun.” —Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

This gorgeous first edition hardcover features stunning stenciled edges and specially crafted endpapers!

It’s all fun and games until someone ends up dead.

Six months ago, season four of The Escape Game ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered on set.

Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show's trickiest escape rooms. There's Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz; Beck, the wannabe game master; and . . . Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister’s murder. Or so everyone believes.

But Sierra’s not just here to win. She’s here for justice.

When the contestants begin uncovering clues that hint at the identity of Alicia’s true killer, it becomes clear that the stakes aren’t high just in this competition—they’re deadly. If these teens want to win—and survive—the game, they must solve the biggest mystery of all: who killed Alicia Angelos?

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer and rising star Tamara Moss comes a twisty thrill-ride that will take readers on an exhilarating hunt to uncover secrets, conspiracy, and cold-blooded murder.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • What if it was Ellie who went UP to Paradise Falls? Adventure is out there in this tale inspired by Disney*Pixar's Up from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney films in new ways!

Sixteen-year-old Ellie McGill is fed up. Sure, for some, life in small town Americana is idyllic. Nothing but picket fences and USO dances and holiday parades. But Ellie has long dreamed of towering mountains, tangled jungles, and most of all…traveling to the incredible South American landmark, Paradise Falls. 

Ellie thought these dreams made her strange, until she met her sweet best friend Carl (when he promptly broke his leg in her clubhouse). Carl is Ellie’s closest confidante. He’s also the only one able to talk her off a ledge. But things between them seem weird lately as Ellie grows increasingly frustrated with his quiet way of doing things. And is it just her, or are there new feelings bubbling up between them?

Then Ellie begins her dream internship at the local zoo, where the flashy millionaire owner organizes an expedition to Paradise Falls to collect new specimens. But the star newcomer, a bird given to him by Charles Muntz himself, doesn’t adjust well to his new home and Ellie is put in charge of its seemingly hopeless recovery. Carl advises Ellie to lay low, to not make waves. But that’s not something Ellie has ever been good at. And when an opportunity comes for a last minute, emergency rescue mission, she decides to take it. 

Will Ellie’s impulsiveness finally get the better of her? Or will she get the adventure she always wanted . . . and at what cost?

"Ness expertly weaves discussions of environmentalism, xenophobia, disability, gender identity, misinformation and disinformation, and more around explorations of family, personal agency, and belonging, creating a creative science-fiction roller coaster." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Two-time Carnegie Medalist Patrick Ness makes a thrilling return to the world of Chaos Walking with this launch of the extraordinary New World trilogy, in a deluxe package with sprayed edges and endpapers illustrated by Jim Kay.

It's been twenty years since the monstrous war that almost tore New World apart, and there's a new generation on the planet. Todd and Viola's sons Ben and Max have known only peace growing up on the family farm outside a bustling human settlement. They dream of the usual things, like school and adventure, until the nightmares begin . . .
A sudden sickness has infected the young people of New World with Noise in the form of their worst thoughts about themselves. Some suspect the Spackle, the indigenous people with whom humans have a very uneasy truce. Others wonder about a connection to a mysterious object looming in the sky. And then, one by one, the children of New World begin to disappear.
Ben, with his mother's logical mind, and Max, with his father's courageous heart, become caught up in separate quests for answers, journeys that will test their beliefs in their parents, each other, and in their very existence on the planet.
Patrick Ness makes a masterful return to New World in this timely work of science fiction, one that looks at the interplay of fear, power, and propaganda, and at the stories we tell ourselves.

Lucas Davenport must track down a ruthless Russian hit team, in this latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford.

Leonard Summers—not his real name—is on the run. A former high-ranking Russian intelligence officer who defected to the U.S. after providing critical information about Russian spies in U.S. government service, Leonard, his wife Martha, and son Bernard have spent the past year holed up in a CIA facility near Washington. After the CIA makes a deal with the U.S. Marshal Service’s Witness Protection Program (WPP), Leonard’s family is transported to Minneapolis. The plan is to hide them in a wooded Minneapolis suburb that resembles their former home and dacha near Moscow.

The Summers are received at their destination by Lucas Davenport and fellow marshal Shelly White. Unbeknownst to them, the WPP group has been tracked by a Russian hit team. And while nobody in the WPP has ever been attacked…Leonard might be the first victim. As shots are fired and enemies dodged, Lucas must move quickly to uncover where the leak is coming from, before the hit team can strike again.

A PROPULSIVE DEBUT MYSTERY FROM EVELYN CLARKE, THE BRILLIANT AND DIABOLICAL CREATION OF CAT CLARKE AND V.E. SCHWAB

Six authors.

One private island.

Seventy-two hours to write the ending that will change their lives.

Named one of the Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2026 by GoodReads, Marie Claire, and Page Six.

"In the running for the best mystery of 2026. With a trove of tropes that mystery lovers will love, it will remind you, in the best way, of Agatha Christie."--Stephen King

Arthur Fletch, one of the world's bestselling novelists, is a reclusive genius known for his iconic protagonists and fiendish twists. When six struggling authors are invited to spend a weekend on his private Scottish island, they arrive to discover a shocking secret: Arthur Fletch is dead . . . and his last book is unfinished.

Desperate to publish the novel, Fletch's agent and editor have summoned these writers in the hope that one of them will imagine a worthy ending for this final book. To sweeten the deal, they are offering an irresistible prize: in addition to ghost-writing the last chapter--for a mind-boggling sum--they will also help the lucky writer successfully re-launch their own career, guaranteeing future bestsellers. The catch: the writers have just seventy-two hours to finish Fletch's magnum opus.

It's the perfect plot. All it needs is a killer ending.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“American Fantasy has everything we need right now: '90s nostalgia, humor, and it is a great escape.” —Jenna Bush Hager on NBC Today Show

"I can hardly remember the last time I read anything that brought me such pure joy.” —Ann Patchett

“American Fantasy is such a fun, delicious, big-hearted book.” —Taylor Jenkins Reid

“Comedy and redemption on the high seas...breezy, tenderhearted.”—New York Times

From New York Times bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow, an irresistible story about what happens when your teenage fantasy comes true after you’re already an adult.

When the American Fantasy cruise ship sets sail for a four-day themed voyage, aboard are all five members of a famous, nineties-era boy band and three thousand screaming women who have worshipped them since childhood.

Feeling slightly out of place amid this crowd is Annie, here on a lark to appease her sister. Yet when the lights come up and the idols of her youth begin to sing, something is unlocked. Call it memory. Call it nostalgia. Call it the chemical reaction of hormones, hope, and sexual reawakening. Between the slushy alcoholic drinks, the familiar music, and the throngs of middle-aged women acting like lovesick teenagers, Annie finally reconnects to a long-submerged part of herself. By the time she meets one of the band members—not just a celebrity but someone in need of a friend—she has accessed a new sense of possibility.

In a smart and incisive book packed with laugh-out-loud reflections on fame, aging, and marriage, Emma Straub delivers a richly textured story that shows us real passion is never truly lost, that what we love makes us who we are, and that deep meaning can sometimes be found in a sea of screaming fans.

The page-turning politics of Game of Thrones meets the worlds-spanning romance of Outlander in this blockbuster new epic fantasy series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews.

DELUXE EDITION—featuring gorgeous sky blue sprayed edges!

When Maggie wakes up cold, filthy, and naked in a gutter, it doesn't take her long to recognize Kair Toren, a city she knows intimately from the pages of the famously unfinished dark fantasy series she's been obsessively reading and re-reading while waiting years for the final novel.

Her only tools for navigating this gritty world of rival warlords, magic, and mayhem? Her encyclopedic knowledge of the plot, the setting, and the characters' ambitions and fates. But while she quickly discovers she cannot be killed (though many will try!), the same cannot be said for the living, breathing characters she's coming to love—a motley band that includes a former lady’s maid, a deadly assassin, various outrageous magical creatures, and a dangerously appealing soldier. Soon, instead of trying to get home, she finds herself enmeshed in the schemes—and attentions—of dueling princes, dukes, and villains, all while trying to save them and the kingdom of Rellas from the way she knows their stories will end: in a cataclysmic war.

For fans of Samantha Shannon, Danielle L. Jensen, Sarah J. Maas, and isekai and portal fantasy, This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is the beginning of the most epic adventure yet from genre powerhouse author duo Ilona Andrews.

Combining the sugar rush of candy making with a fascinating look at Amish life, a quirky whodunit, and a sweet romance between chocolatier Bailey King and Sheriff Aiden Brody, Amanda Flower’s USA Today bestselling Amish Candy Shop Mysteries continue, as summer wedding season comes to the village of Harvest, Ohio…

Horror d'oeuvres

Summer is finally upon the village of Harvest, Ohio, nestled in picturesque Amish Country, and folks are abuzz over their very own Bailey King’s upcoming June wedding. The Amish Candy shop owner and star of TV’s Bailey’s Amish Sweets is marrying Holmes County Sheriff Aiden Brody. To sweeten the occasion will be a scrumptious giant chocolate truffle wedding cake, made especially for the happy couple by Bailey’s New York City mentor, Jean Pierre. Other than the risk of the ring bearer, Jethro the pig, taking a bite out of the confection, what could go wrong?

As it turns out, a food-related disaster does befall the day. But with Bailey in the mix, it’s nothing so pedestrian as a peckish pig. At the reception, a wedding guest dies after sampling the hors d'oeuvres. Café owner and new caterer Darcy Woodin, who made all the food except the desserts, is pegged by police as the number one suspect. Even more incriminating, the victim is one of Darcy's ex-boyfriends . . .
Still, Bailey is friends with Darcy, and she’s certain the young woman is innocent. Even before the first dance with her new husband, Bailey’s on the case. Can she help solve it in time for her honeymoon—or will a killer try to end her happily ever after before it’s even begun . . .?

Recipe included!

A GMA BOOK CLUB PICK • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A traditional American woman, a “tradwife” influencer, suddenly awakens in the brutal reality of 1855—where she must unravel whether this living nightmare is an elaborate hoax, a twisted reality show, or something far more sinister in this sensational debut novel.

"A bold and biting satire, Yesteryear…will have you cackling and gasping right to the final page."
—Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid series

My name was Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive. 

Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle. Her charming farmhouse is rustic, her husband a handsome cowboy, her six children each more delightful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers behind the scenes, her kitchen hiding industrial-grade fridges and ovens, her husband the heir to a political dynasty? What Natalie’s followers—all 8 million of them—don’t know won’t hurt them. And The Angry Women? The privileged, Ivy League, coastal elite haters who call her an antifeminist iconoclast? They’re sick with jealousy. Because Natalie isn’t simply living the good life, she’s living the ideal—and just so happens to be building an empire from it.

Until one morning she wakes up in a life that isn’t hers. Her home, her husband, her children—they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Her kitchen is warmed by a sputtering fire rather than electricity, her children are dirty and strange, and her soft-handed husband is suddenly a competent farmer. Just yesterday Natalie was curating photos of homemade jam for her Instagram, and now she’s expected to haul firewood and handwash clothes until her fingers bleed. Has she become the unwitting star of a ruthless reality show? Could it really be time travel? Is she being tested by God? By Satan? When Natalie suffers a brutal injury in the woods, she realizes two things: This is not her beautiful life, and she must escape by any means possible.

A gripping, electrifying novel that is as darkly funny as it is frightening, Yesteryear is a gimlet-eyed look at tradition, fame, faith, and the grand performance of womanhood.

Llama Llama celebrates graduation day in this sweet and poignant installment of the New York Times bestselling Llama Llama series.

The school year is coming to end, which means it's time for graduation! Llama Llama has learned so much this year, but he isn't so sure he's ready to say goodbye to his teacher or classmates. Change can be scary, but with the help of his friends and family, Llama Llama remembers that it can also be good.

The beloved Llama Llama, originally created by Anna Dewdney, is back for a graduation day celebration. The perfect gift for little ones celebrating their own important milestones.

Learn all about the truly epic life of one of the most famous women rulers in history! Cleopatra's legacy as a trailblazing leader and political strategist dazzles in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Cleopatra was born into a time when power struggles within her own kingdom of Egypt were magnified with the increasing dominance of Rome. As more and more kingdoms were conquered by the Roman Empire, Cleopatra faced challenges at home in Egypt. When her brother Ptolemy XIII stole the throne from her, Cleopatra knew she had to befriend Rome in order to protect Egypt. Working with Roman general Julius Caesar, she regained control of her empire and served her people well. After Caesar's death, Cleopatra joined with his friend Mark Antony to ensure the preservation of Egypt.

Cleopatra is remembered as the resourceful and charming leader of Egypt who helped the kingdom prosper and maintain power at a time when much of the Mediterranean was in turmoil.

This new spooky mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is perfect for fans of Goosebumps.

Olive Oakes loves a good mystery. She keeps a notebook with her at all times, ready to jot down observations about anything that seems out of the ordinary. Along with her cousin Eli, Olive is always looking to follow the clues.

When Olive and her family visit a town called Whispering Woods, she uncovers a strange backstory to the traveling carnival that comes through the area once a year. With rumors of missing kids and ghost sightings, it's the perfect opportunity for Olive to investigate! The people of Whispering Woods are very secretive, but Olive is ready to solve the mystery of the haunted carousel.

The #1 global bestselling Captain Underpants series returns! Based on the first sensational chapter book, it's a reimagined adventure perfectly paired with all-new manga artwork. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is written and adapted by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by manga artist Motojiro, and totally reinvented for a new generation of readers. Tra-la-laaa!

Following the story arc of the first original chapter book, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is reenvisioned as an engaging graphic novel reading in Western style (left to right). With dynamic manga artwork by Japanese artist Motojiro, all-new Flip-O-Ramas, and much more, it will captivate existing fans, capture new readers, and appeal to comics, manga, and anime aficionados alike!

Combining humor and action with empowerment and empathy, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga features the amazing adventures of best friends George Beard and Harold Hutchins and their waistband warrior superhero creation, Captain Underpants! He's faster than a speeding waistband, more powerful than boxer shorts, and able to leap tall buildings without getting a wedgie. Night and day, Captain Underpants fights for truth, justice, and all that is pre-shrunk and cottony!

The Captain Underpants series, which was launched over 25 years ago, was instrumental in creating the illustrated children's chapter book category that's still popular today.

For additional awesome, action-packed, inspiring escapades filled with creativity and imagination, read Dav Pilkey's Dog Man, Cat Kid Comic Club, Super Diaper Baby (now in full color), and Dragon series. And be sure to check out the two critically acclaimed major motion pictures, Dog Man and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie!

"An epic tale of feminine heroism, patriotism, and a touch of romance...This page-turner is a must for historical fiction fans."-Booklist



"The legendary Karen Robards brings her formidable talents to bear in The Moonlight Runner, an epic tale of love and female heroism." -Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Last Twilight in Paris



In the wake of the Great War, a young woman joins the Irish rebellion and risks everything for her country in this sweeping story of love, bravery and the relentless pursuit of freedom from New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards.



Ireland, 1918. In a world brutalized by the Great War and devastated by the Spanish flu, twenty-two-year-old Rynn Carmichael is suddenly pulled into the war of independence when Donal O'Reilly, the boy she has loved for most of her life, takes up gunrunning in support of the rebellion.



Raised in a small Irish village on the shores of Donegal Bay, Rynn is working as a nurse in a convalescent home for soldiers wounded in the Great War when she overhears a British officer gloating over the trap that has been set for Irish gunrunners bringing a boat full of smuggled arms ashore. Knowing that Donal must be involved, she rushes out at midnight to warn the incoming boat, only to find herself caught up in a terrifying and tragic series of events that take her from the glittering ballrooms of London to the narrow back alleys of Dublin as she and those she loves fight for their lives and their country.



Also from Karen Robards:

 

• Some Murders in Berlin
• The Girl from Guernica
• The Black Swan of Paris

The iconic, multiplatinum, Grammy Award®-winning performer Brandy brings us a raw, intimate portrait of her life, charting her journey from Mississippi churches to Hollywood spotlights



From the moment she first sang at church in McComb, Mississippi, Brandy knew her voice was special. At fourteen she landed her first record deal. At fifteen her first album went platinum. At sixteen she was starring in the hit sitcom Moesha and became the first Black actress to play Cinderella on screen alongside fairy godmother, Whitney Houston.



Yet as the accolades piled up, so too did the pressure to maintain a flawless image. To onlookers, she had crafted the blueprint for the teenage "it" girl. But behind closed doors "The Vocal Bible" as she was known, was struggling.



In this piercing, revelatory memoir, Brandy shares:

 

• The humble roots of her decades-spanning career;
• Her early struggles with bullies and insecurities as a high schooler;
• the inside stories behind her most iconic songs and albums;
• her star-studded connections with Whitney Houston and Diana Ross;
• the affirmation of friends and family, including her brother Ray J, that helped her through challenging times;
• her inspirational journey to reclaim her sense of self, and her autonomy as a woman in Hollywood and in music...
• and so much more.

Phases is a fearless and remarkable story of hope, resilience and the strength it takes to make peace with the past.

Hello, and welcome to Planet Money! Millions of listeners trust the world's leading economics podcast to explain the mysterious inner workings of the global economy and the forces that affect nearly every decision we make. Through expert research and delightful stories the Planet Money hosts help everyone see the world like an economist.

For their first-ever book, longtime contributor Alex Mayyasi and the hosts of NPR's Planet Money present brand new stories and insights gathered from more than a decade of reporting that reveal ways AI might help you or replace you, demystify dating markets, and show how pro sports' "dumbest" contract holds the secret to building wealth. Taking readers on adventures to a smartphone factory in Patagonia, a raisin cartel in California, and an Indigenous reserve in Canada that might just have a solution for the housing crisis, Planet Money shows how economics shapes our world, and how we can harness key principles to make our own lives a little richer.

A tender picture book explores the journey of an unborn child toward birth, and the love it receives as it grows, in a perfect gift for new and expanding families everywhere.

Beloved, protected, and growing--from pea size to pumpkin size to baby--a little passenger is getting ready to meet the world. In this beautiful picture book evoking all the vulnerability, hope, and tenderness of pregnancy, Deirdre Sullivan's simple, poetic words capture the inner dialogue and deeply felt connection between a mother and her unborn child. Jessica Love, creator of the celebrated Julián Is a Mermaid, brings her singular art to the pages in an inspired pairing sure to be treasured by expecting parents and older siblings-to-be.

Oliver's owner is sad today. He is a service dog, and it is his job to make her feel better. Will he think of an idea to cheer her up?

Oliver, the service dog, has a big problem...a toothache! The dentist seems scary, but with a little help from his owner and big sister, Florence, maybe he can face his fear.

Follow Oliver on his second journey in the Oliver at Your Service series!

From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems, comes the highly anticipated annual event, The Pigeon's BIRD-DAY!



The Pigeon has the hat. And the hot dog cake! He is ready for the presents! But ... do YOU think The Pigeon can handle his BIG bird-day surprise!?!



Get ready for a very special birthday celebration from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems.

Let's play in the house as quiet as a mouse! Give me a snug hug like a bug in a rug!

Watch your baby light up as they follow along with this high-contrast board book specially designed for developing eyes and minds. The black-and-white photos paired with the bold and simplistic rhyming text make this the perfect book for introducing your growing baby to the world of reading.

About the High-Contrast Baby Book Series: This captivating collection of board books is designed to delight and engage your baby's developing eyes and mind. Featuring bold black-and-white photographs and simple, rhythmic rhymes, these books make the perfect introduction to the magic of reading. The series combines playful rhymes and a curated design to create a joyful reading experience for your baby's earliest adventures.

A heartwarming celebration of all the love, joy, and tender care that mothers bring into our lives.

Adorable rhymes dance across the pages, perfectly paired with the iconic and beloved art of Eric Carle in Thank You, Mom. Each delightful page beautifully captures the heartfelt gratitude that children feel for their wonderful moms. It's the perfect gift to celebrate Mom on Mother's Day and a cherished expression of love to share all year-long.

Look for other World of Eric Carle books to celebrate milestones with your little one:

-Baby Bear's Busy Day
-Bear Hugs! From Brown Bear and Friends
-Brown Bear's Little Book of Thanks
-Baby Bear's Time to Grow
-Brown Bear and Friends ABC
-Brown Bear and Friends 123
-Brown Bear and Friends Colors
-Brown Bear and Friends Shapes

Embark on a sweeping journey of self-discovery in this adventurous historical middle grade novel perfect for fans of Karen Cushman and Gary Paulsen. 

Twelve-year-old Blanca of Castile is the granddaughter of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, once the wife of both the king of France and the king of England. When Eleanor comes to select the girl who will marry the prince of France, all expect her to pick Blanca's much older, and much prettier, sister. But Queen Eleanor has always loved surprises. 

To meet her destiny, Blanca, along with her best friend Suna, must set out over the Pyrenees Mountains for France. But the journey there is not easy. The group, which includes knights, attendants, and Queen Eleanor herself, faces blizzards and hunger, treacherous roads and even a kidnapping. 

As Blanca overcomes the many perils of the journey, she will need to learn how to protect herself and those around her -- and discover what it takes to follow in the footsteps of a queen.

Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series continues with the third book in the Changing Skies arc. Two cats--an elder and an apprentice--believe that only they can save the Clans from certain destruction.

Moonpaw finally confesses to her Clanmates that her dead sister has been torturing her in her mind, and the Clan rallies around her in support. But as Moonpaw grows closer to Goldenpaw, her sister's threats become more ominous, and even turn bloody. Moonpaw worries she's a danger to her entire Clan. Would Thunderclan be better off without her?

Tawnypelt is sure that the prophecy she received from Bluestar is a dire warning--and she believes that only the Elders can see the Clans through the oncoming danger. Frustrated with his mother, Tigerstar bans her from speaking of the prophecy, so Tawnypelt takes refuge in ThunderClan. She begins to wonder if her true place is in the Clan of her birth.

Amidst all this, Starlingpaw grows bolder in his belief that he alone must save the Clans. But can an apprentice really hold the key to their salvation?

Hatchet meets Survivor in this high-action, humor-filled middle grade adventure about two kids stranded in the wilderness, whose annoyance with each other rivals the roaring rapids and ferocious predators they must face.

12-year-old Sadie Hahn didn’t plan to eat grubs on camera to win a contest. And she definitely didn’t plan to win first prize—a guest appearance on a Youtube show hosted by America’s favorite 13-year-old survivalist Radley Shaw. But she’ll do anything to cheer up her little brother Silas, who’s too young to qualify.

Rad has millions of followers and exactly zero real-life friends, so the contest is a great chance for him to hang out with kids his own age. But it’s hate-at-first-sight when Silas throws a wrench in his plan and Sadie decides Rad is just a clueless poser who doesn’t know the first thing about survival.

Disaster strikes when their scripted rafting trip turns into a real fight for survival. Lost in the mountains, Rad and Sadie must find shelter, build a fire, forage for food and try not to become food for a hungry predator. But can they stop bickering long enough to hack it in the wilderness? And will that be enough to keep them alive?

In the tenth novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs’s FunJungle series, super sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to rescue an abducted young gorilla!

When a baby gorilla is stolen from an orphanage in Rwanda, Teddy, his parents, and an old family friend find themselves in a race against time to save it. Teddy has to piece together clues to figure out where the little ape is being taken while traveling through some of the most incredible—and dangerous—terrain in the world.

At the same time, he’s long-distance consulting with Summer to help solve another mystery back at FunJungle. Between facing down lions on the Serengeti and chasing poachers through the bazaars of Zanzibar, will Teddy be able to find the baby gorilla before it’s too late?

A humble mouse learns she has the same magical abilities as her favorite fabled hero and must save the world from grave danger in this first book in the cozy illustrated middle grade fantasy series Bravepaw that’s perfect for fans of The Tale of Despereaux and Kelly Barnhill.

Titch Proudleaf has always dreamed of adventure, just like in the legends of gallant mouse hero Bravepaw. But nothing ever happens to small mice living in quiet villages…until a lost prince and dark magic find their way into the Plateau. When Titch saves the prince from the brink of death, she finds out that the world of Alluria is in grave danger, and by a twist of fate, it’s up to her to make things right. 

And so, equipped with a magical staff that sometimes works and accompanied by her best friend Huckleberry, Titch sets out on a quest that will change her life and the world of Alluria forever.

But Titch knows she’s no Bravepaw—how can she ever hope to live up to the legend?

There’s always more to the story.

In the latest middle grade speculative novel from Spontaneous author Aaron Starmer, Roman follows the twisted threads of bizarre family legends and magical secrets to write his own chapter in his peculiar family narrative.

"A triumph of imaginative storytelling…"—Booklist, starred review

The Toe Beast looms large in the Barnes family lore—a tale concocted by twelve-year-old Roman’s grandpa to explain his missing toe. But Roman has never actually heard the full story, and after his grandpa dies suddenly, it seems like he never will.

That is, until Roman is tasked with clearing out his grandpa’s house, and stumbles upon some strange things. An old mason jar full of formaldehyde, a mysterious handwritten book about a girl and a pack of dogs, a rusty metal bucket with peculiar abilities. And they all tie back to extraordinary secrets from the distant past.

By unraveling even more unbelievable stories that have been hidden from him, Roman is forced to rethink how he fits into his family’s history. Now it’s up to him to see his own story through to the end. Because the Toe Beast was only the beginning . . .

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • This official graphic novel adaptation of Netflix’s Academy Award-winning animated film KPop Demon Hunters retells the hit film through a series of comics, complete with full-color scenes and dialogue from the movie!

When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums, they protect the world from demons with their musical abilities. Follow their band HUNTR/X, as they make music and face their greatest challenge yet—Saja Boys, the hottest new boy band with a dark secret. This official graphic novel retells Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters through a series of comics using full-color images and dialogue from the hit movie.

Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans
Based on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

Mia tries to sweeten the disappointment of spending summer away from her friends in this first book in a brand-new middle grade Cupcake Diaries spin-off series!

Mia plans to spend the rest of her summer hanging out with her Cupcake Club friends and her fashionista friends in Manhattan. Who knows, maybe she’ll even be able to meet up with her crush, Aaron—the possibilities are endless. That is, until Mia’s mom tells her she’s going to sleepaway camp. 

Now, Mia has to spend the rest of her summer away from her friends, with no phone, and in an itchy uniform. The whole situation is enough to make even the most easy-going baker salty. Can Mia find a way to mix in some fun?

The searing second volume in a new series set in the #1 global bestselling Shatter Me universe ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment.

Rosabelle Wolff had a plan. Now she wants revenge. To save her sister she needs to get back home and destroy the system that created her. Rosabelle's greatest strength is her ability to deaden her mind and body; it's the only way to survive the surveillance state of Ark Island. But lately her heart has been beating harder; her thoughts are spiraling; her defenses are coming undone.

And there's only one person to blame.

James Anderson had a plan. Now he has nothing but problems. Rosabelle might be the ally they need in a fight against The Reestablishment, but no one wants to trust an enemy assassin. It doesn't help that Rosabelle's not much of a talker, doesn't work well in groups, and kills people on instinct. Taking her side has cost James nearly everything--but keeping her alive might help save his world.

If only he could convince his older brother.

Aaron Warner Anderson has a headache. Something dark is coming, and Rosabelle's arrival is just a prelude. In her, he sees shades of himself he can't trust, and worse: he can no longer get a read on the girl. She's a dead battery, emanating no emotional feedback. At least not until James walks into a room...

Volcanic tension, breathless reveals, breakneck action--and a dystopian world that never stops raising the stakes:

Welcome back to The New Republic.

“An absolute delight of a romcom from start to finish.” —Rachael Lippincott, New York Times-bestselling author of She Gets the Girl

"A love letter to boy-bands and fanfictions, Langford delivered a romance that makes me nostalgic for the nights I spent shamelessly reading under the covers and dreaming about love." —Trinity Nguyen, bestselling author of A Bánh Mì for Two

For fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and Alice Oseman, this swoony, fast-paced romance stars a teen who falls in love with the lead singer of America's most popular boy band during a whirlwind summer tour.

This is what dreams are made of.

Every teenager in America knows eighteen-year-old Felix Song, the lead singer of the most popular boy band since One Direction. Unfortunately, Natalie Nielsen is no exception. Though she thinks of him more as an annoying rich kid from her hometown than a heartthrob.

Uninterested in stardom, Natalie dreams of honoring her late dad’s legacy and making a positive impact on her beloved Deaf community by revamping her family’s run-down Deaf Center. The issue? She has no money. When Felix's little sister's hearing loss begins to accelerate, he gives Natalie a generous job offer that would help secure the Center’s future: but she must accompany him on tour this summer to teach him ASL.

What begins as a professional arrangement soon morphs into stolen kisses and late-night rendezvous. But as their connection deepens, so do the risks—and when their relationship suddenly takes center stage, it’s not only their hearts but Felix’s career on the line. Amid relentless public scrutiny, contractual obligations, and meddling band members, Natalie must decide if their dreams can co-exist in the spotlight.

After discovering she's an heiress to a billion-dollar corporation, seventeen-year-old Liliana finds herself at a new boarding school where she must navigate secret societies and a deadly competition. Not to mention two handsome boys. 

The Reappearance of Rachel Price meets The Inheritance Games series in this new YA thriller from bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.

In the wake of her mother's death, Liliana Chamberlain's estranged (and very wealthy) grandparents swoop in. Or their lawyer does. Her grandparents aren't ready to meet her, but they want her to have the life her mother walked away from, starting with Westdale Academy, the elite boarding school her mother attended. It should be a Cinderella dream come true, but Lili has serious misgivings. Yet she doesn't have a choice, being under eighteen and dead broke.

Westdale Academy is a school of secrets as well as intriguing classmates, including Hollywood golden boy Theo Dubois and the mysterious Maddox Moreno. As she gets to know them all, Lili realizes there's more to the school than elite-level networking. Something deadly.

For the new girl at school, investigating the deaths of past students — including Maddox's own sister — is a very dangerous game. Do those deaths have something to do with why her mother fled Westdale at the cost of her inheritance?

When a fun night out turns bloody, Theo is the prime suspect, and Liliana must race against time to connect the past with the present and discover the truth behind her inheritance.

New York Times Bestseller

In this humorous memoir, New York Times bestselling author and podcast host of The Spiritual Life, Father James Martin tells the story of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, and corporate tool and, finally, a Jesuit priest.

"Funny, charming, inspiring and wise--this is a memorable memoir." -- Stephen Colbert

Work in Progress is a snapshot of several years--first as a boy, then as a teenager, and finally as a young adult--of being thrown into a series of jobs for which Martin had zero training. He had never set foot in a restaurant kitchen before working as a busboy and dishwasher; never stepped onto a golf course before working as a caddy; and had never seen a factory floor before working as an assembly-line worker. He almost always felt uncomfortable, unsettled, and uneasy. But, like many of us, he needed the money.

This coming-of-age story is set in the 1960s and 1970s, a lighthearted tale for readers who enjoy personal narratives, and it's unlike anything Father Martin has written before. As he puts it, "This is a spiritual memoir from a different angle ... told 'slant' as Emily Dickinson might say."

Each chapter features photos of memories and milestones throughout Father Martin's young life. If you're an aficionado of snafus, you won't be disappointed. He's not the hero of these stories, more a hapless teenager who learns in each job, even the ones he loathes, something about the value of work, about what it means to be an adult, about people, and about life overall.

Work in Progress teaches us small but important life lessons such as:

• work hard and be on time,
• don't be mean, apologize when you need to, and forgive frequently,
• ask if you don't know something,
• don't misuse power,
• pay attention to those who are struggling,
• listen and, above all, be kind.

Martin shares, "My summer jobs, crazy and funny and varied as they were, had something to do with who I am. As we Jesuits would say, the lessons I learned helped to 'form" me."

Warm, insightful, and witty, the first book of advice from New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson—aka the Bloggess

Jenny Lawson is full of contradictions. She’s a celebrated author but battles self-doubt, paralysis, and anxiety. She’s an award-winning humorist but struggles with treatment-resistant depression. The questions people most often ask her are, “How do you do it? How do you keep going even when it feels impossible? How do you keep creating?” This book is her answer. 

In How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay, Jenny shares more than one hundred humorous, heartfelt, and genuine tools and tricks that she relies on to keep her going even when her brain isn’t working properly due to depression, anxiety, and ADHD. She also offers tips to stay passionate and focused on creative endeavors, especially when everything around you is saying to give up.

With chapters like “Wash Your Brain More Than You Wash Your Bra” (sleep, you beautiful human), “Working on Easy Mode Is Still Working” (asking for accommodations is okay!), “Celebrate Good Times, Come On!” (make it a habit to celebrate the good things), and many more, How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay is a balm and companion, reminding us all that we are not alone. It’s for anyone who struggles with self-doubt, guilt, motivation, and mental blocks and wants to rekindle their passion for creating. Funny, simple, empathetic, and full of hope, it will encourage you not to just survive but to find and curate joy in the face of difficult times.

A LibraryReads Pick 

This is a love story . . . but not the one you're expecting.

Start at the End is a powerful, soul-stirring, sliding-doors novel from the bestselling author of The Last Love Note and Pictures of You that explores second chances and unwritten endings.

Audrey and Fraser tumble into a romance for the ages. After an unlikely start, they fall deeply in love and dream of the life they'll build together--until one tragic moment upends everything. Facing the unimaginable and wrestling with guilt, they're left haunted by "what ifs," each asking where they would be if fate had spun a different story.

Start at the End is an unforgettable drama of two soulmates who have to find a way to start over when they had only just begun.

In an exciting and richly moving new standalone page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels, an acclaimed photographer who has overcome her difficult past is suddenly faced with a test of all her courage and resilience.

In her award-winning wildlife photographs, Charlotte Gray captures all the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Far better to focus on breathtaking landscapes than to turn the lens on her own painful childhood and the uncaring mother she left behind in Florida. Piece by piece, Charlotte has built a new, independent life, one she’s eager to protect.

A chance encounter on assignment in Las Vegas sparks an intriguing relationship, and for the first time, Charlotte impulsively follows her heart. But along with love and fresh beginnings comes a trove of secrets about her new husband. And someone in his past is determined to upend Charlotte’s happiness by threatening what she cares about most. 

After everything she’s weathered, Charlotte is about to face the task of rebuilding her life yet again. But this time she’s doing it with hard-won strength, experience, and the wisdom to know when to forgive, when to let go, and how to walk into the sunshine and claim the support and love she deserves . . .

"The dual-perspective narration steadily ratchets up the romantic tension as the leads work to trust God to lead them in the right direction, even if it's far from the path they'd planned." --Publishers Weekly

"Strong draws readers in with witty banter and quirky characters and keeps them with her depictions of real-life struggles of modern Christians. . . . this peek into the cockpit and the galley is a delightful read." --Library Journal
 

After Claire Holloway's dream of becoming a ballerina plummets, she's left with her boyfriend as her only support . . . until she decides to become a flight attendant for the free travel. Based out of state, she moves into a crash pad with a gaggle of other flight attendants, and her fear of losing Wyatt seems to become a reality.

First Officer Nathan Stuart--a bit cynical since he and his fiancée broke up--meets a somewhat frazzled Claire on her very first day in the Seattle airport. When they end up on the same crew, he takes her under his wing, and they quickly bond.

When Claire's once-supportive boyfriend's attitude sours into resentment, she's left wondering whether her newfound joy is the right way to go. Pulled between two men and her new career, Claire must learn to listen for God's direction the same way her flight crew follows air traffic control.

In this hilarious rom-com, readers will lift off into the turbulent skies of romantic adventures as Claire navigates God's plan for her life.

DELUXE EDITION―featuring a foil case stamp, designed endpapers, and beautiful stenciled edges that, together with Firebird (and the final book in the trilogy next year), will form one stunning piece of art.

New York Times bestselling author Juliette Cross returns with a new scorching dark romantasy in her The Fire That Binds trilogy. The fate of a powerful witch who can control men with one taste of their blood and a fierce dragon collide.

A spellbinding gift...
A plea answered by the gods...
An unforgiving world where dragons rule Rome. 

Lela Bihari’s village was invaded on her wedding night, her betrothed murdered right in front of her. While her sisters were either dragged away or escaped, Lela was sold to Valerius, a consul of Rome.

When she tried to kill Valerius her first night as his slave, her bloodsinger gift manifested... and she was punished for it. Now she’s paraded in front of the other senators for their amusement. 

But Trajan Tiberius, the newly elected tribune to the senate, is different. He has no love for the brutality around him. When he frees Lela from enslavement and hides her, Lela is set on a path of vengeance, and using her gift puts her in more danger than ever before.

Now trapped inside the walls of Rome while deathriders circle the skies, how can she possibly trust a Roman dragon? Especially when it is clear Trajan has ulterior schemes of his own? As her powers grow stronger, danger draws closer, and Lela realizes it isn't just her life at stake, but also her heart.

Bloodsinger is an adult romantasy novel that contains dark themes, including slavery in Ancient Rome and self-injury, which may be uncomfortable for some readers.

Book three in the #1 New York Times bestselling Into Darkness Series, following the dark rom-com sensations Lights Out and Caught Up. The game is on for these enemies-to-lovers with laugh-out-loud banter and scorching-hot brat play.

I hate that woman.

Tyler Neumann has spent years looking for his father, and not because he wants to meet the man. No, he wants to destroy him. And he'll manipulate whoever he can to exact his revenge.

Including Stella McCormick. She's everything Tyler hates. Her wealth and privilege have protected her for her entire life, and Tyler thinks it's time she finally paid the price. Whether she's ready to or not.

I hate that man.

Stella might not believe in love at first sight, but loathing at first sight--no question. From the moment she sets eyes on Tyler in her tattoo parlor, she knows he's the devil planning to make her life hell.

Forced to play the part of his girlfriend and invite him into her family's glittering circles, Stella quickly clocks Tyler's ulterior motives. But love and hate are two sides of the same coin, and soon she doesn't know which is worse: being blackmailed by a man who wants to ruin her, or that they can't seem to keep their hands off each other.

This is an enemies-to-lovers dark romance with morally grey characters. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book.

Tropes: Enemies-to-lovers / Forced proximity / Fake dating / Rom-com / Morally grey MMC / Black cat FMC / Blackmail / Kidnapping / Power imbalance / Age gap / Betrayal and redemption / Dark past / Revenge

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Say You'll Remember Me comes a beautiful, compelling novel that revels in laughter, friendship, and the messy choices life can throw our way.



In everyone's life, there's a split-second decision that can change everything...



For Larissa, it came when choosing who to ride home with after a concert. That night, she had no idea she'd met the perfect man. She and Chris are great friends, co-parenting a slightly unhinged rescue Yorkie, sharing their favorite books, and judging bread (pumpernickel for the win!). For the first time amid all her side hustles to scrape by, things finally feel easy.



But she didn't choose Chris to drive her home all those months ago--she went with his best friend, and he became her boyfriend. All Chris wants is for Larissa to be happy. Standing by on the sidelines is slowly killing him, but making a move would destroy someone else. How can something that feels so right be absolutely impossible?

Something darker than the devil stalks the North Carolina woods in Wolf Worm, a new gothic masterpiece from New York Times bestselling author T. Kingfisher

This gorgeous hardcover edition features endpapers illustrated by the author and a foil case stamp.

“I saw the devil in these woods.”

Sonia Wilson is a talented scientific illustrator—but she is only able to follow her dream because of her father’s reputation as a renowned scientist. Such is the lot in life for a woman in science in 1899. And after his death, she is left without work, prospects, or hope.

So when the reclusive Dr. Halder offers her a position illustrating his vast collection of insects, Sonia jumps at the chance to move to his North Carolina manor house and put her talents to use.

Once there though, she encounters dark happenings in the Carolina woods, and even darker questions come to light, like what happened to her predecessor? Why are animals acting so strangely, and what is behind the peculiar local whispers about “blood thiefs?”

With the aid of the housekeeper and a local healer, Sonia discovers that Halder’s entomological studies have taken him down a twisted road. His ground-breaking discoveries come with a cost—one that Halder is paying with human flesh.

If Sonia can’t find a way to stop the monstrosity, she may be next under the knife.

Joshua Donnelly has lived a careful, orderly life in the old house on Church Street, as his mama taught him. Then, on the coldest night of the year, a newborn baby appears in his care with no explanation and no instructions. Only a prayer answered in the most unexpected way.

Heather Thomas arrives in Peculiar carrying her own heartbreak, running from mistakes she cannot undo. When her path crosses Josh's, the two form a fragile, improbable unit built on kindness, faith, and more hope than sense.

As gossip swirls, authorities ask questions, and the town watches closely, Josh and Heather must decide whether to trust coincidence or believe some gifts are heaven-sent.

A Most Peculiar Providence is a tender small-town novel about grace, second chances, and the quiet miracles that arrive when love opens the door.

**Positioning.** A Most Peculiar Providence sits squarely in the small-town, faith-inflected family-drama lane of commercial fiction. It combines a cozy, community-centered setting (Peculiar, FL - [\#]()), a redemptive, faith-based framing (prayer, providence, miracles - [\#](), [\#]()), and an inciting domestic crisis (a newborn left on a doorstep - [\#]()) that drives both plot and character transformation. The book's moral center (gentle heroism, quiet faith, second chances) aligns with evangelical Christian readership while its warm domestic stakes and small-town gossip culture make it accessible to mainstream readers who prefer uplifting, character-driven fiction.

Learn about the inspiring story of Oprah Winfrey, the trailblazing entertainer and businessperson who became a global icon.

Discover the incredible story of Oprah Winfrey, the trailblazing entertainer, businessperson, and global icon. From a young girl living in poverty to becoming one of the most influential celebrities in the world and the first Black female billionaire, Oprah's journey shows the power of dreaming big. Inspiring and insightful, Little People, BIG DREAMS: Oprah Winfrey teaches children the power of empathy, ambition, and determination.

Growing up between Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Tennessee, little Oprah loved reading and performing poems and Bible verses at church. Sadly, life at home was very tricky, but Oprah didn't let this hold her back. She worked hard to achieve a scholarship to university, and by age nineteen she was a news anchor on television! Oprah went on to do so many incredible things in her life, and is still one of the most powerful voices in media today. From the bestselling series Little People, BIG DREAMS, this title is the perfect gift for little storytellers and budding entrepreneurs. 

This powerful book features quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Oprah's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
 
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:

“…cute and quirky…”—USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
“…address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals.”—Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
“…introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history.”—Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
“…[an] extraordinary series…”—TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
“…a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people…”—Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
“...handled in an age appropriate way…”—Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
“…particularly great for this age…”—NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
“…encourages kids to dream big to ‘achieve incredible things.’”—Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Little Michael wanted to be the first at everything—especially if that meant beating his older brother. One day, he came home crying...he’d been rejected from the basketball team at school. With his mother’s message of “go out and earn it” ringing in his ears, Michael practiced all summer. Soon he was the star of the team, going from school, to college, to the Olympics.

After six titles, more than 1,000 games, and exactly 32,292 points, MJ had become a sports legend, who encouraged kids to “make it happen!” This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the baller’s life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
 
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Discover the incredible story of Cristiano Ronaldo, an inspirational athlete, global megastar, and one of the world’s greatest footballers.

Born on the island of Madeira in Portugal, Cristiano grew up playing football from a very young age. With determination and self-belief, he pursued his dream of becoming a professional player, overcoming setbacks and challenges—including surgery for a heart condition called tachycardia—along the way. From his first matches in local clubs to international stardom, his journey shows the power of hard work, resilience, and courage.

This inspiring book introduces children to Ronaldo’s record-breaking career, including three consecutive Premier League titles with Manchester United, victories in the Champions League and Club World Cup, and his record transfer to Real Madrid in 2009.

Ronaldo’s remarkable, record-breaking career is a story of hard work and determination, one that is sure to resonate with young sports fans, inspiring them to dream big and believe that anything is possible. Ronaldo is also known for his charity work, using his fame to raise awareness and help good causes. Young readers will learn how he followed his passion, never gave up, and became a role model for millions around the world, both on and off the pitch.

This inspirational book also features dynamic illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete’s life. 
 
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. 

Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:

“…cute and quirky…”—USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
“…address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals.”—Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
“…introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history.”—Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
“…[an] extraordinary series…”—TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
“…a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people…”—Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
“...handled in an age appropriate way…”—Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
“…particularly great for this age…”—NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
“…encourages kids to dream big to ‘achieve incredible things.’”—Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris

It's the first day of school and there is so much for Curious George to learn! Join George in preparing for kindergarten in this encouraging and entertaining lower-priced hardcover picture book.

Get ready for kindergarten alongside Curious George!

George is visiting his friend Rami's school. Does he have everything he needs? A healthy banana snack, check! Craft supplies, treat for teacher, and a backpack to carry everything--check, check, check!

• Readers can experience all of the fun of a day of kindergarten alongside Curious George: Circle time, snack time, outdoor play, crafts and more!
• The perfect book to familiarize young children with the rhythms of the school day.
• A great way to prepare kids to enter school for the first time, or to get them ready for the first day of school.
• Perfect for at-home story times and for use in the classroom to welcome kids to a brand new year.

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series comes a delightfully book-tacular new adventure...do YOU have what it takes to catch a BOOKWORM?

Read alongside the How to Catch kids as they scour their books for the squiggly-giggly Bookworm that has escaped their local bookstore! It's up to the Catch Club kids to find this wiggly critter before class begins. Filled with STEAM concepts and an adorably bookish creature, this hilarious picture book is parents, educators, and readers ages 4-10.

Allow me to introduce myself.

I am what is called a BOOKWORM.

Books are what make me happy!

I dive right in, wiggle and squirm.

Also in the How to Catch Series:

• How to Catch a Unicorn
• How to Catch a Mermaid
• How to Catch Bigfoot
• How to Catch a Dinosaur
• How to Catch a Dragon
• And more!

Happy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with How to Catch a Bookworm!

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator Mark Teague comes a hilarious whodunit picture book about something suspicious afoot on Old MacDonald’s farm!

Something mysterious—and silly!—is up at Old MacDonald’s farm. Thank goodness Officer Busby is on the case, because, as she says, “Whoever did this knew their business.” Silly business, that is. What could possibly be going on? Well, it’s April 1st. And everyone knows what that means…

This infectiously silly read-aloud picture book brings a classic chant to bouncy, rhythmic life with a cast of very a-peeling yellow fruit friends!

When you’re feeling down, what’s a banana to do? You call out to your friends, of course:
Bananas of the world unite!
Bananas of the world unite!

Come join this quirky crew of silly bananas as they toss aside their frowns and turn our world upside down! Go bananas, go go bananas!

Children! Quiet your engines! Zoom off to sleep with a new "things that go" bedtime story about race cars—from the creators of the bestselling Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? series.

Race cars, hot rods, and many more speedy vehicles are getting ready for bed in their own special ways. Whether it be by taking one last victory lap or getting tucked in by their parent pit crew, these cars are ready for a good night's sleep. Race car lovers and their families will love this new addition to their bedtime story bookshelf! 

Children who can't get enough vehicles will love all the books in the bestselling Where Do...series. Look for these...and more!

Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?
Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night?
Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?

This new seasonal title in the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series celebrates fathers and grandfathers - plus we learn where Jim gets his grumpiness from!

It’s Father’s Day and Jim’s dad is all about it. He LOVES having a day where he is the center of attention. But when Jim asks his father what he does for his father on Father’s Day, he learns that Grandpanzee thinks the holiday is “a bunch of malarkey!”

This new offering from the Langs is sure to be another seasonal hit!

Deborah Freedman is back with a heartwarming picture book on patience and love, perfect for Mother’s Day!

For Mama’s special day, the kittens decide to gift her all sorts of flowers. Some are drawn and stamped. Others stitched and sung. Oleander, though, plants a seed in hopes of gifting her a real flower. But as Mama’s special day approaches, Oleander's flower still hasn’t blossomed. Will he have a gift in time?

Flowers for Mama shows us many ways art can be made and how, with a little patience and a lot of love, very different flowers can all come together to form a whole garden, just for Mama.

This purr-fectly adorable picture book introduces an irresistibly over-the-top new kitty character who’s ready to make a big splash!

Meet Serafina! If there’s one thing you should know about Serafina, it’s that she absolutely, positively HATES water. Running faucets, rain, or the sea? No thank you. So even though she looks fantastic in goggles, Serafina is NOT happy to be forced into a swim class by the powers that be. NOTHING can convince her to get into that disgusting pit of seething water. Nothing, that is, except maybe a very beloved old friend who needs a hand. 

From acclaimed creators Matthew Burgess and Robin Rosenthal comes an unforgettable picture book that shows how trying new things can lead to unexpected joy.

CAUTION: THIS BOOK IS LAVA! In this first picture book from hit children's YouTube stars Danny Go!, kids interact directly with the book to go on an adventure filled with learning, movement, and fun--all while searching for treasure inside a volcano!

Hey there! I'm Danny Go, and I'd love to go on an adventure with you!

Magical ice gems hide deep inside a volcano . . . but LOOK OUT for hot lava! Can you help Danny Go decide which path is safe to take?

Trace, tap, and turn the pages to find the treasure in this interactive tale for young explorers from beloved children's entertainers and YouTube sensation Danny Go!

With fun challenges, cool science facts, and heartwarming moments, this action-filled story is perfect for kids who enjoy exploring the natural world and having fun with friends. Whether you're a fan of Danny Go's videos or just love a good adventure, this book will spark curiosity and joy.
 

From beloved, bestselling author Cornelia Funke comes a bright and bold introduction to the world’s extraordinary creatures—perfect for the youngest readers.

Also available in Spanish: Seres fabulosos.

Dragons, unicorns, and thunderbirds are only a few of the fabulous creatures young children will meet in this book!

In this bright and bold introduction to fantastical and magical animals from around the globe, bestselling and celebrated fantasy author Cornelia Funke and illustrator Ruby Warnecke invite children into the fabulous world of myth and legend.

From New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger, creator of the Origami Yoda series, comes a hilarious young graphic novel adventure through the land of the dinosaurs Dino Poet wants to help Frog write his first poem, but there's a problem--Frog doesn't think he's a writer! What if his poems are bad? What if he can't come up with ideas?

Lucky for these pals, the wide, wild world is full of inspiration--and danger. Dodging volcanoes and carnivores, the two friends meet a bunch of new poetry pals: two-word poems with Iguanodon, beat poetry with Parasaurolophuses. And then there's the dreamy archaeopteryx named Hope, who just might inspire the world's first love poem.

From the incomparable mind of New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger, this hilarious graphic novel series is a rollicking romp through the land of the dinosaurs and a celebration of the poets that live in all of us.

More from the Dino Poet series:
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