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Letter from your independent Bookstore

Passport to Indie StoresIf you’re a book lover, April 2018 is your month to visit your favorite independent bookstores throughout Northern California. The more stores you visit, the more

chances to win the library of new and fabulous books hand selected by booksellers as well as other great prizes. Pick up your passport in your local independent bookstore starting April 1, 2018. Winner announced on Independent Bookstore Day, April 28.

BOOK LOVERS HEADS UP!Join the party on Book-store Day 2018, Saturday, April 28 at more than 50 indie bookstores throughout Northern California. Look for exclusive, one-of-a-kind, books and literary items from Colson Whitehead, Caitlin Moran, Dr. Seuss, Wendy McNaughton,

plus BIG SURPRISES, giveaways, prizes, treats, and games. Celebrate your bookishness with your favorite local bookstores. All the info is here: www.indiebookstoreday.com

Dear Book Lover,

Thank you for supporting your independent bookstore. We are proud be part of this community and happy to serve you. Enclosed you will find new and exciting books for everyone on your holiday gift list – We think we’ve captured something for all ages and all interests and put together a truly amazing catalog of books so you can find the perfect one for each person you care about. And we’ve made it easy for you to remember who gets what by including room in the catalog to jot down your ideas. After you’ve perused and jotted, the next step is to bring the catalog into our store and let us help you personally.

There’s nothing like spending time in your local bookstore, culling the wisdom of our booksellers (who are also readers), and enjoying that bookstore ambience. During the holidays, it’s extra special. We look forward to helping you make your holidays the best ever.

From our book loving family to yours, we wish you a very happy holiday season.

Shop local! Shop indie!

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Where the Animals GoJames Cheshire and Oliver Uberti | $39.95

For thousands of years, tracking animals meant following foot-prints. Now satellites, drones, camera traps, and cellphone networks reveal the natural world as never before. This is the first book to offer a comprehensive, data driven portrait of how crea-tures like otters, owls, turtles, and sharks navigate the world.

Everyone Gets a book this year!

In these pages, you’ll discover a perfectly suited book for everyone on your list and probably more than a few for your-self! To help you keep track of who gets what, we’ve added space for your annotations. Mark it up and bring it with you when you visit our store!

LETTER FROM YOUR INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE ...........2THE NATURAL WORLD ............................................................3FOR THE SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS ..........................................4FOR THE CREATIVE, ECCENTRIC & FUN LOVING ..............5FOR LOVERS OF FICTION .......................................................6BIOGRAPHIES & HISTORIES FOR THE INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS ..................................7FOR BURGEONING CHEFS AND FOOD LOVERS ..................8FOR ARMCHAIR & ACTIVE TRAVELERS ...............................9INSPIRATION FOR ALL ..........................................................10• FLIP THE CATALOG OVER FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS •

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Night Vision: Magical Photographs of Life After DarkNational Geographic | $40

The world is a different place after dark, and this magnificent photography book illuminates the wonders that emerge after sunset.

Reactions: An Illustrated Exploration of Elements, Molecules, and Change in the UniverseTheodore Gray | $29.99

The long-awaited third in-stallment in Theodore Gray’s bestselling “Elements” trilogy, Reactions puts a fascinating microscope on the molecular interactions at the foundation of our very being - literally.

Universe: Exploring the Astronomical WorldPaul Murdin, et al | $59.95

What do NASA and Warhol have in common? Phaidon’s Universe. Following in the tradition of Map and Plant, this stunningly illustrated survey celebrates the universe from the ancient to the contemporary.

The Animals Among Us

John Bradshaw | $28The bestselling author of Dog Sense and Cat Sense explains why living with animals has always been a fundamental aspect of being human.

What It’s Like to be a Dog

Gregory Berns | $28A pathbreaking neuroscientist discovers the link between human and animal minds. “A delightful, illuminating look at the minds and lives of our fellow creatures.” –Susan Casey, au-thor of Voices in the Ocean

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Bad FeministRoxane Gay | $10

Devil in the GroveGilbert King | $10

Dust Tracks on a RoadZora Neale Hurston | $10

VictoryLinda Hirshman $10

The Known WorldEdward P. Jones $10 Giving up the Ghost

Hilary Mantel | $16

Nickel & Dimed Barbara Ehrenreich | $16

Regarding the Pain of OthersSusan Sontag | $16

Slouching Towards Bethlehem Joan Didion | $16

For the Socially consciou sHARPER PERENNIAL 2017 OLIVE EDITIONS

PICADOR MODERN CLASSICS

The second series of Picador Modern Classics brings you four nonfiction works by four iconic female writers - Joan Didion, Hilary Mantel, Barbara Ehrenreich, and Susan Sontag. With a design that’s small enough to fit in your pocket and beautiful enough to standout on your bookshelf, these special editions feature cover art from Ce-cilia Carlstedt and make the perfect addition to any reader’s library.

Waiting For the Punch Marc Maron and Brendan McDonald | $27.99

From the popular podcast, WTF with Marc Maron, comes a collection of life changing con-versations with big names like Barack Obama, Amy Poehler, and Bruce Springsteen.

The Revenge of AnalogDavid Sax | $16.99

This entertaining tour of the ascendancy of analog is a must-read for book lovers, vinyl enthusiasts, board game aficio-nados, or film photographers.

Perfect for gifts, these enduring classics, fiction and non-fiction reprints from Harper are vibrant paperback originals that showcase new voices, boundary-pushing works, contemporary fiction, and intelligent nonfiction. The Olive Editions are small format editions of some of Harper’s bestselling titles with hip and beautiful designs. All Olive Editions are available for a limited time only.

Rise and Fall of Adam and EveStephen Greenblatt $27.95

Stephen Greenblatt, the Pulitzer Prize and Nation-al Book Award winning author of the SWERVE now breathes new life into the creation story of western civilization, Adam and Eve.

How to be BlackBaratunde Thurston | $10

The Round HouseLouise Erdrich | $10

WenchDolen Perkins-Valdez | $10

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gift & Art books Creative, eccentric & Fun loving

Playa FireStewart Harvey | $50

A stunning visual and narrative homage - featuring more than 100 black & white and color photographs, many never before seen - that captures the wonder and metaphysical power of Burning Man past, present, and future, and the magic that draws us to it, by the ultimate Burning Man insider.

200 Women Who Will Change The Way You See The WorldEdited by Ruth Hobday, et al | $50

200 women from a variety of backgrounds are asked the same 5 questions. Their answers are inspiring stories of courage, love, and generosity. This timely and important book fea-tures women both famous and less familiar.

Annie Leibovitz Portraits 2005-2016Annie Leibovitz and Alexandra Fuller $89.95

A new collection of more than 150 remarkable por-traits from one of the most influential photographers of our time, featuring extraor-dinary images of the people who shape our culture - from artists, performers, and mu-sicians to scientists, athletes, and political figures.

BlittBarry Blitt | $40A gorgeous, entertaining, and provocative compen-dium of the award-winning artist’s iconic illustrations for The New Yorker, The

New York Times, Vanity

Fair, and more.

My Miniature LibraryDaniela Jaglenka Terrazzini | $19.99

This adorable kit contains everything you need to make 30 beautifully illustrated doll-sized books, ranging from illustrated fairytales to books of birds and flowers, plus blank books for you to complete yourself. It comes with a miniature bookcase and the box transforms into a library scene. Great for crafting book lovers.

Ungrateful MammalsDave Eggers | $29.99

In his first art book, acclaimed writer Dave Eggers pairs his drawings of animals with humorous or biblical text. The results are wry, oddly anthropomorphic tableaus that create a very entertaining and eccentric body of work from one of today’s leading culture makers.

Remarkable BooksDK | $30

A beautifully illustrated guide to more than 75 of the world’s most celebrated, rare, and seminal books and handwritten manu-scripts ever produced, with discussions of their purpose, features, and creators.

San Francisco NoirFred Lyon | $40

Legendary photographer Fred Lyon invites readers to revel in San Francisco at its most mysterious. 200 duotone photographs evoke the cinematic glam-our of a bygone age.

Signs of Hope: Messages from Subway TherapyMatthew “Levee” Chavez | $24

A moving and inspiring photographic collection of notes from the famed Subway Therapy wall that achieved viral fame in 2016.

Star Wars Made EasyChristian Blauvelt $19.99

If the Star Wars™ saga has you stumped, we’ve got your back. Star Wars Made Easy answers questions about the movies, the Star Wars universe, and much more!

The Art MuseumPhaidon Editors $59.95

Housing the finest art collection ever assembled, this revised, reformatted edition of the groundbreak-ing Phaidon book offers the museum experience without the boundaries of space and time.

This Book is a PlanetariumKelli Anderson | $40

Defying every expectation of what a book can be, this pop-up extravaganza transforms into six fully functional tools: a working planetarium projecting the constellations, a musical instrument complete with strings for strumming, a geometric drawing gener-ator, an infinite calendar, a message decoder, and a speaker that amplifies sound.

Going Into Town: A Love Letter to New YorkRoz Chast | $28

An essential, lovingly hilarious illustrated guide/ode to New York City by the beloved cartoonist Roz Chast. A perfect gift.

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A Column of FireKen Follett | $36

International bestselling au-thor Ken Follett’s Kingsbridge series now continues with the magnificent new epic, A Column of Fire.

for Lovers of Fiction

The Child FinderRene Denfeld | $25.99

A haunting, richly atmospheric, and deeply suspenseful novel from the acclaimed author of The Enchanted about an inves-tigator who must use her unique insights to find a missing little girl. The Child Finder is a breath-taking, exquisitely rendered liter-ary page-turner about redemp-tion, the line between reality and memories and dreams, and the human capacity to survive.

A Legacy of SpiesJohn le Carré | $28

The undisputed master returns with a riveting new book - his first Smiley novel in more than twenty-five years.

AutonomousAnnalee Newtiz | $25.99

Is freedom possible in a culture where everything, even people, can be owned? Find out in the highly anticipated debut novel from the founder of io9.

It Devours!Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor | $21.99

A page-turning mystery explor-ing the intersections of faith and science, the growing relationship between two young people who want desperately to trust each other, and the terrifying, toothy power of the Smiling God, It Devours! will entertain both fans of Welcome to Night Vale and those discovering its extraordi-nary world for the first time.

Manhattan BeachJennifer Egan | $28

This spectacular, long-awaited novel from the Pulitzer Prize-win-ning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad. Manhattan Beach is a masterful, intimate explora-tion of a transformative moment in the lives of women and men, America and the world.

OriginDan Brown | $29.95

In keeping with his trademark style, Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code, interweaves codes, sci-ence, religion, history, and art into this new novel featuring Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon.

See What I Have DoneSarah Schmidt | $26

In this riveting debut novel, Sarah Schmidt recasts one of the most fascinating murder cases of all time into an intimate story of a volatile household and a family devoid of love. “Lizzie Borden took an ax, and gave her mother 40 whacks….”

The Resurrection of Joan AshbyCherise Wolas | $27.99

The Indie Next selection about a woman who struggles with the sacrifices required by motherhood and how an unthinkable betrayal confirms her deepest fears.

The Dark LakeSarah Bailey | $26

In a suspense thriller to rival Paula Hawkins and Tana French, a detective with secrets of her own hunts the killer of a woman who was the glamorous star of their high school.

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Where the Past BeginsAmy Tan | $28.99

In Where the Past Begins, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Valley of Amazement Amy Tan is at her most intimate in revealing the truths and inspirations that underlie her extraordinary fiction, delving into vivid memories of her traumatic childhood, confessions of self-doubt in her journals, and heartbreaking letters to and from her mother.

Biographies & Histories for the intellectually curious

France is a FeastAlex Prud’homme and Katie Pratt | $35

This collection of arresting and intimate photos taken by Paul Child to document his life in France with wife, Julia, also tells the story of her discovering French cooking and the French way of life.

GrantRon Chernow | $40

Pulitzer Prize-winner and biographer of Alexander Hamilton, George Washing-ton, and John D. Rockefel-ler, Ron Chernow returns with a comprehensive and gripping portrait of one of our most complicated pres-idents, Ulysses S. Grant.

HappinessHeather Harpham | $27

A shirt-grabbing, page-turn-ing love story that follows a one-of-a-kind family through twists of fate that require nearly unimagina-ble choices.

Leonardo da VinciWalter Isaacson | $35

Leonardo da Vinci was history’s most creative genius. Walter Isaacson, acclaimed author of Steve Jobs and Einstein, weaves together Leonardo’s art and science in this exciting new biography.

Logical FamilyArmistead Maupin $27.99

In this long-awaited mem-oir, the beloved author of the bestselling Tales of the City series chronicles his odyssey from the old South to freewheeling San Francisco, and his evolu-tion from curious youth to ground-breaking writer and gay rights pioneer.

Real AmericanJulie Lythcott-Haims | $27

A fearless debut memoir in which beloved and bestselling How to Raise an Adult author Julie Lyth-cott-Haims pulls no punch-es in her recollections of growing up a biracial black woman in America.

WellSarah Thebarge | $22

Sarah Thebarge ponders the intersection of faith and medicine in this insightful narrative of her medical mission trip to Togo, West Africa.

AloneMichael Korda | $29.95

Combining epic history with rich family stories, Michael Korda chronicles the outbreak of World War II and the great events that led to Dunkirk - one of the most heroic episodes of the war.

QuackeryLydia Kand and Nate Pedersen | $22.95

Looking back with fasci-nation and dark, knowing humor, Quackery recounts the lively, at times unbe-lievable, history of medical misfires and malpractices. With vintage illustrations, photographs, and adver-tisements throughout, Quackery reveals a disturb-ing side of the ever-evolv-ing field of medicine.

Sons and SoldiersBruce Henderson $28.99

Joining the ranks of Unbroken, Band of Brothers, and Boys in the Boat, Henderson’s Sons and Soldiers is little-known saga of young German Jews who fled Nazi Germany in the 1930s, came of age in America, then returned to Europe at enor-mous personal risk as members of the U.S. Army to play a key role in the Allied victory.

Tenements, Towers, & Trash: An Unconven-tional Illustrated History of New York CityJulia Wertz | $29.99

Based on the popular illus-trated columns by cartoonist Julia Wertz, Tenements, Towers & Trash depicts the raw, hilarious, and unconven-tional portrait of New York like you’ve never seen it.

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For burgeoning chefs & Food lovers

Air Fry GeniusMeredith Laurence $24.95

The Blue Jean Chef, QVC on-air personality, and air frying authority Meredith Laurence teaches you how to use any air fryer to make easy, delicious meals with less guilt than traditional fry-ing. Includes 100+ recipes.

America: The CookbookGabrielle Langholtz, et al | $49.95

Take a culinary road trip across the country with authentic recipes from every state and contribu-tions from 100 food experts and chefs, including Alice Waters and Jonathan Gold.

Best Food Writing 2017Holly Hughes | $16.99

The eighteenth edition of the classic food writing anthology that serves up “a menu of delicious food, colorful characters, and tales of strange and won-derful food adventures” (Booklist) as written by seasoned journalists, star chefs, and up-and-coming food bloggers.

Cooking at Home with Bridget & JuliaAmerica’s Test Kitchen $35

Peek into the daily lives of Bridget and Julia, television stars of America’s Test Kitch-en and Cook’s Country, with behind-the-scenes stories and photographs along with the variations, entertaining tips, and kitchen shortcuts they use when making the recipes for their families.

Bread is GoldMassimo Bottura, et al $39.95

The world-renowned and influential chef Massimo Bottura presents the first book to take a holistic look at the subject of food waste, offering inspiring recipes from 60 of his fellow leading chefs, including Mario Batali and Alain Ducasse.

Smitten Kitchen Every DayDeb Perelman | $35

Written with Deb Perelman’s trademark humor and gor-geously illustrated with her own photographs, Smitten Kitchen Every Day is filled recipes that are unfussy to make with triumphant results.

DowntimeNadine Levy Redzepi $35

Noma’s Nadine Levy Redzepi elevates simple comfort food flavors to elegant new heights in a debut cookbook that blurs the line between everyday and special occasion.

David Tanis Market CookingDavid Tanis | $40

David Tanis’s biggest and most ambitious book yet: a true teaching book, organ-ized ingredient by ingredi-ent, with over 200 satisfying recipes and variations that showcase what makes each ingredient special.

Deepa’s SecretsDeepa Thomas | $24.99

This slow carb new Indian cuisine cookbook is richly beautiful, combining artfully scattered notes and hints with personal stories, making it reminiscent of the earliest Moosewood Cook-book in its tone and inviting narrative.

Red WineKevin Zraly, Jeff Jenssen, Mike DeSimone $27.95

This definitive compendium explains how red wine is made, how the winemak-ing process affects taste, and each chapter profiles a variety or style with comprehensive at-a-glance information covering tasting notes, food pairings, and recommended wines from bargains to splurges.

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good CookingSamin Nosrat | $35

With charming narrative, delightfully illustrated walk-throughs, and a lightheart-ed approach to kitchen science, Nostrat distills decades of professional ex-perience into four elements: salt, fat, acid, heat.

Stock the CrockPhyllis Good | $21.99

From the New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster Fix-It and Forget-It series, comes an all-new slow-cooker bible that delivers healthier, updated classics for the modern cook.

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Atlas of BeerNancy Hoalst-Pullen and Mark W. Patterson | $40.00

This visually stunning and comprehensive beer atlas includes more beers and more countries than any other book of its kind.

For armchair & Active Travelers

The Blue Apron CookbookBlue Apron Culinary Team | $39.99

The Joy of Cooking for a new generation: a collection of easy-to-make, delicious, and original recipes from the kitchens of Blue Apron - the beloved national meal-de-livery service - featuring 165 step-by-step, technique-driv-en dishes that will transform novice cooks into confident home chefs and will excite experienced cooks too.

Valerie’s Home CookingValerie Bertinelli | $30

In her newest cookbook, Valerie’s Home Cooking, sit-com celebrity and Food Net-work host Valerie Bertinelli shares over 100 recipes for making comfort food with a modern twist. With innovative flavor combinations, these recipes transform traditional comforting classics into crave worthy and exciting dishes made to be shared with family and friends.

Veganomicon 10th anniversary editionIsa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero | $35

Vegan powerhouses Isa Moskowitz and Terry Romero bring their beloved cook-book up-to-date with 25 new dishes, updates throughout for more than 250 recipes, stunning color photos, and tips for making your kitchen a vegan paradise.

From Napa with Love: Who to Know, Where to Go, and What Not to MissAlexis Traina | $24.99

From Napa with Love is equal parts travel - and life-style-guide, featuring itineraries, interviews, sidebars, rec-ipes, and entertaining 101s, providing insider information about the best the area has to offer, as well as tips on how to bring home that much-envied Napa lifestyle.

Moon California CampingTom Stienstra | $24.99

Award-winning outdoors writer and San Francisco Chronicle columnist Tom Stienstra reveals California’s best campgrounds in the 20th edition of this classic guide.

Van Life: Your Home on the RoadFoster Huntington $24.99

The ultimate collection of road trip inspiration, perfect for travel junkies yearning to satisfy their wanderlust and live off the beaten path.

The Un-Discovered IslandsMalachy Tallack | $20

The Un-Discovered Islands explores two dozen places of decidedly human origin, whether they are the prod-ucts of imagination, decep-tion, or simply human error. They are phantoms, fakes, and legends, brought to life through beautiful illustra-tions from award-winning artist Katie Scott.

Ultimate Journeys for Two: Extraordinary Destinations on Every ContinentMike and Anne Howard | $26.99

Written by the founders of HoneyTrek.com, this inspiring book reveals hid-den-gem destinations and insider tips for unforgetta-ble couples’ travel.

Moon Northern California HikingTom Stienstra and Ann Marie Brown | $21.99

The definitive guide to North-ern California’s best hiking trails, for beginners and experts alike, from seasoned outdoors experts Tom Stien-stra and Ann Marie Brown.

The California Field AtlasObi Kaufmann | $45

This lavishly illustrated atlas takes readers off the beaten path and outside normal conceptions of California, revealing its myriad ecologies, topographies, and histories in exquisite maps and trail paint-ings. Based on decades of exploring the backcountry of the Golden State, artist-adven-turer Obi Kaufmann blends science and art to illuminate the multifaceted array of living, connected systems like no book has done before.

Lonely Planet’s Atlas of AdventureLonely Planet | $35

Don’t just walk on the wild side - hike, climb, cycle, surf and even parachute. This encyclopedia for thrill-seekers and adren-aline junkies features the best outdoor experiences across the world - making it the ultimate introduction to an exciting new world of adventure.

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Inspiration for All

The Book of Joy JournalDalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams | $17

This companion to the instant New York Times bestseller The Book of Joy guides jour-nalers with inspiring quotes from the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu to help them find joy in their own lives.

A Book That Takes Its TimeIrene Smit and Astrid Van Der Hulst | $27.50

A celebration of creativity, beautiful illustration, a love for paper, and life’s little pleasures. Unique in the way it mixes reading and doing, A Book That Takes Its Time is a mindfulness retreat between two covers.

It Came From Beyond Zen! More Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan’s Greatest Zen Master Brad Warner | $16.95

The follow-up to the very popular Don’t Be a Jerk, author Brad Warner recasts Dogen’s work into simple, everyday language with humor and pop-culture references, inviting Japan’s greatest Zen master into modern times.

A Year of Tiny Pleasures (2018 Calendar)Irene Smit and Astrid Van Der Hulst | $14.99

The calendar from Flow that celebrates the little things in life that make us happy.

The Tiny Book of Tiny PleasuresIrene Smit and Astrid Van Der Hulst | $9.95

The little things in life are the best things in this small, whimsically illustrated celebration of what makes life happy, rich, and full of joy. Created by the editors of Flow magazine, The Tiny Book of Tiny Pleasures is a celebration of slowing down and appreciating the simple moments of life—all you have to do is take notice.

Practice You: A JournalElena Brower | $16.95

For those compelled to the pen and page, yoga lumi-nary and artist Elena Brower invites us to gather our own wisdom through writing, self-inquiry, and reflection.

The Wisdom of SundaysOprah Winfrey | $27.99

Oprah Winfrey showcas-es gems of insight that inspiring spiritual leaders of our time have shared with her on the enriching series, Super Soul Sunday.

Blue Ocean ShiftW. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne $28

A practical guide for managers and entrepre-neurs wanting to apply the business theory presented in the 3.6 million copy glob-al bestseller Blue Ocean Strategy.

WTF?Tim O’Reilly | $29.99

Silicon Valley’s leading intellectual and the founder of O’Reilly Media explores the upside and the poten-tial downsides of our future - what he calls the “next economy.” In WTF? he shares the evolution of his intellectual development, applying his approach to a number of challenging issues we will face as citi-zens, employees, business leaders, and a nation.

Discipline Equals FreedomJocko Willink | $24.99

Find your will, find your discipline, and you will find your freedom. In Dis-cipline Equals Freedom, the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Extreme Ownership describes how he lives that mantra: the mental and physical disciplines he imposes on himself in order to achieve freedom in all aspects of life.

The Kinfolk EntrepreneurNathan Williams | $35

From the author of the widely popular Kinfolk Ta-ble and Kinfolk Home, this inspiring compilation offers a window into the rituals, wisdom, and motivations of 35 creative entrepreneurs from around the world.

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GREAT NONFICTION FOR KIDS YO U N G A D U LT S

Children ’s Books

LEGO Make Your Own Movie: 100% Official LEGO Guide to Stop Mo-tion AnimationEditors of KLUTZ | $24.99

Bring your LEGO minifigures to life with this beginner-friendly guide to stop-motion animation. Ten ‘Mini Movies’ walk you through using your phone, tab-let, or computer to make short, funny clips with step-by-step instructions. Ages 8+

The Most Dangerous BookDaniel Nayeri | $22.95

A rich and lively illustrated histo-ry of archery with an ingenious and interactive package – The Most Dangerous Book actually turns into a fully functional bow and includes card-stock arrows and targets. Ages 8+

All the Crooked SaintsMaggie Stiefvater | $19.99

Maggie Stiefvater has been called “a master storyteller” by USA Today and “wildly imagina-tive” by Entertainment Weekly. Now, with All the Crooked Saints, she gives us the extraordinary story of an extraordinary family, a masterful tale of love, fear, dark-ness, and redemption. Ages 12+

School of Awake: A Girl’s Guide to the UniverseKidada Jones | $18.95

Integrating consciousness and cool, this modern guide is a unique introduction to mind, body, and spirit consciousness for girls who care about their well-being. Q&As, ceremonies, crafts, and even recipes remind, affirm, and inspire. Ages 14+

The Epic Crush of Genie LoF. C. Yee | $18.99

Set in the Bay Area, this epic YA debut draws from Chinese folk-lore, features a larger-than-life heroine, and perfectly balances the realities of Genie’s grounded high school life with the absurd supernatural world she finds herself commanding. Ages 14+

Tool of WarPaolo Bacigalupi | $17.99

From New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author Paolo Bacigalupi comes the third novel set in the dark future estab-lished in his Printz Award-winner Ship Breaker.Ages 13+

DK Children’s EncyclopediaDK | $24.99

A brand-new, traditional general reference title for kids that en-compasses all that DK is about: age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by detailed images on a variety of topics all in one place, from science and nature to history and the arts. Ages 7+

Book of BonesGabrielle Balkan $19.95

Inspired by popular books of world records, this humorous and informative exploration of animal anatomy presents fas-cinating animal trivia alongside vivid, tactile illustrations sure to captivate young fact-finders. Ages 8+

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Children ’s Books

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan CrowJessica Townsend | $17.99

For Harry Potter and Neil Gaiman fans, this enchanting new series is about a cursed girl who finds herself tested beyond her wildest imagi-nation in a magical world. Ages 9+

The Apprentice WitchJames Nicol | $16.99

With every spirit banished, creature helped, and spell cast, Arianwyn starts to get the hang of being a witch - even if she’s only an apprentice. But the worst still lies ahead. For a sinister darkness has begun to haunt her spells, and there may be much more at stake than just her pride . . . for Arianwyn and the entire land. Ages 8+

The Magic MisfitsNeil Patrick Harris $16.99

From beloved award-winning actor, Neil Patrick Harris, comes the magical first book in a new series with plenty of tricks up its sleeve. Ages 8+

The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine KidColin Meloy | $17.99

The Invention of Hugo Cabret meets Oliver Twist in this totally original, humorous, and fast-paced middle grade novel about a band of child pickpockets, from the creators of the New York Times bestselling Wild-wood Chronicles. Illustrated by Carson Ellis. Ages 8+

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 12: The GetawayJeff Kinney | $13.95

Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town. With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Ages 8+

Dork Diaries #12Rachel Renée Russell | $13.99

In Nikki’s newest diary, she faces an unexpected crush catastro-phe! The new kid likes her, but Brandon’s been Nikki’s crush for a year! Ages 9+

His Dark Materials TrilogyPhilip Pullman | $12.99/each

Philip Pullman’s trilogy is a masterpiece that transcends genre and appeals to readers of all ages. His heroine, Lyra, is an orphan living in a parallel universe in which science, theology, and magic are entwined. The epic story that takes us through the three novels is a spellbinding adventure featuring armored polar bears, magical devices, witches, and daemons. Ages 10+

The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (Volume 1)Philip Pullman | $22.99

The search for Dust begins in Volume I of an epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman, the #1 bestselling author of The Golden Compass. Ages 14+

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Children ’s Books

Dolphin RescueCatherine Nichols, Animal Planet | $5.95

Farm Friends Escape!Gail Herman, Animal Planet | $5.95

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Puppy Rescue RiddleCatherine Nichols, Animal Planet | $5.95

Zoo Camp PuzzleGail Herman, Animal Planet | $5.95

All’s Faire in Middle SchoolVictoria Jamieson | $12.99

First crushes… Friend dra-ma… And… jugglers? Impy learns it’s not so easy being a noble knight-in-training in middle school. From the au-thor of the New York Times bestseller, Roller Girl. Ages 9+

Click’dTamara Ireland Stone $17.99

New York Times best-sell-ing author Tamara Ireland Stone combines friendship, coding, and lots of popcorn in her fun and empowering middle-grade debut. Ages 9+

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: The Illustrated EditionJ.K. Rowling | $39.99

An extraordinary creative achievement by an extraor-dinary talent, Jim Kay’s inspired reimagining of J.K. Rowling’s classic series has captured a devoted following worldwide. This stunning new fully illustrat-ed edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azka-ban delivers breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters. Ages 8+

Insignificant Events in the Life of a CactusDusti Bowling | $14.95

Aven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wres-tling match, or a wildfire in Tanzania, but the truth is she was born without them. When she moves across the country with her parents, she becomes the center of unwanted attention at her new school and will have to answer the question over and over again. Ages 8+

The Nocturnals: The Moonlight MeetingTracey Hecht & Rumur Dowling | $5.99

A new a humorous early reader book featuring The Nocturnal Brigade. Discover how Dawn the serious fox, Tobin a sweet pangolin and Bismark the loud-mouthed sugar glider learn about friendship and sharing. Great for Read Aloud! Ages 6+

The Nocturnals: The Mysterious AbductionsTracey Hecht | $8.99

The Nocturnals by Tracey Hecht features three unlikely friends: Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin and Bismark the sugar glider. Every mystery adventure plays out in their nighttime world with humor. “The characters are delightful.” R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps. Ages 6+

The Purloining of Prince OleomargarineMark Twain and Philip Stead | $24.99

Introducing a never-be-fore-published children’s story from Mark Twain, brought to life by Philip and Erin Stead, creators of the Caldecott Medal-win-ning A Sick Day for Amos McGee. Ages 9+

The Secret of Nightingale WoodLucy Strange | $16.99

A beautifully tangled story of friendship, fairy tales, and family secrets for those who loved Pax and The War That Saved My Life. Ages 9+

The Dam KeeperRobert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi | $19.99

Based on the Oscar-nominated animated short film of the same name, this vibrantly drawn graphic novel centers around one pig’s efforts to keep a deadly black fog at bay. Ages 7+

Relatable characters and awesome mysteries pair up with animal information kids need and want to know. This unique series combines the best of narrative and reference for readers who want cool animal stories as they start to read on their own. Ages 7+

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Inky’s Great EscapeCasey Lyall | $16.95

Based on a true story, Inky’s Great Escape follows a Houdini-esque octopus as he performs his greatest escape act. Tired from his exciting life in the ocean, Inky retires to the aquarium where he regales his tank-mate Blotchy with tales of adventures. Ages 4+

It Takes a VillageHillary Rodham Clinton | $19.99

Inspired by the themes of her classic bestselling book It Takes a Village, Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton’s first pic-ture book tells a heartwarm-ing and universal story of how a community coming together can make a better world. Illustrated by Marla Frazee. Ages 4+

Love, SantaMartha Brockenbrough | $17.99

This transformative tale spins a universal childhood experience into a story about love, giving, and the spirit of Christmas. Ages 6+

Princesses Wear PantsSavannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim | $17.95

From NBC’s TODAY co-an-chor Savannah Guthrie and educator Allison Oppen-heim comes an empower-ing fairy tale with a twist. Princesses Wear Pants follows the unflappable Princess Penelope Pineap-ple, who knows how to get the job done while staying true to herself. Ages 3+

Runny Babbit ReturnsShel Silverstein $19.99

The star of Shel Silver-stein’s hugely bestselling poetry collection is back in Runny Babbit Returns! This collection of forty-one never-before-published po-ems and drawings features the playful Runny Babbit and many other favorite characters who speak a topsy-turvy language all their own. Ages 4+

Sarabella’s Thinking CapJudy Schachner $17.99

Sarabella is always day-dreaming. It can be hard to focus on school work, but luckily, Sarabella has an understanding teacher who helps her come up with an idea to show everyone exactly who she is. Ages 4+

The Antlered ShipDashka Slater | $17.99

An inquisitive fox sets off on a seafaring voyage with a crew of deer and pigeons in this enchant-ing tale of friendship and adventure. Illustrated by Terry & Eric Fan. Ages 4+

The Book of MistakesCorinna Luyken $18.99

By incorporating acciden-tal splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, one artist shows that the biggest “mistakes” can lead to the brightest ideas. Ages 4+

Star Wars: BB-8 on the RunDrew Daywalt | $18.99

When BB-8 is separated from his master, Poe Dameron, on the lonely desert planet of Jakku, he has no choice but to keep rolling. It’s all up to him to get a top-secret map back to the Resistance so they can find Luke Skywalk-er and save the galaxy from the evil First Order. Ages 5+

The Bad Mood and the StickLemony Snicket | $17.99

From the New York Times bestselling author Lemony Snicket comes a witty, dead-pan tale of the mysterious ways that bad moods move through the world. Illustrated by Matthew Forsythe. Ages 4+

There’s Nothing To Do!Dev Petty | $16.99

The perfect gift for every kid who’s ever said, “I’m bored!” This tremendously funny story lets kids know that having nothing to do doesn’t have to be boring. Illustrated by Mike Boldt. Ages 3+

Uni The Unicorn and The Dream Come TrueAmy Krouse Rosen-thal | $17.99

Discover the magic of be-lieving and friendship with the long awaited sequel to the New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn is finally here from the beloved Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Ages 3+

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Indestructibles (series) | $5.95/each

Creep! Crawl! Amy PixtonJingle Baby Kate MerritLove You Baby Stephan LompThings That Go! Stephan LompWelcome Baby Stephan Lomp

New irresistible additions to the popular Indestructible series. With over 2.7 million copies in print, each book is 100% chew proof, rip proof and bend proof, making the perfect gift for newborns or expectant families. Ages 0+

Crinkle, Crinkle Little StarJustin Krasner | $12.95

Take an interactive journey through the nighttime sky in this innovative tactile board book. Crinkle Crinkle, Little Star reimagines a beloved bedtime lullaby and marries it to a unique touch-and-feel format. Illustrated by Emma Yarlett. Ages 2+

Tacos! An Interactive Recipe BookLotta Nieminen | $14.95

This new addition to the popular “Cook in a Book” series allows young chefs-to-be to prepare tacos through the magic of paper engineering. Ages 4+

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Twinkle, Twinkle ABCBarney Saltzberg $12.95

From the author of Hug This Book!, this whimsically illustrated board book fea-tures lyrics that truly blend seamlessly into a catchy musical mash-up for the toddler set. Ages 2+

What Does Baby Want?Tupera Tupera | $12.95

What Does Baby Want? is the funny, frank, and re-freshingly honest tale of a baby satisfied by only one thing. A must for newborns and their mothers. Ages 0+

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Deluxe EditionCharles M. Schulz $19.99

This deluxe edition of the beloved holiday story fea-tures a cloth cover, lush foil stamping, and incredible illustrations! It’s the perfect gift for fans of Peanuts and the classic Christmas special. Ages 4+

Coco: Miguel and the Grand HarmonyMatt de la Pena | $18.99

Disney Pixar’s Coco is the celebration of a lifetime, where the discovery of a generations-old mystery leads to a most ex-traordinary and surprising family reunion. Featuring a beautiful original story based on the characters of the Pixar Studios film, as well as vibrant stylized artwork, this title is sure to appeal to readers of all ages. Illustrated by Ana Ramirez. Ages 4+

Creepy Pair of UnderwearAaron Reynolds | $17.99

From the celebrated team behind Creepy Carrots!, Aar-on Reynolds and Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown, comes a hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear. Illustrated by Peter Brown. Ages 4+

Good Day, Good NightMargaret Wise Brown $18.99

This recently discovered picture book text by beloved children’s book author Marga-ret Wise Brown features her signature word pattern from the classic Goodnight Moon that has soothed generations of children to sleep. Paired with Loren Long’s stun-ningly gorgeous illustrations, readers will take comfort in the reassuring world of the little bunny. Ages 2+

Happy DreamerPeter H. Reynolds | $17.99

Picture book and creativity guru Peter H. Reynolds brings us a universally poignant celebration of the colorful spectrum of what it means to dream and the many ways to find happy! While the world tells us to sit still, to follow the rules, and to color inside the lines, Happy Dreamer celebrates all those moments in between when the mind and spirit soar. Ages 5+

Children’s books contentsIn these pages, you’ll discover a perfectly suited book for every child on your list, from ages 0 to 18. Ages are noted on each book to help you find the best

selection for the child you love. To help you keep track of who gets what, we’ve added space for your annotations. Mark it up and bring it with you when you visit our store!

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