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THE NUTCRACKER’S NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
by Keith Brockett with illustrations by Joseph Cowman. Preparations for a doomed stage production of the classic ballet go from terribly bad to ridiculously worse. But it’s Christmas Eve and help is on the way! Ages 4 to 8.Sleeping Bear Press (9781585368891) $15.99
THE SOUTHERNER’S COOKBOOK
From the editors of Garden & Gun—the magazine that features the best of Southern cooking, dining, cocktails, and customs—comes this guide to the traditions and innovations that define today’s Southern food culture. Harper Wave (9780062242419) $37.50
Children’s
CAILLOU STORYBOOK TREASURY
This 25th anniversary storybook is embellished for the special occasion with foil edges and a glittering cover. Preschoolers and their parents will love reading this treasury together. Includes 10 bestselling adventures. Ages 3 and up. Chouette Publishing (9782897181499) $15.99
PETE THE CAT AND THE BEDTIME BLUES
by James and Kimberly Dean. When Pete wants to go to sleep, his animal friends want to stay up and play. What will he do? No one makes bedtime as groovy as Pete the Cat! Ages 4 to 8. HarperCollins (9780062304308) $17.99
THE DAY THE CRAYONS CAME HOME
by Drew Daywalt with illustrations by Oliver Jeffers. Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group of crayons who threatened to quit, Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued. Each and every crayon has a woeful tale to tell and a plea to be brought home to the crayon box. Ages 4-8. Philomel Books (9780399172755) $18.99
THE NONSENSE SHOW
by Eric Carle. A legendary illustrator explores one of his favorite art movements: surrealism. With wordplay and visual jokes galore, this playful homage allows readers to encounter a very different side of Carle. Ages 4-8. Philomel Books (9780399176876) $18.99
ONE DAY, THE END
by Rebecca Kai Dotich with illustrations by Fred Koehler. There’s no limit to where these extremely short (only two sentences each!) stories can take you, with illustrations that open up a world of possibilities. Ages 4-8. Boyds Mill Press (9781620914519) $16.95
MY DIARY FROM THE EDGE
by Jodi Lynn Anderson. Told in diary form by an irresistible heroine, this playful and perceptive novel from the New York Times- bestselling author of the May Bird trilogy sparkles with science, myth, magic, and the strange beauty of everyday marvels. Ages 9-12. Aladdin Paperbacks (9781442483873) $16.99
SHADOW OF A DOUBT
by Skylar James with illustrations by Kelley McMorris. A heartfelt story about the friendship between a young girl and her ambitious racehorse. Ages 9 -12. Adaptive Books (9780996066655) $16.99
CIRCUS MIRANDUS
by Cassie Beasley. Big Fish meets Peter Pan in this heartfelt debut. When he realizes that his grandfather’s stories of an enchanted circus are true, Micah Tuttle sets out to find the mysterious Circus Mirandus and to use its magic to save his grandfather’s life. Ages 9-12. Dial Books (9780525428435) $17.99
VOYAGERS: PROJECT ALPHA
by D.J. MacHale. Eight boys and girls compete for a spot on the space voyage that’ll search for a source to solve Earth’s energy crisis. Part sci-fi, part eco-mystery, and all action-adventure. Ages 8 -12. Random House Books (9780385386586) $12.99
THE ODDS OF GETTING EVEN
by Sheila Turnage. Humor and action abound in this third mystery from the Newbery Honor winner. The trial of the century has come to Tupelo Landing, North Carolina. Mo and Dale head to court as star witnesses against Dale’s daddy, confessed kidnapper Macon Johnson. Of course nothing goes as expected. Kathy Dawson Books (9780803739611) $16.99
GEORGE
by Alex Gino. When her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte’s Web, George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can’t even try out for the part . . . because she’s a boy. Ages 9-12. Scholastic Press (9780545812542) $16.99
GOODBYE STRANGER
by Rebecca Stead. As Bridge makes her way through seventh grade on Manhattan’s Upper West Side with her best friends, she finds the answer she’s been seeking since she barely survived an accident at age eight: “What is my purpose?” Ages 10 and up. Wendy Lamb Books (9780385743174) $16.99
FUZZY MUD
by Louis Sachar. Two middle-grade kids take a shortcut home from school and discover what looks like fuzzy mud but it’s, actually a substance with the potential to wreak havoc on the entire world. Ages 10 and up. Delacorte Books for Young Readers (9780385743785) $16.99
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Fiction for all tastes
THE BLACKTHORN KEY
by Kevin Sands. Following a series of murders, an apothecary’s apprentice must solve puzzles and decipher codes in pursuit of a secret that could destroy the world in this suspenseful debut novel.
Ages 9-12. Aladdin Paperbacks
(9781481446518) $17.99
DUMPLIN
by Julie Murphy. From the author
of Side Effects May Vary comes
what is guaranteed to be one of
readers’ favorite novels of the
year—about an unforgettable
heroine named Willowdean
Dickson who decides to take on
her small town’s beauty pageant.
Ages 13 and up. Balzer & Bray/
Harperteen (9780062327185) $17.99
STAR WARS: ABSOLUTELY
EVERYTHING YOU KNOW
by Adam Bray, et al. Explore
the world of Star Wars® through
lively lists, facts, questions and
answers via a highly engaging
infographic design. This
guide will excite readers of all
ages. All ages. DK Publishing
(9781465437853) $19.99
WOLF BY WOLF
by Ryan Graudin. Inglorious
Basterds meets The Hunger
Games in this fast-paced,
thought-provoking novel from
Graudin. Bestselling author
Laini Taylor says, “Wild and
gorgeous, vivid and consuming.
I loved it!” Ages 15 and up. Little,
Brown Books or Young Readers
(9780316405126) $18.00
AN INVISIBLE THREAD
by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski with illustrations by Barry Root. From the #1 New York Times-bestselling authors of An Invisible Thread comes the true, heartfelt, and extraordinary story of how one woman’s decision to help a boy on the street changed both of their lives “forever.” Little Simon (9781481419307) $17.99
THE CURSE OF CROW HOLLOW
by Billy Coffey. With “the
profound sense of Southern
spirituality” he is known for
(Publishers Weekly), Coffey
draws us into a town where
good and evil—and myth and
reality—intertwine in unexpected
ways. Thomas Nelson
(9780718026776) $15.99
ABOVE THE WATERFALL
by Ron Rash. In this poetic
and haunting tale set in
contemporary Appalachia, New
York Times-bestselling author
Rash illuminates lives shaped
by violence and a powerful
connection to the land. Ecco
Press (9780062349316) $26.99
SON OF THE BLACK SWORD
by Larry Correia. “This book has
everything I like in fantasy: intense
action scenes, evil in horrifying array,
good struggling against the darkness,
and most of all people—gorgeously
flawed human beings faced with
horrible moral choices that force them
to question and change and grow.”
—Jim Butcher, creator of the Dresden
Files. Baen Books (9781476780863) $25.00
A CALL TO ARMS
by David Weber et al. In Book Two
in the Manticore Ascendant series,
powerful forces in the Star Kingdom of
Manticore’s Parliament don’t think they
Travis Long or the Royal Manticoran
Navy. But they’re about to find out why
they do need the Navy . . . and how
fortunate they are that Travis Long is
in it. Baen Books (9781476780856) $26.00
THE WHEEL OF TIME COMPANION
by Robert Jordan et al. Discover the world of The Wheel of Time®
through Jordan’s copious notes and learn more about the Westlands
than you ever imagined. Includes new maps of the Last Battle, new
portraits of many characters, an entry for each named character,
the strength level of many channelers, and much more.
Tor Books (9780765314611) $39.99
THE SECRET CHORD
by Geraldine Brooks. A rich and
utterly absorbing novel about
the life of King David, from the
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of
People of the Book and March.
Brooks provides new context
for some of the best-known
episodes of David’s life. Viking
(9780670025770) $27.95
DC TRIP
by Sara Benincasa. The author
and comedienne takes a bold,
fearless, and irreverent look at
the classic high school trip to
Washington D.C. “The perfect,
frothy blend of teen angst,
adult drama, and whip-smart
social commentary.”—Diablo
Cody. Adaptive Books
(9780996066631) $24.99
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Fiction from reader's favorites
COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
by Jan Karon. #1 New York Times–
bestselling author Karon returns with
the story readers have been waiting
for: the wedding of Father Tim’s
adopted son Dooley to his soul mate
Lace Harper. G.P. Putnam’s Sons
(9780399167454) $27.95
THE MAGIC STRINGS
OF FRANKIE PRESTO
by Mitch Albom. #1 New York
Times-bestselling author Albom
creates a magical story about the
bands we join in life, and the power
of talent to change our lives. Harper
(9780062294418) $25.99
THE INVENTION OF WINGS
by Sue Monk Kidd. Hetty, an
urban slave in early 19th-century
Charleston, yearns for life beyond
the suffocating walls that enclose her
within the wealthy Grimke household.
Viking Books (9780670024780) $27.95
TWAIN & STANLEY VISIT PARADISE
by Oscar Hijuelos. The final novel from
the Pulitzer Prize-winning author is a
luminous work of fiction inspired by the
real-life, 37-year friendship between
two towering figures of the late 19th
century, famed writer and humorist
Mark Twain and legendary explorer Sir
Henry Morton Stanley. Grand Central
Publishing (9781455561490) $28.00
PRETTY GIRLS
by Karin Slaughter. The #1
internationally bestselling author
returns with a sophisticated and
chilling psychological thriller of
dangerous secrets, cold vengeance,
and unexpected absolution.
William Morrow & Company
(9780062429056) $27.99
THE GUILTY
by David Baldacci. Will Robie is the
government’s most professional,
disciplined, and lethal assassin. But
now, his skills have left him. To recover
what he has lost, Robie must confront
what he has tried to forget for more than
20 years: his own past. Grand Central
Publishing (9781455586424) $28.00
ROGUE LAWYER
by John Grisham. On the right side
of the law. Sort of. Sebastian Rudd
is not your typical street lawyer. He
is one of Grisham’s most colorful,
outrageous, and vividly drawn
characters yet. A gritty and witty
thriller that’s impossible to put down. Doubleday Books (9780385539432) $28.95
ASHLEY BELL
by Dean R. Koontz. The must-read
thriller of the year! A sophisticated,
brilliantly paced narrative through
dark territory and deep mystery, this
is a milestone in literary suspense
and a major new breakout book from
the long acclaimed master. Bantam
(9780345545961) $28.00
WINTER STROLL
by Elin Hildebrand. With jealousy,
passion, and eggnog consumption
at an all-time high, the Quinn family
celebrates their most dramatic
Christmas yet in this enchanting sequel
to Hilderbrand’s bestselling Winter
Street. Little Brown and Company
(9780316261135) $25.00
THE BRONTË PLOT
by Katherine Reay. When a rarebooks
dealer goes to England, she
discovers more than just the famous
writing haunts—she discovers how
to love and be loved in today’s
modern world. Thomas Nelson
(9781401689759) $15.99
THE TEARS OF DARK WATER
by Corban Addison. Across continents
and oceans, through storms and civil
wars, the paths of a few individuals
converge in one explosive moment—a
moment that will test and break them
but also leave behind an unexpected
glimmer of hope. Thomas Nelson
(9780718042202) $24.99
PRETENDING TO DANCE
by Diane Chamberlain. A new
novel from perennial bestseller
Chamberlain, who’s coming fresh off
the bestseller The Silent Sister, which
landed on Publishers Weekly’s and
USA Today’s bestselling books lists.
St. Martin’s Press (9781250010742) $26.99
THOMAS KINKADE’S CAPE LIGHT:
TOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS
by Katherine Spencer. The latest novel
in the New York Times-bestselling series
set in Kinkade’s beloved town of Cape
Light. Berkley Books (9780425282212) $25.95
THE MISTRESS OF TALL ACRE
by Laura Frantz. In the aftermath of
the American Revolution, secrets
could keep the tenants at Tall Acre
shackled to the past. “Treat yourself
to Laura Frantz’s writings. You’ll be
glad you did.”—Rachel McRae, Shelf
Life blog. Fleming H. Revell Company
(9780800720445) $14.99
A RESPECTABLE ACTRESS
by Dorothy Love. When the illustrious
India Hartley is accused of murder,
she has to uncover the deceptions
of others to save herself. Inspired by
the famous actress Fanny Kemble.
Thomas Nelson (9781401687595) $15.99
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Great Gift Ideas
THE GENERALS
by Winston Groom. Filled with novelworthy
twists and turns, and set
against the backdrop of the most
dramatic moments of the 20th century,
The Generals is a powerful, actionpacked
book filled with marvelous
surprises and insights into the lives of
America’s most celebrated warriors.
National Geographic Society
(9781426215490) $30.00
SINATRA 100
by Charles Pignone with Forewords
by Tony Bennett and Steve Wynn.
From his family’s vast archive comes
a revelatory new pictorial life of the
greatest entertainer of the 20th
Century on his 100th birthday.
Authorized by Frank’s family, this is the
ultimate Sinatra gift book! Thames &
Hudson (9780500517826) $60.00
TWO DOGS AND A PARROT
by Joan Chittister. Whether we
have an animal companion, long to
have a pet, or love someone who
does, or cherish animals and nature,
Chittister speaks to all of us. She
illuminates the significance of sharing
our lives with a pet and celebrates
the great gift of animals in our world.
Bluebridge (9781629190068) $18.95
WILDLIFE OF THE WORLD
by DK Publishing. An up-close
look at the world’s most iconic
animals, with striking contemporary
photography and in-depth reference
information, in this spectacular book
produced in association with the
Smithsonian Institution. DK Publishing
(9781465438041) $50.00
BACK TO THE FUTURE
by Michael Klastorin and Randal
Atamaniuk. Go Back to the Future
with Doc Brown and Marty McFly
in this visually stunning look at the
creation of one of the most beloved
trilogies of all time. Harper Design
(9780062419149) $50.00
BUT ENOUGH ABOUT ME
by Burt Reynolds. The actor reflects on
his personal pitfalls and triumphs, while
telling the ultimate inside account of
television and film from the perspective
of a Hollywood legend. G.P. Putnam’s
Sons (9780399173547) $27.95
EMBRACING CUBA
by Byron Motley. Intrigued by
tales of his parents’ long-ago
journey to the pre-revolutionary
Pearl of the Antilles, the awardwinning
photographer traveled
to Cuba more than a decade
ago and instantly fell in love.
Year after year he has returned
with his camera to explore its
vistas, its people, and its spirit. University Press of Florida
(9780813061153) $34.95
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
by H.G. Bissinger. The 25thanniversary
edition of the #1 New
York Times bestseller and Sports
Illustrated’s best football book of all
time. “Superb and disturbing. More
than a sports book, it’s a search
for the America of ordinary people. Da Capo Press (9780306824210) $29.99
Also Available:
Friday Night Lights 9780306824203 | $15.99 PB
ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
by Lewis Carroll. Commemorating the
150th anniversary of Carroll’s classic.
Now, in a deluxe hardcover edition,
Alice’s story comes to life for a whole
new generation of readers through
the colorful, whimsical artwork of
Bond, best known as the creative
director and artistic inspiration behind
the worldwide stationery and gift
brand Rifle Paper Co. Puffin Books
(9780147515872) $30.00
HARRY POTTER AND
THE SORCEROR’S STONE
by J.K. Rowling. Kate Greenawayaward
winning artist Kay has created
more than 100 stunning illustrations,
making this deluxe format a perfect gift
as much for a child being introduced
to the series as for the dedicated fan.
Ages 8 and up. Arthur A. Levine Books
(9780545790352) $39.99
THE MARVELS
by Brian Selznick. In this magnificent
reimagining of the form he originated,
two stand-alone stories—the first
in nearly 400 pages of continuous
pictures, the second in prose—
create a beguiling narrative puzzle.
A loving tribute to the power of story
from an artist at the vanguard of
creative innovation. Scholastic Press
(9780545448680) $32.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOOK
OF NATURE POETRY
by J. Patrick Lewis. “A well-stirred
mix of old and recent limericks, haiku,
short lyrics, shaped poems and free
verse, the poetry ranges far and
wide…A spectacular collection.”
— Kirkus Reviews. National Geographic
Society (9781426320941) $24.99
BELOVED DOG
by Maira Kalman. In her trademark
style, wit, and with great sensitivity,
Kalman reveals why dogs bring out
the best in us. Anyone who has ever
loved a dog will delight in this book.
Penguin Press (9781594205941) $29.95
OLD FAITHFUL
by Pete Thorne. A stunning and indelible
collection of portraits and stories that
capture dogs of a certain age in all their
scruffy, jowly, and devoted glory—an
homage to man’s best friend. Harper
Design (9780062413451) $19.99
FELICITY
by Mary Oliver. In this stunning
collection of new poems, Oliver turns
her eye from the grace of the natural
world to the even more mysterious
landscape of the human heart.
Penguin Press (9781594206764) $24.95
FIND A WAY
by Diana Nyad. The amazing, inspiring
firsthand account of Nyad’s recordbreaking
swim, after four failed
attempts, from Cuba to Florida—and
of her extraordinary quest to live life
at the highest level. Knopf Publishing
Group (9780385353618) $26.95
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Cooking
BEANS & FIELD PEAS
by Sandra A. Gutierrez. Celebrating
all manner of southern beans and
field peas, Gutierrez showcases
their goodness in dishes as
simple as Red Beans and Rice,
as contemporary as Mean Bean
Burgers with Chipotle Mayo, and as
globally influenced as Butter Bean
Risotto. University of North Carolina
Press (9781469623955) $19.00
CRABS & OYSTERS
by Bill Smith. Crabs and oysters
take center stage as Chef Bill Smith
conveys his passion for preparing
these sumptuous shellfish long
associated with southern coastlines.
With seasonal selection information and
detailed cleaning and prep instructions.
University of North Carolina Press
(9781469622620) $19.00
SUNDAY DINNER
by Bridgette A. Lacy. Describing
her own childhood Sunday
dinners, Lacy explores and
celebrates the rhythms of Sunday
food traditions. Sure to reward
those gathered around the
table, Lacy’s 51 recipes range
from classic southern favorites
to contemporary, lighter twists.
University of North Carolina Press
(9781469622453) $19.00
NASHVILLE EATS
by Jennifer Justus. Justus
shares more than 100
mouthwatering recipes that
reveal why food lovers are
headed South for the city’s hot
chicken, buttermilk biscuits,
pulled pork sandwiches,
cornmeal-crusted catfish,
chowchow, fried green
tomatoes, and chess pie.
Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
(9781617691690) $35.00
BESH BIG EASY
by John Besh. Award-winning New
Orleans chef Besh takes another deep
dive into the charm and authenticity
of his hometown’s cuisine. 101
accessible recipes bring authentic
southern Louisiana flavors to any
kitchen. Andrews McMeel Publishing
(9781449469177) $25.00
BIEN CUIT: THE ART OF BREAD
by Zachary Golper with Peter
Kaminsky and photography by
Thomas Schauer. One of the world’s
most celebrated bakers shares
his insider’s secrets to making
his delicious, artisanal bread that
will have home bakers creating
professional-quality products in no
time—and inexpensively. Regan Arts
(9781941393413) $50.00
100 RECIPES EVERYONE
SHOULD KNOW HOW TO MAKE
by America’s Test Kitchen, editor.
A provocative, handpicked collection
of relevant recipes for today’s
cook. Organized into three recipe
sections—Absolute Essentials,
Surprising Essentials, and Global
Essentials—each recipe is preceded
by a thought-provoking essay that
positions the dish. America’s Test
Kitchen (9781940352015) $40.00
THE FOOD LAB
by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. A grand tour
of the science of cooking explored
through popular American dishes,
such as prime rib roast, Caesar salad,
and buttermilk biscuits. Contains
hundreds of easy-to-make recipes
with more than 1,000 full-color
images illustrating step-by-step
instructions. W.W. Norton & Company
(9780393081084) $49.95
CUBAN COCKTAILS
by Ravi Derossi. From the coowner
of Death & Co., America’s
Best Cocktail Bar, Cuban Cocktails
captures the island’s tropical elegance
with mouthwatering drinks plus
enlightening sidebars, quotes, and
facts on Cuba’s legendary bars and
nightclubs. Sterling Publishing (NY)
(9781454917502) $24.95
SIMPLY NIGELLA
by Nigella Lawson. From quick and
calm workday dinners to stress-free
ideas when feeding a crowd to the
instant joy of bowlfood for cozy nights
on the sofa, here is food guaranteed
to make everyone feel good. A
calm and glad celebration of food
to soothe and uplift. Flatiron Books
(9781250073754) $35.00
THE PIONEER WOMAN COOKS:
DINNERTIME
by Ree Drummond. The bestselling
author and Food Network personality
at last answers that age-old
question—“What’s for dinner?”—
bringing together more than 135
recipes for delicious dinners the whole
family will love. William Morrow &
Company (9780062225245) $29.99
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SIBA Award Winners & Finalists
CHILDREN'S
BROWN GIRL DREAMING
Jacqueline Woodson
9780399252518
$16.99
Nancy Paulson Books -- WINNER!
THE GHOSTS OF TUPELO LANDING
Sheila Turnage
9780803736719
$16.99
Kathy Dawson Books
A SNICKER OF MAGIC
Natalie Lloyd
9780545552707
$16.99
Scholastic Press
YOUNG ADULT
THE LEAGUE OF SEVEN
Alan Gratz
9780765338228
$16.99
Starscape Books -- WINNER!
SKINK: NO SURRENDER
Carl Hiaasen
9780375870514
$18.99
Alfred A. Knopf Books
for Young Readers
REVOLUTION
Deborah Wiles
9780545106078
$19.99
Scholastic Press
COOKING
HERITAGE
Sean Brock
9781579654634
$40.00
Artisan Publishers --WINNER
BLUE RIBBON BAKING
FROM A REDNECK KITCHEN
Francine Bryson
9780804185783
$22.00
Clarkson Potter
Publishers
PIMENTO CHEESE:
THE COOKBOOK
Perre Coleman Magness
9781250047298
$21.99
St. Martin’s Griffin
NONFICTION
FACTORY MAN
Beth Macy
9780316231411
$17.00
Black Bay Books -- WINNER!
JERRY LEE LEWIS
Rick Bragg
9780062078223
$27.99
Harper
LIAR TEMPTRESS SOLDIER SPY
Karon Abbott
9780062092892
$27.99
Harper
REBEL YELL
S.C. Gwynne
9781451673289
$35.00
Scribner Book
Company
WAYFARING STRANGERS
w/CD
Fiona Ritchie
9781469618227
$39.95
University of North Carolina
Press
FICTON
THE INVENTION
OF WINGS
Sue Monk Kidd
9780670024780
$27.95 -- WINNER!
THIS DARK ROAD
TO MERCY
Wiley Cash
9780062088253
$25.99
William Morrow
& Company
NATCHEZ BURNING
Greg Iles
9780062311078
$27.99
William Morrow& Company
SOMETHING
STRANGE & RICH
Ron Rash
9780062349347
$27.99
Ecco Press
DOLLBABY
Laura Lane McNeal
9780670014736
$26.95
Pamela Dorman Books
LONG MAN
Amy Greene
9780307593436
$25.95
Knopf Publishing Group
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Biography & Autobiography
AFTER THE WIND
by Lou Kasischke. Near the top of
Mount Everest, on May 10, 1996,
eight climbers died. It was the worst
tragedy in the mountain’s history.
Lou Kasischke was there. After the
Wind tells the harrowing story of what
went wrong, as it has never been
told before. Good Hart Publishing
(9781940877006) $17.00
HOME IS BURNING
by Dan Marshall. Dave Eggers meets
David Sedaris in this uproariously
funny, unflinchingly honest, and
tender memoir. Flatiron Books
(9781250068828) $27.99
FACTORY MAN
by Beth Macy. The instant New York
Times bestseller about one man’s
battle to save hundreds of jobs
by demonstrating the greatness
of American Business. “In a class
with other runaway debuts like
Hillenbrand’s Seabiscuit and Boo’s
Behind the Beautiful Forever.”—The
New York Times. Back Bay Books
(9780316231411) $17.00
FURIOUSLY HAPPY
by Jenny Lawson. #1 New York Timesbestselling
author Lawson explores
her lifelong battle with mental illness.
A hysterical, ridiculous book about
crippling depression and anxiety? That
sounds like a “terrible” idea. But terrible
ideas are what Jenny does best. Flatiron
Books (9781250077004) $26.99
S.P.Q.R.
by Mary Beard. One of the world’s
foremost classicists presents a
revolutionary history of the Roman
Empire. Beard separates fact from
fiction, myth and propaganda from
historical record. She introduces the
familiar characters of Julius Caesar,
Cicero, and Nero as well as the untold,
the loud women, the shrewd bakers,
and brave jokers. S.P.Q.R. promises to
shape our view of Roman history for
decades to come. Liveright Publishing
Corporation (9780871404237) $35.00
AMERICA’S GREAT STORM
by Haley Barbour with Jere Nash. A
first-person account from Governor
Barbour covering in detail the landfall,
recovery, and rebuilding that followed
the worst natural disaster in American
history. University Press of Mississippi
(9781496805065) $25.00
THOMAS JEFFERSON
AND THE TRIPOLI PIRATES
by Brian Kilmeade and Don
Yaeger. From the authors of
the New York Times bestseller
George Washington’s Secret Six,
the little-known story of Thomas
Jefferson’s battle to defend American
sovereignty against Islamic pirates.
Sentinel (9781591848066) $27.95
THE LAST SEASON
by Stuart Stevens. A son returns
to his native South to spend a
special autumn with his 95-yearold
dad, sharing the unique joys,
disappointments, and life lessons
of Saturdays with their beloved Ole
Miss Rebels. Knopf Publishing Group
(9780385353021) $24.95
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STEAL LIKE AN ARTIST
by Austin Kleon. A manifesto for the
digital age, Steal Like an Artist is a
guide whose positive message, graphic
look and illustrations, exercises, and
examples will put readers directly in
touch with their artistic side. Workman
Publishing (9780761169253) $12.95
SHOW YOUR WORK!
by Austin Kleon. Filled with illustrations,
quotes, stories, and examples, Show
Your Work! offers 10 transformative
rules for being open, generous, brave,
productive. Workman Publishing
(9780761178972) $12.95
THE STEAL LIKE AN ARTIST JOURNAL
by Austin Kleon. From the New York Timesbestselling
author of Steal Like an Artist and
Show Your Work! comes an interactive journal
and all-in-one logbook to get your creative
juices flowing, and keep a record of your
ideas and discoveries. Workman Publishing
(9780761185680) $12.95
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