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We Need to Talk About Divorce: An Important Book About Separation, Stepfamilies, and Feeling Heard Kate Scharff Annika Le Large Neon Squid Publication date : March 4, 2025 64 pages, Paperback
Mancala Moon Asa Bowers Publication date : January 2, 2026 253 pages, Paperback
Second Chance Highway Lori Keesey Clay Bridges Press Publication date: June 9, 2026 386 pages, Paperback
Poetry Month : Tiny Words, Big Feelings 💥What Do You Do When Your Dog Grows Old?: A Poem by Jackie Short by Jackie Short and Lucy Pickett (March 10, 2026 by Red Comet Press) 💥Time for Haiku: Four Seasons of Poems by Josep Santaeulàlia, Lawrence Schimel and Luciano Lozano (March 3, 2026 by Red Comet Press)
Chasing the Chameleon Paul Coggins Savio Republic Publication date: March 3, 2026 288 pages, Paperback
Making Art and Making a Living: Adventures in Funding a Creative Life Mason Currey Celadon Books Publication date: March 31, 2026 240 pages, Hardcover
The Hollywood Fix Richard Kirshenbaum Post Hill Press Publication date: December 2, 2025 400 pages, Paperback
Love Like River and Sky Julie Kim Little Bigfoot Publication date : January 6, 2026 22 pages, Board Book
💥Solve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief by Gareth P. Jones and Louise Forshaw ( April 7, 2026 by Penguin Workshop) 💥Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker by Gareth P. Jones and Louise Forshaw (April 7, 2026 by Penguin Workshop)
📔The Wicked Sea (The Wicked Sea 1) Jordan Stephanie Gray Requited Publication Date: April 7, 2026 448 pages, Hardcover
💥Adventures Unlimited Book 1 : You and Me and the Land of Lost Things by Andy Griffiths and Bill Hope (April 8, 2025 by Feiwel & Friends) 💥Adventures Unlimited Book 2 : You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast by Andy Griffiths and Bill Hope (April 7, 2026 by Feiwel & Friends)
📔The Art of Imperfection: An Interactive Guide to Self-Compassion in a Messy World Camilla Stark Familius Publication date : April 7, 2026 128 pages, Hardcover
📔Nell O'Dell Hates Quests Emily B. Martin Candlewick Publication date : April 7, 2026 336 pages, Hardcover
📔A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic: Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm Philip C. Stead Neal Porter Books Publication date: April 7, 2026 328 pages, Hardcover
💥We're Going on an Egg Hunt by Goldie Hawk and Angie Rozelaar ( January 7, 2025 by Nosy Crow) 💥If It's Easter and You Know It . . . by Katrina Charman (March 2, 2023 by Nosy Crow ) 💥Guess Who? Happy Easter to You! by Katie Woolley (January 6, 2026 by Nosy Crow)
📔Egg-stra Sweet Lauren Crisp Union Square Kids Publication date : February 17, 2026 16 pages, Board Book
📔Larry Gets Lost with the Easter Bunny Michael Mullin John Skewes Little Bigfoot Publication date : February 17, 2026 32 pages, Hardcover
Rescue Clickity Clack Debra Pehrson Haun BookBaby Publication date : April 16, 2026 32 pages, Hardcover
The Dog Who Made It Better Katherin Nolte Random House Books for Young Readers Publication date : July 8, 2025 240 pages, Hardcover Told through the devoted eyes of a Bernese Mountain dog named Dr. Blob, The Dog Who Made It Better is a tender and heartfelt story about love, loss and finding courage when everything feels wrong. When a tragedy shakes his family, Dr. Blob doesn’t understand grief, but he feels it deeply. As his humans struggle to heal, a new pet arrives and a threatening neighbor looms, forcing Blob to confront his fears and figure out what it really means to protect the ones you love. Balancing humor with emotional depth, this middle-grade novel explores grief in an accessible and compassionate way.
📔Meet the Fairy Scout Friends, a delightful group of misfit fairies learning that teamwork, believing in yourself and a little fairy magic can make even the trickiest challenges fun! From Rain, who would choose muddy rainstorms over sunshine any day, to Flutterfly, who can’t quite get her fairy dust to work, these charming and illustrated chapter books are perfect for emerging readers. Each story is filled with humor and whimsical adventures that show the power of friendship and self-confidence. 💥Fairy Scout Friends 1 : No Rain, No Rainbow by Hannah Fay and Mag Takac (January 13, 2026 by Little Simon) 💥Fairy Scout Friends 2 : Flutterfly Effect by Hannah Fay and Mag Takac (January 13, 2026 by Little Simon)
Spirit Service Sarena Nanua Sasha Nanua Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Publication date : April 22, 2025 320 pages, Hardcover What if helping ghosts could save your school’s arts program? Raveena just wants to honor her grandmother’s love of music, but when her middle school cuts the entire arts budget, her dreams feel out of reach. Everything changes when she and her friends discover a mysterious old-fashioned telephone that can talk to ghosts! Together, they launch Spirit Service, a business guiding spirits to the other side while reconnecting them with their loved ones. But not every ghost is ready to move on… and some secrets in their town hit closer to home than they ever imagined. Equal parts heartwarming and spooky, this middle-grade gem blends friendship, courage and a dash of ghostly mischief.
Cry Havoc Rebecca Wait Harper Perennial Publication date : January 20, 2026 432 pages, Paperback Welcome to St. Anne’s: a failing English girls’ boarding school on a remote coastline, where secrets fester, hysteria spreads and nothing is quite what it seems. Set in the 1980s, Cry Havoc follows sixteen-year-old Ida Campbell, who flees a humiliating family scandal in Scotland only to land in a far more unsettling refuge. Her new school is crumbling, her roommate is a rumored arsonist with a violent past and the headmistress is obsessed with Cold War annihilation. Then a charismatic new teacher arrives… and shortly after, girls begin collapsing with mysterious seizures and uncontrollable spasms. Is someone poisoning the students? Are the girls faking their fits? Is the new teacher a smooth-talking fraud, or something worse? And will Ida’s carefully buried past finally catch up with her?
The Jilted Countess Loretta Ellsworth Harper Perennial Publication date : January 13, 2026 304 pages, Paperback What happens when love, war and survival collide in the most unexpected way? Inspired by a true story, The Jilted Countess transports us to the aftermath of World War II, where Roza Meszaros, a young Hungarian aristocrat whose dreams and fortune were stolen by war, arrives in America expecting marriage… only to be heartbreakingly abandoned. Refusing to return to a shattered Europe, Roza makes a bold decision: she asks a famous newspaper columnist to help her find a husband. Poignant and captivating, this novel explores the complicated realities of marriage, immigration and the American Dream, especially for women forced to reinvent themselves after unimaginable loss.
📔King Lear William Shakespeare Andy Hung Julien Choy Manga Classics Publication date : December 2, 2025 328 pages, Paperback Power, pride, betrayal and heartbreak take center stage in this unabridged manga adaptation of King Lear. When an aging king decides to divide his kingdom based on his daughters’ declarations of love, a single honest answer changes everything. What follows is a devastating spiral into political chaos, family betrayal and madness. By pairing Shakespeare’s original text with dynamic manga artwork, this edition makes one of literature’s greatest tragedies more visually accessible while preserving the full emotional and linguistic impact of the play. It is a striking way to experience (or rediscover) a timeless classic.
Level 1 by Susie Lee Jin (January 13, 2026 by Simon Spotlight) 💥Nat the Cat Finds a Map: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1 by Jarrett Lerner (January 13, 2026 by Simon Spotlight) 💥Beep Bop Boop!: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1 by Ethan Long and Victor Davila (January 13, 2026 by Simon Spotlight) 💥Mouse and Spoon A Porcupine Wedding: Ready-to-Read Level 2 by Cynthia Rylant and Janna Mattia (January 13, 2026 by Simon Spotlight) 💥Bad Banana: Ready-to-Read Level 2 by Michael Rex (January 13, 2026) 💥Getting All Dressed Up!: Ready-to-Read Level 2 by Patty Michaels and Clarice Elliott (January 13, 2026 by Simon Spotlight)
📔Soni and the Life Drinkers Shiko Nguru Lantana Publishing Publication date : May 6, 2025 200 pages, Hardcover Twelve-year-old Soni must face the terrifying Life Drinkers to save her beloved mentor, Mr. Lemayian, while uncovering a shocking family secret that could hold the key to defeating them. From the dark streets of Nairobi to magical battles and impossible choices, this heart-stopping middle-grade fantasy explores courage, friendship and self-sacrifice in a world where monsters aren’t the only things lurking in the shadows.
📔We Can Be Brave: How We Learn to Be Brave in Life's Decisive Moments Mariann Edgar Budde Bryan Bliss Dutton Books for Young Readers Publication date : October 21, 2025 192 pages, Paperback An empowering and compassionate guide for young readers, We Can Be Brave explores what courage really looks like, not as a single heroic act, but as a series of choices we make every day. Through personal stories, moments from history, faith, and pop culture, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde shows that bravery can mean standing up to bullying, speaking out against injustice, or simply staying true to yourself when it’s hard. Thoughtful, accessible and encouraging, this book reminds readers that bravery is a journey and it can begin at any age.
📔Neptune's Fortune: The Billion-Dollar Shipwreck and the Ghosts of the Spanish Empire Julian Sancton Crown Publication date : January 27, 2026 384 pages, Hardcover A true-life adventure that reads like a thriller, Neptune’s Fortune dives into the mystery of the legendary Spanish galleon San José, lost for more than three centuries with over a billion dollars in gold and silver aboard. At the heart of the story is Roger Dooley, a treasure hunter whose life spans revolutions, archives, deep-sea dives and decades of relentless pursuit. Blending maritime history, colonial power struggles and the modern ethics of treasure hunting, this nonfiction explores not just what lies at the bottom of the sea, but who has the right to claim it and why the past still matters.
📔A Gorgeous Excitement Cynthia Weiner Crown Publication date : January 21, 2025 368 pages, Hardcover Set in New York City during the volatile summer of 1986, A Gorgeous Excitement is a dark and immersive coming-of-age novel that captures a moment when glamour, excess and danger blurred into one intoxicating promise. As the city pulses with cocaine-fueled nights and rigid social hierarchies, eighteen-year-old Nina Jacobs is desperate to escape her mother’s untreated depression and carve out a version of herself before college begins. Drawn into the orbit of a charismatic Upper East Side golden boy, Nina mistakes obsession for love and excitement for freedom while ignoring warning signs that grow louder with every reckless choice. Inspired in part by the infamous Central Park “Preppy Murder,” the novel explores desire, privilege, outsider status and the seductive pull of risk. Lush with 1980s atmosphere and psychological tension, this debut asks how far we’ll go to feel wanted and what it costs when thrill eclipses self-preservation.
❄️Whose Prints? by @kariallenwrites and @kimillustration (September 19, 2023 by Little Simon) invites young readers into snowy woods where footprints tell stories before the animals themselves are revealed. With sturdy die-cuts, beautiful and soft illustrations and playful and rhythmic text, this board book turns observation into a fun and interactive discovery. ❄️I paired Whose Prints? with three activities : - Little Blue made the forest animals walk on a green stamp pad and on a white sheet of paper (snow) to make their prints appear. - A matching animal tracks card game created by @prekinders - A fox sticker art from a sticker activity book by @dollartree
📔The Blood City Rollers graphic novel series is a high-energy mash-up of sports, supernatural and found family, following Mina, a former elite ice skater who discovers that being part of a team might matter more than being perfect. Packed with vampires on wheels, abandoned asylums, sudden-death scrimmages and feelings about belonging, this series delivers inclusive vibes and incredible art. 💥Blood City Rollers 1 : Blood City Rollers by V.P. Anderson and Tatiana Hill (April 9, 2024 by Labyrinth Road) 💥Blood City Rollers 2 : Move It or Bruise It by V.P. Anderson and Tatiana Hill (January 20, 2026 by Labyrinth Road)
📔The Daughter of Death (Fern's School for Wayward Fae 3) Fern Forgettable Piper C.J. Random House Books for Young Readers Publication date : January 20, 2026 272 pages, Hardcover On her thirteenth birthday, Rosemary Thorpe finally understands the truth behind her disturbing visions of death, just in time to foresee her own. As winter settles over Fern’s School for Wayward Fae, something darker begins to spread: students forget conversations, memories slip away and the influence of the dangerous Seelie Fae Keeper tightens its grip on the school. With the legendary Yule Hunt approaching, Rosemary must face ancient fae traditions, unravel sinister magic and decide whether fate can be challenged… or only survived. The Daughter of Death deepens the magic and raises the stakes in the series, blending eerie folklore, found family and courage in the face of the inevitable.
📔I Don't Wish You Well Jumata Emill Delacorte Press Publication date : January 20, 2026 400 pages, Hardcover Five years ago, the Trojan murders tore through Moss Pointe, Louisiana as four star high school football players were killed by a masked murderer. The case was “solved,” but the scars never healed… and neither did the doubts. Now eighteen-year-old Pryce Cummings, an investigative podcaster and aspiring journalist, believes he has found evidence that could change everything. Returning to the hometown he fled after coming to terms with his sexuality, Pryce starts digging into a past the town desperately wants to keep buried. I Don’t Wish You Well blends true-crime obsession with small-town secrets and proves that the truth is never as settled as people want it to be.
📔The Double Standard Sporting House: A Novel Nancy Bernhard January 20, 2026 by She Writes Press Publication date : January 20, 2026 328 pages, Paperback Set in nineteenth-century New York City, this gripping debut historical novel follows Nell “Doc” Hastings, a brothel nurse running a free clinic for women funded by a high-class sporting house. When Tammany Hall tightens its grip on the city and young girls begin disappearing, Doc can no longer look away, especially after a brutalized sixteen-year-old arrives at her door. What follows is a tense and emotionally rich story of resistance and solidarity as Doc forms an unlikely alliance with reformers, a rare honest cop and a magnetic newspaper publisher. Armed with intelligence, secrecy and medical skill, she takes on a system built to protect powerful men and silence women. Dark and compassionate, this novel shines a light on women erased from history and the ways they helped one another survive in a world ruled by double standards.
📔Rose Dhu Mark Murphy GFB Publication date : January 20, 2026 318 pages, Paperback In Rose Dhu, the disappearance of Dr. Janie O’Connor shakes a coastal Georgia community to its core. Her former fiancé, Phillip Carruthers, is the prime suspect, but with alibis, false witnesses and long-buried secrets, nothing is as it seems. Detective Frank Winger is determined to uncover the truth, navigating a tangled web of back-door dealings, old enemies and personal ghosts. From the grand Savannah estate to the twisting streets under the live oaks, this suspenseful Southern Gothic thriller keeps you guessing until the very last page.
📔Little Big Sister Eoin Colfer Little Island Books Publication date : June 17, 2025 64 pages, Hardcover Little Big Sister is a tale about Starr, a young girl with dwarfism and her journey of self-discovery as she grows up alongside her little sister, Babs. When Starr starts primary school and notices she’s shorter than the other kids, she worries about fitting in, but with the love of her family and guidance from her teacher, she finds the courage to shine in her own way. Illustrated by Celia Ivey, who brings authenticity to the story, this book is a beautiful celebration of family, difference and self-confidence.
📔Good Night, Ninjas Sanae Ishida Little Bigfoot Publication date : August 5, 2025 22 pages, Board Book Good Night, Ninjas turns the classic bedtime struggle into a playful nighttime adventure : Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl and her ninja pet rabbit are definitely not ready for sleep, after all, ninjas twirl, climb, sneak snacks and even put on a ninja pajama fashion show! With adorable illustrations and lively text, this board book captures that familiar “one more thing!” energy before bedtime, guiding little listeners toward rest. Blending ninja fun with a soothing good-night rhythm, it is a bedtime story that feels energetic and comforting all at once.
📔Fold-Out + Play: House Ingela P. Arrhenius Nosy Crow Publication date : September 30, 2025 14 pages, Board Book Step inside Fold-Out + Play: House, a joyful board book that opens up into a whole world of imaginative play. This isn’t just a story you read, it is one you build, decorate and act out. With bold retro illustrations, sturdy stand-up animal characters, furniture and stickers, this clever book transforms into a 3D house where kids can follow a simple story or invent their own.
📔Give your little learners a head start with the Play Smart BIG workbook series! From preschoolers to first graders, these workbooks are packed with over 230 interactive activities designed to make learning hands-on, fun and stress-free. With step-by-step instructions and perforated pages for easy removal, kids can explore, practice and master essential skills while having a blast! 💥Play Smart Big Preschool Workbook Ages 2-4: Over 250 Activities (August 22, 2023 by Gakken) Letters, numbers, shapes and fine motor skills in 9 easy-to-follow sections. 💥Play Smart Big Kindergarten Workbook Ages 5-6: Over 230 Activities (November 12, 2024 by Gakken) Phonics, sight words, early math, reading, and social skills. 💥Play Smart Big First Grade Workbook Ages 6-7: 230 Brain - Boosting STEAM Activities (April 15, 2025 by Gakken) Brain-boosting STEAM activities that develop critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.
The Great Dane Suanne Laqueur January 13, 2026 500 pages, Paperback After the sudden death of his only child, Liko Greenman drifts through life, looking for anything to fill the empty hours. That is, until a clue from his son’s favorite video game, Three Hares, leads him to a remote farm in New York. There, he meets Danelaw “Dane” Strong, a man with one blue eye, one brown and a life shaped by love, loss and decades of devotion. Over the summer, Liko and Dane embark on a journey together, solving the game’s mystery, confronting grief and discovering connection in the most unexpected ways. Along the way, they discover that the true meaning of the Three Hares game isn’t just in finishing it, it is in the lives it touches. With a rich blend of literary fiction, mystery and emotion, The Great Dane is a story about grief, love beyond convention and the fragile ways people find belonging.
📔The Pinchers and the Curse of the Egyptian Cat Anders Sparring Per Gustavsson Gecko Press Publication date : March 4, 2025 92 pages, Hardcover Theo Pincher has a problem: he’s honest. In a family of criminals, that makes him the odd one out. But when Theo and his sister accidentally break an ancient Egyptian cat statue, they unleash a family curse that flips everything upside down : Suddenly, criminals are struck with unbearable honesty and honest people feel an irresistible urge to steal. Theo finds himself turning into the very thing he never wanted to be, while his sister can’t lie to save her life. As chaos spreads through the Pincher household, Theo must figure out who he really is when his choices are no longer his own. Packed with humor, clever twists and expressive illustrations, this illustrated crime adventure is fast, funny and thoughtful.
Shiny Happy People Clay McLeod Chapman Delacorte Press Publication date : November 11, 2025 368 pages, Hardcover In this chilling and genre-bending YA horror novel, sixteen-year-old Kyra watches her small town unravel after a mysterious new party drug sweeps through her high school. What starts as a viral challenge quickly turns disturbing as friends and family begin changing overnight : Personalities are rewritten, emotions are dulled and connections are broken. Already haunted by her childhood and her mother’s addiction, Kyra knows something is deeply wrong. As nightmares bleed into reality, she teams up with Logan, the only other teen questioning what’s happening, to uncover the truth behind the drug before it consumes them too. Dark, unsettling and emotionally charged, Shiny Happy People blends psychological horror with sharp social commentary on addiction, identity and the terrifying cost of conformity.
📔Tiny Worlds: A Story About Appreciating the Small Things Brittany Cicchese Candlewick Publication date : January 13, 2026 32 pages, Hardcover Sometimes the biggest wonders are the tiniest ones and Tiny Worlds reminds us to slow down and notice them. When a young boy visits his grandmother’s house, he sees magic in the smallest details: pie tins become playgrounds, ants tend their farms and tide pools hide teeming life. At first, Grandma tries to guide him toward more traditional outings, but she soon learns that his tiny worlds are big enough for her to meet him there. This debut picture book celebrates imagination, curiosity and the special bond between child and grandparent, showing readers of all ages that sometimes the little things are the most extraordinary.
📔Three delightful new books are here to spark curiosity, creativity and friendship in young readers! From clumsy dinosaurs to underwater unicorns and graceful ballerinas, these stories are packed with adventure, laughter and lessons for social-emotional growth. 💥Dinosaur Whack! The Stegosaurus by Peter Curtis and Jeanne Willis (December 9, 2025 by Simon Spotlight) Join Whack as she learns to turn her clumsiness into something wonderful, all while making friends along the way. 💥Not quite Narwhal : Be a Friend! by Gloria Cruz (December 9, 2025 by Simon Spotlight) Dive into adventures with Kelp and friends, celebrating teamwork, encouragement and fun under the sea and in Unicorn Land. 💥Angelina Ballerina and the Flower Show by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig (December 9, 2025 by Simon Spotlight) Pirouette among the flowers with Angelina and friends as they craft crowns, bouquets and a ballet performance full of creativity and gratitude.
📔Game On! (Cloud Puppy 2) Kelly Leigh Miller Atheneum Books for Young Readers Publication date : March 4, 2025 160 pages, Hardcover In Game On!, Cloud Puppy happily plays her favorite cozy farming game… until a friend insists his games are better. Suddenly, self-doubt creeps in and Cloud Puppy starts questioning the things that bring her joy. What follows is a sweet and funny story about friendship, fairness and respecting different tastes. With expressive illustrations, playful humor and emotional lessons, this graphic novel shows young readers that there’s no “right” way to have fun and that trying to understand each other matters way more than winning an argument.
📔 Strong As a Girl: Your Guide to Raising Girls Who Know, Stand Up for, and Take Care of Themselves Kate Rope St. Martin's Essentials Publication date : October 14, 2025 384 pages, Paperback Focusing on the elementary years, Kate Rope offers a thoughtful and non-judgmental guide to nurturing confidence, self-awareness and resilience before the pressures of adolescence hit : Blending expert insight with the authentic voices of girls from diverse backgrounds, this book tackles everything from body image and mental health to boundaries, education and self-advocacy. With practical conversation starters, simple activities and reminders that perfection isn’t the goal, Strong As a Girl empowers caregivers to truly see, support and stand alongside the girls in their lives, helping them grow into strong and capable versions of themselves.
📔How to Catch a Polar Bear Stacy DeKeyser Margaret K. McElderry Books Publication date : June 27, 2023 272 pages, Hardcover Summer in 1948 Milwaukee was supposed to be simple: baseball with your best friend, a little mischief and maybe some time with Penny, who has a throwing arm that could rival any boy’s. But twelve-year-old Nick’s plans take a wild turn when a polar bear escapes from the city zoo right into his neighborhood! With Ace busy on his paper route, Penny caught up in school activities, and Nick working at his Uncle Spiro’s frozen custard shop, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of zoo chaos, rival custard stands and mysterious hijinks. When it looks like someone may have let the polar bear out on purpose, Nick and his friends have a real mystery on their hands.
📔Charlie Brown just can’t catch a break and Snoopy is on the hunt for the perfect nap or a way to spread a little love! These new Peanuts releases bring classic humor, and charm to a whole new generation of young readers. From Charlie Brown’s football frustrations to Snoopy’s cozy adventures and heartfelt messages, there’s something for every Peanuts fan—big or small! 💥Kick the Football, Charlie Brown! by Charles M. Schulz and Scott Jeralds (December 9, 2025 by Simon Spotlight) Will Charlie ever get that football? 💥 Sleepy Snoopy by Charles M. Schulz, Paige Braddock and Caitlin Leonard (December 9, 2025 by Simon Spotlight) Join Snoopy as he searches for the coziest nap spot. 💥 Con cariño de Snoopy (Love from Snoopy) (Peanuts) by Charles M. Schulz, Maggie Testa, Inma Serrano and Scott Jeralds (December 9, 2025 by Libros Para Ninos) Snoopy spreads love and kindness in Spanish for young readers everywhere.
📔Rapunzel and the Sea Witch (or, The Little Mermaid and the Tower) (The Princess Swap 3) Kim Bussing Random House Books for Young Readers Publication date : November 11, 2025 320 pages, Paperback What happens when Rapunzel ends up in a sea witch’s lair… and the Little Mermaid wakes up in a tower? Rapunzel and the Sea Witch flips classic fairy tales on their heads in this magical middle-grade adventure! Rapunzel just wants to explore the world, but a curse and her overprotective mother have kept her locked in her tower… until a mysterious swap sends her far from home. Meanwhile, Princess Hana faces storms under the sea, a captured friend and suddenly finds herself stuck in a tall tower with no escape. Can they break free in time and save their kingdoms?
📔The Pat Hobby Stories F. Scott Fitzgerald Arnold Gingrich Scribner Publication date : December 6, 1995 192 pages, Paperback Behind the glitter of old Hollywood lies a harsher truth and F. Scott Fitzgerald captures it with biting wit and brutal honesty : The Pat Hobby Stories follows Pat Hobby, a once-successful screenwriter now reduced to scraping by on studio lots, chasing credit, free lunches and his fading sense of relevance. Written during Fitzgerald’s own troubled years in Hollywood, these short stories blur the line between fiction and self-portrait, exposing the industry as a place where connections matter more than creativity and survival often comes at the cost of dignity.
📔Gaslit Megan Davidhizar Delacorte Press Publication date : January 13, 2026 352 pages, Hardcover What starts as a quiet night of babysitting spirals into tragedy, secrets and a terrifying question: what if it wasn’t an accident? In Gaslit, Ella arrives at her aunt’s house to find the door open, the lights off and the unmistakable smell of gas. After a fatal night that changes everything, Ella is left grieving and doubting. As her health worsens and the investigation unfolds, she begins to wonder if she’s being lied to… or deliberately silenced. Tense, emotional and deeply unsettling, this psychological thriller plays with perception, memory and trust, keeping readers guessing until the very end.
The Fangirl Project Beth Reekles Delacorte Romance Publication date : November 4, 2025 368 pages, Paperback When Cerys dives into a fantasy fandom just to impress her longtime crush, she expects awkward fanfic scrolling and surface-level enthusiasm, not late-night DMs, conventions, cosplay chaos and feelings she didn’t plan for at all. As she tries to reinvent herself as the “ultimate fangirl,” Cerys discovers that fandom isn’t just about the books you love, it is about community, identity and sometimes falling for the person you least expect. Sweet, funny and relatable, this rom-com captures the thrill of online connections and the realization that pretending to like something is very different from actually finding where you belong.
📔With bright colors and familiar faces, these two CoComelon books are perfect for joyful early learning moments. Whether little readers are spotting shapes alongside JJ, YoYo and TomTom or clapping and spelling along to the classic Bingo song, these stories turn storytime into an interactive and confidence-building experience. Designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers, CoComelon Shapes and CoComelon Bingo blend education, music and routine in a way that feels fun, comforting and engaging for both kids and caregivers. 💥CoComelon Shapes by Maria Le (December 9, 2025 by Simon Spotlight) 💥CoComelon Bingo by Maggie Testa (December 9, 2025 by Simon Spotlight )
💥Mystery at the Biltmore 1 : Mystery at the Biltmore: The Vanderhoff Heist by Colleen Nelson and Peggy Collins (October 8, 2024 by Pajama Press) 💥 Mystery at the Biltmore 2 : The Classified Catnapping by Colleen Nelson and Peggy Collins (April 29, 2025 by Pajama Press)
Cryptid Babies: Unique Baby Books Kelly Milner Halls Ness Halls Rick Spears Little Bigfoot Publication date : November 4, 2025 22 pages, Board Book
📔Ghost Town Dr. James R. Gregory Morgan James Fiction Publication date : January 13, 2026 180 pages, Paperback
The Ordinary and Extraordinary Auden Greene Corey Ann Haydu Quill Tree Books Publication date : January 13, 2026 336 pages, Hardcover
📔Best in Travel 2026 (October 21, 2025 by Lonely Planet ) This guide is vibrant and inspiring and highlights the most exciting destinations and experiences for the coming year, blending stunning photography with practical planning tips. 📔Pocket Mexico City by by Phillip Tang and Jennifer Fernández Solano (October 21, 2025 by Lonely Planet ) This latest edition uncovers the city’s most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from crackling through crispy tortillas at seafood hall Contramar; to venturing to the fascinating Museo Frida Kahlo; and riding a colorful trajinera (gondola) at Xochimilco Canals south of the city.
Alkrem Marta Palazzesi Red Comet Press Publication date : October 14, 2025 372 pages, Hardcover When Theo turns thirteen, he’s supposed to receive his Apto, an animal guide that will reveal his future as an Archemist. Instead, he bonds with a fire fox, the legendary companion of an Alkrem, a magical group nearly erased by the very people who rule the kingdom. Overnight, Theo becomes a target, his father is imprisoned, and the only way to save him is to find a mythical relic that can heal any wound. Full of Magic and adventures, this fantasy adventure explores identity, courage and the power of embracing who you truly are.