HOLIDAY BOOKS
The Best of the Independent Northwest 2014
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Land & Water Nonfiction Fiction Middle Reader, Young Adult Kids University of Alaska Press
On the Cover Falling from Horses: A Novel Molly Gloss From the author of The Hearts of Horses and The Jump-Off Creek comes “a beautiful, moving novel, cut from the American heartwood.” —Ursula K. Le Guin $25.00 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
The Story of Paul Bunyan Barbara Emberley, illus. by Ed Emberley This story traces the outdoor adventures of one of the most famous and popular North American folk heroes, Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack. Illustrated with woodcuts, this graphically stunning book, originally published in 1963, is another great addition to AMMO’s new list of vintage classic reissues. $17.95 (ages 4+) AMMO Books
The Republic of Imagination: America in Three Books Azar Nafisi A hymn to the power of fiction to change people’s lives, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Reading Lolita in Tehran. “A passionate argument for returning to key American novels in order to foster creativity and engagement.” —Kirkus Reviews $28.95 Viking
This Holiday Books guide is a project of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association and its member stores. PNBA supports independent bookselling in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.
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Best of the Northwest A Sudden Light: A Novel Garth Stein Generations of secrets haunt a once-powerful Pacific Northwest family in the rich, atmospheric new novel from the bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain. $26.95 Simon & Schuster
My Heart is a Drunken Compass: A Memoir Domingo Martinez From the New York Times bestselling author of The Boy Kings of Texas comes an illuminating new memoir of loss, grief, resilience, and recovery that inspires readers by showing that it is through adversity and redemption that we truly come to understand who we are. $26.95 Globe Pequot Press
The Pacific Northwest Garden Tour: The 60 Best Gardens to Visit in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia Donald Olson The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the best public gardens in North America. This definitive guide highlights 60 of the most beautiful spots and provides the details readers need to make the most of their visits. $24.95 Timber Press
A Taste of Washington: Favorite Recipes from the Evergreen State Michele Morris Showcases the Evergreen State’s deliciously diverse cuisine with 120 mouth-watering recipes from the finest restaurants, inns, lodges, bistros, cafés, and B&Bs. $29.95 Farcountry Press
The Peripheral: A Novel William Gibson The New York Times bestselling author returns with a fresh and inventive new novel, his first in four years.“One of the most visionary, original, and quietly influential writers currently working.” —The Boston Globe $28.95 Putnam
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Best of the Northwest A Boat, a Whale & a Walrus: Menus and Stories Renee Erickson with Jess Thompson Step inside the kitchen of James Beard Award-nominated chef Renee Erickson—better yet, grab a seat at her dinner table. In this luscious cookbook, Renee shares menus and recipes featuring fresh seasonal foods of the Pacific Northwest. $40.00 Sasquatch Books
Susan Point: Works on Paper Dale Croes, Susan Point, Gary Wyatt This stunning collection of prints shows why Point is considered among the greatest artists to come out of the Pacific Northwest. $25.00 Figure 1 Publishing
Alaska: A Visual Tour of America’s Great Land Bob Devine An incomparable tour through the 49th state’s history, culture and landscape, with stunning imagery and informative text celebrating its expansive and singular beauty. $40.00 National Geographic Books
Hild: A Novel
The Ploughmen: A Novel
Nicola Griffith “Like Game of Thrones without the dragons” (Manda Scott), a brilliant, sweeping historical novel of the most powerful woman of the early middle ages: Hild. $18.00 Picador
Kim Zupan A young sheriff and a hardened killer form an uneasy and complicated bond in this mesmerizing first novel that captures the heart of Montana. $26.00 Henry Holt & Co.
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First Wilderness: My Quest in the Territory of Alaska Sam Keith A lost manuscript for 40 years, this prequel to Keith’s bestseller, One Man’s Wilderness, shares his journey into Alaska’s wilds and how he met naturalist icon Dick Proenneke. $17.99 WestWinds Press (also available in hardcover)
Best of the Northwest Sherwood Nation: A Novel Benjamin Parzybok As drought-stricken Portland, Oregon, falls apart, a new nation rises from within under the leadership of a young woman known as Maid Marian. “A frighteningly plausible near future.” —Shelf Awareness $16.00 Small Beer Press
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The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Daniel James Brown “If you imagined a great regatta of books about rowing, then Brown’s Boys in the Boat certainly makes the final heat…..” —Boston Globe $17.00 Penguin
The Look of Love: A Novel Sarah Jio New York Times bestseller Sarah Jio tells the enchanting tale of Jane Williams, born during a Christmas blizzard and blessed with a rare gift: the ability to “see” true love. $16.00 Plume
Sister and I in Alaska Emily Carr Carr’s recently discovered illustrated diary recounts her seminal trip to Alaska—a trip that would dramatically change her life, and the art world. $19.95 Figure 1 Publishing
The North Cascades: Finding Beauty and Renewal in the Wild Nearby William Dietrich This year is the 50th Anniversary of the landmark Wilderness Act, which has helped protect one of the nation’s crown jewels—the North Cascades. This book is a great gift for anyone who loves our backyard treasure. $29.95 Braided River
Fermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 80 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes Kirsten and Christopher Shockey With 140 recipes, using 80 different vegetables and herbs, this is the must have guide to creating both traditional and contemporary fermented dishes. $24.95 Storey Publishing
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Best of the Northwest The Portlandia Cookbook: Cook Like a Local Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein The companion cookbook to the hit show by its Emmy-nominated stars and writers, with 50 delicious recipes for every food lover, freegan, organic farmer, and food truck diehard. $24.95 Clarkson Potter
Sometimes the Wolf: A Novel
Beautiful You Chuck Palahniuk A revolutionary new sex toy is about to change the malefemale dynamic forever. Can a lone secretary from Queens stop the batterypowered madness? “Palahniuk continues to push limits in this satire of sex and consumerism….” —Publishers Weekly $25.95 Doubleday
Seattle Seahawks Super Season: Notes from a 12 on the Best Season in Seahawks History
Urban Waite Set in the Pacific Northwest, a spellbinding story of family, violence, and unintended consequences that showcases the searing prose, soulful characters, and vivid sense of place of the acclaimed writer of The Carrion Birds. $26.99 William Morrow
Mark Tye Turner Experience the triumph again! Relive the Seahawks thrilling 2013 season full of unforgettable games, plays, and athletes that brought victory to Seattle. The perfect gift for every Hawks fan. $16.95 Sasquatch Books
The Crimson Spoon: Plating Regional Cuisine on the Palouse Jamie Callison with Linda Burner Augustine, photos by E.J. Armstrong This lavishly illustrated cookbook features 105 recipes to create mouthwatering cuisine that celebrates this unique Washington region and the Pacific Northwest. $38.00 Washington State University College of Business
Real Gardens Grow Natives: Design, Plant, & Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden Eileen M. Stark Garden designs and 100 select plant recommendations from a Portland, Oregon landscape designer to start planning a beautiful, wildlife-friendly garden using Northwest native plants. $24.95 Skipstone Press
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Book Lovers The Year of Reading Dangerously Andy Miller An editor and writer’s vivaciously entertaining, and often moving, chronicle of his year-long adventure with 50 great books (and two not-so-great ones). A true story that reminds us why we should all make time in our lives for books. $14.99 Harper Perennial
How to Bake a Book Ella Burfoot Fans of The Snatchabook will fall in love with this delicious story about a little girl who bakes up the perfect story! $16.99 (ages 3–6) Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Violet and Victor Write the Best-Ever Bookworm Book Alice Kuipers, illus. by Bethanie Deeney Murguia This first book in a new series explores the importance of imagination and the joy of storytelling and introduces adorable twins Violet and Victor Small! $17.00 (ages 5–8) Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Red Knit Cap Girl and the Reading Tree Naoko Stoop In the third book of the bestselling series, Red Knit Cap Girl and friends turn one ordinary tree into a very special place: a library! $17.00 (ages 3–6) Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Books! Murray McCain, illus. by John Alcorn This re-released 1962 New York Times book of the year is beloved for its charming, hand-drawn illustrations, inventive typography, and sweet homage to the very nature of books themselves. $17.95 (ages 5+) AMMO Books
Literary Listography: My Reading Life in Lists Lisa Nola, illus. by Holly Exley A delightfully illustrated journal with more than 70 entertaining and thought-provoking list topics that will help you keep track of your literary life. $16.95 Chronicle Books
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PERFECT GIFTS Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience Shaun Usher A compendium of letters, from Virginia Woolf ’s heartbreaking suicide letter to Gandhi’s appeal for calm. This engrossing collection captures the humor, sadness and brilliance that make up all of our lives. $40.00 Chronicle Books
The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones George R.R. Martin The definitive companion to the Game of Thrones universe. This lavishly illustrated full-color volume features hundreds of pages of new material from George R. R. Martin. $50.00 Bantam
National Geographic Stunning Photographs Annie Griffiths A vibrant tapestry of images showcasing photography’s ability to reveal extraordinary wit and discovery, harmony and intimacy, energy and joy, all in a single moment. $40.00 National Geographic Books
The World: A Traveller’s Guide to the Planet Lonely Planet Lonely Planet gives you The World ! Nearly 1,000 pages of destination highlights, travel planning tips and fascinating facts about every country on the planet. $29.99 Lonely Planet
Molecules: The Elements and the Architecture of Everything Theodore Gray In the sequel to The Elements, Gray’s breathtaking photography and exhilarating prose demonstrate how elements bond to create the molecules that make up our world. $29.95 Black Dog & Leventhal
National Geographic The Covers: Iconic Photographs, Unforgettable Stories
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Mark Collins Jenkins This definitive cover collection from the world’s most beloved magazine reveals the stories behind the images, charting our evolving understanding of global culture decade by decade. $50.00 National Geographic Books
PERFECT GIFTS Blue Horses: Poems Mary Oliver In this stunning collection, the Pulitzer Prize winner returns to the imagery that has defined her life’s work, describing with wonder both the everyday and the unaffected beauty of nature. $24.95 Penguin Press
Train: The Definitive Visual History DK Features amazing images, virtual engine tours and profiles of key innovators, designers and engineers from the first steam engines to today’s high speed bullet trains. $40.00 DK
LEGO® Architecture: The Visual Guide DK Beautifully illustrated and annotated, and packaged in a protective slipcase, this dynamic tour takes a deep look at the artists, builders and inspiration behind the popular LEGO® Architecture series. $40.00 DK © 2014 The LEGO Group.
The World of PostSecret Frank Warren An addictive collection of new full-color postcard secrets and app secrets from the author of the smash bestselling PostSecret books. $29.99 William Morrow
A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey: Seasonal Celebrations, Traditions, and Recipes Jessica Fellowes This better-than-ever Downton Abbey companion book follows a year in the life at a grand estate, with all-new images throughout and hours of exciting content to delight even die-hard fans. $29.99 St. Martin’s Press
Eames: Beautiful Details Demetrios Eames, Charles Eames, Ray Eames This exhibit within a book celebrates the seamlessness and fluidity in which Charles and Ray Eames operated as both husband and wife and as designers unrestricted by traditionally professional boundaries. $59.95 AMMO Books
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TABLE & BAR Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking from London’s Ottolenghi
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Yotam Ottolenghi The hotly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling and award-winning cookbook Plenty, featuring 120 vegetarian dishes organized by cooking method. $35.00 Ten Speed Press
National Geographic Kids Cookbook: A Year-Round Fun Food Adventure Barton Seaver Join master chef Barton Seaver on a culinary adventure with mouthwatering recipes, tips for healthy eating, awesome crafts and activities, and food-focused challenges. $19.99 (ages 8–12, also available in hardcover) National Geographic Kids Books
The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites Libby H. O’Connell A delicious history of the evolution of American food from the lead historian at the History Channel. $26.99 Sourcebooks
Robin Robertson’s Vegan Without Borders Robin Robertson The renowned chef invites foodies on a vegan culinary trip around the globe with these 150 delectable and accessible recipes from more than 20 countries. $40.00 Andrews McMeel Publishing
Dominique Ansel: The Secret Recipes Dominique Ansel The creator of the world-renowned Cronut, is a modern-day Willy Wonka. In his first cookbook, he shares the secrets to his wildly creative confections. $35.00 Simon & Schuster
The Messy Baker: More Than 75 Delicious Recipes from a Real Kitchen
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Charmian Christie A celebration of baking as it happens in the real world—sweet, savory, messy, boisterous, fun and not always gorgeous, but always delicious. $24.99 Rodale
TABLE & BAR Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail Dave Arnold A revolutionary approach to making better-looking, better-tasting drinks. Arnold brings readers behind the counter and into the lab in search of ways to enhance classic cocktails and invent new ones. $35.00 Norton
Simple Recipes for Joy: More Than 200 Delicious Vegan Recipes Sharon Gannon Vegan recipes for vegans and omnivores alike from the world-renowned founder of the Jivamukti yoga method. Beautiful four-color photography throughout. $40.00 Avery
Mexico: The Cookbook Margarita Carrillo Arronte The definitive bible of Mexican home cooking, and a Publishers Weekly Top 10 Cookbook pick for fall. More than 700 recipes! $49.95 Phaidon
Whiskey Distilled: A Populist Guide to the Water of Life Heather Greene New York City’s first female whiskey sommelier translates today’s hottest spirit for a new generation of imbibers. $25.00 Putnam
Fabio’s American Home Kitchen: More Than 125 Recipes with an Italian Accent Fabio Viviani The Bravo star/chef/restaurateur reimagines classic American food with his own “Italian Accent” for home cooks everywhere, focusing on favorite dishes he cooks for family and friends. $30.00 Hachette Books
America—Farm to Table: Simple, Delicious Recipes Celebrating Local Farmers Mario Batali and Jim Webster The bestselling author and iconic chef pays homage to the American farmer—from Maine to Los Angeles—in stories, photos, and recipes. $35.00 Grand Central Publishing
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BEST FRIENDS Dogs in Cars Lara Jo Regan First we had dogs underwater, then dogs shaking off the water…so why not dogs soaking up the exhilarating no holds barred pleasure of a car ride? It’s full speed happiness! $19.95 Countryman Press
Harlow & Sage (and Indiana): A True Story About Best Friends Brittni Vega The ultimate holiday gift for dog-lovers everywhere, featuring “the most adorable best friends in the world.” —Buzzfeed $22.95 Putnam
Underwater Puppies Seth Casteel In more than 80 previously unpublished portraits of underwater puppies, we see man’s best friends at their most playful and exuberant. $21.00 Little, Brown & Co.
DogFace Barbara O’Brien A winsome collection of doggie mug shots that reveals each dog’s essential character in gorgeous four-color photography. $16.00 Putnam
Shake Puppies
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Carli Davidson The highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling book Shake features 61 dogs caught mid-shake—only this time they’re even more adorable and laughter inducing. $17.99 Harper Design
FUN STUFF The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances The Oatmeal From this #1 Pacific Northwest and NYT bestselling author comes a hilarious, poignant collection of stories about running, eating, and one cartoonist’s reasons for jogging across mountains until his toenails fall off. $16.99 Andrews McMeel Publishing
CraftFail Heather Mann Hey—not everyone can be a DIY superstar. This is exactly what happens when homemade crafts go horribly wrong. $12.95 Workman
WTF, Evolution?!: A Theory of Unintelligible Design Mara Grunbaum This hilarious book combines science, photographs and tongue-in-cheek captions about the strange and wacky creatures that emerged from the primordial soup. It’s hard not to wonder what evolution really was thinking. $12.95 Workman
The Who, the What, and the When: 65 Artists Illustrate the Secret Sidekicks of History Jenny Volvovski, Julia Rothman and Matt Lamothe Written by a notable historian and illustrated by a top indie artist, this offbeat history reveals 65 people you probably have never heard of, but who helped shape the world as we know it. $24.95 Chronicle Books
How to Speak Brit: The Quintessential Guide to the King’s English, Cockney Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases Christopher J. Moore A quintessential A to Zed guide to British English, perfect for every egghead and bluestocking looking to conquer the language barrier. Charming illustrations throughout. $20.00 Gotham
Much Ado About Stuffing: The Best and Worst of @CrapTaxidermy Adam Cornish A hilarious, hugely giftable collection of the best and worst taxidermy specimens as featured on Twitter’s hugely popular @CrapTaxidermy feed. $9.99 Andrews McMeel Publishing
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LAND & WATER Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time Beth Moon Nearly 70 mesmerizing black-and-white portraits of the world’s most majestic ancient trees. $49.95 Abbeville Press
Opulent Oceans: Extraordinary Rare Book Selections from the American Museum Also available of Natural History Library Melanie L.J. Stiassny, PhD This gorgeously illustrated volume of essays includes 40 frameable prints and will appeal to every seafaring and naturalscience enthusiast. An epic oceanic journey. $50.00 Sterling Signature
Ocean: A Photicular Book Dan Kainen and Carol Kaufmann See the ocean come to life through eight mesmerizing, “photicular” images of creatures of the deep—from the glow-in-the-dark anglerfish to the haunting, hooktoothed tiger shark. $25.95 Workman
Great Maps Jerry Brotton From Ptolemy’s world map to the Hereford’s Mappa Mundi, through Mercator’s map of the world to the latest maps of the Moon and Google Earth, Great Maps provides a fascinating overview of cartography through the ages. $25.00 DK
Trees Up Close: The Beauty of Bark, Leaves, Flowers, and Seeds Nancy Ross Hugo, photos by Robert Llewellyn Intimate photographs capture the majesty of leaves, flowers, cones and bark. It’s the perfect gift for nature lovers who want a closer look at the world of trees. A companion to the NW bestseller Seeing Trees. $15.00 Timber Press
The Gardener’s Garden Phaidon editors 250 gardens from around the world, selected by a panel of experts, brought to life in 1,200 vivid color photographs and detailed plans. A must have volume for anyone interested in garden design. $79.95 Phaidon
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NONFiction The Wild Truth Carine McCandless The complete story of Chris McCandless’s life and his journey has not yet been told—until now. The missing pieces are finally revealed in The Wild Truth, written by Chris’s beloved and trusted sister. $27.99 HarperOne
Dr. Mutter’s Marvels: A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz A mesmerizing biography of the brilliant and eccentric medical innovator who revolutionized American surgery and founded the country’s most famous museum of medical oddities. $27.50 Gotham
A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn An essential, galvanizing book about making a difference here and abroad—a road map to becoming the most effective global citizens we can be. $27.95 Knopf
Reinhold Messner: My Life at the Limit
Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington Terry Teachout This critically acclaimed and compelling biography from the author of Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong tells the unvarnished truth about the enigmatic genius. $20.00 Gotham
How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World Steven Johnson From the New York Times bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas. $30.00 Riverhead
Reinhold Messner, Interviewed by Thomas Huetlin This book presents a revealing conversation with one of the world’s greatest adventurers, a living legend, whose tactics in conquest—often moving alone, fast and light— influenced a generation of explorers. $19.95 Mountaineers Books (also available in hardcover)
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Fiction The High Divide Lin Enger In 1886, a father leaves his family seeking redemption, causing his wife and two sons to follow him across the mountains and plains, searching for the truth about his motives and identity. $24.95 Algonquin Books
Some Luck Jane Smiley From the winner of the Pulitzer Prize: a powerful, engrossing new novel—the life and times of a remarkable family over three transformative decades in America. $26.95 Knopf
Olive Editions Harper Perennial Olive Editions are small format editions of some of our bestselling titles featuring beautiful and unique hand-drawn cover illustrations. Available for a limited time only. $10.00 each Harper Perennial
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The Art of Racing in the Rain
The Financial Lives of the Poets
The Monkey Wrench Gang
Garth Stein
Jess Walter
Edward Abbey
State of Wonder
Telegraph Avenue
Ann Patchett
Michael Chabon
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Betty Smith
Native Son Richard Wright
Under the Volcano Malcolm Lowry
Fiction The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft edited by Leslie S. Klinger From across strange eons comes the long-awaited annotated edition of “the 20th century’s greatest practitioner of the classic horror tale.” —Stephen King 300 illustrations and more than 1,000 annotations. $39.95 LiveRight Publishing
The Good Girl Mary Kubica A suspenseful and tautly written thriller, The Good Girl is a propulsive debut that reveals how, even in the perfect family, nothing is as it seems. $24.95 MIRA Books
Little Mercies Heather Gudenkauf From the author of The Weight of Silence comes a powerfully emotional, ripped-from-the-headlines new novel that explores how one innocent mistake can have life-altering consequences. $15.95 MIRA Books
Edge of Eternity: Book Three of the Century Trilogy Ken Follett #1 bestselling author delivers the stunning conclusion to The Century Trilogy. An unforgettable novel set against the most dramatic events of our lifetime. $36.00 Dutton
Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good: A New Mitford Novel Jan Karon #1 New York Times bestselling author returns and invites her millions of fans to join her again in Mitford, in the often comic and utterly human presence of her characters. $27.95 Putnam
The Paying Guests Sarah Waters From the bestselling author of The Little Stranger, an enthralling novel about a widow and her daughter who take a young couple into their home in 1920s London. $28.95 Riverhead
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Middle Reader,/Young Adult Lonely Planet Kids Amazing World Atlas: Bringing the World to Life Lonely Planet Through lively maps, illustrations, photographs and infographics, this essential reference invites young readers to explore countries’ geography, history, pop culture, sports, school life and more. $20.00 (ages 8+) Lonely Planet
A Snicker of Magic Natalie Lloyd Midnight Gulch used to be a magical place, a town where people could sing up thunderstorms and dance up sunflowers. But that was long ago, before a curse drove the magic away—but Felicity is convinced the magic is still there. $16.99 (ages 8–12) Scholastic Press
Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection Scholastic, Inc. Minecraft’s four bestselling handbooks are now available in a stunning, gold-foiled boxed set! This ultimate collection includes the Essential Handbook, Redstone Handbook, Combat Handbook, and Construction Handbook. $31.96 (ages 8–12) Scholastic
Coding for Kids for Dummies Camille McCue This hands-on, friendly guide for teaching kids coding is an easy-to-grasp introduction to the basic concepts needed to build a game, application, or other tool. $29.99 (ages 10–14) John Wiley & Sons
Terra Tempo: The Academy of Planetary Evolution David Shapiro, illus. by Christopher Herndon The third volume in the Terra Tempo graphic series starts off with a big bang as our trio race from the Cenozoic era to the modern age. $17.99 (ages 8+) Craigmore Creations
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Middle Reader,/Young Adult Pennyroyal Academy M.A. Larson A girl from the forest arrives with no name and no memory. She enlists at Pennyroyal Academy, where princesses and knights are trained to battle witches and dragons. $16.99 (ages 10+) G.P. Putnam’s Sons
The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volumes 1 and 2 Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell P. Craig Russell’s stunning graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Newbery Medal winner with illustrations by an extraordinary team of renowned artists. Volume 1 contains Chapters One through Five, plus the Interlude. Volume 2 contains Chapter Six through the end.
$19.99 each (ages 8–12) HarperCollins
LEGO Ninjago®: The Visual Dictionary DK Go behind the scenes to explore the creation and stories of LEGO® Ninjago with an annotated gallery of every Ninjago minifigure and set ever created. Limited minfigure included. $21.99 (ages 6+) DK © 2014 The LEGO Group.
Skink—No Surrender Carl Hiaasen #1 New York Times bestselling author debuts his first teen book. Skink’s quest for a missing girl is nail-bitingly tense and laugh-out-loud funny! $18.99 (ages 12+) Knopf
The Iron Trial: Magisterium Book 1 Holly Black and Cassandra Clare Callum Hunt completes the Iron Trial and enters the Magisterium, a place that’s both sensational and sinister, with dark ties to his past and a twisty path to his future. A heartstopping plunge into the magical unknown. $17.99 (ages 8–12) Scholastic Press
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Blue Lily, Lily Blue: The Raven Cycle Book 3 Maggie Stiefvater “As for the characters, they are—not to put too fine a point on it—to die for. And the tone, at once foreboding, mysterious, and filled with dread, is a perfect match for the material… simply, a triumph.” —Booklist, starred review $18.99 (ages 14+) Scholastic Press
Jackaby William Ritter Doctor Who meets Sherlock in the first book in a series. Jackaby, a detective of the paranormal, and his adventurous assistant, Abigail, investigate a string of murders in a tale brimming with quirky humor and a dose of the macabre. $16.95 (ages 12–15) Algonquin Young Readers
Rebels of the Kasbah: Book 1 Wrath of the Caid: Book 2 Joe O’Neill Red Hand Adventures is an awardwinning swashbuckling adventure series for middle readers. Parents and teachers also love them for the educational value and subject matter and for how popular they are with reluctant readers. These books are absolute page turners! $9.95 each (ages 9–13) Black Ship Publishing
I’ll Give You the Sun Jandy Nelson At 13, Jude and her brother Noah are incredibly close twins, but three years later, Jude and Noah are barely speaking. Something has happened to wreck the twins in different and divisive ways. $17.99 (ages 14+) Dial Books for Young Readers
TodHunter Moon, Book One: PathFinder
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Angie Sage Return to the world of Septimus Heap! Pathfinder tells the story of Alice TodHunter Moon, who comes to the Castle with a Magyk all her own. $17.99 (ages 8–12) Katherine Tegen Books
Kids Blizzard John Rocco Based on Rocco’s childhood experience during the now infamous New England Blizzard of 1978, this companion to his Caldecott Honor-winning Blackout tells the story of how one intrepid explorer becomes the hero of his neighborhood. $17.99 (ages 4–7) Disney-Hyperion
Little Elliot, Big City Mike Curato Little Elliot, the polka-dotted elephant, is about to find out that life is full of sweet surprises— sometimes in the smallest of packages. $16.99 (ages 4–8) Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
The Night Before Christmas Clement C. Moore, illus. by Barbara Reid Barbara Reid reimagines everyone’s favorite Christmas poem with her signature Plasticine illustrations, featuring a lively cast of creatures anticipating the most exciting night of the year! $16.99 (ages 4–7) Albert Whitman & Co.
Simon and the Bear: A Hanukkah Tale Eric A. Kimmel, illus. by Matthew Trueman From the author of many classic picture books comes a fantastic new Hanukkah tale full of miracles, from surviving a shipwreck to befriending a polar bear, illustrated with luminous paintings. $16.99 (ages 4–7) Disney-Hyperion
James Herriot’s Treasury for Children: Warm and Joyful Tales by the Author of All Creatures Great and Small James Herriot, illus. by Ruth Brown and Peter Barrett Herriot’s farmyard world comes to vibrant life in this classic collection of heartwarming children’s animal tales, now in a brand-new format! $24.99 (ages 4–8) St. Martin’s Griffin
The Heaven of Animals Nancy Tillman The bestselling author and artist explores the magical heaven of animals in a beautiful message of comfort to those who have lost a beloved animal friend. $17.99 (ages 4–8) Feiwel & Friends
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Kids Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla Katherine Applegate, illus. by G. Brian Karas In a moving picture book, Applegate tells the true story of the gorilla who inspired her Newbery Award–winning novel, The One and Only Ivan. $17.99 (ages 4–8) Clarion Books
Skippyjon Jones Snow What Judy Schachner Skippyjon Jones finds himself in a magical snowy forest of make-believe where he must wake up Nieve Que, the frozen princess! $17.99 (ages 3–5) Dial Books for Young Readers
I Would Tuck You In Sarah Asper-Smith, illus. by Mitchell Watley
Fox on the Loose Matthew Porter
Tails Chasing Tails Matthew Porter
Larry Loves Seattle! John Skewes
Board Books from Little Bigfoot Toddlers and parents alike will love the bold and colorful illustrations in these fun stories perfect for bedtime, playtime, and anytime in between. $9.99 each (ages 0–3) Little Bigfoot
The Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters Dan Richards, illus. by Robert Neubecker Understated text and outlandishly funny illustrations will have kids laughing out loud and imagining what other crazy things a friendly but misbehaving monster might do. $15.95 (ages 4–8) Boyds Mills Press
Once Upon an Alphabet: Short Stories for All the Letters
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Oliver Jeffers A stunning collection of words and artwork that is a storybook, alphabet book, and gorgeously designed art book all in one. $26.99 (ages 3–5) Philomel
Kids Letters of the West: An ABC Book of the Many Plants, Animals, and Other Curious Features of the West Michelle E. Walch and John Maddin The flora and fauna of the Western wilderness are captured in this artistic alphabet book filled with a variety of landscape marvels rendered in delightfully bold and whimsical illustrations. $17.99 (ages 4+) Craigmore Creations
Day Dreamers: A Journey of Imagination Emily Winfield Martin Wonderful rhymes and gorgeous illustrations that celebrate the imagination and will have children dreaming day and night! A beautiful companion to the Pacific Northwest Book Award-winning Dream Animals. $17.99 (ages 3–7) Random House
Monster Party! Annie Bach Monster’s invited, and monster’s delighted! Come and join the monster bash. There’s spinning and pinning, high-fiving and jiving and munching, crunching and buggy-food lunching! $9.95 (ages 2–5) Sterling Children’s Books
Enzo Races in the Rain Garth Stein, illus. by R.W. Alley This picture book adaptation of Garth Stein’s bestselling adult novel The Art of Racing in the Rain chronicles puppy Enzo’s journey from farm to city. $17.99 (ages 4–8) HarperCollins
Sparky! Jenny Offill, illus. by Chris Appelhans This author and illustrator team has created a hilarious and touching picture book about a little girl and her mail-order pet sloth. $16.99 (ages 4–8) Schwartz & Wade
Five Famous Mice Meet Winston of Churchill Jean Davies Okimoto, illus. by Jeremiah Trammell “All creatures are endangered! Not just polar bears!” Five mice try to spread the word: climate change effects everyone…even mice! A heartwarming and funny story about a serious topic delights in this sequel to Winston of Churchill.
Winston of Churchill: One Bear’s Battle Against Global Warming $9.95 each (ages 5+, also available in hardcover) Endicott and Hugh Books
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Cold Spell Deb Vanasse “A love story, a coming-of-age tale, and a glimpse into a rarely seen slice of Alaska, the story reminds us that a life without dreams and without love might not be living at all.” —Don Rearden, The Raven’s Gift $15.95
A King Salmon Journey Debbie S. Miller and John H. Eiler, illus. by Jon Van Zyle “Scientifically accurate and gorgeously illustrated, A King Salmon Journey is sure to delight the curious of any age.” —David R. Montgomery, King of Fish: The Thousand-Year Run of Salmon $15.95 (ages 8–12)
Pup and Pokey Seth Kantner, illus. by Beth Bill A boisterous wolf pup and an awkward young porcupine are unlikely allies in this tale of friendship set on Alaska’s tundra. $14.95 (ages 4+)
Ollie’s First Year Jonathan London, illus. by Jon Van Zyle A lively wildlife adventure that follows Ollie the Otter through a year of new experiences. $12.95 (ages 4–8)
You Haven’t Asked About My Wedding or What I Wore: Poems of Courtship on the American Frontier Jana Harris “The voice of Jana Harris is unique in American poetry...hers is a voice of true grit—sometimes harsh, sometimes funny, always close to the bone, tart, and indomitable.” —Alicia Ostriker $17.95