In the Garden

The Gardener's Year

by

Karel Capek,

translated by Robert Weatherall & Marie Weatherall, illustrated by Josef Capek available in April, hardcover, Macmillan Collector's Library

A gift for any gardener, this pocket sized classic with gold foiled edges and ribbon marker is a charming and light-hearted insight into the life of an amateur gardener. Structured loosely around what to plant, grow or cultivate each month, Karel Capek takes us on a rollicking journey through a year in his own small garden. From making puddles with an untamable hose to sowing luxuriant weeds instead of grass, Capek reveals how a gardener grows into his surroundings ‘spurred on by each new failure’. As the year progresses and frail buds turn from flowering stems to drooping bulbs and falling leaves, Capek’s small garden buzzes with life, wisdom and humor.

Rather Splendid London

Walks : Joolz Guides' Quirky and Informative Walks Through the World's Greatest Capital City

by Julian McDonnell

available in April, paperback, Quadrille Publishing

In Rather Splendid London Walks you can join Joolz himself on 20 fun-packed walks around the city, picking out the top sights, sounds, and secret features that you wouldn’t spot without an expert guide on hand. On your journey you will learn about London's finest palaces, historic houses, and murky drinking dens, visiting unscrupulous politicians, literary figures, scientific heroes, notorious criminals, and stars of the stage and screen along the way. Highlighting historical features and oddities enroute, including stink pipes, cattle troughs, and parish boundary markers, Joolz has more tales, facts, and anecdotes than you've had hot dinners.

Make It

CIY: Crochet-It-Yourself–

15 Modern Crochet Designs to Stitch and Wear

by Emma Wright

available in March, paperback, Quadrille Publishing

In this fresh and modern guide to crochet, Emma Wright shows you how to create your own stylish crochet collection. Once you have mastered the basics, Emma will show you how to confidently play with color and pattern to make clothes that suit you style and add your own creative flair to. With 15 beautiful designs, CIY: CrochetIt-Yourself takes you through all the steps and techniques that you need to master and refine your crochet skills.

Visit

On Island Time : A Traveler’s Atlas—Illustrated Adventures On and Around the Islands of Washington and British Columbia

by Chandler O’Leary

available in March, paperback, Sasquatch Books

This alternative atlas features hundreds of illustrations and hand-drawn maps with ideas aplenty for island hopping excursions, like the best place for pie and steamed mussels on Whidbey Island, the most picturesque hikes in the San Juans, and the town on Vancouver Island to visit for salmon angling. Chock-full of unusual facts, hidden history, and roadside attractions, this offbeat island adventure celebrates a slower lifestyle that is diverse, fascinating, and altogether magical.

Crochet Crush : Creative Projects for Home and Life

by Molla Mills

available in March, paperback, Hardie Grant Crochet has certainly made a comeback, and no wonder—it's a playful, mindful, and easy craft; its sturdiness allows you to create wear-intensive items like carpets and bags; and the results are nothing short of stunning. In this amazing collection, Molla Mills brings together the best in modern crochet design, with projects including a duffel bag, cushion, sun visor and picnic blanket. The colourful designs incorporate modern practicality and unique style, inspired by flowers, nostalgic summers and Brooklyn neighborhoods. There is also a comprehensive section on getting started with crochet, including choosing yarns and using tools to create a range of stitches and effects.

Performing Arts

The Black Guy Dies First : Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar

by Robin R. Means Coleman, Ph.D.

and Mark H. Harris

available now, paperback, Simon

& Shuster

Black Horror Cinema

An exploration of blackness in horror movies and the film community in general, the authors dive into various topics and tropes of cinema. Including questions and fun facts, I found the sidebars throughout the book to be especially interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed this new way of analyzing films. This book is perfect for the horror movie fanatic in your life ... which very well could be you! –Maddie