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This guide book is filled with practical advice to help you curb your obsessions and build boundaries between your work, your job, and your life. 

In her workshops on healing and creative process, Marlee Grace helps people acknowledge their blocks and address them by setting distinct parameters that change their behavior. Now, she brings her methods and ideas to the wider world, offering all of us concrete ways to break free from our devices and focus on what’s really important—our own aliveness.

• 112 pages

From the creator of the bestselling Bad Girls Throughout History!

Celebrated illustrator and author Ann Shen shares her striking study of history's most iconic styles, and the women who changed the world while wearing them.

From the revolutionary bikini to the presidential pantsuit, this book explores 50 fashions through bold paintings and insightful anecdotes that empower readers to make their own fashion statements.

• Hardcover
• 128 pages

An elegant collection of Alice Charbin’s whimsical illustrations from her 18-year collaboration with Hermès

For 18 years, illustrator Alice Charbin has been inviting people to escape to the whimsical world of Hermès, where the brand’s iconic orange box frequently shapeshifts and appears in the most unlikely of places. Hermès: Heavenly Days brings together 300 of Charbin’s best drawings from the collaboration in a beautiful package that’s perfect for every bookshelf and coffee table. From Christmas in the North Pole to spring time in the streets of Paris, these winks from the house of Hermès will make readers of all ages smile and see life . . . in orange!

An illustrated and fully interactive activity book featuring the adorable, fluffy corgi bum.

 The Little Book of Big Corgi Butts offers all the charming, escapist fun that anxious adults need today, as well as a stress-relieving, hands-on experience anyone can enjoy. With more than 100 activities and coloring pages, this fully interactive book offers Corgi Crosswords, how-tos for drawing derpy pups, amusing word searches, and more. Irresistibly adorable, The Little Book of Big Corgi Butts is primed to be the must-have gift book of the season for pet lovers and anyone who could use more smiles and soft tushies in their life.

• Paperback
• 208 pages

A 2019 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers

From the beloved author and artist behind Bad Girls Throughout History comes this lushly illustrated book of goddesses from around the world. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess whose love overcame mortality. Mazu, the Chinese deity who safely guides travelers home. Lakshmi, the Hindu provider of fortune and prosperity. These powerful deities and many more are celebrated in gorgeous artwork and enlightening essays that explore the feminine divine and encourage readers to empower themselves. Ann Shen's signature watercolors make Legendary Ladies a unique, gift-worthy homage to the mighty women within.

• Hardcover 
• 128 pages

An enchanting illustrated guide to owl species of the world.

The owl is one of nature’s most captivating creatures. In this enchanting guide, artist Matt Sewell brings to life fifty species from around the world. From the adorable Eurasian Pygmy Owl, small enough to fit in your pocket, to the Great Gray Owl, celebrated for its size and elegance—these charming illustrations are sure to delight anyone intrigued by these wise and wonderful animals.

• Hardcover

A bitingly funny field guide to modern love from the woman who's dated them all.

Through highly relatable anecdotes from a decade of dating, 20 Guys You Date in Your 20s dives into the joys, frustrations, and hilarity of swiping right on relationships.

After a world-shattering breakup in her early twenties, comedian Gabi Conti logged thousands of hours on dating apps, conducting research and gathering intel on our behalf. Real and relatable, this dating guide is laugh-out-loud funny without being prescriptive or cynical.

Each chapter focuses on a different type of guy and offers advice on how to deal, from The Guy Who's Great on Paper to The Guy Who Texts 'sup at 2 a.m.

• Paperback
• 144 pages

A beautifully illustrated book of mindfulness that will help readers discover the path to a peaceful phioslothical life.

Follow a serene and smiley sloth through a series of light meditations and daily reflections: An unexpected and snuggable guide, you’ll learn that it’s OK to slow down. Take a pause and focus on your breath. Let the other animals run around; you do you. Through the guidance of an unlikely—but very wise—meditation expert, A Sloth’s Guide to Mindfulness reminds you it’s okay to go at your own pace.  

• Hardcover
• 120 pages

Looking for coffee table books that do more than look great on your table? Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World, delivers on both counts. Featuring 100 women who made history and made their mark on the world, it's a book you can be proud to display in your home.

• Hardcover
• 224 pages

Am I overthinking this? Probably.

This is a book of questions with answers, over-answers, and many charts: Did I screw up? How do I achieve work-life balance? Am I eating too much cheese? Do I have too many plants? Like a conversation with your non-judgmental best friend, Michelle Rial delivers a playful take on the little dilemmas that loom large in the mind of every adult through artful charts and funny, insightful questions.

• Hardcover
• 136 pages

Every cat owner knows that no two cats are alike. This pitch-perfect illustrated book proves this simple fact by diving whiskers first into the unique personality, charisma, and character of 50 real all-black cats. From Alfie, who "has no tolerance for wet humans or being ignored," to Sashi, who "enjoys freeze-dried chicken by candlelight and full-on body rubs," each cat comes to life through a lovingly hand-drawn portrait and quick-witted profile. Delightfully quirky and utterly charming, this motley crew of black cats will win over anyone with a dry sense of humor.

• Hardcover
• 120 pages

New York is the City of Dreams, and NY DOGS is a celebration of the Big Apple’s furriest, friendliest, funniest sidewalk stompers . . . and the humans who pick up their poo.

Written and illustrated by Violet Lemay (New York Baby, 100 Pablo Picassos), this stylish book offers a humorous window to the uniqueness of dogs living in America’s largest city.

With an Introduction by Jorge Bendersky, author of DIY Dog Grooming, From Puppy Cuts to Best in Show.

Why spend one life worrying . . . when you could spend nine lives napping?

Take it from artist Jamie Shelman's wry and furry felines: Cats work reasonable hours (zero), love wisely (from a distance), and live boldly (until someone starts vacuuming). Don't go without these 100 sage lessons:

• Be especially attentive to the one person who doesn’t like you.
• Get away with murder by looking cute.
• Ignore anyone who doesn't worship you.
• Be pleased with your achievements, however small.
• The best solution to a problem is a nap.

Live better—live like your cat!

• 128 pages

For the plant-obsessed woman of any age, this humorous, illustrated little book celebrates the devotion and quirky habits plants inspire.

You know you’re a crazy plant lady when watering is a hobby, you can’t resist a cute pot, and just looking at succulents and monsteras makes you smile. This charming celebration of the plant lady lifestyle proves that plant love is the joy that keeps growing. There are sweet puns: Aloe you vera much. Plant lady dreams: thrifting the perfect vintage mister. Relatable mantras: Every day is a good day to go plant shopping. All featuring vibrant art by Isabel Serna throughout—plus, a bonus sheet of plant-themed stickers!

• 112 pages

Learning Spanish is just a few pictures away in this lovingly illustrated picture book language primer! Focusing on the Spanish language as it is spoken in Mexico, this informative picture book is an ideal way to learn. Pairing words and whimsical pictures, aspiring Spanish speakers are treated to a breezy yet informative experience. At once instructive and a joy to behold, Let's Learn Spanish is a go-to gift for the world traveler and language learner.

• Ages 4 and up 
• Hardcover

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, edited by award-winning journalist Lilly Workneh with a foreword by #BlackGirlMagic originator CaShawn Thompson, is dedicated to amplifying and celebrating the stories of Black women and girls from around the world; features the work of over 60 Black female and non-binary authors, illustrators, and editors; is designed to acknowledge, applaud, and amplify the incredible stories of Black women and girls from the past and present; and celebrates Black Girl Magic around the world. 

Amongst the women featured from over 30 countries are tennis player Naomi Osaka, astronaut Jeanette Epps, author Toni Morrison, filmmaker Ava DuVernay; aviator Bessie Coleman, Empress Taytu Betul, journalist Ida B. Wells, and many other inspiring leaders, champions, innovators, and creators.

• Ages 8-12 

Sleep is the ultimate act of self-care, yet the quest to get a good night’s rest is never ending. In The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep, sleep coach Beth Wyatt helps you get the sleep you need for a healthy life, discussing a multitude of fascinating sleep topics, from sleep basics to waking up in the morning and beyond, including:

• Perfecting your sleep environment
• Celebrating sleepiness
• Changing your relationship with your bed
• Practicing peaceful bedtime activities
• Sleeping with pets
• Using sleep aids
• Napping
• Focusing on rest
• Managing anxiety and racing thoughts
• Creating an enjoyable morning routine

Approaching sleep in a fresh, relatable, and non-clinical way, The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep shares tried-and-true tips to help you fall asleep (and stay asleep)—effortlessly and naturally—and convinces you to learn to love sleep.

This stirring collection presents spiritual rituals from around the world and offers guidance on bringing the powerful practices into modern life. Filled with fascinating details on the history and meaning behind a wide range of sacred rituals for love, awareness, joy, and so much more, this timeless handbook guides readers through more than 40 empowering practices.

Including a candlelight ritual for renewal, a soothing ritual for unwinding, and a tea ceremony for fostering connection and gratitude. Delivered in an eye-catching package with gilded edges and foil stamping, plus evocative watercolors throughout, this book is a lovely invitation to nourish the mind, body, and soul through enduring rituals for well-being.

What was the most heartbroken you've ever been? How did you get through it?

This book offers a gentle guide for connecting to your senses, your taste buds, your memories, your heart, and your whole body—even when it hurts. With recipes, rituals, drawings, and writing exercises, this book is a chance to move through the pain and loneliness of a breakup.

• Paperback

This astrological relationship guide is indispensable for dealing with everyone from friends and family to bosses and coworkers. 
 
Steer your life by the stars and make all your interpersonal relationships shine. This beautifully designed, horoscope-driven handbook will teach you to bring energy to your relationships and divine the true nature of personalities using the power of astrology. Do you know how to live peacefully with a Taurus? Discuss money issues with a Cancer? With chapters arranged by astrological sign, The Astrology of You and Me will give you help and guidance for every imaginable star-crossed situation, and the beautiful design features astrology-inspired illustrations throughout.

• Hardcover
• 344 pages

Peek inside the homes of longtime enthusiasts and dedicated newcomers that reflect not just a sport or passion, but also a way of life. Blake and Heather Mycoskie of TOMS, hotelier Sean MacPherson, Gypset author Julia Chaplin, and others have set up their spaces to embrace a casual ease and be the break between the waves.

With vibrant photographs of design details and bright beaches—from Malibu to the Rockaways, from Japan to Australia—this book captures the soulful milieu of a lifestyle we all aspire to.

• Hardcover
• 272 pages

A practical, user-friendly guide for women seeking focus and calm in the midst of life’s storms.

Overwhelmed by the demands of family, work, and multiple responsibilities, many women find themselves feeling scattered, and distracted. In this eye-opening book, co-founder and CEO of the Mindsight Institute, Caroline Welch takes readers on a mindfulness journey to help them de-stress and cultivate inner peace. According to Welch, you do not need countless hours sitting in silence to be more present in your life–the key is to practice mindfulness wherever you are and whenever you can.

• Paperback
• 288 pages

Sara Midda is a watercolorist whose delicate and beautiful paintings shine like jewels, evoking the sweet purple taste of a summer raspberry or the silvery greens and gnarled burnt umber of an olive grove. And she is also a collagist, weaving together photographs, line drawings, her personal swatches—all the hues of a spice cabinet, or the sensations of a picnic, the colors of the breeze, sunshine, laughter, the cooling grass. And a poet, in love with words that sing, like podding and wicker, nettle and snug.

By turns reverent and playful, A Bowl of Olives is a work of pure enchantment, celebrating food—of the seasons, of family, of travel and memory. It is as richly layered as a favorite meal.

• Cloth-bound, jacketed, and printed on uncoated stock to convey the feeling of an artist's sketchbook. 

Inspired by nature’s colors, textures, and patterns, design icon Erica Tanov uses her passion for textiles to create beautiful, timeless interiors that connect us to the natural world. Now, in her first book, Design by Nature, Tanov teaches you how to train your eye to the beauty of the natural world, and then bring the outdoors in—incorporating patterns and motifs from nature, as well as actual organic elements, into simple ideas for everyday decorating and design. 

Design by Nature contains new and imaginative decorating ideas for an organic and bohemian style that mixes and layers rugs, pillows, throws, and drapery, and incorporates unique patterns and fabrics such as shibori, ikat, and jamdani, all stunningly photographed by renowned photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo. 

• Hardcover
• 232 pages

Book nerds rule! And what better gift than a book that celebrates bookishness?

Charming, affectionate, and unabashed in its celebration of book nerdiness, this little love letter is for every avid reader. Every page is packed with bright, playful, intricately detailed illustrations by Holly Maguire, and wonderful mottoes, definitions, relatable moments, and more.

Take a journey through the world’s most romantic city, traveling from color to magnificent color with this beguiling book. An orange café chair, bright blue bicycles against a fence, a weathered white door—Nichole Robertson’s sumptuous photographs of the distinctive details of Paris, all arranged by color, evoke a sense of serendipitous discovery and celebrate the city as never before. At once a work of art and a window into the heart of the city, Paris in Color will surprise and delight those who love art, design, color, and, of course, Paris!

• Hardcover
• 128 pages

• Vibrant illustrations throughout
• Positive message promotes self-love
• Helps women tackle difficult emotions like depression, anxiety, anger, loneliness, and grief

This book provides all the advice you need for taking the world by storm, from the inimitable Lisa Congdon. 

In this illustrated guide to life—perfect for graduates and other seekers—acclaimed artist and educator Lisa Congdon offers up wisdom and insights for living. Each inspirational quote, lesson, and piece of advice is brought to life by Congdon's signature illustration style, making the book a beautiful gift or keepsake. Whether you're starting a new chapter of your own story, or simply searching for ways to live with more intention, curiosity, and joy, this book will inspire you to connect with yourself and prepare for any adventure life might have in store.

Perfect for:

• Grads and grad-gift givers
• Inspiration seekers
• Fans of Lisa Congdon's art and writing

A Turtle's Guide to Introversion is a delightful illustrated gift book that celebrates the wonderful qualities of introverts through the everyday adventures of a turtle.

Being an introvert comes with numerous advantages and the occasional woe, and no animal knows that better than the humble turtle hiding in its shell. This book celebrates introverts and their many wonderful, often-underrated qualities.

Perfect for:

•  Introverts, and Extroverts who are secretly Introverts.
•  People who like turtles.
• Fans of quirky comics in the style of Gemma Correll, Jomny Sun, and Yumi Sakugawa.

From the author of the popular blog, A Cozy Kitchen, comes a beautifully photographed one-stop-shop book with all the recipes and projects you’ll need for some cozy inspiration this holiday season—and all year long. You’ll love Adrianna Adarme’s easy-to-follow instructions and will enjoy getting lost in her warm and comforting photographs. Organized by the months of the year and by categories as “Live,” “Do,” and “Make, ” this book offers ideas for activities, recipes, and DIY projects that make the little moments in life just as exciting as the big. Adarme gives us special (but totally doable) things we can do for others and ourselves.

From quick recipes to easy crafts, she focuses on simple, inexpensive undertakings that have a big reward: happiness. The Year of Cozy will surely inspire you to march into your kitchen and craft closet to make something you can truly be proud of.

• 7 1/2" x 9 1/8"
• 272 pages 
• Hardcover

'Walking is man’s best medicine.' – Hippocrates

Walk invites you to explore the benefits to be gained from the simple act of walking and spending time outdoors.

A great natural way to boost your mind, body and soul, walking is simple and free. Without the need for specialist equipment or personal training, it is just about the easiest way to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. And it can be done anywhere. Travelling by foot is also meditative as it fosters a slowness of thought, as you become more aware of your surroundings.

Drawing on Sholto Radford’s extensive work with mindfulness-based practices, this book offers expert guidance and practical exercises to cultivate emotional and physical wellbeing.

• Hardcover
• 144 pages

In Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. Using examples from her own farmhouse as well as a range of other homes, this comprehensive guide will help you assess your priorities and instincts, as well as your likes and dislikes, with practical steps for navigating and embracing your authentic design style.

Room by room, Homebody gives you an in-depth look at how these styles are implemented as well as how to blend the looks you're drawn to in order to create spaces that feel distinctly yours. A design template at the end of the book offers a step-by-step guide to planning and sketching out your own design plans. The insight shared in Homebody will instill in you the confidence to thoughtfully create spaces you never want to leave.

• 352 pages

Let your fellow human beans know that everything will be okale with this little book of upbeat and adorkable fruit puns.

This cute and colorful series of fruit-pun-filled gift books are the perfect pick-me-ups for you, your friend or your partner in crime. Do you need to avocuddle, or are you grapeful for someone who’s 24 Carrot Gold? 

• 96 pages

You know you’re a crazy dog mom when . . . 
 
You spell out the word walk so as to not overexcite your pet. You know that an ice cream cone is never just for one. You plan your pup’s Halloween costume months in advance. Here is a joyful little book that just gets it, filled with charming illustrations that celebrate the unique bond between woman and dog.
 
Includes a sheet of stickers!

• Hardcover
• 112 pages

From shredded furniture to messy litter boxes to fur on everything, there are times when every cat owner wants to shout, 'Cats are the worst!' This playful book shows what it looks like if cats could shout back, 'No, humans are the worst!' For every grievance humans have about their feline friends (knocked over glasses!), cats have one about their humans (unprovoked vacuuming!) – and each is explored in a lively exchange that is as funny as it is familiar. Every moment of cattitude is captured in Megan Lynn Kott’s (Cat Lady Old Maid, Cat Tarot) playful watercolour illustrations, written by the voice behind Pussweek Magazine (a magazine by cats, for cats!) Bexy McFly, and packaged a lovingly clawed die-cut case. In the perfect combination of smart, relatable, and completely cat, Cats Are the Worst is the perfect gift for anyone who might agree that cats are the worst – but also, maybe, a little bit the best.

• Hardcover
• 80 pages

Whether it’s a mad dash around the local park or sneaking an errant sausage off the BBQ, the world is a wagtastically wonderful place full of fun and treats if you’re willing to open your heart. From Great Danes to Miniature Dachshunds, Poodles to Chihuahuas, there’s no such thing as an underdog – every pup has something to offer!

This book reveals the different doggo traits that you can adopt to Be More Dog and live a happier, healthier, more ‘courageous canine’ existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about our loyal, loving companions, there's something for everyone. So, throw yourself a bone, use the power of the paw and learn the art of being more dog.

• Hardcover
• 144 pages

In this witty kid-style book on an adult topic, Richard Betts boils down his know-how into twenty pages, cooling our “brown-sweat” anxieties and dividing whiskey into three simple categories: Grain, Wood, and Place. While most whiskey tomes are about as fun as a chemistry lesson, Betts makes the learning slide down easy, reassuring us that this exalted spirit is just distilled beer and, through a nasal romp, helping us figure out which kinds we love best. Humorous illustrations and scratch-and-sniff scents (vanilla, sandalwood, grass, and more) help would-be connoisseurs learn their personal preferences. Language label and Map to Your Desires included.

• Hardcover
• 22 pages

The gift of art, the gift of inspiration, the gift of joy. This dynamic illustrated book is brimming over with encouragement and wisdom and delivered with a fresh, modern twist. Pairing quotes with original graphic art that brings the words to life, Think Happy, Be Happy is a gallery of beauty and cheer inspired by the letterpress and screenprint art that’s hot on Etsy and pinned and re-pinned by Pinterest’s millions of fans. This book is a delightful pick-me-up that can be read over and over again and bring comfort and affirmation every time.

• 400 pages

Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.
—W. R. Purche 

If you've ever owned a dog, lived with a dog, walked a dog, or even pet a dog, you know that they are the four-legged embodiment of happiness. Even when you catch them in the act of chewing your shoes, you can't help but love them (and their puppy dog eyes). With quotes from dog-lovers, owners, rescuers, and influencers, Dogs Will Be Dogs is a new kind of quote book about how these furry companions complete our lives. 

• 128 pages

Weird meets weird—and the rest is history!
 
This is a book about weird couples and the tiny two-person universes they create.
 
It’s about accidentally wearing the exact same outfit. It’s about made-up songs. It’s about your rules for the thermostat. It’s about breakfast rituals, and funny nicknames, and long hugs, and that voice you pretend the cat has.
 
If you’re half of a weird couple, or if you have a favorite weird couple, or if you just love love, this book is for you.
 
Includes 1 sheet of temporary tattoos!

• 112 pages

Like an extended valentine, I Like You, I Love You is an illustrated ode to the feelings of seeking, finding, and falling in love. Knowing drawings by artist Carissa Potter pop off each page in striking neon and metallic inks, illustrating all the moments between meeting that special someone ("I like you"), falling for them ("I like-like you"), and finding the comfort of devotion ("I love you"). Potter's unique visual voice brings humor, reality, and poignancy to this universal human narrative, ensuring that everyone who has known love will recognize themselves in her relatable artwork. Seeming to say it all with a knowing nod, this charming little love letter of a book is an ideal gift for romantics who are crushing, committed, or anywhere in between.

• Hardcover
• 96 pages

•  These less qualified men of antiquity dish out mediocrity as if it's pure genius
•  For the women who have endured overbearing men over the centuries
• Written with hilariously painful accuracy

"Laugh out loud funny, and a tiny bit disturbing. In other words, perfect."- The Huffington Post

An amusing and captivating tale that’s a delightful primer for laughing at the inevitable: If you're a dinosaur, all of your friends are dead. If you're a pirate, all of your friends have scurvy. If you're a tree, all of your friends are end tables. Each page of this laugh-out-loud, illustrated humor book showcases the downside of being everything from a clown to a cassette tape to a zombie. Cute and dark all at once, this hilarious children's book for adults teaches valuable lessons about life.

• Hardcover
• 96 pages

Michael Storrings, the illustrator and creator of widely collected city-themed Christmas tree ornaments, brings to life only-in-New-York events that mark the four seasons, as well as the subtle changes in textures and colors, that each different season brings to favorite spots in the city. Storrings's delightful watercolors capture the energy and excitement of unique New York City events, including the Easter Parade, the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks, the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, and New Year's Eve in Times Square.

He also turns his attention to beloved and well-visited spots such as Central Park, the High Line, Museum Mile, and the beach at Coney Island, presenting these and other landmarks as they change with the seasons. And, each gorgeous illustration is accompanied by a richly entertaining description of the place or the event. An elegant and delightful keepsake, New York in Four Seasons is sure to please fans of Michael Storrings and makes a perfect gift for anyone who's fallen in love with New York City.

• 80 pages

Whoever coined the phrase "a dog's life" should've tried the lifestyle first! What's not to love when every meal is a feast, every errand is an adventure, and every day, you wake up to see your very favorite person? Let artist Emma Block's adorable pooches win you over with 100 heartwarming life lessons, like:

• You are never too old to play.
• Don’t be afraid to get messy.
• Overcome fear with love.
• Try anything once!

Live better—live like your dog!

• 128 pages