With fans flocking to major cities to catch the World Cup games and families heading off to summer vacations, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your store’s local gifting section for peak tourism season! Regional interest books make for memorable, shelf-worthy souvenirs that help travelers take a piece of their trip home — and

Summer is in full swing as vacationers escape to beaches, lakes, and exotic island locales. Refresh your displays for beach season with books from our coastal collection—perfect for anyone dreaming of surf, sand, and sun! Ocean themes are a timeless summer staple, evoking the salty spray of the sea and the beauty of the open

A new Toy Story is always more than just a movie moment. It’s a family event, a return to childhood nostalgia, and a reason for generations of fans to forge new connections around characters that have been cherished for decades. With Toy Story 5 coming to theaters this Friday, June 19, it’s the perfect opportunity

🏖️ July 2026 Staff Picks Our July staff picks are full of hands-on activities to spend the rest of the summer gloriously offline, plus scary fun titles for Summerween lovers! For customers looking for more analog entertainment, help them escape into coloring with the their favorite characters in the official KPop Demon Hunters Coloring Book, cozy

A newly-discovered Dr. Seuss book is now on sale, with an Out of Print merch line to match! After taking a deep dive into the Dr. Seuss archives, RHCB editors discovered a never-before-seen manuscript featuring the iconic Cat in the Hat as he helps little readers learn the names of all 50 states in Dr.

Why wait until October to celebrate all things spooky? With the growing Summerween trend, Halloween fans can indulge in their favorite holiday in the the middle of the year with jack-o’-melon carving, sparkling pumpkin punch, and slasher movie marathons! First introduced by the hit Disney show, Gravity Falls, where the local townspeople celebrate Summerween on

From Peachtree Teen Peachtree Teen seeks to empower teens through fresh, empathetic storytelling that inspires conversation in an ever-changing world. Summer has just begun, and whether you like to soak up the sun or stay cool in the shade, there is always a place to crack open a new summer read. While you contemplate which

Is it really summer if you haven’t kicked back in the afternoon with a good book yet? Book lovers know that nothing beats a beach read for the ultimate summer escape. Whatever your actual travel plans, a good story can transport you anywhere. And in the summer, readers want to rekindle an old flame during

American mahjong is everywhere, Zillennials are hosting phone-free dinner parties, and homeowners’ searches for game rooms have shot up like a rocket this summer according to the home design hub Houzz. What does all this mean for retailers? If you haven’t featured analog games in your store, now is the time. Everybody is looking for

Juneteenth commemorates the day the last enslaved people were emancipated in the United States on June 19, 1865. This Juneteenth, celebrate freedom with Black authors and trailblazers whose work continues to shape our culture, celebrates liberation, and acknowledges the ongoing work towards freedom and equality, still necessary over 150 years later. From essential history titles

Move over Millennial avocados! Pickles have emerged as the generational green snack of choice for Gen Z, appearing in “girl dinner” spreads, gut health recommendations from wellness influencers, and questionably flavored cocktails. For some, pickles join tinned fish on the shelf of controversial food trends. Others know that sometimes after a rough day, the best

By Compendium Staff Gifted creators craft entire worlds, then invite us in to make those worlds our own. Illustrator Elise Hurst has this special gift. Her newest book The Storyteller’s Almanac is a collection of fantastical illustrations, richly layered in fine detail for readers to explore. Like the beloved companion title, The Storyteller’s Handbook, there