*Staff Picks for August*

By Sarah Williams | August 15 2017 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGift

August can be a very distracting month—gift show season is in full swing and we’re prepping madly for NY NOW. This year we are also working on the launch of this web site. And of course summer vacations are coming to a close. So we want to be sure you didn’t miss out some terrific new books and gifts that went on sale during the dog days of summer:

Q&A a Day for Grandparents
Q&A a Day for Grandparents
A 3-Year Journal of Memories and Mementos
Potter Gift
978-1-5247-5953-7
The newest title in the bestselling Q&A a Day series, Q&A a Day for Grandparents is a 3-year journal with prompts that celebrate and record the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren. We love the large-type font (thank you design!) and the personalized cover that lets you slip a photograph of grandparent and grandchild into the frame. (*New series corrugate + custom header available for this title.)
$16.95 US
Aug 08, 2017
5-1/2 x 7
Hardcover
368 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Peppers of the Americas
Peppers of the Americas
The Remarkable Capsicums That Forever Changed Flavor [A Cookbook]
Maricel E. Presilla
978-0-399-57892-2
Some like it hot, after all, and this gorgeous guide to peppers is packed with fascinating history, tasting notes and recommended uses, delicious recipes, and a gallery of more than 225 color photographs.
$35.00 US
Aug 01, 2017
8 x 10
Hardcover
352 Pages
Lorena Jones Books
Life Lessons
Life Lessons
125 Prayers and Meditations
Julia Cameron
978-0-14-313049-9
This pretty gift book of affirmations and prayers is small (5 x 7 1/8”) enough to tuck in your pocket but packed with inspiration and encouragement. For anyone who loved Illuminata by Marianne Williamson, Graces by June Cotner, or Help, Thanks, Wow by Anne Lamott, Life Lessons comes from Julia Cameron, the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Artist’s Way.
$15.00 US
Aug 15, 2017
5 x 7-1/8
Hardcover
144 Pages
TarcherPerigee
Do One Thing Every Day That Makes You Happy
Do One Thing Every Day That Makes You Happy
A Journal
Robie Rogge, Dian G. Smith
978-0-451-49680-5
We love this journal’s sunny yellow cover—sure to bring cheer to every day—and the shimmering rainbow foil. The bestselling Do One Thing series continues to be a hit in the gift market and this new topic has struck a nerve in our offices. We all need the reminder to stop and smell the roses—or whatever brings each of us happiness, gratitude, and joy--every day. (*New series corrugate + custom header available for this title.)
$12.95 US
Aug 08, 2017
4-1/2 x 5-3/4
Paperback
368 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Daring Dames
Daring Dames
A Kyler Martz Journal
Kyler Martz
978-1-63217-116-0
Seattle designer and muralist Kyler Martz packs this journal with retro-cool illustrations of dare-defying, high-flying women, the perfect inspiration when you’re recording big dreams, satisfying achievements, or revolutionary ideas.
$16.95 US
Aug 15, 2017
5-1/2 x 7-1/2
Stationery & Accessories
128 Pages
Sasquatch Books
Deal or Duel Hamilton Game
Deal or Duel Hamilton Game
An Alexander Hamilton Card Game: Card Games
Potter Gift
978-0-451-49956-1
We love Hamilton--we know we’re not alone--and game night too so we challenge you to Deal or Duel! This mash-up of Hamilton facts, Revolutionary War history, and innovative dueling card game includes 3 card decks, a treasury of fake colonial bills, and a mini-poster scroll of revolutionary war figures. And sure, it’s ok to hum while you play…
$23.00 US
Aug 08, 2017
6-1/2 x 6-1/2
Game
214 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age 10 and up
My Rad Life
My Rad Life
A Journal
Kate Schatz, Miriam Klein Stahl
978-0-399-57950-9
We found a lot of inspiration in Rad Women Worldwide, so we’re very excited about My Rad Life, an empowering and interactive journal that encourages teens, tweens, women, and girls to think, create, reflect, and explore their own radness. This rad journal includes inspiring quotes, gentle prompts, and stories about amazing women who've shaped history.
$12.99 US
Aug 15, 2017
6 x 8
Stationery & Accessories
176 Pages
Ten Speed Press
The School Year Survival Cookbook
The School Year Survival Cookbook
Healthy Recipes and Sanity-Saving Strategies for Every Family and Every Meal (Even Snacks)
Ceri Marsh, Laura Keogh
978-0-14-753029-5
We have a lot of busy moms and dads on our team so we’re excited that the authors of the bestselling How to Feed a Family have tackled the annual end-of-summer challenge: school lunches and weeknight meal planning. Thanks to their 110 recipes and valuable strategies, this school year should be much less chaotic for all our families.
$24.95 US
Jul 04, 2017
8-1/4 x 10
Paperback
224 Pages
Appetite by Random House
The Story of Ferdinand
The Story of Ferdinand
Robert Lawson, Munro Leaf
978-0-425-29111-5
Why is this beloved classic about the world’s most peaceful bull in our Staff Picks? Because for the first time ever, it’s available in board book. Be Ferdinand!
$9.99 US
Aug 01, 2017
7-1/2 x 7-3/4
Board Book
34 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Age 3-5 years
Good Night Families
Good Night Families
Adam Gamble, Kelly Cooper
978-1-60219-465-6
Promoting acceptance and love, Good Night Families is a celebration of the diversity in the modern family. More than 4 million copies of the books in the Good Night series have been sold; it’s a trusted brand for bed-time in the gift market and a sure-sell for all our board book fans.
$9.95 US
Jul 18, 2017
6 x 6
Board Book
20 Pages
Good Night Books
Age 0-3 years
How to Get Your Teacher Ready
How to Get Your Teacher Ready
Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish
978-0-553-53825-0
From the creators of How to Babysit a Grandpa, How to Raise a Mom, and more, How to Get Your Teacher Ready will bring the laughs this school year as students offer up back-to-school tips for teachers. The perfect gift for a student or a teacher—at the start or end of the school year or any time its role-reversal humor might be appreciated.
$17.99 US
Jul 04, 2017
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
32 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 4-8 years
Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle
978-0-515-15806-9
Show friends and family how much you appreciate them with the Very Hungry Caterpillar's colorful book of thanks.
$8.99 US
Aug 15, 2017
5-1/2 x 6-3/4
Hardcover
32 Pages
World of Eric Carle
Age 3-6 years
Toast and Jam
Toast and Jam
Modern Recipes for Rustic Baked Goods and Sweet and Savory Spreads
Sarah Owens
978-1-61180-357-0
Rustic breads, scones, and biscuits paired with fruit-jams, jellies, nut butters, savory spreads, pickles, and more--from the James Beard award-winning author of Sourdough.
$35.00 US
Aug 15, 2017
7 x 9
Hardcover
256 Pages
Roost Books
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