*Staff Picks for October*

By Christine Palomino | September 15 2017 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGift

We really, really love our fall list!  Take a peek at some of our faves – handpicked by the Specialty Retail team.  Truly something for everyone.  Enjoy!

9780553523225
A never-before-published Mark Twain children's story is brought to life by Caldecott Medal winners Philip Stead and Erin Stead.
$24.99 US
Sep 26, 2017
8 x 11
Hardcover
160 Pages
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Age 8-12 years

Women of the World in 500 Portraits
9780399579950
Based on the hugely popular website, and finally brought together in book format, this collection features 350 photographs of women from more than 50 countries, with captions that reveal each woman's unique story and environment.
$30.00 US
Sep 26, 2017
7-1/4 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
352 Pages
Ten Speed Press

Tradition, Style, and Memory in the New American House
9780847860210
The second book from renowned architect Gil Schafer focuses again on creating new homes built in the classical tradition, but casts a wider geographic and stylistic net. Whether it's a love of old houses and their interiors or the desire to update an existing old house that draws them to A Place to Call Home, readers will be drawn to the beauty of Schafer's work.
$60.00 US
Sep 26, 2017
10 x 12
Hardcover
288 Pages
Rizzoli

The Cookbook
9780553459524
From the founders of the trendsetting magazine Cherry Bombe, known for its coverage of both food and fashion, comes a beautifully photographed cookbook of 100 recipes and cooking tips from the best women in food today, including those who serve it, make it, style it, and more
$35.00 US
Oct 10, 2017
8-1/4 x 10-3/4
Hardcover
256 Pages
Clarkson Potter

9781683690054
From the bestselling STUFF series comes this pocket-sized guide to eating a fresh, plant-based diet.
$10.99 US
Sep 26, 2017
3-1/2 x 5-3/4
Hardcover
144 Pages
Quirk Books

Desserts from London's Ottolenghi [A Baking Book]
9781607749141
A collection of over 110 recipes for sweets, baked goods, and confections from superstar chef Yotam Ottolenghi.
$35.00 US
Oct 03, 2017
7-2/3 x 10-2/3
Hardcover
368 Pages
Ten Speed Press

An Opinionated Guide to the Most Enduring Drinks in the Cocktail Canon
9780399578540
A collection of the greatest drinks of all time, modern and classic, all of which conveniently feature only three ingredients.
$18.99 US
Sep 26, 2017
5-1/2 x 8
Hardcover
176 Pages
Ten Speed Press

9780789332974
Celebrating the soft-spoken man who encouraged millions of people to create their own art, Bob Ross is the first-ever comprehensive overview of Bob Ross's artwork, influence on pop culture.
$32.50 US
Oct 10, 2017
11-1/3 x 8-1/3
Hardcover
208 Pages
Universe

9780375815300
The much-anticipated new work from the author of The Golden Compass is coming at last!Renowned storyteller Philip Pullman returns to the parallel world of Lyra Belacqua and His Dark Materials for a thrilling and epic adventure in which daemons, alethiometers, and the Magisterium all play a part.
$22.99 US
Oct 19, 2017
6-1/4 x 9
Hardcover
464 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 14 and up

9780451478542
A celebration of political activism by America's youngest citizens--our children.
$10.99 US
Sep 26, 2017
5-1/2 x 6-3/4
Hardcover
48 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Age 5-9 years

Design Your Space to Discover Your True Self
9781632170354
From the author of the blockbuster hit journals The 52 Lists Project and 52 Lists for Happiness, comes a book to help you design your space to discover what is really important to you and express your creativity and style!
$24.95 US
Sep 26, 2017
8 x 10
Hardcover
224 Pages
Sasquatch Books

9780525555360
The wait is over! John Green, the #1 bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars, is back.
$19.99 US
Oct 10, 2017
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
304 Pages
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Age 14 and up

9781465455581
The definitive guide to the LEGO® Star Wars(TM) universe, featuring every set and minifigure ever released.
$40.00 US
Oct 03, 2017
9-15/16 x 11-7/8
Hardcover
320 Pages
DK
Age 9-12 years

9781524739928
A treasury tailor-made for the holidays, perfect for the whole family to share! Four favorite "Very" stories from beloved author Eric Carle, with all-new recipes, activities, projects, and more!
$35.00 US
Oct 17, 2017
11-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
152 Pages
World of Eric Carle
Age 2-5 years

9781524732059
The next collection of all-new beautiful houses and gardens that have appeared in the pages of Vogue over the last decade, with more than 400 full-color photographs.
$100.00 US
Oct 24, 2017
9-1/2 x 12-1/2
Hardcover
448 Pages
Knopf

A Journal
9781524759063
Following the still-cresting wave of mindfulness and featuring stunning art from the archives of The New York Botanical Garden, this beautiful prompted journal creates a space for gardeners and nature lovers to find peace and inspiration while meditating on garden themes.
$14.99 US
Oct 03, 2017
6 x 8
Stationery & Accessories
208 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites: A Cookbook
9781101874813
Deb Perelman--the beloved food blogger, mom, and creator of SmittenKitchen.com, and author of the best-selling, award-winning The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook--is back, with more than 100 of the approachable, accessible, easy-to-cook, and impossible-to-resist recipes from her tiny kitchen that home cooks have fallen in love with.
$35.00 US
Oct 24, 2017
8 x 9-1/8
Hardcover
352 Pages
Knopf