*September Staff Picks*

By Christine Palomino | September 1 2018 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllPop CultureGift

We are sad to see summer end but look what fall has in-store for us!!

The Wild Offering Oracle
The Wild Offering Oracle
A 52-Card Deck on Giving It All to God
Tosha Silver
9781401954765
A new oracle deck from the beloved and irreverent spiritual teacher Tosha Silver (Outrageous Openness, Change Me Prayers) offers inspiration to help users "let go and let God" on their way to a more spacious and abundant life.
$22.99 US
Sep 04, 2018
3-1/2 x 5
Cards
Hay House LLC
Moonology Oracle Cards
Moonology Oracle Cards
A 44-Card Moon Astrology Oracle Deck and Guidebook
Yasmin Boland, Nyx Rowan
9781781809969
Over 225,000 oracle decks sold! Horoscope and astrology enthusiasts can harness the power of the Moon with these stunning oracle cards and guidebook inspired by the lunar cycle—from Yasmin Boland, the bestselling author of Moonology, hailed as “the greatest living astrological authority on the Moon” (Jonathan Cainer, astrologer extraordinare).
$22.99 US
Sep 25, 2018
3-1/2 x 5
Cards
128 Pages
Hay House UK
Astrology
Astrology
Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life
DK
9781465464132
How to use your astrological sign's birth horoscope to transform every area of your life.
$27.00 US
Sep 25, 2018
7-11/16 x 9-3/16
Hardcover
256 Pages
DK
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
50 Postcards of Women Creators, Leaders, Pioneers, Champions, and Warriors
Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo
9780525576525
After the record-smashing success of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2--the New York Times bestsellers that have reached more than 500,000 families and have been translated into 30 languages--the authors are back with a keepsake postcard set. Here are 50 postcards (50 pieces of art) that celebrate all of your favorite heroes. The cards are organized with 5 tabbed dividers--pioneers, leaders, creators, champions, and warriors--packaged in a unique box.
$20.00 US
Sep 04, 2018
4-3/8 x 6-5/8
Cards
50 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Wine Folly: Magnum Edition
Wine Folly: Magnum Edition
The Master Guide
Madeline Puckette, Justin Hammack
9780525533894
JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER The expanded wine guide from the creators of Wine Folly, packed with new information for devotees and newbies alike.
$40.00 US
Sep 25, 2018
7-1/4 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
320 Pages
Avery
Wine Food
Wine Food
New Adventures in Drinking and Cooking [A Recipe Book]
Dana Frank, Andrea Slonecker
9780399579592
The wine lover's and food lover's playbook, with 75 wine styles and 250 producers to try with 75 recipes that go with them perfectly.
$28.00 US
Sep 11, 2018
7-1/4 x 10
Hardcover
256 Pages
Lorena Jones Books
The New Rules of Coffee
The New Rules of Coffee
A Modern Guide for Everyone
Zachary Carlsen, Jordan Michelman
9780399581625
An illustrated guide to the essential rules for enjoying coffee both at home and in cafes, including tips on storing and serving coffee, coffee growing, roasting and brewing, plus facts, lore, and popular culture from around the globe.
$15.99 US
Sep 25, 2018
5 x 7
Hardcover
160 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Food52 Genius Desserts
Food52 Genius Desserts
100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Bake [A Baking Book]
Kristen Miglore
9781524758981
There are good desserts and there are great desserts--and then, there are genius desserts. Genius Desserts is the book that will transform the way you bake, with the answers for every moment that needs a sweet (so...every moment!): When you're not a baker, but you need the birthday cake. When you've tried every chocolate mousse, but haven't found one that sticks. When you're short on time and want your efforts in the kitchen to count.
$35.00 US
Sep 04, 2018
8 x 10
Hardcover
288 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Cravings: Hungry for More
Cravings: Hungry for More
A Cookbook
Adeena Sussman, Chrissy Teigen
9781524759728
After the extraordinary success of Cravings, Chrissy Teigen comes back with more of her signature wit and take-no-prisoners flavor bombs.
$29.99 US
Sep 18, 2018
8-1/16 x 10
Hardcover
256 Pages
Clarkson Potter
The LEGO Architecture Idea Book
The LEGO Architecture Idea Book
1001 Ideas for Brickwork, Siding, Windows, Columns, Roofing, and Much, Much More
Alice Finch
9781593278212
A visual reference guide for building various architectural effects with LEGO, perfect for any passionate builder looking to elevate their models.
$24.99 US
Sep 25, 2018
9 x 9
Hardcover
232 Pages
No Starch Press
A Year of Embroidery
A Year of Embroidery
A Month-to-Month Collection of Motifs for Seasonal Stitching
Yumiko Higuchi
9781611804720
Contemporary embroidery motifs for a year of seasonal stitching--from spring flowers to summertime swimmers, fall pumpkins, and winter snowflakes.
$21.95 US
Sep 04, 2018
7-1/2 x 9-3/4
Paperback
96 Pages
Roost Books
Carolyne Roehm: Design & Style
Carolyne Roehm: Design & Style
A Constant Thread
Carolyne Roehm
9780847863440
Universal lessons come together with vibrant spreads of Roehm's work in fashion, flowers, table design, and interiors to create a unique celebration of the power of life and style.
$75.00 US
Sep 25, 2018
10-1/8 x 13
Hardcover
304 Pages
Rizzoli
Sea Prayer
Sea Prayer
Khaled Hosseini
9780525539094
The #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and And the Mountains Echoed responds to the heartbreak of the current refugee crisis with this deeply moving, beautifully illustrated short work of fiction for people of all ages, all over the world.
$15.00 US
Sep 18, 2018
6-1/8 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
48 Pages
Riverhead Books
The Future Is Female! 25 Classic Science Fiction Stories by Women, from Pulp Pioneers to Ursula K. Le Guin
The Future Is Female! 25 Classic Science Fiction Stories by Women, from Pulp Pioneers to Ursula K. Le Guin
A Library of America Special Publication
9781598535808
Space-opera heroines, gender-bending aliens, post-apocalyptic pregnancies, changeling children, interplanetary battles of the sexes, and much more: a groundbreaking new collection of classic American science fiction by women from the 1920s to the 1960s
$27.95 US
Oct 09, 2018
5-1/4 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
551 Pages
Library of America
Suzanne Kasler: Sophisticated Simplicity
Suzanne Kasler: Sophisticated Simplicity
Suzanne Kasler, Judith Nasitir
9780847863259
For her lavishly illustrated new tome, influential interior designer Suzanne Kasler shares her approach to the art of home decoration, from the fundamentals of room arrangement to finishing touches.
$60.00 US
Sep 11, 2018
9-1/2 x 11-1/2
Hardcover
304 Pages
Rizzoli
The Joy of Junk
The Joy of Junk
Go Right Ahead, Fall In Love With The Wackiest Things, Find The Worth In The Worthless, Rescue & Recycle The Curious Objects That Give Life & Happiness
Mary Randolph Carter
9780847862108
Best-selling author Mary Randolph Carter is back at it with a full-throated celebration of junk and thrifting. The Joy of Junk shows us how to live stylishly and creatively with the personally meaningful objects we love to collect for our homes.
$55.00 US
Sep 25, 2018
8-1/2 x 10-3/4
Hardcover
274 Pages
Rizzoli
Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret (Book 1)
Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret (Book 1)
Trudi Trueit
9781426331596
Adventure, danger, and a thrilling global mission await 12-year-old Cruz Coronado as he joins an elite school for explorers.
$16.99 US
Sep 04, 2018
6 x 9
Hardcover
208 Pages
NatGeo Under the Stars
Age 8-12 years
Penguin Problems
Penguin Problems
Lane Smith, Jory John
9780525645757
The sensational, laugh-out-loud lament of a lone penguin is now available as a board book!
$8.99 US
Sep 25, 2018
6-3/8 x 8-1/4
Board Book
32 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years
Dr. Seuss's You Are Kind
Dr. Seuss's You Are Kind
Featuring Horton the Elephant
Dr. Seuss
9780525582151
The perfect gift for kind people of all ages!
$8.99 US
Sep 04, 2018
5-1/2 x 6-3/4
Hardcover
32 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 7 and up
Corduroy Takes a Bow
Corduroy Takes a Bow
Jody Wheeler, Viola Davis
9780425291474
Celebrate 50 years of America's favorite teddy bear with a brand-new, classically illustrated picture book by Academy Award winner Viola Davis.
$17.99 US
Sep 04, 2018
9 x 8
Hardcover
32 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Age 3-5 years
Giraffe Problems
Giraffe Problems
Lane Smith, Jory John
9781524772031
Penguins aren't the only animals with problems. . . . A second hilarious collaboration from picture-book superstars Lane Smith and Jory John!
$19.99 US
Sep 25, 2018
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
42 Pages
Random House Studio
Age 3-7 years
A Very Late Story
A Very Late Story
Marianna Coppo
9781911171669
An offbeat story about adventure and creativity featuring a cast of quirky self aware picture book characters.
$17.95 US
Sep 04, 2018
10-5/8 x 9
Hardcover
48 Pages
Flying Eye Books
Age 3-5 years
Around the World in 80 Puzzles
Around the World in 80 Puzzles
Aleksandra Artymowska, Aleksandra Artymowska
9781536203080
Puzzles, intricately detailed worlds, and stylish scenes are sure to appeal to readers of all agesInspired by Jules Verne’s iconic novel, this stunning puzzle book is a treat for readers of all ages. Aleksandra Artymowska’s imagining of the classic tale is packed with steamships, airships, railways, penny-farthings, and any other kind of transport you can imagine — and it will take you on a voyage like no other. Each intricate puzzle, from labyrinthine mazes to missing-object hunts, is guaranteed to fascinate, puzzle, and inspire. It’s a book to pour over again and again.
$19.99 US
Sep 18, 2018
11-7/16 x 11-7/16
Hardcover
96 Pages
Big Picture Press
Age 7-9 years
The Artists: Tales from the Hidden Valley
The Artists: Tales from the Hidden Valley
Carles Porta
9781911171393
Welcome to Carles Porta's beautifully imagined world, where tiny onion-headed ballerinas dance among multicolored autumn leaves, and new friends are found in the strangest ways.
$17.95 US
Sep 04, 2018
8 x 11-1/2
Hardcover
48 Pages
Flying Eye Books
Age 3-5 years
The Who Was? Activity Book
The Who Was? Activity Book
Nancy Harrison, Jordan London, Scott Burroughs, Who HQ
9781524789978
The Who Was? Activity Book, sized down to match the other Who HQ titles, now has even more pages of puzzles, mazes, quizzes, and brain-busting challenges, all based on the New York Times best-selling Who Was? series.
$7.99 US
Sep 04, 2018
5-5/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
112 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 8-12 years
Wee Hee Hee
Wee Hee Hee
A Collection of Pretty Funny Jokes and Pictures
Wee Society
9781524759964
Kid-friendly riddles and brilliantly colored images merge in this crossover humor and art book for all ages.
$23.00 US
Sep 18, 2018
11 x 15
Hardcover
64 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age 5-9 years
I am Neil Armstrong
I am Neil Armstrong
Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos
9780735228726
Neil Armstrong's journey to the moon is the focus of the 15th picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes, for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary)
$16.99 US
Sep 11, 2018
7-1/2 x 7-1/2
Hardcover
40 Pages
Rocky Pond Books
Age 5-9 years
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
Traci Sorell, Frane Lessac
9781580897723
The Cherokee community is grateful for the blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by best-selling Cherokee author Traci Sorell.This award-winning seasonal picture book is for 3-7-year-olds interested in contemporary Indigenous stories that are both accessible and universal for all kid readers.
$17.99 US
Sep 04, 2018
9-1/2 x 10-1/2
Hardcover
32 Pages
Charlesbridge
Age 3-7 years
Dreamers
Dreamers
Yuyi Morales
9780823440559
Winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award!A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book
$18.99 US
Sep 04, 2018
9 x 11
Hardcover
40 Pages
Neal Porter Books
Age 4-8 years
Foraging with Kids
Foraging with Kids
52 Wild and Free Edibles to Enjoy With Your Children
Adele Nozedar
9781786781635
A fun, informative and practical introduction to safely foraging with kids, from the UK's bestselling foraging author.
$18.95 US
Sep 18, 2018
5-3/8 x 7-7/8
Hardcover
224 Pages
Nourish
National Geographic Rarely Seen
National Geographic Rarely Seen
Photographs of the Extraordinary
National Geographic
9781426219795
This "mini" sized version of the New York Times bestseller showcases astounding natural phenomena, far-flung landscapes, and uncommon animal species, shot by star National Geographic photographers.
$19.99 US
Sep 11, 2018
6 x 7-1/4
Hardcover
400 Pages
National Geographic
In Paris
In Paris
20 Women on Life in the City of Light
Jeanne Damas, Lauren Bastide
9780143133681
"If the Internet could create its version of the perfect girl, Jeanne Damas would probably be her. . . . She's nailed that French girl je ne sais quoi." --VogueA window on the world's most stylish city, with more than 100 full-color photos and profiles of 20 diverse and inspiring Parisian women, by "the coolest, most beautiful French girl in France" (GQ) and a former editor in chief of French Elle
$30.00 US
Sep 04, 2018
5-7/8 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
224 Pages
Penguin Books
Hip Hops
Hip Hops
Poems About Beer
9781101907917
A beautiful hardcover Pocket Poets collection of poetic tributes to beer from around the world and through ages.
$14.95 US
Sep 04, 2018
4-1/8 x 6-1/4
Hardcover
256 Pages
Everyman's Library
Road Map for Revolutionaries
Road Map for Revolutionaries
Resistance, Activism, and Advocacy for All
Jamia Wilson, Carolyn Gerin, Elisa Camahort Page
9780399581649
A direct, snappy guidebook on engaging in effective day-to-day activism and advocacy at all levels that uses checklists, interviews, and case studies to showcase the tools for making the changes you want to see in society and government.
$16.99 US
Sep 18, 2018
6-1/2 x 8-1/2
Paperback
208 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Made Out of Stars
Made Out of Stars
A Journal for Self-Realization
Meera Lee Patel
9780143131588
From the bestselling author of Start Where You Are and My Friend Fear, a beautifully illustrated journal that celebrates what makes each of us uniquely amazing
$16.00 US
Sep 18, 2018
5-1/2 x 7-1/2
Paperback
128 Pages
Tarcher
52 Lists for Togetherness
52 Lists for Togetherness
Journaling Inspiration to Deepen Connections with Your Loved Ones (A Weekly Guided Mindfulness and Positivity Journal for Women to Nurture Relationships)
Moorea Seal
9781632172198
Discover new ways to connect and love through the power of list making in this journal that fans of the bestselling The 52 Lists Project and 52 Lists for Happiness will be sure to adore.
$16.95 US
Sep 25, 2018
5-1/2 x 8-1/2
Stationery & Accessories
160 Pages
Sasquatch Books
Do One Thing Every Day Together
Do One Thing Every Day Together
A Journal for Two
Robie Rogge, Dian G. Smith
9781524763633
The newest journal in the Do One Thing Every Day series is the perfect prompted journal for couples to unwind, unplug, and spend time together.
$12.95 US
Sep 18, 2018
4-1/2 x 5-3/4
Paperback
368 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Instant Relaxation
Instant Relaxation
Exercises and Guidance for Everyday Wellness
Sarah Brewer
9781786781345
A practical, concise guide to relieving the stress of everyday life specially devised by one of the UK's leading health writers.
$8.95 US
Sep 04, 2018
5-1/2 x 6-1/2
Paperback
128 Pages
Watkins Publishing
The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth
The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth
Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems
Rachel Ignotofsky
9780399580413
An illustrated journey through the world's ecosystems that chronicles the plants and animals that live there and explains how they--and planet Earth--work, from the New York Times best-selling author of Women in Science.
$19.99 US
Sep 18, 2018
8-1/2 x 10
Hardcover
128 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Age 10 and up
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