*August Staff Picks*

By Caroline O'Connor | July 27 2020 | AdultsPop CultureChildren'sGeneralAllGift

So many amazing books to choose from this month – our list is long!!! Check them out HERE!

The Kosmic Kitchen Cookbook
The Kosmic Kitchen Cookbook
Everyday Herbalism and Recipes for Radical Wellness
Summer Ashley Singletary, Sarah Kate Benjamin
9781611807141
With over 75 nourishing recipes and herbal remedies, this cookbook and seasonal guide to wellness brings the ancient wisdom of the elements to the 21st century.
$29.95 US
Aug 04, 2020
7-1/2 x 9
Paperback
288 Pages
Roost Books
The Well Plated Cookbook
The Well Plated Cookbook
Fast, Healthy Recipes You'll Want to Eat
Erin Clarke
9780525541165
Comfort classics with a lighter spin, from the creator of the healthy-eating blog Well Plated by Erin.
$34.00 US
Aug 25, 2020
8 x 10
Hardcover
320 Pages
Avery
The Vegucated Family Table
The Vegucated Family Table
Irresistible Vegan Recipes and Proven Tips for Feeding Plant-Powered Babies, Toddlers, and Kids
Marisa Miller Wolfson, Laura Delhauer
9781984857170
Raise happy and healthy plant-powered children with more than 125 kid-friendly vegan recipes from the creator of the award-winning documentary, Vegucated.
$24.99 US
Aug 25, 2020
7-7/16 x 9-1/8
Paperback
240 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Post-Punk Postcards
Post-Punk Postcards
50 Designs Inspired by Influential Albums, from New Order's Movement to The Smiths' The Queen Is Dead
Dorothy
9781984826107
Amp up your music collection with this set of fifty uniquely illustrated postcards celebrating the most iconic records of the post-punk music genre, including albums from The Cure, New Order, Cocteau Twins, Depeche Mode, and The Smiths.
$18.99 US
Aug 04, 2020
4-1/2 x 5-1/2
Cards
50 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Shredders
Shredders
Girls Who Skate
Sierra Prescott
9781984857385
A stunningly photographed tribute to female skaters of all ages and backgrounds, from novice to pro--plus an illustrated history of the skateboard, skating tips and tricks, and more.
$24.99 US
Aug 11, 2020
8 x 9
Hardcover
208 Pages
Ten Speed Press
The Book Lover's Treasury of Quotations
The Book Lover's Treasury of Quotations
An Inspired Collection on Reading, Writing and Literature
Jo Brielyn
9781578268634
The Book Lovers Quotation Book is a collection of fun, inspirational, meaningful quotes perfect for every book lover.
$9.50 US
Sep 01, 2020
4-3/4 x 7-1/8
Paperback
96 Pages
Hatherleigh Press
It's You I Like
It's You I Like
A Mister Rogers Poetry Book
Fred Rogers, Luke Flowers
9781683692010
The iconic song "It's You I Like" from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is transformed into a board book for a new generation of kids, with illustrations by the bestselling illustrator of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
$9.99 US
Aug 04, 2020
7 x 7
Board Book
24 Pages
Quirk Books
Age 2-5 years
The Ocean Calls
The Ocean Calls
A Haenyeo Mermaid Story
Tina Cho, Jess X. Snow
9781984814869
A breathtaking picture book featuring a Korean girl and her haenyeo (free diving) grandmother about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face of fear, and connecting with our natural world.
$19.99 US
Aug 04, 2020
10 x 10
Hardcover
48 Pages
Kokila
Age 5-8 years
The Blue House
The Blue House
Phoebe Wahl
9781984893369
In the tradition of Virginia Lee Burton's The Little House comes a heartfelt story about a father and son learning to accept the new while honoring and celebrating the old.
$18.99 US
Aug 11, 2020
9 x 9
Hardcover
40 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 4-8 years
Say Goodbye to Plastic
Say Goodbye to Plastic
A Survival Guide for Plastic-Free Living
Sandra Ann Harris
9781578268603
A simple and powerful book educating people about the epidemic of plastic use and solutions for a plastic-free future.
$15.00 US
Oct 13, 2020
4-3/4 x 7-1/8
Hardcover
192 Pages
Hatherleigh Press
CBD & Chill
CBD & Chill
75 Self-Care Recipes for Everyday Wellness
Tori Bodin, Chris Tarello
9781632173195
More than 75 easy food and body recipes help you incorporate CBD into your daily life for overall wellness and targeted issues, brought to you by the founders of Dazey CBD.
$22.95 US
Aug 25, 2020
6-3/4 x 8
Hardcover
192 Pages
Sasquatch Books
Baby Astrology: Dear Little Libra
Baby Astrology: Dear Little Libra
Roxy Marj
9781984895431
Discover the qualities that make every Libra baby special! This perfect book for your little star is part of a gorgeous and 100% giftable 12-book astrology board book series that shares gentle thoughts about the characteristics of a child born under each star sign.
$7.99 US
Aug 25, 2020
6 x 6
Board Book
26 Pages
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years
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