*November Staff Picks*

By Caroline O'Connor | October 29 2021 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGiftPop Culture

Holiday gift-giving made easy! Check out the full list HERE.

A Holiday Hollywood Hunk Coloring and Activity Book
9781637740200
Baby, it's Hot Inside!
$14.95 US
Nov 02, 2021
7 x 9
Paperback
112 Pages
Smart Pop

Pop Freak! is a hilarious pop-culture game of movies, TV, and celebrities to pla y in teams.
9781922417497
Get ready for charades like you’ve never played it before.
$25.00 US
Nov 02, 2021
2-5/8 x 3-3/4
Other Formats
430 Pages
Smith Street Gift

9781950968480
OMG! Now your favorite Millennial Lotería moments come in the form of a 1000-piece puzzle!
$22.95 US
Nov 16, 2021
8-4/5 x 11
Game
Blue Star Press

An Enchanting 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle: Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults
9780593235140
A 1000-piece puzzle featuring stunning artwork from Yoshi Yoshitani's Tarot of the Divine.
$19.99 US
Nov 23, 2021
8 x 10
Game
1000 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Portraits of Tenacity and Courage
9780593316146
A stunning collection of more than 150 color portraits of groundbreaking women throughout history—many unsung or forgotten—by one of the best illustrators working today  
$30.00 US
Nov 09, 2021
8 x 10
Hardcover
320 Pages
Pantheon

Food, Family, Life
9780593184103
Dutton's own Drew Barrymore is back with a fun and inspirational combination of essays and recipes connected to her new, daily, hour-long daytime talk show, which premiered in Fall 2020 and will return for a second season in Fall 2021.
$30.00 US
Nov 02, 2021
8 x 10
Hardcover
240 Pages
Dutton

An Anthology
9781912559329
A beautiful gift book contains a selection of essays, stories and poems on cats by writers from across the centuries.
$21.95 US
Nov 02, 2021
4-3/4 x 7-1/2
Hardcover
172 Pages
Notting Hill Editions

9781984877925
One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells the story in full of one of the most amazing rides through the worlds of music and film that anyone has ever had.
$30.00 US
Nov 09, 2021
6-1/8 x 9-1/4
Hardcover
432 Pages
Penguin Press

A 52-Card Deck and Guidebook: Oracle Cards
9780593233221
A stunningly illustrated oracle deck featuring 52 of hip-hop’s most influential queens (from Lauryn Hill to Megan Thee Stallion) serving as compass points for spiritual growth and portals to guidance and meditation—from the author of God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop. 
$23.00 US
Nov 23, 2021
4-7/8 x 6-3/8
Cards
52 Pages
Clarkson Potter

A 450-Piece Puzzle Featuring Original Art by Jerry Craft: Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids
9780593232279
This colorful 450-piece puzzle in a keepsake box features original art by Jerry Craft—a must-have for fans of his bestselling graphic novels New Kid and Class Act.
$16.99 US
Nov 23, 2021
6 x 8
Game
450 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age 8-12 years

9780744039795
A premium, lavishly illustrated compendium of specially curated essays, boasting stunning, newly commissioned maps, illustrations, and diagrams, which explores iconic Marvel locations.
$45.00 US
Nov 30, 2021
9-15/16 x 11-7/8
Hardcover
240 Pages
DK

Lessons in leadership
9780744044546
Unleash your inner Avenger and make the world a better place!
$9.99 US
Nov 30, 2021
5-1/16 x 7
Hardcover
64 Pages
DK

125 Years of Literary History
9780593234617
From the longest-running, most influential book review in America, here is its best, funniest, strangest, and most memorable coverage over the past 125 years.
$50.00 US
Nov 02, 2021
8-1/2 x 10
Hardcover
368 Pages
Clarkson Potter

A Drinker's Guide to the Freewheeling World of Bubbles
9781984856791
This is the definitive guide to sparkling wine today, complete with profiles of exemplary producers, bottle recommendations, colorful infographics, and illustrated guides.
$19.99 US
Nov 23, 2021
6-1/2 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
192 Pages
Ten Speed Press

Fundamentals
9781948703864
Great cooks never stop learning. Go to cooking school in your own kitchen with over 80 themed courses to learn more than 200 skills and cook 400 recipes
$50.00 US
Nov 16, 2021
8-1/4 x 10-7/8
Hardcover
680 Pages
America's Test Kitchen

Fun and Healthy Recipes for Young Cooks
9781536219364
From the 2019 winner of The Great British Baking Show comes a charming and mouthwatering cookbook for aspiring little chefs and culinary novices alike. Gather your frying pan, mixing bowls, and rolling pin—it’s time to cook! David Atherton, 2019 winner of The Great British Baking Show, walks readers through delicious and delightful recipes such as banana bear pancakes, tasty tacos, and mega-chocolatey cake. From tomato soup (served in a teapot!) to brownies made with sweet potatoes, David Atherton offers a kid-friendly collection of recipes that feels at once timeless and modern. Accompanied by warm illustrations from Rachel Stubbs that capture the joys of cooking together, Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook features sweet and savory recipes for any time of day, a list of needed equipment, a glossary of cooking terms, and some important tips. Don your apron and grab your favorite little sous-chef—this will be a first cookbook to cherish.
$17.99 US
Dec 07, 2021
8-11/16 x 10-13/16
Hardcover
88 Pages
Candlewick
Age 5-9 years

175 Beautiful, Doable Cake Mix Recipes for Bundts, Layers, Slabs, Loaves, Cookies, and More! A Baking Book
9780593233597
The bestselling author of The Cake Mix Doctor updates her beloved approach to creating show-stopping desserts, with 125 brand-new recipes plus 50 updated classics featuring simple variations for different diets and using today's most popular flavors.
$26.99 US
Nov 16, 2021
7-3/8 x 9-1/8
Paperback
384 Pages
Clarkson Potter

High Drama, Low Maintenance: A Cookbook
9780593233474
Have fun in the kitchen and wow your friends with 75 of Tasty's biggest, boldest, and most show-stopping "Over the Top" recipes that are easy to make for any occasion.
$21.00 US
Nov 23, 2021
7 x 9
Hardcover
192 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Fresh as F*ck Food for Every Table: A Vegan Cookbook
9780593135105
Bad Manners is back in season with their original plant-based recipes to show you how to shop and cook smarter in this new world so cooking at home doesn't have to be boring as f*ck.
$26.99 US
Nov 09, 2021
7-1/2 x 9-1/8
Hardcover
256 Pages
Rodale Books

9780593377888
In this follow-up to last year's holiday hit The Tree That's Meant to Be, a fox and a hare discover the magic of a first winter snowfall. 
$17.99 US
Nov 02, 2021
9-1/2 x 12
Hardcover
32 Pages
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Age 3-7 years

9781683692683
Packed with real-life tales of adventure, breathtaking illustrations, and practical tools, this handbook is an inspiring guide for the next generation of climate activists, conservationists, and nature lovers.
$19.99 US
Nov 02, 2021
6-7/8 x 8-1/2
Paperback
192 Pages
Quirk Books
Age 8-12 years

9780593326060
From actor Max Greenfield (fan-favorite “Schmidt” from television’s New Girl) comes a hilarious picture book for every child who thinks they don't like to read books (and all the kids—and grownups—who do).
$17.99 US
Nov 09, 2021
8-1/2 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
40 Pages
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Age 4-8 years

9781536222753
Ingela P. Arrhenius’s unmistakable, enchanting artwork combined with an ingenious slider mechanism on every page make this a totally irresistible board book for toddlers that’s perfect for bedtime. Young children will be captivated by the peekaboo concept and—with something to push, pull, or turn on every spread—won’t be able to put it down!
$9.99 US
Nov 09, 2021
7-1/16 x 7-1/16
Board Book
8 Pages
Candlewick Press
Age 0-2 years

9781536215205
Follow Richard the growing goldfish from an indoor tank to an outdoor pond in a story filled with gorgeous multilayered illustrations and sprinkled with fascinating facts.When I was four, I got my first pet: a fish no bigger than my hand, with red and orange scales. My very own goldfish! In his big tank in the kitchen, Richard the goldfish quickly bonds with—and even learns to recognize—his human companion, who tells him all about his day after school. A visiting friend, Sandy, shares some cool fish facts: Did you know that goldfish nap with their eyes open—because they don’t have eyelids? Or that they can let you know they’re hungry by swimming up and blowing bubbles? Sandy has a backyard pond filled with goldfish of all shapes and jewel-like colors, some much bigger (and older) than his friend’s new pet. What might Richard’s own future hold? Drawn in by the expressive illustrations and child-friendly tone, readers will emerge with a new appreciation for the beauty and personality of these classic pets. Kids inspired to care for a goldfish of their own will find a list of things they will need in the back matter.
$17.99 US
Nov 16, 2021
9-5/8 x 10-5/8
Hardcover
32 Pages
Candlewick
Age 4-8 years

9781536209198
Rendered with reassuring words and pastoral scenes, this soothing lullaby of a story is sure to settle even the most restless of cubs. Mouse is rushing to her nest.In soft, dry grasses she will rest.Geese are calling, a chilly wind is blowing, and the sky is turning gray. Winter is on its way. For Mama Bear and Small Bear, that means it’s time to tuck into their den for a long sleep. But Mouse is scurrying by, and Chipmunk is still gathering nuts beside the lake. And look at Hare and Skunk, still romping through the leaves! Why can’t Small Bear stay up, too? To each question, Mama Bear responds with the coziest of answers, finally painting a dreamy picture of the brightening colors and new adventures that will greet Small Bear in the spring. But first comes sleep, in this irresistible invitation to drowsy little cubs everywhere.
$17.99 US
Dec 07, 2021
8-7/16 x 10-1/4
Hardcover
32 Pages
Candlewick
Age 4-8 years

9780593407417
Color with stickers to create gorgeous keepsakes of exceptional Black women. These twelve heroes will encourage any Rebel Girl to pursue her dreams without limits.  It’s the perfect gift for young dreamers!
$14.99 US
Nov 02, 2021
8 x 10-3/4
Paperback
64 Pages
Dial Books
Age 5-8 years

9780593374757
The first new original Leo Lionni picture book in nearly 30 years, featuring the beloved mouse Frederick as he guides his fellow mice--and young listeners--through a joyous celebration of the seasons.
$17.99 US
Feb 22, 2022
8-3/4 x 10-3/4
Hardcover
32 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 3-7 years