Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: July

By Kat La Mantia | June 23 2023 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGiftBlog

It may be July, but it’s time to get ready for fall holidays! Kick off your spooky season with Art of Coloring: Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Share the traditions of Dia de los Muertos with little ones with Celebrate the Day of the Dead! And put your air fryer to work with The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook.

Don’t miss 2024 calendars and new Out of Print products, as well! July is full of great titles to discover. See our staff pick lists below to dive in!

Gift titles on sale in July

Cooking titles on sale in July

Children’s titles on sale in July

Out of Print – New for Summer 2023


July Staff Picks HERE!

Art of Coloring: Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
9781368081658
Featuring a new cover and re-inked interiors, this second edition of the top-selling coloring book is filled with over 100 macabre, quirky images from Tim Burton's beloved film—perfect for Halloween, Christmas, and all year round.
$16.99 US
Jul 04, 2023
7-5/8 x 10-7/8
Paperback
128 Pages
Disney Editions

The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook
Over 100 Easy, Energy-efficient Recipes for Every Meal
DK
978-0-7440-9009-3
$21.99 US
Jul 11, 2023
6-11/16 x 8-9/16
Paperback
224 Pages
DK

Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow
9781368059589
Celebrate all things scary with #1 New York Times best-selling author Ryan T. Higgins's beloved Mother Bruce.
$18.99 US
Jul 11, 2023
12 x 9
Hardcover
48 Pages
Disney Hyperion
Age 3-5 years

The Happy Houseplant Coloring Book
50 Plants to Color and Care For: An Indoor Gardening Coloring Book
978-0-593-57880-3
This immersive coloring book features intricate illustrations of 50 popular houseplants in gorgeous home settings, plus a sprinkling of plant care tips for houseplant lovers.
$15.99 US
Jul 11, 2023
7-11/16 x 10
Adult Coloring Book
112 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Still We Rise
A Love Letter to the Southern Biscuit with Over 70 Sweet and Savory Recipes
978-0-593-23609-3
A love letter to the Southern biscuit, honoring its place in Black culinary culture and beyond with over 70 delicious recipes.
$26.00 US
Jul 25, 2023
7-3/4 x 8-3/4
Hardcover
208 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Good Night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
978-0-593-65915-1
Say good night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
$18.99 US
Jul 18, 2023
9 x 8
Hardcover
32 Pages
World of Eric Carle
Age 2-4 years

Arcanis Animal Tarot
A 78-Card Deck and Guidebook
978-1-4019-7159-5
In this animation-inspired, animal-themed 78-card tarot deck, the traditional archetypes are reimagined and embodied as furry, scaled, or feathered characters, each one offering whimsical wisdom and introspective insight.
$24.99 US
Jul 11, 2023
3-1/2 x 5
Cards
136 Pages
Hay House LLC

Baking Yesteryear
The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s
978-0-7440-8004-9
The #1 New York Times BestsellerA decade-by-decade cookbook that highlights the best (and a few of the worst) baking recipes from the 20th century
$32.00 US
Jul 25, 2023
8 x 10
Hardcover
256 Pages
DK

Notes to Share
Inspiring Tear-Out Messages for Every Bag, Backpack, and Lunchbox
978-1-953424-48-8
$9.99 US
Jul 18, 2023
4-15/16 x 4-1/2
Paperback
376 Pages
Rebel Girls
Age 7 and up

The Very Hungry Caterpillar: 12 Note Cards and Envelopes
All-Occasion Greetings for Very Special Moments
978-0-593-57862-9
This official set of twelve illustrated notecards features friendly characters and iconic images from Eric Carle's beloved bestseller The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
$16.99 US
Jul 04, 2023
6-1/2 x 4-3/4
Cards
12 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Cask Strength
The Story of the Barrel, the Secret Ingredient in Your Drink
978-1-63774-297-6
The story of the unsung hero of the world of spirits, wine, and beer and an invention as ancient and important as the wheel—the humble barrel.
$26.00 US
Jul 11, 2023
6 x 9
Hardcover
240 Pages
Matt Holt

Fungarium Poster Book
978-1-5362-3251-6
Bold and beautifully illustrated, these stunning posters from Fungarium are perfect for decorating your walls.This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with twenty-eight pull-out posters of gorgeous images of fungi. This is a stunning celebration of all things mycological.
$20.00 US
Jul 18, 2023
10-11/16 x 14-9/16
Paperback
56 Pages
Big Picture Press
Age 8-12 years

Marvel Sticker Anthology
DK
978-0-7440-8165-7
Celebrate the enduring legacy of Marvel Comics and more than 80 years of history in this collection of vintage stickers.
$27.99 US
Jul 11, 2023
6-11/16 x 8-9/16
Hardcover
192 Pages
DK

Bluey and Bingo's Fancy Restaurant Cookbook
Yummy Recipes, for Real Life
978-0-593-65953-3
A deliciously fun cookbook perfect for fans of the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+
$14.99 US
Jul 11, 2023
7 x 10
Hardcover
32 Pages
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Age 4-7 years

Touchdown Mad Libs
World's Greatest Word Game
978-0-593-65834-5
Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about football!
$5.99 US
Jul 18, 2023
5-1/4 x 8-3/8
Paperback
48 Pages
Mad Libs
Age 8-12 years

Colour Mixing Companion, The
Your no-fuss guide to mixing watercolour, acrylics and oils. With over 1,800 swa tches
978-1-80092-089-7
Make great color choices and mixes in watercolor, oils and acrylics with master artists and bestselling author Julie Collins. With over 1,800 swatches, so you'll never be at a loss for the perfect color blend again.
$19.95 US
Jul 04, 2023
5 x 7
Hardcover
160 Pages
Search Press

Celebrate the Day of the Dead!
978-0-593-64766-0
El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is here--and this board book is the perfect format to introduce the youngest readers to the holiday!
$9.99 US
Jul 18, 2023
8 x 8
Board Book
28 Pages
Crown Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years

Get Guerrilla Gardening
A Handbook for Planting in Public Places
978-0-7440-7080-4
An accessible guide to public planting with purpose, encouraging people to make urban communities greener, healthier, and happier
$24.99 US
Jul 18, 2023
6-11/16 x 8-9/16
Hardcover
192 Pages
DK

Dwayne Johnson: A Little Golden Book Biography
978-0-593-48548-4
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!
$5.99 US
Jul 18, 2023
6-5/8 x 8
Hardcover
24 Pages
Golden Books
Age 4-8 years

Marvel Studios Be More Captain Marvel
Embrace Your Power and Inspire Others
978-0-7440-5450-7
Go higher, farther, faster with Captain Marvel and unleash your stellar potential
$12.99 US
Jul 11, 2023
5-1/16 x 7
Hardcover
64 Pages
DK

Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared
978-0-593-48695-5
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Grumpy Monkey and his jungle friends are trick-or-treating on Halloween amid strange noises and mysterious smells. Along the way, they are reminded that nothing can be scarier than returning home with no treats. Two pages of full-color stickers are included for extra fun!
$10.99 US
Jul 11, 2023
9 x 9
Hardcover
32 Pages
Random House Studio
Age 4-8 years

The Astrology Diary 2024
978-1-78678-757-6
This beautifully illustrated diary is back with new astrological guidance and cosmic insight to help you make the most of opportunities this year.
$22.95 US
Jul 25, 2023
8-3/10 x 5-4/5
Paperback
296 Pages
Watkins Publishing

Goddesses and Heroines
Meet More Than 80 Legendary Women From Around the World
978-0-7440-8031-5
A beautifully illustrated collection of profiles and stories of women from religion and myth, retold for children
$21.99 US
Jul 11, 2023
9 x 11
Hardcover
160 Pages
DK Children
Age 7-9 years

Stuff We Fight About Conversation Cards for Couples
Get on the Same Page with Your Dreams, Hang-ups, Traditions, and Everything in Between
978-0-593-57996-1
Strengthen the relational foundation between you and your partner by entering into the real, important, and in-depth conversations sparked by these 125 practical prompt cards.
$20.00 US
Jul 18, 2023
4 x 3-1/8
Cards
125 Pages
Ink & Willow

A Kids Book About Anxiety
978-0-7440-8569-3
An honest exploration of the symptoms of anxiety and what learning to manage it can look like.
$19.99 US
Jul 04, 2023
7-11/16 x 10-1/16
Hardcover
72 Pages
DK Children
Age 5-9 years