Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: May

By Kat La Mantia | April 15 2024 | AdultsBlogChildren'sGeneralAllGiftPop Culture

May’s upcoming titles are bringing the summer vibes! Celebrate Pride month in June with great gift titles like The Little Book of Pride Heroes and Out in the World. Get grilling with Big Moe’s Big Book of BBQ, or make home brewing your summer hobby with Brew It Yourself! And kids can get ready to hit the beach with Beach Bummer (A Little Bruce Book) and A Day at the Beach with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

May is full of great titles to discover. See our staff pick lists below to dive in!

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May Staff Picks HERE!

The Little Book of Pride Heroes
The Little Book of Pride Heroes
Icons of the LGBTQIA+ Community
Phil Constantinesco, Jared Richards
978-1-923049-10-9
A celebration of queer trailblazers!
$14.95 US
May 07, 2024
5-1/8 x 7-2/3
Hardcover
108 Pages
Smith Street Books
The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook
The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook
Ryan Novak, ConcernedApe
978-1-9848-6205-1
The first official cookbook from the immensely popular Stardew Valley, featuring more than 50 delightful recipes straight out of the video game.
$28.00 US
May 14, 2024
7-3/8 x 9-1/8
Hardcover
192 Pages
Random House Worlds
Bluey: Let's Play Outside!: A Magnet Book
Bluey: Let's Play Outside!: A Magnet Book
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
978-0-593-75252-4
Help Bluey create fun games for her friends with this magnet book! Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+
$14.99 US
May 14, 2024
9 x 11
Board Book
10 Pages
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Age 3-5 years
House of the Dragon: The Official Coloring Book
House of the Dragon: The Official Coloring Book
Random House Worlds
978-0-593-58194-0
Step back into Westeros with this brand new coloring book featuring over 75 illustrations of your favorite scenes, characters, and show logos from the hit series House of the Dragon.
$18.99 US
May 07, 2024
10 x 10
Adult Coloring Book
80 Pages
Random House Worlds
The Official Game of Thrones Cookbook
The Official Game of Thrones Cookbook
Recipes from King's Landing to the Dothraki Sea
Chelsea Monroe-Cassel
978-0-593-59945-7
From the world of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire comes a collection of 80 delicious recipes inspired by the histories of Westeros, Essos, and beyond.
$35.00 US
May 07, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
240 Pages
Random House Worlds
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2025
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2025
National Geographic, Kids
978-1-4263-7602-3
Packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, activities, exclusive National Geographic Explorer interviews, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, and more!
$15.99 US
May 07, 2024
6 x 9
Paperback
368 Pages
National Geographic Kids
Age 8-12 years
Pocket Plantcare
Pocket Plantcare
A Handy Guide to Raising 50 of Your Best-loved Indoor Plants
Andrew Mikolajski, Amberly Kramhoft
978-1-923049-19-2
Become a green thumb in no time with this fun plant care deck.
$24.95 US
May 07, 2024
3-3/4 x 5-1/3
Other Formats
51 Pages
Smith Street Gift
Old Time Hawkey's Recipes from the Cedar Swamp
Old Time Hawkey's Recipes from the Cedar Swamp
A Cookbook
Old Time Hawkey
978-0-7440-9390-2
Step into Old Time Hawkey’s magical world with 100 comforting recipes and stories inspired by the beauty of Northern Michigan
$32.00 US
May 21, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
256 Pages
DK
Marvel Beginnings: First 100 Words
Marvel Beginnings: First 100 Words
Sheila Sweeny Higginson
9781368090353
Join Marvel Super Heroes on a mission to make learning 100 words super fun!
$6.99 US
May 07, 2024
5 x 6
Board Book
24 Pages
Marvel Press
Age 0-3 years
The Witch's Workshop
The Witch's Workshop
A Guide to Crafting Your Own Magical Tools
Melissa Madara
978-1-78678-809-2
From the author of The Witch's Feast, this is the first fully illustrated, comprehensive introduction to the handicrafts of witchcraft. Through over 60 craft projects, learn all the techniques you need to create your personalized magical toolkit.
$30.00 US
May 14, 2024
7-2/5 x 9-7/10
Hardcover
240 Pages
Watkins Publishing
Kismet
Kismet
Bright, Fresh, Vegetable-Loving Recipes
Sara Kramer, Sarah Hymanson
978-0-593-13924-0
Bold Mediterranean flavors and vegetable-centric California cuisine unite in 100 bright, fresh recipes for everyday meals, from the women chef-owners behind Kismet and Kismet Rotisserie in Los Angeles.
$35.00 US
May 07, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
272 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Funtastic
Funtastic
The Can't-Put-It-Down, Need-it-Now Activity Book
978-1-958395-78-3
Say buh-bye to boredom with these 175 creative, screen-free activities for kids 8 to 12 including outdoor games, rainy-day crafts and easy recipes.
$22.00 US
May 07, 2024
8 x 10
Paperback
192 Pages
Hearst Home Kids
Age 8-12 years
The Furniture Handbook
The Furniture Handbook
A Guide to Choosing, Arranging, and Caring for the Objects in Your Home
Frida Ramstedt
978-0-593-79615-3
Learn how to choose and arrange the perfect pieces for your home using this incredible guide to designing with furniture, from the author of The Interior Design Handbook.
$29.99 US
May 21, 2024
7-1/2 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
320 Pages
Clarkson Potter
The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook
The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook
125 Recipes Enhanced with Mediterranean Flavors
Yumna Jawad
978-0-593-57950-3
From the creator of the popular Feel Good Foodie blog, comes 125 simple, healthy recipes with easy-to-find ingredients and Mediterranean meets Midwest flavors.
$32.50 US
May 07, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
304 Pages
Rodale Books
We Care: A First Conversation About Justice
We Care: A First Conversation About Justice
Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, Sharee Miller
978-0-593-52100-7
Based on the research that race, gender, justice, and other important topics should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.
$9.99 US
May 14, 2024
6-3/4 x 7-1/2
Board Book
38 Pages
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Age 2-4 years
Tooth Gem Style
Tooth Gem Style
Bedazzled Smiles From Around The World
978-3-7913-8022-3
The first ever tooth gem style bible, this fun, fashion-forward book travels across continents to showcase some of the globe’s most eye- catching and daring dental jewelry.
$24.99 US
May 14, 2024
6-1/4 x 6-1/4
Hardcover
208 Pages
Prestel
Big Moe's Big Book of BBQ
Big Moe's Big Book of BBQ
75 Recipes From Brisket and Ribs to Cornbread and Mac and Cheese
Moe Cason
978-1-4262-2352-5
Pit master Moe Cason shares 75 of his family-favorite recipes, from his beloved brisket to his world-famous mac-n-cheese.
$30.00 US
May 07, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
240 Pages
National Geographic
Rebel Girls Dads and Daughters
Rebel Girls Dads and Daughters
25 Tales of Teamwork and Fun
Rebel Girls
979-88-89640-98-1
TRUE STORIES OF DYNAMIC FATHER-DAUGHTER DUOS
$8.99 US
May 28, 2024
6-1/4 x 8-7/8
Paperback
64 Pages
Rebel Girls
Age 8-12 years
Watercolor Workbook: Café in Bloom
Watercolor Workbook: Café in Bloom
25 Beginner-Friendly Projects on Premium Watercolor Paper
Sarah Simon
978-1-958803-60-8
Build your watercolor skills with confidence with these 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly new projects on premium watercolor paper! From artist Sarah Simon, author of the bestselling Watercolor Workbook series, comes 25 new projects that will let you take an artistic journey through cozy cafés and blooming gardens.
$24.95 US
May 28, 2024
8-1/2 x 11
Paperback
88 Pages
Paige Tate & Co
Noodles, Rice, and Everything Spice
Noodles, Rice, and Everything Spice
A Thai Comic Book Cookbook
Christina de Witte, Mallika Kauppinen
978-1-9848-6160-3
An approachable, fun comic book cookbook tour of Thai culture and cuisine with 50 recipes and stories from the country's main culinary regions
$22.99 US
May 07, 2024
7 x 10
Paperback
208 Pages
Ten Speed Graphic
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Animal Encyclopedia
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Animal Encyclopedia
An Introduction to Animals, For VERY Hungry Young Minds
DK
978-0-7440-9763-4
Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals.
$24.99 US
May 07, 2024
8-3/8 x 10-1/16
Hardcover
224 Pages
DK Children
Age 3-7 years
The Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck
The Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck
A 52-Card Deck and Guidebook: Oracle Cards
Magic: The Gathering
978-0-593-57773-8
From the extraordinary world of Magic: The Gathering comes a beautifully illustrated 52-card oracle deck and guidebook—featuring a pantheon of gods, iconic creatures, and mythical beings from the Greek-inspired plane of Theros.
$24.99 US
May 21, 2024
4-7/8 x 6-3/8
Cards
52 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Good Vibes Baking
Good Vibes Baking
Bakes To Make Your Soul Shine and Your Taste Buds Sing
Sandro Farmhouse
978-0-7440-9418-3
Lick the spoon, feel the vibes, and bake with joy with the runaway star of GBBO 2022, Sandro Farmhouse
$30.00 US
May 28, 2024
7-7/16 x 9-11/16
Hardcover
208 Pages
DK
Find Spot at the Beach
Find Spot at the Beach
Eric Hill, Eric Hill
978-0-241-67478-9
Spot and his family are going to the beach in this fun lift-the-flap board book!
$7.99 US
May 07, 2024
6-11/16 x 6-11/16
Board Book
16 Pages
Warne
Age 1-3 years
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Strategies and Exercises for Women to Harness Their Untapped Gifts
Amelia Kelley, PhD
978-0-593-69003-1
Practical strategies and exercises that empower women with ADHD to use their gifts for everyday success
$18.99 US
May 28, 2024
7 x 9
Paperback
192 Pages
Zeitgeist
The Smart Mediterranean Diet Cookbook
The Smart Mediterranean Diet Cookbook
101 Brain-Healthy Recipes to Protect Your Mind and Boost Your Mood
Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD, Serena Ball, MS, RD
978-1-63774-450-5
Boost your brain power, protect your memory, and balance your mood with the sunny flavors and proven benefits of the Mediterranean diet.Following the bestselling success of The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook and The Sustainable Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, Serena Ball and Deanna Segrave-Daly share more than 100 recipes specifically formulated with your brain and mood in mind.
$28.95 US
May 07, 2024
7 x 9
Paperback
256 Pages
BenBella Books
Disney Pixar Inside Out 2 Ultimate Sticker Book
Disney Pixar Inside Out 2 Ultimate Sticker Book
DK
978-0-7440-9886-0
Jump back into the mind of Riley in Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 with this sticker-packed book.
$6.99 US
May 14, 2024
8-1/2 x 11
Paperback
16 Pages
DK Children
Age 5-7 years
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