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Exciting news! Compendium has joined the Penguin Random House family, bringing a proven line of bestselling, sentiment-driven gifts to our extensive and ever-growing catalog. Since 1985, Compendium has been creating meaningful moments with beautiful, thoughtfully made gifts that center connection and celebrate occasions both big and small. From greeting cards to inspirational books to impulse-friendly add-ons, Compendium

When the weather heats up, the party moves outside as folks gather for backyard grilling, family cookouts, and coastal clambakes. Al fresco dining is what summertime is all about. Set the table for the season with books that make outdoor entertaining a breeze! The grill is the star of so many summer get-togethers. For experienced

Whether your vacation plans include lounging by the pool or planning the ultimate beach getaway, sharing good eats and good vibes by the water with friends and family is a summer staple! If hotter weather makes you crave a poolside cookout featuring juicy ribs, tender brisket, sinfully delicious mac n cheese, and veggies grilled to perfection,

Fast forward with us to a summer filled with fun and friendship. Memorial Day, July 4, and warm sunny days are the perfect excuse to throw a backyard shindig and fire up the grill! Take a peek at some of our top picks for outdoor entertaining this year. With tons of books from experienced smoke

“There are infinite ways to be Black. To be Black and joyful or awestruck. To be Black and to amplify, or to agitate, or to celebrate. They are all important. They are all glorious. And nothing quite captures this truth like literature. All Ways Black is a community dedicated to Black literature – reading it,

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