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Patriotism is the theme of the year as the whole country prepares to celebrate the USA’s semiquincentennial anniversary! With America 250 shaping the summer season, backyard barbecues and fireworks viewing parties are soon to be in full swing. Get ready for red, white, and blue everything and nostalgia for classic Americana as July 4th creeps

Summer is in full swing as vacationers escape to beaches, lakes, and exotic island locales. Refresh your displays for beach season with books from our coastal collection—perfect for anyone dreaming of surf, sand, and sun! Ocean themes are a timeless summer staple, evoking the salty spray of the sea and the beauty of the open

🏖️ July 2026 Staff Picks Our July staff picks are full of hands-on activities to spend the rest of the summer gloriously offline, plus scary fun titles for Summerween lovers! For customers looking for more analog entertainment, help them escape into coloring with the their favorite characters in the official KPop Demon Hunters Coloring Book, cozy

A new Toy Story is always more than just a movie moment. It’s a family event, a return to childhood nostalgia, and a reason for generations of fans to forge new connections around characters that have been cherished for decades. With Toy Story 5 coming to theaters this Friday, June 19, it’s the perfect opportunity

Juneteenth commemorates the day the last enslaved people were emancipated in the United States on June 19, 1865. This Juneteenth, celebrate freedom with Black authors and trailblazers whose work continues to shape our culture, celebrates liberation, and acknowledges the ongoing work towards freedom and equality, still necessary over 150 years later. From essential history titles

Tired of minimalism and exhausted by everyday stressors, shoppers are finding their whimsical side. Whimsy is trending high in interior decorating, fashion, and general retail as Zillennials search for unique, playful aesthetics that make them smile above all else. It’s little treat culture meets self-care meets 2020s absurdist humor with an emphasis on joy, cozy

Move over Millennial avocados! Pickles have emerged as the generational green snack of choice for Gen Z, appearing in “girl dinner” spreads, gut health recommendations from wellness influencers, and questionably flavored cocktails. For some, pickles join tinned fish on the shelf of controversial food trends. Others know that sometimes after a rough day, the best

🌈 June 2026 Staff Picks Our June staff picks are full of bright, giftable summer-ready finds with plenty of personality! There are activities to keep kids busy on long afternoons, from Neon Crafts and K-Pop Fandom Coloring Pages to 250 Facts About America and Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy Activity Deck; conversation starters for summer gatherings, including

Take a sneak peek at the books and gifts we have coming out later this year with our new fall 2026 catalogs! Browse our favorite frontlist titles coming up for Food & Drink, Children’s, and Gift. Plus, check out Compendium’s fall 2026 catalog to discover greeting cards, activity decks, and beautifully illustrated inspirational books perfect

May marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month and every month, celebrate the many cultures and stories within the AANHPI community with books by authors of East Asian, South & Central Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and cultures. Explore our favorite picks for this month by AANHPI authors,

🐝 May 2026 Staff Picks May is all about fresh starts, thoughtful gifting, and getting ready for warm weather adventures. For May’s staff picks list, we’re spotlighting books that tap into this season’s biggest moments: Mother’s and Father’s Day, graduation, and summer’s big marquee events—the FIFA World Cup and America 250! Ease into summer with cozy

🌷 April 2026 Staff Picks April is about to be in full bloom, and our staff picks are tapping into all the season’s biggest moments—from Mother’s Day and graduation gifting to warm weather wanderlust and big budget movie releases. Whether you’re putting the final touches on your spring assortments or looking ahead to summer themes like