Stephen Hanselman

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

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? The answer for some, apparently, is literally all the time. Okay, fine. We hear you, and we have the books to feed any ancient history obsession. For the brave and the patient, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a classic, if lengthy, read.

Books in a boxed set are a classic gift, combining hours of entertainment with gorgeous shelf appeal. There’s a boxed set that’s perfect for any reader of any age on our gift list. For the guys who can’t stop thinking about the Roman Empire, give the gift of stoicism with Ryan Holiday’s bestselling The Daily

From the maiden to the scorpion, it’s Scorpio season from October 24 – November 22! Often misunderstood, Scorpio’s stinger takes undue significance in their popular reputation. But make no mistake–the stinger and hard shell of Scorpio should not imply aggression or danger but rather strong defenses protecting a deeply felt inner life. Like fellow water

Virgo season is upon us! From August 24 – September 22, the maiden of the harvest rules the skies, and diligent Virgos have their time to shine. Like fellow Earth sign Taurus, Virgo is practical, organized, grounded, and full of drive to get things done. For Virgo, that drive can lead them into perfectionism and