Kim Dwinell

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

Summer means time being spent by the water. Whether you’re called to bustling family beaches, wild, salty coastlines with swells perfect for surfing, a lakeside party with friends, or a classic New England clam bake, there’s a book on our list for every summer adventure. Explore the beach with kids. Wonder at the beauty in