Mike Alfaro

Holiday gatherings are the perfect time to break out those puzzles and board games! Just like your grandmother’s famous pumpkin pie or your family’s favorite seasonal movie that you re-watch every year, a great game that gathers everyone around the kitchen table is a can’t-miss part of the holidays. Whether you’re hosting a lively Friendsgiving,

Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month runs annually from September 15 – October 15. Join us in celebrating Latine and Hispanic authors, creators, and trailblazers whose stories are redefining identity and shaping today’s culture, from music to politics and everything in between. Check out our favorite picks for this month below, and then discover even more on

The Little Mermaid is making a splash in kids’ cinema, but mermaids are for grown-ups, too. Mermaidcore is the trend of the season, putting a shimmery, ethereal twist on the usual beachy summer vibes. Dreamy pastels, especially aquas and shell pinks, mark the style, along with glittery baubles, colorful beads, and delicate feminine accents like

Gone but not forgotten: the years of clear plastic landlines and candy colored iPods, hip huggers and mini skirts, teeny tiny dogs and endless camisole layering, have captured our attention again. It was the new millennium, and the internet was revolutionizing the way we worked, connected with friends, and consumed content. Reality TV took off,

Crisp air, golden leaves, and the promise of upcoming holidays make this the perfect season for reading. And this month, there are some fabulous titles to choose from!   Gift titles on sale in November Cooking titles on sale in November Children’s titles on sale in November   November Staff Picks HERE!

National Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States during which time we honor the contributions and influence of Latinx/Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage. Join in on the celebration! There are endless ways to learn more about Latinx/Hispanic Americans’ history, culture, and achievements.

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National Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States during which time we honor the contributions and influence of Latinx/Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage. The commemoration begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa

Though Halloween is a fun, celebratory holiday, it is also a time to get in touch with the occult and spirit world. We have a wide array of Halloween titles for adults, whether you’re looking for something fun, mystical, scary, or even informational. Pick up a new ghost story, divine your future dinner with a

What is resonating in Pop Culture these days? Take a look below.       HUMOR: Everyone could use a laugh these days and humor is helping us through. Our array of books will put a smile on everyone’s face.   WHITE ELEPHANT: The holidays are right around the corner!! Get your gag gift here

Blue Star Press is proud to announce a new publishing distribution and sales partnership. Starting September 2019, Blue Star Press and its imprint Paige Tate & Co. will be distributed by Penguin Random House Publisher Services.   “This partnership is an important milestone for Blue Star Press,” said CEO Camden Hendricks. “Our company has grown