Bridgerton is back! Season 4 of the runaway Regency romance hit drops on Netflix on January 29th, and we’re already swooning just thinking about this season’s Cinderella-inspired plot. Benedict Bridgerton takes the spotlight this time around with a classic love-at-first-sight masquerade ball storyline that feels like a fairytale romance come to life (or, to streaming

💕 February 2026 Staff Picks From cozy coloring books and home gardening guides to children’s board book classics and springtime stories, February’s upcoming titles have everything you need to keep things fresh for your customers this spring! With holiday titles for Easter and Eid, exciting formats like card games and temporary tattoos, and delicious cookbooks

Frenemies to lovers in a sports rivalry: what more can you ask for? You can ask for more! If you’ve been obsessed with the TV adaptation of Heated Rivalry, we have more hockey romances and sporty LGBTQ+ romances that can tide you over until season 2 comes out. Fans who’ve fallen in love with the

From giftable guided journals and impactful literature to inspiring children’s reads and delicious cookbooks, celebrate Black History Month with books that honor the hard-fought struggles and everyday joys of the Black community! Our favorite picks for this month highlight Black excellence in all its forms, from activism and politics to sports, art, business, and beyond.

From Highlights Classroom parties. Snowy afternoons. The annual scramble to make valentines that feel a little more special than a candy-and-card combo. Valentine’s Day is packed with sweet moments—and plenty of “what do I do with them now?” downtime, too. That’s where Highlights comes in. These Valentine’s-ready activity books turn the holiday into screen-free, confidence-boosting

From Candlewick Press Happy New Year! As we enter 2026, Mac Barnett takes on his second year as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Through his platform Behold, The Picture Book! Let’s Celebrate Stores We Can Feel, Hear, and See, he strives to highlight the many ways picture books set a crucial foundation for a

🎆 January 2026 Staff Picks Galentine’s gifts, cozy coloring, and Easter books for kids are just a few of the titles on our January staff picks list! Start the year off right with inspirational, giftable, and topical books your customers won’t want to miss. Explore all upcoming titles and January staff picks in the collections linked

It’s the end of the year, and trend forecasters are hard at work predicting what will pop and what will flop in 2026. But with so many opinions, what do those forecasts really mean for your business? We’ve put together our own round up of some of the top themes we’ve spotted in retail sales

By Jaliza Burwell, Charlesbridge The new year is a perfect time for young readers and the adults who champion them to set meaningful intentions. We’re pleased to highlight titles that offer more than entertainment—they spark action, nurture confidence, and encourage curiosity. Below are three powerful categories of books that align naturally with the “New Year,

The new year is the universal time for reinvention and fresh starts, opening the door to a new chapter of life and a world of possibilities. Whether your customers are resolving to read more, to get healthy, or to be more mindful, we have inspiring books perfect for anyone looking to take the first step

By Angelique Colon, Sales Apprentice It’s the season for gifting, and invitations are already beginning to roll in for holiday events. The secret to mastering this giving extravaganza? Creativity and intention. There’s no need to break the bank with our lineup of crowd-pleasing and affordable books and gifts that retail for $25 or less, as

❄️ December 2025 Staff Picks From New Year’s resolutions to adorable Valentine’s books for kids, December’s upcoming titles have everything you need to set your store up for success in 2026! With books featuring buzzy names like Taylor Swift, KPop Demon Hunters, Stranger Things, and more, our last crop of new releases for the year