What do a Circle, a Triangle, and a Square have in common? Correct! They are all characters on the Apple TV+ series Shape Island. This charming stop-motion animated show follows the everyday lives of Circle, Triangle, and Square as they navigate through their world and blossoming friendship despite their differences. Season two of this inventive

Create 2 super-cute amigurumi animals using this complete kit from best-selling crochet designer Sarah Abbondio! The perfect gift for crafters, this all-in-one kit contains the yarn, tools and patterns needed for 2 of Sarah’s most popular designs (a cheeky elephant and jolly octopus), plus 2 bonus patterns to enjoy (a sweet turtle and colorful peacock).

🍂 September 2025 Staff Picks Get ahead of gifting season with festive holiday titles and luxe, must-have gift books! September is full of great titles to discover. See our staff pick lists below to dive in! 🎁 Gift 🍽️ Food & Drink 👶 Children’s 👕 Out of Print® ✨ Explore All September Staff Picks More

From Flying Eye Books We recently sat down with author and illustrator of the hilarious That’s Not Stella, Donna Fredin and asked her some questions about creating her debut picture book. Take a look and you might even catch a glimpse of the cat that inspired our iconic Stella! Hi Donna! We are excited to have

It’s shaping up to be a very entertaining fall! Things kick off in September down at Bikini Bottom with the SpongeBob SquarePants spin-off film and then in October, Frankenstein gets a stylish reimagining with Guillermo del Toro’s modern take on the original horror classic. Once we get to November, things really get into gear with

Once upon a time, Chappell Roan wielded a sword on the VMAs red carpet shortly before she took the stage, stunning in silver armor and chainmail against the backdrop of a burning, ruined castle. This blend of modern and medieval is the perfect encapsulation of “castlecore,” one of this fall’s biggest aesthetic trends that retailers

By Jaliza Burwell, Charlesbridge The first day of school is right around the corner—and whether it’s children’s very first day or they’re returning as seasoned pros, there is one thing that remains the same: the back-to-school butterflies. Books like our timeless favorite, First Day Jitters, face those butterflies head-on through a humorous and heartwarming reminder

When it comes to throwing unforgettable house parties that guests won’t stop talking about for years to come, savvy hosts know that the details make all the difference. As Gen Z looks for offline ways to connect with friends IRL, dinner parties are coming back in vogue with a fresh, bold twist. Maximalist tablescaping, uniquely

By Mikaela Bender, Marketing & Publicity Associate – Crooked Lane Books We’re longing for the chill of October nights when every shadow or dark corner holds the possibility for a bit of the supernatural, so we’ve decided to start spooky season early by celebrating Summerween! Join us by watching your favorite scary movie, lighting an

Ever dreamed of retiring at 22? If so, you’re not alone—despite being young, it’s a thought Gen Z is all too familiar with. Born into a fast-paced world of constant information overload, Gen Z grew up in a digital age buried in burnout from constantly being plugged in. Looking for a moment of solace, many

Back-to-school season is full of new beginnings—new classrooms, new routines, and new skills to practice. And while kids are getting ready, grown-ups are always looking for ways to support learning at home in ways that feel playful and low-pressure. That’s where Highlights Learning comes in! Their award-winning workbooks and wipe-clean activity books are created by

The 2025 catalog for Knopf Cooks is now available to browse, download, and share on PRH Retail! Editorial Director Lexy Bloom writes, “This year at Knopf Cooks, we are publishing cookbooks and food writing that, we believe, tell stories of our America. These are stories of families, of immigration, of dishes passed from generation to generation.