Minimalism is out. All white spaces? Generic furniture? Lifeless décor? No. Life is short, and our homes are sacred. Put your favorite things on display, dress up those bare walls, and indulge in colors that bring you joy. The way forward is maximalism, my friends. To be a maximalist is not to be an indiscriminate

Tastemade’s design experts are here with innovative and accessible ideas, tips, and projects to make over your home—one weekend at a time. Time to spruce up your space! Whether you have a few hours or an entire weekend to spare, the easy-to-follow DIYs in this book include illustrations, photos, and diagrams to help you achieve transformational

Fast fashion is taking its toll on the planet, on workers, and on our closets. For those seeking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, there’s a solution: slow fashion. Slow fashion covers everything from buying from smaller eco-conscious brands to thrifting to re-working your own existing clothes. The goal is to extend the life of

Once again, it’s NaNoWriMo, the annual challenge to write a novel (or 50,000 words of it at least) in the month of November. The ethos behind the challenge is simple: just write. No dawdling, no editing, no hand-wringing. Production is the goal, because if you never get words on the page, that novel will never

Cold weather means layers, and layers means blankets, sweaters, scarves, socks, and hats. In other words, it’s the perfect time to get into fiber crafts! Whether you want to knit your first scarf, crochet a pair of mittens, embroider a favorite jacket, or construct a grand quilt, we have the books you need to conquer

Check out this amazing Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Activity Booklet from Random House Children’s Books. It is filled with fun activities like making your own decorations, learning new palabras (words), mazes, and more! Activities are in both Spanish and English. To access, click the image below!    

From the storytelling experts at The Moth, an interactive card deck that uses true stories to encourage lively conversations, spark creativity, and improve your public speaking abilities.   Since 1997, The Moth has engaged thousands of fans through their celebrated live shows, workshops, and The Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast. A Game of

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.

Check out one of the latest lifestyle trends gaining widespread popularity on social media: Cottagecore! The Cottagecore movement embraces the skills and aesthetics of countryside life. Some popular elements of the trend include foraging, picnics, gardening, and crafting centered around sustainability. Sunny summer days will be the perfect time to reconnect with nature and practice

It’s almost summertime and the staff picks are easy! See all of our favorite new June titles below. Check out the full list of new titles on sale this month HERE and the new children’s books on sale HERE. More new on sale titles: Fiction + Nonfiction books and a list of new Children’s Juvenile Fiction

Partake in Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month by honoring and celebrating their contributions to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Celebrate this May and all year long!   More Children’s titles → Japanese Art, Cooking, Crafts, Fiction, & Travel→ Fiction, Non-Fiction, & Gift → India & South Asian Art,

  April showers bring May flowers and also tons of amazing new books! See all of our May favorites HERE!