Gift Books

Maybe there's no such thing as the perfect gift. But these books come awfully close.

 

Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders By Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras, Ella Morton Cover Image
$35.00
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9780761169086
Published: Workman Publishing Company - September 20th, 2016

It's time to get off the beaten path.


The African Svelte: Ingenious Misspellings That Make Surprising Sense By Daniel Menaker, Roz Chast (Illustrator), Billy Collins (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Daniel Menaker, Roz Chast (Illustrator), Billy Collins (Foreword by)
$20.00
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9780544800632
Published: Mariner Books - October 18th, 2016

Inspired by his tenure at The New Yorker, this collection of comical, revelatory errors foraged from the wilds of everyday English comes with commentary by the author, illustrations by Roz Chast, and a foreword from Billy Collins.

During his time at The New Yorker, Daniel Menaker happened across a superb spelling mistake: “The zebras were gra


The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog By Adam Gidwitz, Hatem Aly (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Adam Gidwitz, Hatem Aly (Illustrator)
$18.99
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9780525426165
Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - September 27th, 2016

A Newbery Honor Book
Winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award

An exciting and hilarious medieval adventure from the bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Hatem Aly! 


Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, Book 2) By J. K. Rowling, Mr. Jim Kay (Illustrator) Cover Image
By J. K. Rowling, Mr. Jim Kay (Illustrator)
$39.99
ISBN: 9780545791328
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Arthur A. Levine Books - October 4th, 2016

Award-winning artist Jim Kay illustrates year two of Harry Potter's adventures at Hogwarts, in a stunning, gift-ready format.

The Dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all Harry Potter wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.


Gracie's Night: A Hanukkah Story By Lynn Taylor Gordon, Laura Brown (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lynn Taylor Gordon, Laura Brown (Illustrator)
$18.00
ISBN: 9780985735302
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Cookie & Nudge Books - January 1st, 2013

Boundless Books: 50 Literary Classics Transformed into Works of Art By Postertext Cover Image
$40.00
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ISBN: 9781452148649
Published: Chronicle Books - September 20th, 2016

In this book, a picture is indeed worth a thousand words. Within its covers are 50 literary classics, deconstructed and then put back together word by word to create singularly beautiful pieces of art. The silhouettes that emerge from the text illustrate the central characters, landscapes, and themes of each story. This collection ranges across the canon, from 620 BCE to 1937.


MR. ROBOT: Red Wheelbarrow: (eps1.91_redwheelbarr0w.txt) By Sam Esmail, Courtney Looney Cover Image
$29.95
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781419724428
Published: Abrams - November 1st, 2016

The only tie-in book for USA’s award-winning series MR. ROBOT, Elliot’s journal—Red Wheelbarrow—is written by show creator Sam Esmail and show writer Courtney Looney.
 
Before and during the events of season two, Elliot recorded his most private thoughts in this journal—and now you can hold this piece of the series in your hands.


Flapper Pie and a Blue Prairie Sky: A Modern Baker's Guide to Old-Fashioned Desserts: A Baking Book By Karlynn Johnston Cover Image
$24.95
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ISBN: 9780449016954
Published: Appetite by Random House - October 25th, 2016

Combining long-forgotten classics with deliciously revamped recipes and stunning photography is what Karlynn Johnston is all about. In her anticipated first cookbook, Karlynn covers everything you need to know about being a modern-day old-fashioned baker: from setting up your kitchen and stocking your pantry, to making pie dough and releasing a Bundt cake from its pan.
 


Portrait of Route 66: Images from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives By T. Lindsay Baker, Joe Sonderman (Foreword by) Cover Image
By T. Lindsay Baker, Joe Sonderman (Foreword by)
$41.94
ISBN: 9780806153414
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: University of Oklahoma Press - September 15th, 2016


By the time Route 66 received its official numerical designation in 1926, picture postcards had become popular travel souvenirs. At the time, these postcards with colorful images served as advertisements for roadside businesses.


The French Chef in America: Julia Child's Second Act By Alex Prud'homme Cover Image
$27.95
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ISBN: 9780385351751
Published: Knopf - October 4th, 2016

The enchanting story of Julia Child's years as TV personality and beloved cookbook author--a sequel in spirit to My Life in France--by her great-nephew


Belichick and Brady: Two Men, the Patriots, and How They Revolutionized Football By Michael Holley Cover Image
$27.00
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ISBN: 9780316266918
Published: Hachette Books - October 4th, 2016

New York Times bestselling sportswriter Michael Holley takes readers behind the scenes of the relationship that transformed the Patriots from a middling franchise to the envy of the NFL.


Anatomy of a Song: The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Pop By Marc Myers Cover Image
$26.00
ISBN: 9780802125590
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Grove Press - November 1st, 2016

Every great song has a fascinating backstory. In Anatomy of a Song, based on the ongoing Wall Street Journal column, writer and music historian Marc Myers brings to life five decades of music through oral histories of forty-five transformative songs woven from interviews with the artists who created them.


Who Really Feeds the World?: The Failures of Agribusiness and the Promise of Agroecology By Vandana Shiva Cover Image
$14.95
ISBN: 9781623170622
Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock
Published: North Atlantic Books - June 28th, 2016

Debunking the notion that our current food crisis must be addressed through industrial agriculture and genetic modification, author and activist Vandana Shiva argues that those forces are in fact the ones responsible for the hunger problem in the first place. Who Really Feeds the World?


How to Be a Hero By Florence Parry Heide, Chuck Groenink (By (artist)) Cover Image
$16.99
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ISBN: 9781452127101
Published: Chronicle Books - October 4th, 2016

Once upon a time, there was a nice boy and his name was Gideon. He lived in a nice house, and he had nice parents and lots of toys. But Gideon wasn't satisfied. He wanted to be a hero. You know, a hero, with his name on the front page of the newspaper. That sort of thing. So how does anyone get to be a hero, anyway? Heroes have to be strong. Heroes have to be brave. Heroes have to be clever.


Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls By Paul Bannick Cover Image
$34.95
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781594858000
Published: Mountaineers Books - September 21st, 2016

Take a peek inside


The Wish Tree By Kyo Maclear, Chris Turnham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kyo Maclear, Chris Turnham (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781452150659
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Chronicle Books - September 27th, 2016

Charles wants to find a wish tree. His brother and sister don't believe there is such a thing, but his trusty companion Boggan is ready to join Charles on a journey to find out. And along the way, they discover that wishes can come true in the most unexpected ways.


The Monet Cookbook: Recipes from Giverny By Florence Gentner, Francis Hammond (Photographs by) Cover Image
By Florence Gentner, Francis Hammond (Photographs by)
$35.00
ISBN: 9783791382883
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Prestel - October 15th, 2016

This beautiful book presents 60 of Claude Monet’s original recipes alongside glorious reproductions of his paintings, scenes from his life in Giverny, and stunning photographs of the dishes. It’s well known that Claude Monet was a gourmand as well as an artistic genius.


100 Years, 100 Buildings By John Hill Cover Image
$39.95
ISBN: 9783791382128
Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock
Published: Prestel - October 6th, 2016

This unique building-per-year survey of a century of great architecture offers a superb introduction to the best existing structures built each year from 1916 to 2015 around the globe—and an irresistible must-see list for architecture enthusiasts everywhere.


Bobbette & Belle: Classic Recipes from the Celebrated Pastry Shop: A Baking Book By Allyson Bobbitt, Sarah Bell Cover Image
$28.00
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9780670068326
Published: Viking - October 4th, 2016

Irresistible classic baked goods with a unique twist
 


The Face of Britain: A History of the Nation Through Its Portraits By Simon Schama Cover Image
$42.99
ISBN: 9780190621872
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Oxford University Press, USA - September 16th, 2016

Author of a number of celebrated works, including the bestselling The Story of the Jews and Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution, Simon Schama's latest book fuses history and art to create a tour de force of narrative sweep and illuminating insight.