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Local Interest Letter from Praveen Mad at the World A Life of John Steinbeck William Souder W W Norton Company 32 Souder s biography of John Steinbeck is a pleasure to read Steinbeck s well known for his many published books and his friendship with Doc Ed Ricketts Steinbeck has remained an enigma Sounder interviewed childhood friends wives fellow editors and writers that reveal a fuller picture of this literary giant Marilyn Frida Kahlo and San Francisco Gannit Ankori Circe Henestrosa Hillary C Olcott Hirmer Publishers 22 95 There is a rich history between Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and the city of San Francisco This book does a wonderful job of diving deep into Kahlo s love of the city and its influence over her image and her art with absolutely stunning full page images of her work The best gift for the art lover in your life Michael Dear community member Early in the lockdown period this year I came across an essay by the celebrated writer Arundhati Roy1 that ended with these powerful words Historically pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew This one is no different It is a portal a gateway between one world and the next We can choose to walk through it lightly with little luggage ready to imagine another world And ready to fight for it Inspired by these words our team at Kepler s has had many conversations about the world we are imagining and fighting for We want every child and every adult in our community to have access to books that can broaden their horizons connect them with new ideas and old lessons and enrich them with the beauty and power of stories Deeper literacy will help us find common ground with each other and value our shared humanity This dream has kept Kepler s going for 65 years and we hope you share this dream with us We can use your help to keep working for this dream We believe our team is our most essential and invaluable asset We have succeeded in keeping our team productively working through a 5 5 month store shutdown but the pandemic s impact on business is continuing a lot longer than any of us expected We are relaunching our membership program to improve our finances so we can keep our team employed and keep paying fair wages We would love it if you would consider becoming a member or renewing your membership Please see the back cover for more information We hope you enjoy the enclosed complimentary gift guide that features recommendations of books our staff are excited about Happy holidays and be safe Praveen Madan CEO Kepler s Books Board Member Kepler s Literary Foundation 1 The Forests of California A California Field Atlas Obi Kaufmann Heydey 55 I go hiking at least once a week so forests are a bit of an obsession of mine and Kaufmann s latest celebration of the natural wonders of the Golden State is a joy to behold Exquisitely painted and packed with information it blends the personal and the ecological quite brilliantly Todd Author Signed Editions While Supplies Last Spirits of San Francisco Voyages through the Unknown City Gary Kamiya Paul Madonna Bloomsbury Publishing 28 This celebration of San Francisco s colorful history becomes the reader s Easter egg hunt through all the fascinating history wily characters and places to visit Really put on your walking shoes and wander little known San Francisco Perfect for all SF lovers My favorite is the Rock house Enjoy Marilyn Author Signed Editions While Supplies Last Open 24 7 at keplers com This essay is included in Roy s book Azadi featured in the History Current Affairs section of this gift guide 1 Letter from Praveen Local Interest 2
Local Interest Letter from Praveen Mad at the World A Life of John Steinbeck William Souder W W Norton Company 32 Souder s biography of John Steinbeck is a pleasure to read Steinbeck s well known for his many published books and his friendship with Doc Ed Ricketts Steinbeck has remained an enigma Sounder interviewed childhood friends wives fellow editors and writers that reveal a fuller picture of this literary giant Marilyn Frida Kahlo and San Francisco Gannit Ankori Circe Henestrosa Hillary C Olcott Hirmer Publishers 22 95 There is a rich history between Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and the city of San Francisco This book does a wonderful job of diving deep into Kahlo s love of the city and its influence over her image and her art with absolutely stunning full page images of her work The best gift for the art lover in your life Michael Dear community member Early in the lockdown period this year I came across an essay by the celebrated writer Arundhati Roy1 that ended with these powerful words Historically pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew This one is no different It is a portal a gateway between one world and the next We can choose to walk through it lightly with little luggage ready to imagine another world And ready to fight for it Inspired by these words our team at Kepler s has had many conversations about the world we are imagining and fighting for We want every child and every adult in our community to have access to books that can broaden their horizons connect them with new ideas and old lessons and enrich them with the beauty and power of stories Deeper literacy will help us find common ground with each other and value our shared humanity This dream has kept Kepler s going for 65 years and we hope you share this dream with us We can use your help to keep working for this dream We believe our team is our most essential and invaluable asset We have succeeded in keeping our team productively working through a 5 5 month store shutdown but the pandemic s impact on business is continuing a lot longer than any of us expected We are relaunching our membership program to improve our finances so we can keep our team employed and keep paying fair wages We would love it if you would consider becoming a member or renewing your membership Please see the back cover for more information We hope you enjoy the enclosed complimentary gift guide that features recommendations of books our staff are excited about Happy holidays and be safe Praveen Madan CEO Kepler s Books Board Member Kepler s Literary Foundation 1 The Forests of California A California Field Atlas Obi Kaufmann Heydey 55 I go hiking at least once a week so forests are a bit of an obsession of mine and Kaufmann s latest celebration of the natural wonders of the Golden State is a joy to behold Exquisitely painted and packed with information it blends the personal and the ecological quite brilliantly Todd Author Signed Editions While Supplies Last Spirits of San Francisco Voyages through the Unknown City Gary Kamiya Paul Madonna Bloomsbury Publishing 28 This celebration of San Francisco s colorful history becomes the reader s Easter egg hunt through all the fascinating history wily characters and places to visit Really put on your walking shoes and wander little known San Francisco Perfect for all SF lovers My favorite is the Rock house Enjoy Marilyn Author Signed Editions While Supplies Last Open 24 7 at keplers com This essay is included in Roy s book Azadi featured in the History Current Affairs section of this gift guide 1 Letter from Praveen Local Interest 2
Literary Migrations Charlotte McConaghy Flatiron Books 26 99 Charlotte McConaghy delivers an achingly beautiful story of love and the will to survive Set in a not tooimprobable dystopian world of mass extinction Franny Stone sets out on a journey to follow the migration of the Arctic tern Through her travels Franny s deep secrets emerge as McConaghy weaves Franny s drive towards redemption with hope for our planet Judith Leave the World Behind Rumaan Alam Ecco 27 99 A white middle class couple from Brooklyn rents the house of their dreams in the Hamptons Late in the night there is a knock on the door An older Black couple introduces themselves as the house owners forced to seek refuge because of the East Coast s massive blackout An absolutely brilliant take on race class and global threats facing the world today Aggie Hamnet Maggie O Farrell Knopf 26 95 Smart well crafted historical fiction can be a truly transportive experience and this atmospheric re telling of the early years of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway is beautifully moody and rich in detail Few novels have gripped me as immediately and fiercely as this haunting tale Todd Open 24 7 at keplers com 3 Literary Whale Day And Other Poems Billy Collins Random House 26 Thank goodness for Billy Collins We needed a new book from him this year His poetry feels like coming back after an exhausting disorienting day and seeing your front door s familiar worn down handle and creaking entryway floorboards with gentle and grateful eyes Caitlin Transcendent Kingdom Yaa Gyasi Knopf 27 95 Gifty a young Ghanaian American woman a Ph D candidate in neuroscience at Stanford is determined to find the cure for addictive behavior This beautifully written novel portrays her family s struggle to assimilate into the American South and the complicated mother daughter relationship after a family tragedy Ultimately this book is about redemption and the consolation of family love and work Aggie Mexican Gothic Silvia Moreno Garcia Del Rey 27 After receiving an unsettling letter from her cousin Noemi sets off to the High Place an isolated house in the countryside of Mexico There she begins to unravel the mystery violence and madness Set in the 1950s Mexican Gothic is haunting atmospheric and eerie Full of twists and turns This book will keep you at the edge of your seat Joseline Memorial Bryan Washington Riverhead Books 27 Memorial is a stunning and heartachingly layered narrative An intimate story about messy families complex relationships and grief The story is witty and draws you in from the very first page You ll laugh You ll hurt You ll cry I could not put this book down Joseline Anxious People A Novel Fredrik Backman Atria Books 28 Are you a returning Backman fan Or a first time reader Rejoice regardless because he has done it again Sure to please almost every kind of reader here is a book for the time touching funny honest and rooted in the power and importance of human connection Brittany Gift Cards available in store at keplers com Literary 4
Literary Migrations Charlotte McConaghy Flatiron Books 26 99 Charlotte McConaghy delivers an achingly beautiful story of love and the will to survive Set in a not tooimprobable dystopian world of mass extinction Franny Stone sets out on a journey to follow the migration of the Arctic tern Through her travels Franny s deep secrets emerge as McConaghy weaves Franny s drive towards redemption with hope for our planet Judith Leave the World Behind Rumaan Alam Ecco 27 99 A white middle class couple from Brooklyn rents the house of their dreams in the Hamptons Late in the night there is a knock on the door An older Black couple introduces themselves as the house owners forced to seek refuge because of the East Coast s massive blackout An absolutely brilliant take on race class and global threats facing the world today Aggie Hamnet Maggie O Farrell Knopf 26 95 Smart well crafted historical fiction can be a truly transportive experience and this atmospheric re telling of the early years of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway is beautifully moody and rich in detail Few novels have gripped me as immediately and fiercely as this haunting tale Todd Open 24 7 at keplers com 3 Literary Whale Day And Other Poems Billy Collins Random House 26 Thank goodness for Billy Collins We needed a new book from him this year His poetry feels like coming back after an exhausting disorienting day and seeing your front door s familiar worn down handle and creaking entryway floorboards with gentle and grateful eyes Caitlin Transcendent Kingdom Yaa Gyasi Knopf 27 95 Gifty a young Ghanaian American woman a Ph D candidate in neuroscience at Stanford is determined to find the cure for addictive behavior This beautifully written novel portrays her family s struggle to assimilate into the American South and the complicated mother daughter relationship after a family tragedy Ultimately this book is about redemption and the consolation of family love and work Aggie Mexican Gothic Silvia Moreno Garcia Del Rey 27 After receiving an unsettling letter from her cousin Noemi sets off to the High Place an isolated house in the countryside of Mexico There she begins to unravel the mystery violence and madness Set in the 1950s Mexican Gothic is haunting atmospheric and eerie Full of twists and turns This book will keep you at the edge of your seat Joseline Memorial Bryan Washington Riverhead Books 27 Memorial is a stunning and heartachingly layered narrative An intimate story about messy families complex relationships and grief The story is witty and draws you in from the very first page You ll laugh You ll hurt You ll cry I could not put this book down Joseline Anxious People A Novel Fredrik Backman Atria Books 28 Are you a returning Backman fan Or a first time reader Rejoice regardless because he has done it again Sure to please almost every kind of reader here is a book for the time touching funny honest and rooted in the power and importance of human connection Brittany Gift Cards available in store at keplers com Literary 4
Science Nature Fathoms The World in the Whale Rebecca Giggs Simon Schuster 27 Big mysterious and majestic whales have fascinated man for centuries Fathoms delves into not only how whales experience their world and humans impact on it but also what they can teach us about the resilience and fragility of our home s oceans Carolee Vesper Flights Helen Macdonald Grove Press 27 Did you know that if you hold a falcon egg close to your mouth and make soft clucking noises a chick that was ready to hatch would call back This extraordinary cabinet of curiosities about beauty and mysteries of the natural world is also a real cure for loneliness in these unprecedented times Aggie Great Adaptations Star Nosed Moles Electric Eels and Other Tales of Evolution s Mysteries Solved Kenneth Catania Princeton University Press 27 95 Evolution is absolutely fascinating and some of Mother Nature s many unusual adaptations are explored here Fun and illuminating for science lovers and also those not yet passionate about biology Some of this stuff is just so odd cool ingenious Carolee A Life on Our Planet My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future Sir David Attenborough Jonnie Hughes Grand Central Publishing 26 Part autobiography part callto action I m hard pressed to think of a more important book Attenborough writes with deep love and admiration for our Earth and it is his voice along with stunning visuals throughout that allows the reader to feel the earnestness of his words Cannot recommend enough Brittany 5 Science Nature The End of Everything Astrophysically Speaking Katie Mack Scribner 26 THE physics book of the year Katie Mack is smart and incredibly funny about the possible cosmic doomsdays to come We ve read about the beginning of the universe but what do we know about the end Oddly comforting to read such a fun book about something so bizarre and out of our control Caitlin Breath The New Science of a Lost Art James Nestor Riverhead Books 28 Breathe says James Nestor but are you breathing properly In Breath Nestor argues that humans have evolved towards unhealthy breathing How we inhale and exhale makes a difference in our physical and mental health Nestor s writing is clear concise at times funny and ultimately informative for why we need to rethink how we breathe Judith Gift Cards available in store at keplers com Science Nature 6
Science Nature Fathoms The World in the Whale Rebecca Giggs Simon Schuster 27 Big mysterious and majestic whales have fascinated man for centuries Fathoms delves into not only how whales experience their world and humans impact on it but also what they can teach us about the resilience and fragility of our home s oceans Carolee Vesper Flights Helen Macdonald Grove Press 27 Did you know that if you hold a falcon egg close to your mouth and make soft clucking noises a chick that was ready to hatch would call back This extraordinary cabinet of curiosities about beauty and mysteries of the natural world is also a real cure for loneliness in these unprecedented times Aggie Great Adaptations Star Nosed Moles Electric Eels and Other Tales of Evolution s Mysteries Solved Kenneth Catania Princeton University Press 27 95 Evolution is absolutely fascinating and some of Mother Nature s many unusual adaptations are explored here Fun and illuminating for science lovers and also those not yet passionate about biology Some of this stuff is just so odd cool ingenious Carolee A Life on Our Planet My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future Sir David Attenborough Jonnie Hughes Grand Central Publishing 26 Part autobiography part callto action I m hard pressed to think of a more important book Attenborough writes with deep love and admiration for our Earth and it is his voice along with stunning visuals throughout that allows the reader to feel the earnestness of his words Cannot recommend enough Brittany 5 Science Nature The End of Everything Astrophysically Speaking Katie Mack Scribner 26 THE physics book of the year Katie Mack is smart and incredibly funny about the possible cosmic doomsdays to come We ve read about the beginning of the universe but what do we know about the end Oddly comforting to read such a fun book about something so bizarre and out of our control Caitlin Breath The New Science of a Lost Art James Nestor Riverhead Books 28 Breathe says James Nestor but are you breathing properly In Breath Nestor argues that humans have evolved towards unhealthy breathing How we inhale and exhale makes a difference in our physical and mental health Nestor s writing is clear concise at times funny and ultimately informative for why we need to rethink how we breathe Judith Gift Cards available in store at keplers com Science Nature 6
History Current Affairs Sapiens A Graphic History The Birth of Humankind Vol 1 Yuval Noah Harari David Vandermeulen Daniel Casanave Harper Perennial 25 99 For the first time Yuval Noah Harari s bestselling book is available in a graphic novel format bringing his popular science writing to colorful life Telling the story of the rise of Homo Sapiens this book illuminates humanity s past and explores the manner in which we have impacted the environment and formed societies A special gift for the science lover in your life Henry Azadi Freedom Fascism Fiction Arundhati Roy Haymarket Books 22 95 In nine eloquent essays the renowned truth teller explores interconnected topics like freedom azadi role of language rise of fascism and the pandemic as a portal In Roy s own words the essays are about how fiction joins the world and becomes the world Along the way she answers Pablo Neruda s question In what language does rain fall in tormented cities Praveen Ten Lessons for a Post Pandemic World Fareed Zakaria W W Norton Company 26 95 In this intriguing and highly accessible book Fareed Zakaria delves into the effects that the Coronavirus pandemic is likely to have on the world in the years to come Split into ten distinct sections the book encourages the reader to ponder what societies across the globe may look like once the dust has settled and we have collectively moved deeper into the post Covid era Henry 7 History Current Affairs Open 24 7 at keplers com Children of Ash and Elm A History of the Vikings Neil Price Basic Books 35 An incredibly eye opening history of Vikings unlike any before by the leading expert in medieval Scandinavia Neil lends us a scope to see an unexpected angle of a stereotyped culture and pulls us into the reality of their daily life Perfect for any history reader Caitlin A World Beneath the Sands The Golden Age of Egyptology Toby Wilkinson W W Norton Company 30 Toby Wilkinson is an acclaimed Egyptologist this book proves why Written in painstakinglyresearched but utterly digestible chapters Wilkinson s book begins in 1822 with the preliminary deciphering of the Rosetta Stone From there the book tackles the next 100 years tracing the precise events and motivations that shaped Egyptology as we know it today Brittany The Fire Is Upon Us James Baldwin William F Buckley Jr and the Debate Over Race in America Nicholas Buccola Princeton University Press 18 95 The Fire is Upon Us tells the story of one of the greatest intellectual prize fights of all time In February 1965 James Baldwin and William F Buckley met at Cambridge to debate the still pertinent statement The American dream is at the expense of the American Negro Part biography part commentary and completely enthralling Stephanie Gift Cards available in store at keplers com Agent Sonya Moscow s Most Daring Wartime Spy Ben Macintyre Crown 28 Ben Macintyre writes history like a spy thriller and Agent Sonya follows suit With great detail Macintyre gives us the complicated story of a woman hiding in plain sight and clearly underestimated by her peers She was a communist a mother and a zealot sacrificing family and patriotism for the Soviet Union and its quest for nuclear power Amanda History Current Affairs 8
History Current Affairs Sapiens A Graphic History The Birth of Humankind Vol 1 Yuval Noah Harari David Vandermeulen Daniel Casanave Harper Perennial 25 99 For the first time Yuval Noah Harari s bestselling book is available in a graphic novel format bringing his popular science writing to colorful life Telling the story of the rise of Homo Sapiens this book illuminates humanity s past and explores the manner in which we have impacted the environment and formed societies A special gift for the science lover in your life Henry Azadi Freedom Fascism Fiction Arundhati Roy Haymarket Books 22 95 In nine eloquent essays the renowned truth teller explores interconnected topics like freedom azadi role of language rise of fascism and the pandemic as a portal In Roy s own words the essays are about how fiction joins the world and becomes the world Along the way she answers Pablo Neruda s question In what language does rain fall in tormented cities Praveen Ten Lessons for a Post Pandemic World Fareed Zakaria W W Norton Company 26 95 In this intriguing and highly accessible book Fareed Zakaria delves into the effects that the Coronavirus pandemic is likely to have on the world in the years to come Split into ten distinct sections the book encourages the reader to ponder what societies across the globe may look like once the dust has settled and we have collectively moved deeper into the post Covid era Henry 7 History Current Affairs Open 24 7 at keplers com Children of Ash and Elm A History of the Vikings Neil Price Basic Books 35 An incredibly eye opening history of Vikings unlike any before by the leading expert in medieval Scandinavia Neil lends us a scope to see an unexpected angle of a stereotyped culture and pulls us into the reality of their daily life Perfect for any history reader Caitlin A World Beneath the Sands The Golden Age of Egyptology Toby Wilkinson W W Norton Company 30 Toby Wilkinson is an acclaimed Egyptologist this book proves why Written in painstakinglyresearched but utterly digestible chapters Wilkinson s book begins in 1822 with the preliminary deciphering of the Rosetta Stone From there the book tackles the next 100 years tracing the precise events and motivations that shaped Egyptology as we know it today Brittany The Fire Is Upon Us James Baldwin William F Buckley Jr and the Debate Over Race in America Nicholas Buccola Princeton University Press 18 95 The Fire is Upon Us tells the story of one of the greatest intellectual prize fights of all time In February 1965 James Baldwin and William F Buckley met at Cambridge to debate the still pertinent statement The American dream is at the expense of the American Negro Part biography part commentary and completely enthralling Stephanie Gift Cards available in store at keplers com Agent Sonya Moscow s Most Daring Wartime Spy Ben Macintyre Crown 28 Ben Macintyre writes history like a spy thriller and Agent Sonya follows suit With great detail Macintyre gives us the complicated story of a woman hiding in plain sight and clearly underestimated by her peers She was a communist a mother and a zealot sacrificing family and patriotism for the Soviet Union and its quest for nuclear power Amanda History Current Affairs 8
Great Gifts for Everyone Modern Comfort Food Ina Garten Clarkson Potter 35 2020 is the perfect year to flex your skills in the kitchen and embrace that comfort food life Ina Garten has the perfect collection of recipes for both novices and masters with beautiful photos as accompaniment Make yourself one of Ina s fabulous cocktails and dive in Michael The World of Sherlock Holmes 1000pc Puzzle Doug John Miller Laurence King Publishing 18 99 As you build this out of a book puzzle you will spot famous characters see crime solving clues and historical figures as depicted in London during Sherlock Holmes time Included is a poster featuring fun Sherlock Holmes facts Kirsten Solutions Other Problems Allie Brosh Gallery Books 30 Allie Brosh s newest book is a testament to the power of continuing forward and trusting in yourself no matter the circumstances Throw in some gut bustingly funny chapters including The Poop Mystery and The Kangaroo Pig Gets Drunk and you are in for a wild ride McKenna The Lost Spells Robert MacFarlane Jackie Morris Anansi International 26 If you ever wished there was more magic in the world this little book is your answer The Lost Spells poems must be read aloud As you slowly turn the pages the exquisite watercolors will pierce your heart with the beauty of animals birds trees and flowers A truly magical book for all ages and creatures of every kind Aggie Author Signed Editions While Supplies Last 9 Great Gifts for Everyone The 99 Invisible City A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design Roman Mars Kurt Kohlstedt Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 30 The story behind what you see fascinating urban history wondrous architectural design unexpected secrets This book is for anyone curious about the cityscape you walk through but could easily miss Pick this book up and crack it open Be careful though it s hard to put down Carolee Author Signed Editions While Supplies Last The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book An Interactive Guide to Life Changing Books Logan Smalley Stephanie Kent Avid Reader Press Simon Schuster 20 This book is literally a phone book for book reviews bookstores and book love The Call Me Ishmael project started as a challenge to readers call this 774 325 0503 and tell us a story about a book you love This phonebook is the result of that effort a compilation of readers sharing stories about the books that mattered In this challenging and isolating year this book has been pure joy Try it pick up this book and give a call you won t be disappointed Amanda Open 24 7 at keplers com Great Gifts for Everyone 10
Great Gifts for Everyone Modern Comfort Food Ina Garten Clarkson Potter 35 2020 is the perfect year to flex your skills in the kitchen and embrace that comfort food life Ina Garten has the perfect collection of recipes for both novices and masters with beautiful photos as accompaniment Make yourself one of Ina s fabulous cocktails and dive in Michael The World of Sherlock Holmes 1000pc Puzzle Doug John Miller Laurence King Publishing 18 99 As you build this out of a book puzzle you will spot famous characters see crime solving clues and historical figures as depicted in London during Sherlock Holmes time Included is a poster featuring fun Sherlock Holmes facts Kirsten Solutions Other Problems Allie Brosh Gallery Books 30 Allie Brosh s newest book is a testament to the power of continuing forward and trusting in yourself no matter the circumstances Throw in some gut bustingly funny chapters including The Poop Mystery and The Kangaroo Pig Gets Drunk and you are in for a wild ride McKenna The Lost Spells Robert MacFarlane Jackie Morris Anansi International 26 If you ever wished there was more magic in the world this little book is your answer The Lost Spells poems must be read aloud As you slowly turn the pages the exquisite watercolors will pierce your heart with the beauty of animals birds trees and flowers A truly magical book for all ages and creatures of every kind Aggie Author Signed Editions While Supplies Last 9 Great Gifts for Everyone The 99 Invisible City A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design Roman Mars Kurt Kohlstedt Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 30 The story behind what you see fascinating urban history wondrous architectural design unexpected secrets This book is for anyone curious about the cityscape you walk through but could easily miss Pick this book up and crack it open Be careful though it s hard to put down Carolee Author Signed Editions While Supplies Last The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book An Interactive Guide to Life Changing Books Logan Smalley Stephanie Kent Avid Reader Press Simon Schuster 20 This book is literally a phone book for book reviews bookstores and book love The Call Me Ishmael project started as a challenge to readers call this 774 325 0503 and tell us a story about a book you love This phonebook is the result of that effort a compilation of readers sharing stories about the books that mattered In this challenging and isolating year this book has been pure joy Try it pick up this book and give a call you won t be disappointed Amanda Open 24 7 at keplers com Great Gifts for Everyone 10
Biographies Memoirs This Time Next Year We ll Be Laughing Jacqueline Winspear Soho Press 27 95 This is first and foremost an elegantly written memoir In it Winspear digs deeply into her family s history and embraces the sacrifices of her grandparents and parents as well as her own story as a child growing up on a hops farm in Kent England It includes the hardships joys and secrets of her closest family members giving us an insight into the true Jacqueline Winspear Sina Eat a Peach David Chang Gabe Ulla Clarkson Potter 28 There s so much more to David Chang s story than the super famous Momofuku This memoir is engaging on so many levels of his life His ideas of good food served fast and his innovative style changed the food world I loved it Marilyn Welcome to the New World Jake Halpern Michael Sloan Metropolitan Books 21 99 A triumph in journalism and a stirring reminder that behind words such as refugee are everyday people this riveting nonfiction graphic novel about a family s struggles in coming to America is direct and deeply moving and the illustrations are so very powerful Todd Open 24 7 at keplers com 11 Biographies Memoirs Braiding Sweetgrass Indigenous Wisdom Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants Robin Wall Kimmerer Milkweed Editions 35 An esteemed botanist and professor of biology shares meaningful tales and lessons rooted in the context of indigenous culture and wisdom Kimmerer guides us to a deeper understanding of and appreciation for plants and shares values from a culture enriched with gratitude and reciprocity Braiding Sweetgrass is an engaging and inspirational work of nonfiction that values both science and spirit Olivia Inspirational The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse Charlie Mackesy HarperOne 22 99 This whimsical book is reminiscent of classics such as The Little Prince The conversations between four different creatures about friendship kindness and courage offer simple yet profound advice The miraculous and magical ink and watercolor drawings contain hidden stories this book is to be reread and cherished It should be on everyone s gift list Aggie The Gifts of Imperfection 10th Anniversary Edition Bren Brown Random House 25 Who hasn t had an imperfect year We re facing anxiety uncertainty and perhaps hopelessness in a once ina generation way This anniversary edition of Bren Brown s Gifts could not be better timed Let this book remind us that imperfection is a gift and that by embracing the power of love belonging and being enough we always have hope Stephanie Big Friendship How We Keep Each Other Close Aminatou Sow Ann Friedman Simon Schuster 26 Adult friendship is something we don t really talk about but these relationships are often our most precious assets As the authors say they are the family we choose Big Friendship is an examination and celebration of these relationships one needed now more than ever the perfect gift for your bestie Stephanie Inspirational 12
Biographies Memoirs This Time Next Year We ll Be Laughing Jacqueline Winspear Soho Press 27 95 This is first and foremost an elegantly written memoir In it Winspear digs deeply into her family s history and embraces the sacrifices of her grandparents and parents as well as her own story as a child growing up on a hops farm in Kent England It includes the hardships joys and secrets of her closest family members giving us an insight into the true Jacqueline Winspear Sina Eat a Peach David Chang Gabe Ulla Clarkson Potter 28 There s so much more to David Chang s story than the super famous Momofuku This memoir is engaging on so many levels of his life His ideas of good food served fast and his innovative style changed the food world I loved it Marilyn Welcome to the New World Jake Halpern Michael Sloan Metropolitan Books 21 99 A triumph in journalism and a stirring reminder that behind words such as refugee are everyday people this riveting nonfiction graphic novel about a family s struggles in coming to America is direct and deeply moving and the illustrations are so very powerful Todd Open 24 7 at keplers com 11 Biographies Memoirs Braiding Sweetgrass Indigenous Wisdom Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants Robin Wall Kimmerer Milkweed Editions 35 An esteemed botanist and professor of biology shares meaningful tales and lessons rooted in the context of indigenous culture and wisdom Kimmerer guides us to a deeper understanding of and appreciation for plants and shares values from a culture enriched with gratitude and reciprocity Braiding Sweetgrass is an engaging and inspirational work of nonfiction that values both science and spirit Olivia Inspirational The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse Charlie Mackesy HarperOne 22 99 This whimsical book is reminiscent of classics such as The Little Prince The conversations between four different creatures about friendship kindness and courage offer simple yet profound advice The miraculous and magical ink and watercolor drawings contain hidden stories this book is to be reread and cherished It should be on everyone s gift list Aggie The Gifts of Imperfection 10th Anniversary Edition Bren Brown Random House 25 Who hasn t had an imperfect year We re facing anxiety uncertainty and perhaps hopelessness in a once ina generation way This anniversary edition of Bren Brown s Gifts could not be better timed Let this book remind us that imperfection is a gift and that by embracing the power of love belonging and being enough we always have hope Stephanie Big Friendship How We Keep Each Other Close Aminatou Sow Ann Friedman Simon Schuster 26 Adult friendship is something we don t really talk about but these relationships are often our most precious assets As the authors say they are the family we choose Big Friendship is an examination and celebration of these relationships one needed now more than ever the perfect gift for your bestie Stephanie Inspirational 12
Escaping 2020 Black Sun Rebecca Roanhorse Gallery Saga Press 27 99 Fantasy readers meet your new favorite series Black Sun is a rare experience Rebecca Roanhorse has created an unmissable epic world influenced by pre Columbian indigenous cultures The destinies of three incredible characters hurtle towards each other at a break neck pace a Sun Priest from humble origins a man with godlike powers and a formidable hot mess of a sea captain Olivia One By One Ruth Ware Gallery Scout Press 27 99 Knives Out meets Agatha Christie meets corporate ski retreat Nine tech startup execs arrive at a beautiful isolated French chalet for a week of skiing bonding and meetings to determine the future of the company After getting snowed in they start disappearing one by one A great thriller to read while sitting by a cozy fire with a cup of cocoa Pam Gift Cards available in store at keplers com 13 Escaping 2020 Oona Out of Order Margarita Montimore Flatiron Books 26 99 Oona has been living her life normally until the minute clock strikes midnight on New Year s Eve of her 18th year She is shot 32 years into the future and soon learns that she will live her life jumping between decades so she better remember certain stocks I have never had more fun reading a book than this one Caitlin The Thursday Murder Club Richard Osman Pamela Dorman Books 26 Four feisty residents of an upscale retirement community in the English countryside are always looking for excitement They meet every week to try to solve cold cases so when an actual murder occurs on their doorstep they insinuate themselves into the police investigation Full of twists and turns this story is a lot of fun and very clever Pam The Midnight Library Matt Haig Viking 26 What if you had the opportunity to relive every decision you ever made In Midnight Library Nora gets that chance pulling regrets off the shelf and stepping back in time to see what might have been With empathy and humor Matt Haig shows us what would happen when you get to choose your own adventure exposing what really makes a life worth living Amanda The Best of Me David Sedaris Little Brown and Company 30 David Sedaris is one of the preeminent essayists and raconteurs working today Here in a collection of pieces selected by the author himself are examples of his wit pathos and humanity A perfect gift for friends and family who enjoy forums like The New Yorker and This American Life or anyone looking for a delightful way to spend a winter afternoon Henry Open 24 7 at keplers com Escaping 2020 14
Escaping 2020 Black Sun Rebecca Roanhorse Gallery Saga Press 27 99 Fantasy readers meet your new favorite series Black Sun is a rare experience Rebecca Roanhorse has created an unmissable epic world influenced by pre Columbian indigenous cultures The destinies of three incredible characters hurtle towards each other at a break neck pace a Sun Priest from humble origins a man with godlike powers and a formidable hot mess of a sea captain Olivia One By One Ruth Ware Gallery Scout Press 27 99 Knives Out meets Agatha Christie meets corporate ski retreat Nine tech startup execs arrive at a beautiful isolated French chalet for a week of skiing bonding and meetings to determine the future of the company After getting snowed in they start disappearing one by one A great thriller to read while sitting by a cozy fire with a cup of cocoa Pam Gift Cards available in store at keplers com 13 Escaping 2020 Oona Out of Order Margarita Montimore Flatiron Books 26 99 Oona has been living her life normally until the minute clock strikes midnight on New Year s Eve of her 18th year She is shot 32 years into the future and soon learns that she will live her life jumping between decades so she better remember certain stocks I have never had more fun reading a book than this one Caitlin The Thursday Murder Club Richard Osman Pamela Dorman Books 26 Four feisty residents of an upscale retirement community in the English countryside are always looking for excitement They meet every week to try to solve cold cases so when an actual murder occurs on their doorstep they insinuate themselves into the police investigation Full of twists and turns this story is a lot of fun and very clever Pam The Midnight Library Matt Haig Viking 26 What if you had the opportunity to relive every decision you ever made In Midnight Library Nora gets that chance pulling regrets off the shelf and stepping back in time to see what might have been With empathy and humor Matt Haig shows us what would happen when you get to choose your own adventure exposing what really makes a life worth living Amanda The Best of Me David Sedaris Little Brown and Company 30 David Sedaris is one of the preeminent essayists and raconteurs working today Here in a collection of pieces selected by the author himself are examples of his wit pathos and humanity A perfect gift for friends and family who enjoy forums like The New Yorker and This American Life or anyone looking for a delightful way to spend a winter afternoon Henry Open 24 7 at keplers com Escaping 2020 14
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