A “genuinely transcendent” (The New Yorker) portrait of the poet as an office worker, plumbing the depths of the spiritual gulf between art and work.It’s the summer of 2017 and D__, a poet working by day as a copywriter at a retail start-up, can’t dispel a creeping sense of dissolution on the horizon. Whether it’s the company’s new twenty-four-year-old CEO, the growing distance between D__ and his longtime girlfriend, or a mounting sense of unreality in th...

Winner of the American Academy of Arts and Letters Sue Kaufman Prize for First FictionWinner of the New Harmony Book Award“One of the most intense—and often enjoyable—reading experiences I’ve had this year. I will surely be inhaling whatever C. Mallon writes next.” —Isaac Fitzgerald, The New York Times Book ReviewA singular, devastating debut novel, Dogs traces the fallout of one catastrophic night in the li...

A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!From fourteen-year-old author Brayden Harrington, the young boy who electrified the nation when he spoke at the Democratic National Convention in 2020, comes a fictional middle grade contemporary story about a boy named Jayson who stutters and the challenges he faces and the obstacles he must overcome as he campaigns for student-body president.Eighth grader Jayson Linden has had a stutter his w...

Small is the next big thing.When working for a large organization, weeks can pass before leadership makes important decisions that affect you and your team. Meanwhile, you're on the hook to deliver products that don’t actually serve the customer—products you know you could improve, if given the opportunity.After years of consulting for Fortune 1000 companies, Brady Brim-DeForest understands the drawbacks of working in giant, siloed environments. His book, Smaller is Better, s...

Two teens uncover a secret hidden in the Cascade Mountains that spans generations, stringing together family skeletons, lost stories, and a discovery of love and self in this tense and emotional young adult thriller with “great holds, great movement, and a worthwhile finish” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Cara is on the cusp of adventure. Unlike her best friends, she doesn’t want to go to college, she wants different kinds of challenges. And anyway, home...

Storytelling at its funniest! And a much-needed reminder that no matter what ails you, laughter is ALWAYS the best medicine.If laughter is the best medicine, this book is your prescription. Turn off the news, shut down social media, and spend a few days ignoring current events. Instead, return to the basics—humanity’s ability to laugh at itself.We’ve gathered one hundred great writers to share the mishaps and misadventures of everyday life. There’s no holdi...

A cozy and steamy enemies-to-lovers romance following a small-town café owner and her best friend’s billionaire brother as they’re forced to work together to plan a wedding.Eva Woods is perfectly content with her quiet life in the picturesque town of Cinnamon Springs, where she owns a café infamous for its mouthwatering donuts. There’s even a cute new doctor in town that has caught the eyes of everyone, Eva included. But when her best friend, Maddy, asks Eva to joi...

We Used to Live Here meets The Amityville Horror in this haunting novel about Alice, a frustrated wife and grieving mother whose life is turned upside down when she moves her family into a secluded house sheltered by ancient woods.After the devastating death of her teenage daughter Lucy, Alice and her family need a fresh start. Their home in the city is full of painful reminders of what they’ve lost, and Alice is worried about the mental health of...

The best way to make yourself feel great? Do a random act of kindness for someone! These stories will make you smile...because kindness really does matter.Make miracles happen for yourself and others. It’s easy. Just open your mind and your heart.There are so many ways that you can help—and it turns out the biggest beneficiary may be you! Scientific studies have shown that “doing good” is not only good for the recipient of the good deed, but also for the pe...

In the dark and stunning sequel to The Initial Insult, award-winning author Mindy McGinnis concludes this suspenseful YA duology as long-held family secrets finally come to light . . . changing Amontillado forevermore. Perfect for fans of Truly Devious and Sadie!Tress Montor murdered Felicity Turnado—but she might not have to live with the guilt for long. With an infected arm held together by duct tape, the panther who clawed her open on ...

You don’t realize how strong you are until the tough times are upon you, and then you discover your power and resilience.These 101 true and inspiring stories of resilience, hope, and triumph over adversity are a testament to the human spirit—and an invitation for you to find your own Inner Strength. People from all walks of life share their personal advice and experiences, serving as role models for anyone going through a tough time. Money, health, family issues, l...

Find that Christmas feeling with these entertaining stories of family and friends…laughter and love… giving and gratitude…comedy and creativity!These 101 true, personal stories capture the magic and fun of the holiday season. From Thanksgiving to Hanukkah, to Christmas and New Year’s, this new collection will help you de-stress and brighten your season and the winter beyond —no matter which holidays you're celebrating.Whether it’s a tale of unexpected kindn...