If your idea of a perfect night in is binge watching reality tv and lots of snacks with your bestie, Blair Hanson’s America’s Not-So Sweetheart is a must read! bookshop.org/p/books/just...

Grab a copy of Enid Baxter Ryce’s Plant Magic at Home and create your own magic this holiday season! bookshop.org/p/books/plan...

Is there anything that brings us more joy than our friends, especially when you’ve made a mistake that requires a ‘do over’? Read Shauna Cagan’s ADDIE and the AMAZING ACROBATS to find out! bookshop.org/p/books/addi...

As the Winter Solstice this weekend brings the return of light to our days, we are recharging to prepare for another year of working with wonderful authors and great books. Happy solstice, and holidays, everyone. We'll see you in 2026!

Big Enough has made it on yet another "Best of 2025" list! The Center for the Study of Multicultural Literature selected the Oxherd Boy origin story, and many other notable children's books, for their year end list. Take a look at the full list here: www.csmcl.org/best-books-2... #bigenough

If short stories are your go-to on busy days, pick up a copy of Sympathy for Wild Girls. bookshop.org/p/books/symp...

If you’re looking for a modern epic with a surprising setting, you’ll want to add Justin Haynes’ IBIS to your TBR. bookshop.org/p/books/ibis...

Deal Alert! Lessons in Romance, a rivals-to-lovers romance set in academia, has been acquired in a pre-empt by Bantam Dell! Class will be in session Summer 2027!

If you cherish book club nights with your friends, consider Jessica Guerrieri’s stunning debut as your next read with the group! bookshop.org/p/books/betw...

A second book has been selected as a Kirkus Best Book of 2025! Bound By Stars one of the best indie books published this year, and our favorite romance in space. geni.us/KYZaNwK

The California Reading Association has selected Mud to the Rescue as a Eureka Honor Book! Congratulations to author Tanya Konerman and illustrator Melanie Cataldo for winning this prestigious non-fiction award! bookshop.org/p/books/mud-...

If a moment of quiet and reflection during holiday chaos brings you joy, you might want a copy of The Oxherd Boy by your side this month. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

108 Awesome Yoga Poses for Kids is the perfect guide to getting energy out and calm in to little bodies during wintertime when they are spending more time indoors! bookshop.org/p/books/108-...

For the budding activist in your house! Celebrate hair of all textures and styles with this picture book by Angel Tate. bookshop.org/p/books/i-ro...

Want to spread love and joy this holiday season? Consider sharing Shelley Rotner’s Love Is A Big Feeling with a little one to spark a conversation about love. bookshop.org/p/books/love...

If you’re looking for a picture book with gorgeous illustrations and a big heart, check out Big Enough by Oxherd Boy creator Regina Linke! bookshop.org/p/books/big-...

When you’re hosting friends this season and want a good conversation starter, grab your deck of Borderlands Tarot. Surprise them with readings in both English and Spanish! bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

For the New York lover: Stan Mack’s Real Life Funnies, a mixture of humor, spontaneity, serendipity, and weirdness, deftly captures New Yorkers being who they are, in all their unguarded and uninhibited glory. bookshop.org/p/books/stan...

Big Enough has been named a Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2025! Hooray for Regina and the LBYR team! If you don’t already have this book in your library, you can order a copy here: bookshop.org/p/books/big-...

Dexter has been bringing smiles to faces for years and his picture book is no different. Celebrate the holidays one Dexter step at a time! bookshop.org/p/books/dext...

🎉Deal Alert 🎉 Tegan Cassell's POISON HEART, filled with women pirates, will be published by Mayhem Books!

Bring the sights and smells of Vietnam home with Paul B. Kennedy’s Vietnam Food and Food Culture. Filled with authentic recipes, this book is perfect for the adventurous eater.

This holiday season, fill your shelf with joy! Check in throughout the month for our top picks for your bookshelf that you’re sure to love.

Happy Thanksgiving from Great Dog Literary! We are especially thankful for the book community this year and hope you’ve found a book to be thankful for this year too.

It’s not the holidays in Puerto Rico without platanos maduros! Add a little heat to the pan to match the steamy romance in Lissette Decos’s Takes One To Know One! bookshop.org/a/2344/97815...

Seeking a more flavorful Thanksgiving? Chef Paul Kennedy, moved to Vietnam to embrace the culture and inspires his readers to seek the most authentic connections to a place by understanding the food. As he says, ‘travel makes the hungry satisfied.’ www.tuttlepublishing.com/vietnam/viet...

The reality show Campfire Wars is what kickstarts the romance between Joaquin and Alec in America’s Not-So Sweetheart, so s’mores are the natural pick to represent this book! bookshop.org/p/books/just...

Once known as Jane Doe in one of the most high-profile cases of a generation, Reshona Landfair steps forward to tell her story in WHO'S WATCHING STORTY?⁣ She shines as a champion of victims of abuse, a woman whose fearless voice and transformative words will provide courage for generations to come.⁣

The Oxherd Boy reminds us of jasmine tea, a warm mug of which is necessary to keep calm during the busy holidays. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Shrimp oreganata reminds us of Jessica’s debut novel in its elevated feel and, of course, seaside theme. bookshop.org/p/books/betw...

Booklist has given Ella Grace Foutz’s book another great review! “In this gritty memoir in verse, Foutz’s inner dialogue confirms humans are not one-size-fits-all and people shouldn’t be boxed in.” bookshop.org/p/books/lull...

If we were to pick a food that represents Stan Mack’s Real Life Funnies, we’d head straight for Katz’s Deli. Naturally, the quintessential dish is pastrami on rye, piled high. bookshop.org/p/books/stan...

Katie Palazzola’s picture book is now available for preorder! The grounded magical feel of Miyazaki meets a timeless sibling adventure story in this luminous debut. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Big Enough is included in the list of 2025 101 Great Books for Kids from Betsy Bird of SLJ’s Fuse8 blog and Evanston Public Library! See the full list of great kidlit here: afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/29/a...

What holiday dish represents HUSH, LITTLE CHILDREN? The harissa spices put a twist on a classic side, and the heat adds edge to something otherwise safe, much like the twisty domestic plot of Charara’s debut. bookshop.org/p/books/hush...

Bound By Stars has been selected for BookBub’s Teen and YA list! The book will be available for 99 cents from today to the 18th! www.bookbub.com/books/bound-...

Sweet potato might be the best Thanksgiving food for dogs, so it’s only natural that Dexter reminds us of sweet potato pie! Not only does it match his beautiful spots, but sweet potato is perfect for energetic dogs like Dexter. bookshop.org/p/books/dext...

ICYMI! The third book in Bonnie Kelso’s series of underwater adventures featuring major childhood milestones (losing a tooth, bedtime, and bath time) is ready for preorder. What a cute cover!bookshop.org/p/books/sea-...

Still a month left until the winner for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize is announced, but if you’re curious about the finalists, check out this Lit Hub interview! Justin’s personality shines in his interview. lithub.com/meet-the-bes...

Happy Pub Day to Ella Grace Foutz! Her memoir in verse, Lullabies for Insomniacs, is now available wherever books are sold. Grab your copy, then head on over to Goodreads to discuss! bookshop.org/p/books/lull...

As the weather gets colder, we think of cozy meals. Have you ever wondered what foods represent your favorite characters and books? Drop a comment to share, and check in this month leading up to turkey day for our books as seasonal dishes!

So excited to announce that MUD TO THE RESCUE! HOW ANIMALS USE MUD TO THRIVE AND SURVIVE has won a silver EUREKA! HONOR BOOK AWARD from the California Reading Association! Congratulations to author Tanya Konerman and illustrator Melanie Cataldo! @tanyakonerman.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social

It's so thrilling that three of our books have been named EUREKA! Book Award Winners for excellence in nonfiction. Thank you California Reading Association for recognizing the merit of these titles! @tanyakonerman.bsky.social @icebird.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social @susanschulman.bsky.social

I just put out a review of this! poorlittlebookishgirl.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/r...

Happy Halloween from the agents at Great Dog Literary!

Starting a true crime podcast while your own mother is being investigated for a crime? That’s peak chaos we can only expect from characters written by Karen Myna Cantor. Her debut novel, ALEX, BY PROXY, is now available for preorder!

If you love literary fiction and are looking for a chilling and thrilling read (without the ghosts and goblins) to match the season, pick up a copy of Hayan Charara’s HUSH, LITTLE CHILDREN. bookshop.org/p/books/hush...

Dark skies, a big yellow moon, and bats with big personalities and great moves make Addie perfect for Halloween season! bookshop.org/p/books/addi...

Another great review for Ella Grace’s upcoming verse memoir, LULLABIES FOR INSOMNIACS! Publishers Weekly says “this perceptive collection offers insightful and, at times, uplifting revelations: ‘I may have had more sadness in my life than some,/ but it doesn’t mean I’ve had any less joy.’” ​​

Bonnie Kelso’s Sleepy Sea is “a wonderful choice for kids whose active minds make them resist sleep, or who love ocean creatures” and it’s available now! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sleepy-sea...