2025-11 newsletter

Updated November 10, 2025
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The founding myth : why Christian nationalism is un-American
Seidel, Andrew L.
Audiobook
Do "In God We Trust," the Declaration of Independence, and other historical "evidence" prove that America was founded on Judeo-Christian principles? Are the Ten Commandments the basis for American law? A constitutional attorney dives into the debate about religion's role in America's founding. In...
How to talk to kids about anything : tips, scripts, stories, and steps to make even the toughest conversations easier
Silverman, Robyn J. A.
Paper Book
A step-by-step guide to answering your kids' toughest questions "When people die, where do they go?" "Why is her skin darker than mine?" "But how does the baby get in there?" Don't panic. While we know that the first step to connecting deeply with our kids is...
Better the blood
Bennett, Michael
Paper Book
Winner of the Ngaio Marsh First Novel Award An absorbing, clever debut thriller that speaks to the longstanding injustices faced by New Zealand's indigenous peoples, by an acclaimed Māori screenwriter and director A tenacious Māori detective, Hana Westerman...
Big kids, bigger feelings : navigating defiance, meltdowns, and anxiety to raise confident, connected kids
Campbell, Alyssa Blask
NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the coauthor of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, a guide to supporting children's social and emotional growth through the elementary school years (ages 5-12), a critical but often-overlooked developmental stage. TOO OLD FOR TANTRUMS ...
Grass Isn't Greener: The Everyday Conservationist's Guide to Bringing Nature to Your Yard
Wolfe, Danae
Paper Book
Built around easy-to-digest tips for improving sustainability, this fun, action-oriented guide will help everyone turn their home garden into an earth-friendly habitat.  Rooted in twenty practical steps that anyone can take starting today, Grass Isn't...
Having it all : what data tells us about women's lives and getting the most out of yours
Low, Corinne
NATIONAL BESTSELLER You're not imagining it: Women aren't getting a good deal at home or at work. We have the evidence to prove it. This book gives you the power to change it. For women in America today, the promise of "having it all" is an ever-elusive...
Little Bosses Everywhere
Read, Bridget.
A "gripping" (The Washington Post) work of history and reportage that unveils the stranger-than-fiction world of multilevel marketing: a massive money-making scam and radical political conspiracy that has remade American society. "Reads like a thriller . . . masterfully...
Lu and Ren's guide to geozoology
Hsieh, Angela
Paper Book
Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this beautiful graphic novel follows a girl who learns more about friendship and family as she journeys across the fantastical land of Lirrin to tend to its majestic animals. Lu dreams of being a great adventurer, just like her...
Soft as Bones A Memoir
Sage, Chyana Marie.
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER A poetic memoir as intricately woven as a dreamcatcher about overcoming the pain of generational trauma with the power of traditional healing In candid, incisive, and delicate prose, Chyana Marie Sage shares the pain of growing up with her father, a crack...
Winging it
Lloyd, Megan Wagner
Paper Book
From the Eisner-nominated creators of instant bestsellers Allergic and Squished comes a charming and funny graphic novel about family, friendship, and self-discovery! Twelve-year-old Luna never wanted to move from California to Virginia, even if it is near historic Washington...

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