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PW’s newest Grab a Galley installment boasts an incredible selection of children’s and adult titles across many publishers.
PW makes it easy for you to check out next season’s titles with an expansive collection spanning every age group and category, from thrilling dystopian fiction to stories of female friendship to tales of love, deceit and survival.
Nonfiction titles take readers to the great outdoors and to space while comics and graphic novels tackle superheroes and award-winning musician, Dolly Parton.
Enjoy new books for younger readers with titles to choose from that covers picture books, chapter books, middle grade and YA.
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Nonfiction & Memoir
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1 of 27 titles
8 Steps to Energize Your Faith
Loyola Press
In 8 Steps to Energize Your Faith, Joe Paprocki offers practical advice to guide us out of the fog and bolster our confidence in who we are—beloved children of God. This means growing in faith, but how? By tapping into God’s loving Spirit so we can go with the holy flow and let the small stuff go.
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2 of 27 titles
The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession
Penguin Random House
In this spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, the bestselling author of The Stranger in the Woods brings us into Breitwieser’s strange world—unlike most thieves, he never stole for money, keeping all his treasures in a single room where he could admire them—until one final act of hubris brought everything crashing down.
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3 of 27 titles
Best-Laid Plans: The Promises and Pitfalls of the New Deal’s Greenbelt Towns
University of Cincinnati Press
Best-Laid Plans identifies where the Greenbelt Towns succeeded and where they failed and examines the perceived need for this expansive, and expensive program, tracing the route from conception to realization.
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4 of 27 titles
Black Chameleon: Memory, Womanhood, and Myth
Henry Holt and Co.
With a poet’s gift for lyricism, Mouton’s debut memoir confronts both the challenges and joys of growing up Black and making your own truth. Mouton reflects on her childhood, living in the world as a Black woman whose love is all too often coupled with danger, and finally learning to be a mother to another Black girl in America.
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5 of 27 titles
Bones of Belonging: Finding Wholeness in a White World
Dundurn Press
Sharp, funny, and poignant stories of what it’s like to be a Brown woman working for change in a white world, offering “an essential roadmap toward belonging” (Loretta J. Ross). Inclusion leader and racial justice consultant Annahid Dashtgard shares her experiences looking for and teaching about belonging in our divided world.
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6 of 27 titles
Chasing Giants: In Search of the World’s Largest Freshwater Fish
University of Nevada Press
Chasing Giants: In Search of the World’s Largest Freshwater Fish by author Zeb Hogan, published by the University of Nevada Press, combines science and adventure to provide insights into the key role megafish play in our past, present, and future. Hogan traverses the globe seeking answers to the mysteries that lie beneath the surface of the Earth’s lakes and rivers.
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7 of 27 titles
Community-Engaged Research for Resilience and Health, Volume 4
University of Cincinnati Press
The efforts featured highlight community-based solutions, points of strength, and sources of resilience to help underserved communities that are struggling to survive and thrive in the face of adversity.
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8 of 27 titles
A Forest Journey: The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilization
Patagonia
A foundational conservation story that should not be lost in the archives, A Forest Journey has long been regarded a timeless, comprehensive book on the major role forests have played in human life. This newly revised edition emphasizes the importance of forests in the fight against global warming and the urgency to protect the great trees and forests of the world.
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9 of 27 titles
From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth
Disruption Books
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, articulates a bold vision for philanthropy in the twenty-first century. It demands that all members of society recognize their own privilege and position, address the root causes of social ills, and seek out and listen to those who live amid and experience injustice. This book challenges and emboldens readers to consider philanthropy as a tool for achieving economic, social, and political justice.
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10 of 27 titles
Launchpad Republic: America’s Entrepreneurial Edge and Why It Matters
Wiley
Entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful forces in America and the world today, but few books address its link to politics. Launchpad Republic describes how entrepreneurship developed over the course of American history and how it is intricately connected to the country’s democratic institutions, corporate and financial systems, and emphasis on individual and consumer rights. A likely classic.
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11 of 27 titles
Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World
Penguin Random House
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project discovers a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.
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12 of 27 titles
Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! Official Cookbook
Insight Editions
Discover 40+ recipes like Mooshroom Burgers, Suspicious Stew, and The Cake! Featuring recipes that are ideal for every skill level (and player type), this cookbook is just what you need to bring a touch of Minecraft into your kitchen. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to gather, cook, and eat!
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13 of 27 titles
The Mother Load: Surviving the Daily Grind Without Losing Your Ever Loving Mind
Dexterity Books
Drawing from her years of motherhood, author and blogger Meredith Ethington offers advice for each moment of motherhood—the good, the bad, the ugly. Filled with raw, honest anecdotes, Ethington’s portrayal of motherhood is fully transparent—at times humorous, at times heart-rending. Her commentary never shies away from the tougher subjects of motherhood that often get pushed under the rug.
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14 of 27 titles
Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being
Spiegel & Grau
An electrifying introduction to complexity theory, the science of how complex systems behave—from cells to human beings, ecosystems, the known universe and beyond—that profoundly reframes our understanding and illuminates our interconnectedness.
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15 of 27 titles
Of Bears and Weight Loss: How to Manage Triggers, Lose Weight, and Enjoy Getting Fit
Apollo Publishers
Psychologist, stand-up comedian, and best-selling author Dr. Brian King reveals the techniques he used to lose 100 pounds, and provides guidance and humor to make your weight loss journey a healthy, sustainable, and even enjoyable one. The follow-up to Dr. Brian’s stress management guide, The Art of Taking It Easy, this book is equally destined to help readers worldwide live better, longer, more active lives—and make your skinny jeans your everyday ones.
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16 of 27 titles
one long listening: a memoir of grief, friendship, and spiritual care
North Atlantic Books
For readers of The Wild Edge of Sorrow and Crying in H-Mart How do we grieve our losses? How can we care for our spirits? Immigrant daughter, novice chaplain, bereaved friend: author Chenxing Han takes us on a pilgrimage through the wilds of grief and laughter, pain and impermanence, reconnecting us to both the heartache and inexplicable brightness of living.
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17 of 27 titles
The Opium Queen: The Untold Story of the Rebel Who Ruled the Golden Triangle
Rowman & Littlefield
The Opium Queen is the true story of the widely mythologized genderqueer Burmese opium-pioneer of noble Chinese descent, Olive Yang, who secretly ran an anti-communist rebel army supported by the CIA in the 1950s heyday of the Golden Triangle.
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18 of 27 titles
Promises of Gold
Henry Holt and Co.
How many bad lovers have gotten poems? How many crushes? What about our friends? Those homies who are there all along—cheering for us and reminding us that love is abundant. In this groundbreaking collection of poems, José Olivarez explores every kind of love—self, brotherly, romantic, familial, cultural–and grapples with the contradictions of the American Dream.
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19 of 27 titles
Race, Ethnicity, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
University of Cincinnati Press
A collection of essays that provide a mix of critical examination of the progress and direction of our COVID-19 response, personal accounts of the stark difference in care and outcomes for minorities throughout the United States, and offer recommendations to create a foundation for future response and research during the critical early days.
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20 of 27 titles
Seeing Through the Smoke: A Cannabis Specialist Untangles the Truth About Marijuana
Prometheus Books
An unflinching examination of the grossly misunderstood drug that uses data-driven medical science and a critical historical perspective to reveal the truth behind cannabis. In this balanced and measured investigation, Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School Dr. Peter Grinspoon untangles cannabis, revealing how we ended up with radically divergent understandings and pointing a way toward a middle ground.
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21 of 27 titles
Seeing with the Heart: A Guide to Navigating Life’s Adventures
Loyola Press
Seeing with the Heart weaves together the author’s personal experiences, the 16th-century wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and the insights of poets, artists, and storytellers through the ages. O’Brien reveals how we can realize our potential and live authentically by embracing our struggles with courage, our questions with curiosity, and our destiny with boldness.
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22 of 27 titles
Sober Spirituality: The Joy of a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol
Brazos Press
When author and Episcopal priest Erin Jean Warde quit drinking, she heard from many others in a similar situation seeking support. In Sober Spirituality, she combines personal storytelling with theological reflection to offer encouragement, wisdom, and practical insight for readers who want to reexamine their relationship with alcohol.
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23 of 27 titles
Sons of Baseball: Growing Up with a Major League Dad
Rowman & Littlefield
Sons of Baseball is full of personal stories from sons of major league baseball players who talk about what it was like growing up with a famous father. Along the way, we get a rare glimpse of the ballplayers themselves, not as pitchers, hitters, managers, and coaches, but as dads and granddads.
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24 of 27 titles
This Cat is Photoshopped: The Book
Richter Publishing
"I stumbled across this group on FB awhile ago of cat lovers who make funny photoshops of their pets. A cat parent will volunteer a photo of their fur baby and allow us designers total creative freedom. Sorry kitties, it’s all their fault what happened to you. Some shops are bad, quick and all are super cheesy. So cheesy. Enjoy!”
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25 of 27 titles
Unmasking Control: A Guide to Beneficial Ownership Transparency
IMF Publications
A lack of transparency about who owns a company or corporate entity (the beneficial owner) allows criminals to hide their identities and the criminal origins of their assets, and to enjoy the proceeds of crimes. This book discusses the need for an effective system of beneficial ownership information for anti-money laundering purposes and how this framework can reduce corruption.
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26 of 27 titles
Who Gets In: An Immigration Story
University of Regina Press
In 1930, a young Jewish man fled persecution and the rise of Nazism in the hopes of starting a new life in Canada. Like countless “non-preferred” applicants, he gained entry by claiming to be single – only to discover his family was unable to follow. This deeply personal family memoir showcases a resolute struggle against xenophobic and anti-Semitic government policies.
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27 of 27 titles
Working Together for Change: Collaborative Change Research, Evaluation, and Design
University of Cincinnati Press
Strategies for engaging key stakeholders—evaluators, researchers, and designers—to discuss frameworks for promoting collaborative change.
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