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Grab a Galley is hittin’ the road! Whether you’re prepping for a trade show or building your store’s next bestseller stack, this edition of Grab a Galley is just for you. Packed with must-haves, these titles are making their way across the country—right to your shelves.
From gripping thrillers and swoony romances to YA fantasy, graphic novels, and enchanting picture books, our publishing partners have delivered a lineup you don’t want to miss. Scroll through and add galleys to your virtual Swag Bag as you go. There’s no limit to the number of galleys you may select. Browse the entire collection now and stock up on this Fall’s hottest picks!
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Nonfiction & Memoir
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1 of 35 titles
Africa-China Linkages: Building Deeper and Broader Connections
IMF Publications
Africa’s financial linkages with China have played a vital role in the region’s growth story. These ties are multifaceted, encompassing trade and foreign direct investment. The region has made remarkable strides across many development metrics. This book delves into the evolving Africa-China economic relationship, offering analysis on the role of economic policy frameworks, financing, and fintech on sustainable development.
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2 of 35 titles
Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free
Baker Publishing Group
In Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, Jonathon M. Seidl vividly tells his own story of disordered drinking. He offers hope and help by honestly addressing the roots of addiction, trauma, and the often-overlooked reality that Christians aren’t immune to sin struggles, as well as the four-step process he used to break free.
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3 of 35 titles
Daredevil: Born Again
Bloomsbury Academic
In Daredevil: Born Again, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli depict Daredevil’s total collapse after his identity is exposed. This entry in the Marvel Age of Comics explores the story’s brutal descent, powerful redemption arc, and unique visual style. Discover how this 1986 masterpiece reshaped superhero storytelling and redefined the emotional stakes of secret identities.
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4 of 35 titles
Doctor Strange: A Decade of Dark Magic
Bloomsbury Academic
Doctor Strange, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, became a cultural icon of the 1960s with his surreal adventures across dimensions. This entry in the Marvel Age of Comics series explores his evolving role as mystic, superhero, and Defenders leader, as well as his lasting impact during a decade of countercultural revolution. Includes full-color classic artwork.
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5 of 35 titles
Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball’s Greatest Rivalry
Running Press
An audacious and inspiring debut social history that explores how entrepreneurial members of the tight-knit hardcore punk scene within the vibrant heart of Boston cashed in on one baseball’s greatest rivalries.
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6 of 35 titles
The Gaslit Brain: Protect Your Brain from the Lies of Bullying, Gaslighting, and Institutional Complicity
Prometheus Books
Part I reveals the psychological functions of the manipulator’s brain. Part II examines the impact gaslighting has on the manipulated minds by shining a spotlight on the way manipulative brains seduce us into believing them. It disrupts the mind’s ability to work effectively. Part III teaches how to harness psychology and neuroscience to stay safe and sane.
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7 of 35 titles
The Girl on the Bathroom Floor: Held Together When Everything is Falling Apart
W Publishing
Amber Emily Smith, wife of former country artist Granger Smith, shares her journey through loss in The Girl on the Bathroom Floor. This isn’t a step-by-step guide to healing but an invitation to sit with someone who’s been there. Amber reminds us that even in life’s darkest moments, we are not alone and that God is still good.
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8 of 35 titles
The Grave Robber
Harper Horizon
The unbelievable true story of how one man stole tens of thousands of priceless artifacts and human remains from around the world—and the FBI’s massive undertaking to set things right. A gripping behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous work involved in tracking down one of the most prolific art thieves in history.
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9 of 35 titles
Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Facade by Getting Louder with the Truth
Zondervan Books
Amy Duggar King knows what it's like to her voice silenced. On the hit reality show 19 Kids and Counting, Amy was branded "Crazy Cousin Amy"—an identity she didn't choose but felt forced to live into. In her bold debut memoir, you'll meet the real Amy as she exposes the true life of the Duggar family and shares her unfiltered testimony.
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10 of 35 titles
Hopeful Sorrow
B&H Publishing Group
In Hopeful Sorrow, Julie Busler shares her journey through childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and grief, showing how turning toward pain with lament opens the door to healing. Through personal stories and biblical truth, she offers hope, guidance, and practical steps to process wounds, break harmful patterns, and learn to experience God as a loving, secure Father.
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11 of 35 titles
How to Be Free: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life’s Hidden Prisons
Authors Equity
A hands-on guide to mindset transformation from Shaka Senghor. Through raw and powerful storytelling, Shaka reveals how we all grapple with the invisible chains that hold us back. Drawing from the profound lessons of his remarkable journey from solitary to the C-suite, he provides more than inspiration—he delivers a proven roadmap to more personal freedom and an enlightened life.
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12 of 35 titles
How to Dream
Parallax Press
Discover how to nourish your deepest aspiration and live your dream each day in How to Dream, the inspiring final book in Thich Nhat Hanh’s best-selling Mindfulness Essentials series.
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13 of 35 titles
The Idea Machine: How Books Built Our World and Shape Our Future
Globe Pequot
The Idea Machine reframes the history of the book as humanity’s first mobile information device—one that preserves, provokes, and shapes ideas. From ancient Athens to today’s AI-driven world, Joel J. Miller explores how books have driven cultural evolution, offered tools for liberation, and remain essential for understanding, adaptation, and navigating our uncertain future.
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14 of 35 titles
Kids These Days: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health
New Society Publishers
Examining everything from social media, overprotection, and environmental toxins, to the erosion of connection and failings of the mental health industry, Kids These Days draws on cutting-edge research and casts a critical eye on the adolescent mental health crisis, presenting solutions for raising healthy youth.
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15 of 35 titles
The Legacy Life: Leading Your Family to Make a Difference for Eternity
Baker Publishing Group
Is it possible to live a life that matters for eternity? In The Legacy Life, David Green, founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and family legacy consultant Bill High offer practical and inspiring guidance to help individuals and families articulate and live out their mission and values, celebrate successes, and build a legacy that lasts for generations to come.
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16 of 35 titles
A Little Piece of Cuba
She Writes Press
A Little Piece of Cuba: A Journey to Become Cubana-Americana, by Barbara Caver, published by She Writes Press, is a real-life story of how a young woman’s five-day trip to Cuba, her mother’s birthplace, completely changed her view of herself as a second-generation American.
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17 of 35 titles
Lost: Amelia Earhart’s Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life
National Geographic
Unravel one of history's greatest mysteries in this spellbinding narrative from former National Geographic reporter Rachel Hartigan that explores three leading theories of Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance. Through its irresistible characters and prodigious research, Lost reveals not just why we remember Amelia Earhart as a trailblazer and adventurer, but why unsolved mysteries keep us forever searching for answers.
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18 of 35 titles
Mattie, Milo, and Me
She Writes Press
If you've ever known and loved a dog, it's not hard to understand why they're dubbed "[human’s] best friend." But they're often so much more – our confidants, our teachers, and even our healers. In "Mattie, Milo, and Me", author Anne Abel shares the central role her dogs played in her healing journey. "...a gorgeous meditation on unconditional love."
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19 of 35 titles
The Mighty Avengers vs. the 1970s
Bloomsbury Academic
In the 1970s, The Avengers became the heart of Marvel Comics. Their stories mirrored real-world struggles for justice, identity, and equality. Through vibrant art and sharp commentary, Paul Cornell highlights the influence of creators like Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and others who shaped the series and made it a lens into the pop culture of the era.
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20 of 35 titles
No Woman Left Behind
Fistula Foundation
Inspiration for how to create a life of purpose, No Woman Left Behind is the unlikely story of how one woman leaves Madison Avenue and tackles the global maternal health crisis head on—prefaced by a powerful foreword by best-selling author Abraham Verghese. Now a USA Today Bestseller and a 2025 International Book Award Winner in Autobiography/Memoir.
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21 of 35 titles
PASS THE TRAUMA, PLEASE
Figtree Books
PASS THE TRAUMA, PLEASE is a comedy-drama memoir that presents the most brutal moment of Jewish history in an unorthodox manner. With equal parts humor and heartbreak, it honors a Holocaust survivor who reveals long-buried truths and scandalous secrets disclosed to his son during an unforgettable dinner in a Chinese restaurant, presented as a stage play within the book.
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22 of 35 titles
Pastry Temple: Baking with Inspired Flavors (A Pastry Cookbook for Croissant, Brioche, and Puff Pastry)
Sasquatch Books
Join the cult of the croissant! In this creative pastry cookbook, Temple Pastries’ Christina Wood teaches three foundational doughs, brioche, puff pastry, and croissant, then elevates them with 30+ sweet and savory recipes. With step-by-step guidance and process shots, home bakers can tackle show-stopping treats from Gochujang Babka to Creme Brulee Donuts, building confidence and skill with every bake.
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23 of 35 titles
Peace is this Moment Journal
Parallax Press
A year-long guided journal inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, Peace Is This Moment Journal offers weekly teachings and prompts to deepen mindfulness, joy, and clarity in everyday life.
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24 of 35 titles
The People vs. The Golden State Killer
Third State Books
Thien Ho, current District Attorney of Sacramento, recounts his experience as the lead prosecutor responsible for prosecuting Joseph DeAngelo, otherwise known as the Golden State Killer, one of the most notorious serial predators in American history. Ho led an elite team of law enforcement from six California prosecutor's offices to connect DeAngelo to cold cases spanning nearly a half century.
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25 of 35 titles
Rock Gods: Icons of Rock Music
Gelding St Press
This fully illustrated book celebrates the captivating lives of the legendary figures who revolutionised music, from Elvis and Hendrix to Bowie and Jagger. Authored by music journalist Kathy McCabe and featuring stunning images from renowned rock photographer Tony Mott, this book makes the perfect gift for any rock music enthusiast.
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26 of 35 titles
Roll for Sandwich® Cookbook for Gaming Enthusiasts and Adventurous Eaters
Fox Chapel Publishing
When is a sandwich more than a sandwich? When the dice decide. Jacob Pauwels, creator of TikTok’s viralRoll for Sandwich, brings his creativity to this one-of-a-kind cookbook featuring 50+ outrageous recipes and tips for making your own game sheets. Perfect for gamers and adventurous eaters, it’s part cookbook, part game, and all fun for family and friends.
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27 of 35 titles
Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Epic Proportions
Torrey House Press
Gulf fisherman Keith “Buddy” Guindon had followed every policy and practice to no avail, until he—along with scientists, government agencies, and environmental groups—helped lead real change that is preventing overfishing and securing resource longevity. Exploring a victory for the world’s most vital ecosystem, Sea Change tells the gripping, deeply-human story of how partnerships, perseverance, and hope ultimately prevail.
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28 of 35 titles
Shibui: The Japanese Art of Finding Beauty in Aging
Sasquatch Books
Shibui offers a transformative Japanese approach to aging, celebrating the beauty, wisdom, and joy that deepen with time. Blending personal essays, watercolor illustrations, cultural insights, and practical activities, Japanese-American author Sanae Ishida guides readers through six dimensions of aging beautifully, beauty, health, purpose, wealth, connection, and life’s end, offering inspiration and actionable ways to age with grace and meaning.
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29 of 35 titles
Sons of Survivors: Making Peace with Inherited Trauma
Mandel Vilar Press
This joint memoir follows colorful adventures of two sons of Holocaust survivors who met in 1960s LA. Their alternating stories recount how inherited trauma affected them and their children. Though they inherited their parents’ pain, they are also heirs to the healing power of their love.
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30 of 35 titles
Tales for Fairies: Tracing Queer Fairy-Tale Retellings
Wayne State University Press
This scholarly account provides a trailblazing examination of how contemporary authors and artists have reclaimed the fairy tale for queer audiences. Díaz-Faes examines the queer threads in classic fairy tales—like those from Giambattista Basile, the Brothers Grimm, and Marie-Catherine d'Aulnoy—while tracing how queer creators have reshaped these stories to reflect changing social and political realities from the 1990s to present.
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31 of 35 titles
Touching Peace
Parallax Press
Thich Nhat Hanh offers mindfulness tools to heal ourselves and society in Touching Peace, a guide to living with clarity, compassion, and purpose in a troubled world.
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32 of 35 titles
Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums, End Power Struggles, and Raise Resilient Kids—Without Losing Your Mind
Harper Horizon
Transforming Toddlerhood equips parents with practical discipline strategies and insights to understand toddler behavior. This accessible guide helps families manage tantrums and defiance, fostering stronger connections and confidence during challenging developmental stages.
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33 of 35 titles
Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging
She Writes Press
Adopted twin Julie faces health issues at 48. What begins as a simple desire for family medical history evolves into a complicated quest―one that unearths secrets, lies, and family members that are literally right next door. Kirkus Reviews called this best-selling, award-winning memoir, “An engaging and endearing chronicle of a woman’s quest to find her origins.”
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34 of 35 titles
Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood
She Writes Press
Julie McGue’s parents always longed for a big American family—and their adoption of Julie and her twin sister, Jenny, seemed to satisfy that yearning. But as the couple continue adding adopted and biological children to the family, tragedy strikes. Julie begins to see just how much her parents’ goals and dreams differ from her own.
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35 of 35 titles
When Einstein Met Kafka: Jewish Contributions to the Modern World
Mandel Vilar Press
Using the Internet, Antisemites spread negative images about Jews on social media sites worldwide spawning a dramatic rise in Antisemitism. Countering these false claims Diego Moldes shows how Jews representing less than 0.2% of the world’s population have made some of the greatest contributions to humankind in every field of human endeavor. He profiles thousands of individual Jews whose contributions in sciences and the arts vastly improved the everyday lives of all people in the modern world.
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