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Ready to Heat Up Your Winter Reading?
The Winter 2026 Grab a Galley brings you an exclusive preview of the season’s most-anticipated books and audiobooks. Whether you’re looking for a new series to binge, a moving memoir, or a magical adventure for young readers, this is where your next favorite begins.
Our publishing partners have curated an exciting range of books and audio for every kind of reader and listener—from thrilling mysteries and romantic escapes to powerful nonfiction and enchanting children’s stories. Fill your virtual swag bag with unlimited galleys, but act fast—supplies are limited, and these reads won’t stick around forever!
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Africa-China Linkages: Building Deeper and Broader Connections
Abebe Aemro Selassie, Andrea Richter Hume, Alfred Schipke
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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.
And She Got Up: Shattered by Loss, Restored by Jesus
Courtney Pray Duke
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2 of 29 titles
And She Got Up: Shattered by Loss, Restored by Jesus
W Publishing
Have you found yourself wondering, Will I ever be able to recover from the disappointments and disasters I've endured? Can I trust God with my pain? Faced with an unimaginable loss, Courtney Pray Duke invites you to discover that when life knocks you down, God sees you now, right where you are. It's time to rise, to heal, to find purpose and joy again.
An Apple a Day: 25 Surprisingly Universal Idioms & Their Origins
Michela Tartaglia
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An Apple a Day: 25 Surprisingly Universal Idioms & Their Origins
Sasquatch Books
Discover the curious origins of 25 popular sayings from around the world—compared and contrasted in English, Italian, Spanish, and French. Some idioms are nearly identical across languages, while others vary in surprising ways. Colorfully illustrated and giftable, Michela Tartaglia’s An Apple a Day celebrates the quirks of language and culture, perfect for travelers, language lovers, and word enthusiasts alike.
Be a Sequoia, Not a Bonsai
Nicolas Darveau-Garneau
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Be a Sequoia, Not a Bonsai
HarperCollins Leadership
Why do some companies flourish into giants while others remain small? In Be a Sequoia, Not a Bonsai, Google’s former Chief Evangelist distills thousands of CEO and CMO meetings into the seven growth secrets behind the world’s most successful companies. This playbook offers simple, low-risk experiments you can test right now—moves that cost little but deliver significant results for any ambitious leader.
Black Heal Strings: A Choptank Memoir
Robin Michel Caudel
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Black Heal Strings: A Choptank Memoir
Syracuse University Press
Caudell traces her childhood in a Black family navigating poverty and racism on the Delmarva Peninsula. Many know Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman’s exodus stories out of bondage in rural Maryland, but what about the people who stayed? It is from this place and history that Caudell’s story begins. Growing up in the segregated 1960s, Caudell is the living legacy of the ones who did not run away and of the Free People of Color/Christianized Indians.
Black Summers: Growing Up in the Urban Outdoors
Desiree Cooper
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Black Summers: Growing Up in the Urban Outdoors
Wayne State University Press
A triumphant, cross-generational exploration of Black joy and resilience. Remember frolicking outside during the long, jubilant days of summer? This vibrant collection invites readers to breathe deeply and return to that "carefree" season. Ranging from poetry to essay, creative nonfiction to comics, this collection by 30 writers blends nostalgia with struggle and resilience. “Magnificently curated by Desiree Cooper, this collection is full.” -Ibram X. Kendi.
Break Up With Narcissism
Dr. Alina Kastner
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7 of 29 titles
Break Up With Narcissism
Fair Winds Press
From renowned systemic psychotherapist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr. Alina Kastner, Break Up with Narcissism (Fair Winds Press) is the ultimate guide to freeing yourself from narcissistic abuse. Reclaim your life from the relentless cycle of narcissistic abuse with a clear, actionable four-step plan. For anyone who feels trapped, hopeless, or broken in their relationship, this book offers a lifeline.
Chasing Chi: The FBI’s Groundbreaking Pursuit of China’s Most Prolific Spy Family
James E. Gaylord
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Chasing Chi: The FBI’s Groundbreaking Pursuit of China’s Most Prolific Spy Family
Prometheus Books
This complete, full access, no-holds-barred story of the revolutionary espionage investigations, prosecutions, and convictions of spy Chi Mak, his extended family, and associate “Greg” Dongfan Chung, is told by retired FBI Special Agent James E. Gaylord, who managed them all as Case Agent from start to finish.
Confidence: 8 Steps to Knowing Your Truth
Roxie Nafousi
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9 of 29 titles
Confidence: 8 Steps to Knowing Your Truth
Hanover Square Press
Confidence is closer than you think. In Confidence: Eight Steps to Knowing Your Worth, Roxie Nafousi dismantles myths about self-worth and offers bite-sized, actionable steps to master your thoughts, escape comparison, and celebrate yourself. With her refreshingly honest approach, Nafousi empowers readers to embrace their best selves and discover the transformative power of true confidence.
Dispatches from the Piazza: A Guide to Life on the Mediterranean
Danielle Pergament
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10 of 29 titles
Dispatches from the Piazza: A Guide to Life on the Mediterranean
Hardie Grant North America
Comedic essays and cheeky observations about the Mediterranean lifestyle are paired with tutorials for applying your eyeliner like Penelope Cruz and styling a scarf like Grace Kelly, as well as tips for navigating cobblestone streets in stilettos. Playful illustrations from New Yorker illustrator Mokshini bring Danielle’s witty observations to life.
DOOM 34: A Firsthand Account of the Top-Secret Mission that Launched Operation Desert Storm
Trey Morriss, Foreword by Thomas Bussiere
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11 of 29 titles
DOOM 34: A Firsthand Account of the Top-Secret Mission that Launched Operation Desert Storm
Lyons Press
The first behind-the-scenes, insider’s recounting of a high-stakes mission that changed the course of modern combat. The mission selected 57 airmen to fly seven B-52s that were well past their prime on a 35-hour, non-stop flight that was plagued with unforeseen complications from the moment of take-off. Trey Morriss was the electronic warfare officer on one of the B-52s and had a front row seat to what went down.
Experiencing Transcendence: The Freedom of Recovering from Addiction and Trauma
Richard Taite and Constance Scharff, PhD
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12 of 29 titles
Experiencing Transcendence: The Freedom of Recovering from Addiction and Trauma
Wheatmark
Experiencing Transcendence boldly reimagines the possibilities of addiction and trauma recovery. Rather than framing healing as a lifelong struggle or managed illness, authors Richard Taite and Dr. Constance Scharff argue that true and lasting freedom is not only possible, but the natural outcome of deep inner work. The book introduces the transformative concept of “transcendence” as a joyful, embodied state in which recovery is defined by what is found: self-compassion, resilience, and a profound capacity for love. With moving examples and practical guidance, Experiencing Transcendence is a compelling invitation to view healing as a transformative path to freedom. Have hope.
Forbidden Orphanage Outside the Forbidden City
Becky Cerling Powers
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13 of 29 titles
Forbidden Orphanage Outside the Forbidden City
Flare Books
Laura Richards was a shy American nurse who moved to a remote North China village in 1929 to take in castaway babies. Through 22 years of famine and wars, she lived in the same poor conditions as the Chinese peasants, and saved the lives of nearly 200 destitute children. Seventy-five years after Laura left, her story can finally be told.
Future Husband, Present Prayers: How Praying While You Wait Transforms Your Singleness and Prepares You for Marriage
Christian Bevere
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14 of 29 titles
Future Husband, Present Prayers: How Praying While You Wait Transforms Your Singleness and Prepares You for Marriage
W Publishing
Singleness can feel like...waiting. But what if there was a resource that showed how you can move from passively waiting to actively praying for your future husband? In Future Husband, Present Prayers, Christian Bevere shows readers why, how, and what to pray for their future husbands, including sample prayers to begin the practice.
Gentlemen of Style
Josh Sims
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15 of 29 titles
Gentlemen of Style
Mobius
There is no age limit on great style. Gentlemen of Style is your front-row seat to the effortlessly cool, endlessly inspiring world of men over 40, including Samuel L. Jackson, Johnny Cash, Paul Weller, Jeff Goldblum, and many mo who prove that looking sharp only gets better with time.
Gilmore Girls Pop Culture Reference Guide
Matt Browning
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16 of 29 titles
Gilmore Girls Pop Culture Reference Guide
Lyons Press
The Gilmore Girls Pop Culture Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the thousands of topical references to people, places, movies, music, and events which make up many of the funniest lines on the ever-popular television series.
Homeschooled: A Memoir
Stefan Merrill Block
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Homeschooled: A Memoir
Hanover Square Press
In Homeschooled: A Memoir, Stefan Merrill Block recounts his eccentric upbringing in 1990s Plano, Texas. Pulled from school by his mother to “nurture his creativity,” Stefan navigates isolation, unregulated homeschooling, and a mother’s overwhelming love. Both heartbreaking and hilarious, this memoir explores family, freedom, and the lasting impact of a childhood shaped by devotion and control.
I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention
Jennie Garth
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18 of 29 titles
I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention
Park Row Books
In I Choose Me, Jennie Garth, beloved star of Beverly Hills, 90210, shares her journey of self-discovery, reinvention, and prioritizing joy. Blending personal stories with empowering advice, she explores aging, motherhood, relationships, and self-care. This candid memoir inspires women to embrace their truest selves, proving that choosing yourself is the ultimate act of self-love and strength.
Lido: Recipes and Stories from Italy’s Beach Clubs
Melissa Pellegrino, Matthew Scialabba
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Lido: Recipes and Stories from Italy’s Beach Clubs
Hardie Grant North America
An intoxicating tour of Italian Lidos with lush photography, Italian recipes and more, from some of the most sought-after beach clubs in Italy. Lido is a transporting exploration of the history, culture, and food of Italian beach clubs. Part 1 introduces the Lidos along the whole of the Italian coast. Part 2 shares over 60 recipes from apperitivi to dolci.
A Little Piece of Cuba: A Journey to Become Cubana-Americana
Barbara Caver
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20 of 29 titles
A Little Piece of Cuba: A Journey to Become Cubana-Americana
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.
Missing Me: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis and the Long Road Back
Ayana Lage
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21 of 29 titles
Missing Me: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis and the Long Road Back
Worthy Publishing
Writer and mental health advocate Ayana Lage shares her gripping journey through postpartum psychosis and recovery. In Missing Me, she reflects on faith, identity, and the struggle to trust her mind again. With honesty and lyricism, Lage illuminates the complexities of motherhood, mental illness, and finding stability after unimaginable loss of control.
Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors
Perdita Finn
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Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors
Running Press
Author of Take Back the Magic and co-founder of the beloved non-denominational fellowship The Way of the Rose Perdita Finn offers a profound invitation to remember and recover the power, presence, and wisdom of the Mother Figure. Weaving memoir with cultural history, Finn introduces readers to a pantheon of maternal figures, from the loving spirit of St. Anne and the defiant courage of Joan of Arc to the very Earth itself, who have long offered refuge, instruction, and love. Radical and restorative, Mothers of Magic is an intervention for our time and a map back to the maternal wisdom that has always been ours.
A Place Both Wonderful and Strange: The Extraordinary Untold History of Twin Peaks
Scott Meslow
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A Place Both Wonderful and Strange: The Extraordinary Untold History of Twin Peaks
Running Press
For the first time, the complete history of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks—from the landmark, original cult series that changed the course of television to its 25-years-in-the-making sequel—is told through fascinatingly detailed reporting and exclusive interviews with the show’s cast and creators.
Song for a Hard-Hit People: A Memoir of Antiracist Solidarity from a Coal Miner’s Daughter
Beth Howard
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Song for a Hard-Hit People: A Memoir of Antiracist Solidarity from a Coal Miner’s Daughter
Haymarket Books
An Appalachian organizer’s excavation of the past, her own and her people’s, to spark a collective fight for a more just future. Beth Howard uncovers the powerful history of white Appalachians fighting alongside Black and Brown people, pushing back against billionaires who gain power by using racism to divide them. Appalachia has not only been hit hard; it is the place to wage a freedom struggle.
Strong as a Mother: Your Complete Pregnancy-to-Postpartum Health Program
Shannon Rowbury and Jessica Dorrington, MPT, OCS, PRPC
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25 of 29 titles
Strong as a Mother: Your Complete Pregnancy-to-Postpartum Health Program
Sasquatch Books
Olympian expertise meets pelvic health expertise to empower women of all fitness levels to embrace their strongest, healthiest pregnancy and recovery. Strong as a Mother combines evidence-based guidance with Olympic-level insight to redefine what’s possible during pregnancy and postpartum, offering a revolutionary perspective on women’s strength, movement, and wellbeing.
When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free
Rachel L. Goldman, PhD
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26 of 29 titles
When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free
Jossey-Bass
When Life Happens by Dr. Rachel Goldman offers women practical strategies to reclaim confidence, manage stress, and build resilience through life's challenges. This clinical psychologist's guide provides tools for overcoming burnout, navigating identity changes, breaking limiting beliefs, and finding purpose. Perfect for personal growth seekers and those struggling with anxiety or low self-esteem seeking transformative self-improvement strategies.
When Longing Becomes Your Lover: Breaking from Infatuation, Rejection, and Perfectionism to Find Authentic Love: A True Story of Overcoming Limerence
Amanda McCracken
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27 of 29 titles
When Longing Becomes Your Lover: Breaking from Infatuation, Rejection, and Perfectionism to Find Authentic Love: A True Story of Overcoming Limerence
Worthy Publishing
After years of heartbreak and more than 100 dates, journalist Amanda McCracken realized she was not addicted to love but to longing. In this raw and insightful memoir, she unpacks the science and emotion of limerence and charts her path toward true connection.
Your Roots Don’t Define You
Chris Appleton
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Your Roots Don’t Define You
Hanover Square Press
In Your Roots Don’t Define You, Chris Appleton, celebrity hairstylist and TikTok sensation, shares his journey of reinvention. Blending personal struggles with lessons from styling icons like J-Lo, he offers tools to silence self-doubt, embrace confidence, and transform from the inside out. This empowering guide proves it’s never too late to rewrite your story and own your worth.
You’re So Strong: On Grief and Letting Go of My Favorite
Leslie Harter-Berg
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You’re So Strong: On Grief and Letting Go of My Favorite
Zondervan Books
You’re So Strong is a poignant, delightful and slightly irreverent book that captures the messy, hilarious, and heartfelt journey of life after loss. Leslie Harter-Berg’s story offers a fresh perspective on grief, embracing the chaos and beauty of the unexpected while proving there’s no ‘right’ way to grieve. Perfect for readers seeking humor, hope, and hard-won wisdom.
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