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Whatever you’re looking for, this Grab a Galley’s got it: heart-pounding thrillers; cozy mysteries; bone-chilling horror; shocking crime novels; harrowing multigenerational family sagas; gripping graphic memoirs, YA dystopian fantasy, STEAM-focused adventure series, and the ever-popular romantasy. We’ve even got a journey to the dawn of our solar system as well as into the mind of man’s best friend.
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Nonfiction & Memoir
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1 of 51 titles
Abolition: Politics, Practices, Promises, Vol. 1
Haymarket Books
Rich and rewarding, Abolition: Politics, Practices, Promises will appeal to fans of Davis, to students and scholars reflecting on her life and work, and to readers new to feminism, abolition, and struggles for liberation.
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2 of 51 titles
The Art of Living Dangerously: True Stories from a Life on the Edge
Lyons Press
In 1973, Richard Bangs founded Sobek Expeditions, the original and now the largest adventure travel company in the world, with over a million clients guided since its beginning. This book traces fifty years of adventure travel and how it has evolved through times of war and peace, terrorism, the rise of the internet, the pandemic, and the first virtual expeditions.
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3 of 51 titles
The Asteroid Hunter: A Scientist’s Journey to the Dawn of our Solar System
Grand Central Publishing
A "captivating, behind-the-scenes account" of NASA’s historic OSIRIS-REx mission to return an asteroid sample and unlock the mystery of formation of life on earth braided with the remarkable life story of the mission’s leader, Dr. Dante Lauretta (Sara Seager).
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4 of 51 titles
The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery: Rest, Relax, and Restore for Peak Performance, Second Edition
Rowman & Littlefield
Recovery—physical and mental—is a red-hot topic, and the worlds of sports, technology, and commerce have all taken note. This second edition of The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery helps readers sort through the hype to focus on the practices and devices that really make a difference in recovery and lead to peak performance.
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5 of 51 titles
Bait the Toad
PowersSquared Books
Bait the toad loves the camera, and the camera loves him! Kendra Powers, photographer and artist, is fourteen. Bait became her pet when she was twelve. She soon began posing him for photos, often adorned with hats she created. Bait has never found a pose he couldn’t slay, or a hat he couldn’t style. The perfect gift for any age.
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6 of 51 titles
Baseball Heaven: Up Close and Personal, What It Was Really Like in the Major Leagues
Rowman & Littlefield
In Baseball Heaven, bestselling baseball author Peter Golenbock returns with the sequel to his highly-praised Whispers of the Gods, bringing to life more baseball legends through timeless interviews.
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7 of 51 titles
The Blind Woodsman: One Man’s Journey to Find His Purpose on the Other Side of Darkness John Furniss and Anni Furniss
Fox Chapel Publishing
"The Blind Woodsman: One Man’s Journey to Find His Purpose on the Other Side of Darkness" is a powerful autobiography of John Furniss, who triumphed over depression, addiction, and a suicide attempt at 16. Now recognized as "The Blind Woodsman," John crafts intricate pieces despite his blindness, working in complete darkness. His story, shared with wife Anni, offers hope and inspiration to those facing mental health struggles. This tale resonates with anyone confronting depression, addiction, or anxiety.
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8 of 51 titles
The Brave In-Between: Notes From The Last Room
Hachette Books
Amy Low resides in a room that is her last—her medical team is clear-eyed with her: there is no cure for Stage IV metastatic colon cancer, and the odds of long-term survival are scant. The Brave In-Between offers lessons and advice on navigating uncertainty and is a sacred invitation to explore that space between triumph and tragedy.
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9 of 51 titles
Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope?
Kregel Publications
Bible teacher, author, and speaker Amy Lively dives into Peter's first epistle, a short letter with a lot of power, to light the way for today's struggling Christian. In this daily Bible study, she guides readers through the beautiful story of Peter and shows how he embodies the way to set our hope fully in Christ alone. With gentle honesty and a touch of helpful humor, Amy helps readers understand that when it feels like the end of the world to them, it's just the beginning of the power of Jesus.
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10 of 51 titles
The Cave
National Geographic
There is no one in Syria with a story like Dr. Amani Ballour’s. This searing memoir tells the story of a young doctor and activist who ran an underground hospital in Damascus, humanizing the enduring crisis in Syria. Amani Ballour is a game changer who will be remembered as one of history’s great heroines.
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11 of 51 titles
Coming to Faith Through Dawkins
Kregel Publications
Editors Denis Alexander and Alister McGrath gather other intelligent minds from around the world to share their startling commonality: Richard Dawkins and his fellow New Atheists were instrumental in their conversions to Christianity.
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12 of 51 titles
Do the New You: 6 Mindsets to Become Who You Were Created to Be
Faith Words
In Do the New You, New York Times bestselling author and pastor Steven Furtick unpacks six practical mindsets everyone can adopt to get from who you are today to where God is taking you. These simple, powerful, memorable phrases will shift your focus, feelings, and actions to align with God’s vision of you—the unique and powerful person he created you to be.
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13 of 51 titles
Dog Smart
National Geographic
This delightful narrative takes readers on a powerful search to unlock the secrets of dog cognition, based on evidence from trainers, owners, behaviorists, and the animals themselves. With in-depth reporting and more than a few personal adventures, bestselling author Jennifer S. Holland digs into what intelligence really means.
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14 of 51 titles
Drinking With Kids: The Essential Cocktail Guide For Parents
Clevo Books
It’s hard to keep the home bar stocked with all the right mixers when you’re a parent. So why not use ingredients you probably do have? Imagine delicious cocktails made with peanut butter, marshmallow fluff or Kool-Aid in this recipe book that is full of fun surprises. After the kids go to bed, parents can relax with a drink.
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15 of 51 titles
Far Beyond Gold
W Publishing
Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith, written by Olympic and World champion hurdler Sydney McLaughlin, shares how she shifted her life perspectives from anxiety to boldness, limits to freedom, and from perfectionism to purpose, and offers a more complex picture of who she is. Published by W Publishing, Far Beyond Gold is on sale everywhere January 30, 2024.
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16 of 51 titles
Flavors from the Farm
Weldon Owen / Insight Editions
From acclaimed chef Emma Hearst, Flavors from the Farm celebrates fresh food from her Upstate New York farmstead with 100+ flavor-forward recipes from the garden.
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17 of 51 titles
The Gay Icon’s Guide to Life
Weldon Owen / Insight Editions
The world's most famous gay icons share everything you need to know about life in this bright and lively illustrated book of pithy preambles and indispensable quotes from Liza to Lil Nas X.
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18 of 51 titles
The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor
Hachette Books
A timely, in-depth, and vital exploration of the American labor movement and its critical place in our society and politics, from acclaimed labor reporter Hamilton Nolan. The Hammer draws the line from forgotten workplaces in rural West Virginia to Washington’s halls of power, and shows how labor solidarity can utterly transform American politics—if it can first transform itself.
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19 of 51 titles
Happy Days: The Official Cookbook
Weldon Owen / Insight Editions
Aaaaay! Celebrate 50 years of Happy Days with the first official collection of recipes inspired by the beloved television sensation.
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20 of 51 titles
Hello, Friends!
Andscape
Welcome to a trip through the life of one of the country’s most exciting comedians. From a childhood moving between cities, to starting her own business selling toys at a Miami flea market, to being a Black kid in predominately white schools, she’s always used her masterful wit to challenge the status quo.
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21 of 51 titles
Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum
Legacy Lit
In the tradition of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, a page-turning 93-year history of Crownsville Hospital, one of the nation’s last segregated asylums, that New York Times bestselling author Clint Smith describes as “a book that left me breathless.”
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22 of 51 titles
Make Your Own Magic: A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Empowering Witchcraft
Running Press
As witchcraft grows more popular, there are countless introductions into magical practice to choose from—so many that it’s easy to be intimidated. With Make Your Own Magic, amanda lovelace, the bestselling author of the princess saves herself in this one, aims to change that. This interactive beginner’s guide with simple explanations, twenty all-new inspiring poems, and magical journaling prompts, sweeps away the gatekeeping and offers you the tools needed to begin building a practice focused on self-love.
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23 of 51 titles
The Manicurist’s Daughter: A Memoir
Celadon Books
An emotionally raw memoir about the crumbling of the American Dream and a daughter of refugees who searches for answers after her mother dies during plastic surgery. The Manicurist’s Daughter is much more than a memoir about grief, trauma, and body image. It is a story of fierce determination, strength in shared culture, and finding your place in the world.
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24 of 51 titles
Modern Masculinity: A Compassionate Guidebook to Men’s Mental Health
Prometheus Books
Modern Masculinity is a practical guide for men of all ages to embrace their on-going process of developing a balanced, compassionate, and positive masculinity.
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25 of 51 titles
Motherlike
Second Story Press
In this intensely candid, entertaining, and poignant account of new motherhood, Leyton weaves her own observations with historical research and cultural commentary on everything from the history of the birth control pill to the risks of labour and the realities of being post-partum. A very personal story that reflects a larger picture of ourselves.
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26 of 51 titles
The Number on Your Forearm is Blue Like Your Eyes
Mandel Vilar Press
Two-year old Eva was tattooed and branded for life in Auschwitz in 1944. Though destined for death, she survived and, with her mother, was liberated in 1945, one of the youngest survivors to walk out of this most gruesome death camp. Those traumatic years have loomed over Eva Umlauf’s life — this riveting memoir is her life-story before and after Auschwitz.
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27 of 51 titles
On Locations: Lessons Learned from My Life On Set with The Sopranos and in the Film Industry
Steerforth Press
Celebrating 25 years of The Sopranos: The executive producer of The White Lotus shares how he got his start in film and television production on “the greatest TV show of all time” (Rolling Stone). An inside look at the industry for Sopranos fans — featuring a foreword by Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning creator of The White Lotus, Mike White
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28 of 51 titles
Once Upon a Divorce: Walking with God After
Kregel Publications
What happens when the author of happily-ever-after romances gets divorced? As a divorce survivor and single mom, Betsy St. Amant Haddox--known for her charming rom-coms--shares her own raw, unfiltered story of what happens after the fairy tale ends. Complete with plenty of what-not-to-do tales, Once Upon a Divorce features what she learned on her bumbling journey to wholeness.
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29 of 51 titles
Other People’s Words: Friendship, Loss, and the Conversations that Never End
Spiegel & Grau
What if the great love of your life is friendship? Other People’s Words is a memoir about friendship, loss, and the power of language to connect us with our loved ones, even after they are gone. An utterly original, transformative book that will resonate with anyone who loves language and has experienced loss.
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30 of 51 titles
Polar Vortex: A Family Memoir
The Experiment
An unputdownable debut graphic memoir: The what-fresh-hell story of two whirlwind months in Denise Dorrance’s life when she unexpectedly has to care for her dementia-impaired mother—all as a classic Midwestern polar vortex sweeps through. Polar Vortex compassionately, poignantly, and humorously captures the moment of transition between life as we’ve long known it and life as it must become.
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31 of 51 titles
Preggatinis™: Mixology for the Mom-to-Be
Globe Pequot
The ultimate guide to keeping the party going for expectant parents—implementing healthier choices and including everyone you love in the celebration. Features fresh produce, juices, herbal teas, homemade syrups, and garnishes to create delicious mocktails for every pregnancy stage and symptom. Throw the ultimate baby shower with the Preggatini Party, a guide to pairing delectable appetizers with themed mocktails.
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32 of 51 titles
Reclaiming UGLY!: A Radically Joyful Guide to Unlearn Oppression and Uplift, Glorify, and Love Yourself
North Atlantic Books
Blending joyful self-help magic with incisive social analysis and personal narrative, Vanessa Rochelle Lewis empowers readers to heal, connect, and revolt against systemic uglification. Lewis shows how reclaiming UGLY is a subversive act that roars an unapologetic "yes!" to joy, healing, and community-building in a world designed to hold us back.
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33 of 51 titles
Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America
Hachette Books
Luis Miranda’s personal and political memoir reveals a deep understanding of Latino culture and building community to change our world for the better. In Relentless, he shares the narrative of his life and career—from his early days as a radically minded Puerto Rican activist to his decades of political advice and problem solving. Includes a foreword by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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34 of 51 titles
Rescue Story
Zondervan Books
Two-time Grammy Award winner musician Zach Williams shares his first memoir, Rescue Story, a bold and vulnerable story of faith and redemption. Rescue Story shares the intimate journey of a beloved music artist and challenges you to seek resilient hope in the trials of your own life. Published by Zondervan Books and on-sale everywhere February 27, 2024.
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35 of 51 titles
The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: Their Stories Are Better Than the Bestsellers
Little, Brown and Company
Booksellers and librarians change lives every single day by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, “You’ve got to read this. You’re going to love it.” In The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians, bestselling author James Patterson shares the inspiring true stories of the smart and talented people who live between the pages.
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36 of 51 titles
Secrets of the Octopus
National Geographic
Written by the beloved author of the international bestseller The Soul of an Octopus and enhanced with vivid National Geographic photography, this beautifully illustrated book explores the alluring underwater world of the octopus—a creature that resembles an alien lifeform, but whose behavior has earned it a reputation as one of the most intelligent animals on the planet.
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37 of 51 titles
Shocks and Capital Flows: Policy Responses in a Volatile World
International Monetary Fund
When faced with the challenges of volatile capital flows and external economic shocks, countries tend to respond with a mix of policies. This book highlights the development of a framework that looked at patterns of policy responses, developed models that included market imperfections, and analyzed the multiple policy tools that countries could use to respond to these economic challenges.
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38 of 51 titles
Single at Heart: The Power, Freedom, and Heart-Filling Joy of Single Life
Apollo Publishers
From acclaimed social scientist Dr. Bella DePaulo, the leading expert on single life, comes groundbreaking, comprehensive confirmation that a powerful, healthy, happy life is possible not in spite of being single, but because of it.
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39 of 51 titles
The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis
Grand Central Publishing
George Stephanopoulos, former senior advisor to President Clinton and for more than 20 years anchor of This Week and co-anchor of Good Morning America, recounts the crises that decided the course of history, from the place 12 presidents made their highest-pressure decisions: the White House Situation Room.
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40 of 51 titles
Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story
Little, Brown and Company
How do we move forward into joy when we are haunted by loss? How do we claim hope alongside the harm we’ve caused? Leslie Jamison, the New York Times bestselling author of The Recovering and The Empathy Exams, presents this riveting memoir of rebuilding a life after the end of a marriage—an exploration of motherhood, art, and new love.
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41 of 51 titles
The Sum of It All
Lyons Press
Filled with interviews, remembrances, quotes, and photographs of the many influential personalities, partners, and associates Lewis E. Lehrman has worked with throughout his life, they best testify to his significance. The sometimes-unexpected choices Lew has made sum up an exemplary life—wide, deep, and well lived. It’s his story, told the way he wants it to be recorded.
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42 of 51 titles
Tell Me When It’s Over: An Expert’s Guide to Deciphering COVID Myths and Navigating our Post-Pandemic World
National Geographic
From one of the world’s top virologists, the definitive guide to understanding—and navigating—COVID-19. Three years on, COVID is clearly here to stay. So what do we do now? Drawing on his expertise as one of the world’s top virologists, Dr. Paul Offit helps weary readers address that crucial question in this brief, definitive guide.
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43 of 51 titles
The Thefts of the Mona Lisa: The Complete Story of the World’s Most Famous Artwork
Rowman & Littlefield
If you read one book on the Mona Lisa, let this be it. From the artwork to its theft and role in popular culture, The Thefts of the Mona Lisa provides the complete story, as written by a best-selling Pulitzer finalist.
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44 of 51 titles
This Ordinary Stardust: A Scientist’s Path from Grief to Wonder
Grand Central Publishing
A compassionate, vulnerable, and transformative exploration of the nurturing and spiritual power of scientific wonder, as illuminated through the tragic dual cancer diagnoses of author Dr. Alan Townsend’s wife and daughter.
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45 of 51 titles
Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity
Kregel Publications
This husband-and-wife team considers ten identities that masquerade as truth and challenge readers to trade those labels for the ones Christ offers. They explain why true identity matters, how our masks can suffocate us, and how substitute identities can become idolatry. They share real struggles from real people. And they offer hope in a comprehensive index of our identities in Christ, both individual and the collective identity of the church.
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46 of 51 titles
Trust the Bluer Skies: Meditations on Fatherhood
University of Regina Press
Award-winning author paulo da costa explores fatherhood, place, and memory during an extended stay in his childhood home in rural Portugal Distilling the wide-eyed innocence, joy, and curiosity of young boy as he meets his aging grandparents and explores an unfamiliar country and culture, da costa crafts a beautiful, poetic portrait of father-son relationships. Evocative and heartwarming, Trust the Bluer Skies is a literary time capsule—a father’s tender account of his son’s early years, a sensory-rich journey through rural Portugal, and a poignant exploration of masculinities.
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47 of 51 titles
An Uncommon Woman: The Life of Lydia Hamilton Smith
Penn State University Press
Lydia Hamilton Smith (1813–1884) was a prominent African American businesswoman and the longtime companion and collaborator of the Pennsylvania’s abolitionist congressman Thaddeus Stevens. Their relationship fascinated and infuriated many. In his biography of this remarkable woman, Mark Kelley accords Smith the recognition that she deserves, revealing how Smith served the cause of abolition and crossed racialized social boundaries.
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48 of 51 titles
White Supremacy is All Around: Notes from a Black Disabled Woman in a White World
Hachette Go
Founder of consulting firm Change Cadet, Dr. Akilah Cadet shares a look at where we are in the fight to dismantle white supremacy—and what we urgently need to do next. A call for true accompliceship for non-Black people, and a way for Black people to celebrate themselves, this book ushers in a new voice that is timely and essential.
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49 of 51 titles
Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out
Hanover Square Press
A hilarious and incisive exploration of the joys of reading from a teacher, bibliophile and Thurber Prize finalist. We read to escape, to learn, to find love, to feel seen. No matter the reason, books have the power to keep us safe, to challenge us, and to make us more fully human.
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50 of 51 titles
Wild Chorus: Finding Harmony with Whales, Wolves, and Other Animals
Mountaineers Books
This book is beautiful, brave, and important. -- Sy Montgomery
From beluga whales to wolves, elk to herons, the stories in this collection offer insights into the intricacies of animals’ intuitive communication, compassionate attention, and peaceful adaptation. Featuring vivid, visionary stories, Wild Chorus reveals a world filled with inspiring lessons of kinship, connection, and living in the present.
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51 of 51 titles
The Wives: A Memoir
Gallery Books
A powerful memoir that traces one woman’s experience joining a community of army wives after leaving her urban life to follow her enlisted husband. A love story, an unforgettable coming-of-age tale, and a bracing tour of the intractable divisions that plague our country today, The Wives offers a rare and powerful gift: a hopeful stitch in the fabric of a torn America.
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