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Start Your Reading Resolutions: Get First Dibs on 2025’s Must-Read Titles
Grab a Galley is back with a lineup packed with the season’s best! Whether you’re cozying up for winter or getting an early jump on spring’s hottest releases, this preview is your exclusive gateway to incredible upcoming books.
Our publishing partners have curated an exciting range of books for every kind of reader—from thrilling mysteries and romantic escapes to powerful nonfiction and enchanting children’s stories. Add any title to your virtual Swag Bag, with no limits on the number you can choose! Supply is limited, so act fast to explore the full collection and start stocking up on what’s sure to be 2025’s most talked-about books!
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1 of 52 titles
The Ageless Revolution: 10 Hallmarks of Aging That Hold the Secret to Defeating Disease, Reversing Age, Looking Younger, and Living Longer
Health Communications Inc.
Described as a “tour de force in anti-aging,” bestselling author Dr. Michael Aziz unlocks the secrets to longevity and disease prevention with a straightforward, doable plan focusing on the ten hallmarks of aging to target your cells and turn back the clock.
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2 of 52 titles
Alive: Our Bodies and the Richness and Brevity of Existence
Godine
How can we look at anatomy with fresh eyes, and approach the subject of our bodies with all the tools available to us; not just science but also art, emotion, and experience. In Alive award-winning author and surgeon, Gabriel Weston, blurs the boundaries of science and art to arrive at a deeper understanding of what we are made of.
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3 of 52 titles
Baby Leads the Way: An Evidence-Based Guide to Introducing Solid Foods
American Academy of Pediatrics
Baby Leads the Way: An Evidence-Based Guide to Introducing Solid Foods by the experts at 101 before one, Julie Laux; Cinthia Scott, RD, IBCLC; Krupa Playforth, MD, FAAP; Catherine Callahan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC; and Manisha Relan, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI,FACAAI, is published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Parents will learn to confidently and safely introduce solid foods to their baby.
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4 of 52 titles
Becoming the Pastor’s Wife
Brazos Press
Beth Allison Barr, a trusted historian and Baptist pastor's wife, tells how the rise of a new and important leadership role for conservative Protestant women, the pastor's wife, intersects with the decline of women's independent leadership in the church.
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5 of 52 titles
Big Impact Without Burnout
Watkins Publishing
Global business leader and single mother of 4, Bianca Best, reveals 8 transformative strategies for ambitious women to achieve success with integrity and joy in this positive and empowering handbook. Go from manic busyness to graceful productivity - without burning out. These essential strategies provide relatable insight into the challenges women face, providing them with inspiring ways to rise and lead.
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6 of 52 titles
Blazing Eye Sees All: Love Has Won, False Prophets, and the Fever Dream of the American New Age
Grand Central Publishing
An investigation of the New Age movement in America that aims to understand its appeal to women and the self-proclaimed prophetesses, like Love Has Won’s Amy Carlson, who’ve created kingdoms for themselves within it. From the author of When the Moon Turns to Blood.
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7 of 52 titles
The Body is a Doorway: A Memoir: A Journey Beyond Healing, Hope, and the Human
Running Press
In this lyrical, radically expansive self-portrait, celebrated poet, author, and lecturer Sophie Strand explores—with searing insight and honesty—the intersecting spaces of her own chronic illness, the complex ecology of a changing world, and the very nature of the stories we tell ourselves.
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8 of 52 titles
Building a StoryBrand 2.0: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen
HarperCollins Leadership
Over a million copies sold! Now fully revised and updated. In Building a StoryBrand 2.0, Donald Miller deepens his teaching on how to use his seven universal story elements to clarify your message and grow your business. Forever transform the way you talk about who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to your customers.
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9 of 52 titles
Catching Whimsy
Tommy Nelson
Beloved bestselling author Bob Goff takes listeners on a yearlong journey into the unexpected possibilities waiting every day in his new book Catching Whimsy. Leave behind endless cycles of planning and floundering and instead wake up to the curiosity, delight, and possibility in this marvelous adventure called life. The audiobook, read by Bob Goff, is available everywhere December 10th, 2024.
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10 of 52 titles
The Church of Living Dangerously: Tales of a Drug-Running Megachurch Pastor
Harper Horizon
The unbelievable true story of John Bishop, a former megachurch pastor who ended up running drugs for the Sinaloa Cartel. Bishop brings readers along for the harrowing ride from the rough small town in Washington where he was born, all the way to the dirty villages in Mexico where he fell in with some of the most dangerous criminals on the planet. Learn the story of his life in all its rough, stupid glory of guns, drugs, tigers, bare-knuckle boxing matches, and prison riots.
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11 of 52 titles
Connecting the Dots
Balance
The extraordinary memoir of a MacArthur “Genius” award-winning scientist who became blind at a young age—how he navigates his experience and channels his genius into decades of cuttingedge work in accessibility—packed with humor, adventure, and insights on life and disability.
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12 of 52 titles
Dopamine Home
Mobius
Packed full of ideas for every budget, interiors expert Rachel Verney shares her creative design process, color know-how and interior hacks to make every corner of your home a colorful, dopamine-inducing haven.
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13 of 52 titles
Fierce Vulnerability
Parallax Press
Fierce Vulnerability by Kazu Haga offers a new approach to social justice activism, blending nonviolent action with trauma healing. Moving beyond blame and call-out culture, this guide teaches activists to act with compassion and courage. Haga’s method fosters true healing and transformation, helping us engage deeply in the fight for justice while honoring the dignity of all people.
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14 of 52 titles
The Forager’s Almanac
Mobius
Get in tune with the rhythms of nature with this month-by-month guide to foraging. Learn how to identify wild plants correctly, harvest them at their prime, and use them in delicious recipes and relaxing wildcrafting projects.
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15 of 52 titles
Gender Equality and Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
International Monetary Fund
Sub-Saharan African economies are still grappling with economic scarring from the pandemic and the repercussions of several conflicts. The chapters of this book highlight the gains from gender equality; and note that empowering women and girls and putting a gender lens on policies to tackle challenges will be one of the most important solutions to solve the region’s development challenges.
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16 of 52 titles
The Gift of Animals: Poems of Love, Loss, and Connection
Storey Publishing
This anthology of poems is a celebration of the enduring connection between humans and animals across cultures and over time. Featuring words from a range of contemporary poets including Ada Limón and Jane Hirshfield and a foreword by Robin Wall Kimmerer, The Gift of Animals offers a profound tribute to the community of creatures that accompany us on Earth.
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17 of 52 titles
The Glacier Priest: Father Bernard Hubbard and America’s Last Frontier
Notre Dame Press
Discover the true story of the Jesuit priest and explorer who brought the wilds of Alaska to the American public. From celebrating Mass in the shadow of Mount Katmai to mushing a dog sled team 1600 miles to five missionary bases, Father Bernard Hubbard’s stories of frontier adventure captured the hearts of Americans and paved the way toward Alaskan statehood.
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18 of 52 titles
Good Friends
Legacy Lit
In GOOD FRIENDS, author Priya Vulchi explores friendships across history, continents, and identities to show how friendship can open new levels of joy and community in your life. Weaving through Western classical thinkers like Aristotle, and icons like James Baldwin and June Jordan, Vulchi entirely reimagines our platonic ties, revealing that friendship, in the right hands, is a brilliant act of love and resistance.
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19 of 52 titles
Good Luck to Us All: A Graphic Memoir of Sorts
Catalyst Press
Karen is trying really hard to be an adult. Harder than she should probably have to. From emotional support pigs to ectopic pregnancies, cuticle care to under-boob chakras, the laugh-out-loud and deeply perceptive illustrated essays in Good Luck To Us All are a testament to these wild times as Karen pokes fun at her attempts to “grow up.”
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20 of 52 titles
The Harder I Fight the More I Love You
Grand Central Publishing
From a beloved Grammy-nominated musician, a “heartbreaking and funny” memoir of a poverty-stricken childhood, obsessive desires, and indispensable friendships that reflects on the way art and music and a deep connection to nature guided her journey towards stardom (Maggie Smith, NYT bestselling author of You Could Make This Place Beautiful).
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21 of 52 titles
How to Menopause
Balance
The menopause manual that cuts through the chaos so you can take back control of your body, your confidence, and your life, from Emmy award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker, and social media powerhouse Tamsen Fadal.
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22 of 52 titles
Ignite Your Yoga: How to Live, Practice, and Teach as an Authentic Yoga Steward
Shambhala Publications
An essential guide for all yoga practitioners to delve deeply into the tradition and practice authentically with appreciation, not appropriation. Includes practical advice for embracing yogic values—such as service, non-harm, and truthfulness—in your daily life and relationships and for the well-being of others.
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23 of 52 titles
In the Bone-Cracking Cold
Wayne University Press
Artfully wrought poems tracing the intimate contours of self, nature, and history. Through a cumulation of sonnets, prose poems, and open forms, In the Bone-Cracking Cold unfolds across a year, beginning and ending in winter. Seigel carefully weaves and unravels the complexities of love and loss, the legacy of colonialism, and the deep bond between nature, people, and place.
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24 of 52 titles
In the Footsteps of the Traveller: The Astronomy of Northern Dene
University of Manitoba Press
Much more than stories about the sky, Indigenous astronomies provide powerful, centuries-old models of knowing, being, and relating to the world. Through collaboration with more than sixty-five Dene Elders and culture bearers across thirty-four communities in Alaska and Canada, this study reveals the significance of the stars to Northern Dene life, language, and culture.
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25 of 52 titles
The Inherited Mind
Hyperion Avenue
In The Inherited Mind, ABC News correspondent James Longman invites readers to reflect on their own stories as he shares his quest to better understand himself and his family. Through conversations with mental health experts, those who have had similar familial experiences, and his own life stories, James shows us how much our bodies can empower and inform us about our own personal mental health histories.
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26 of 52 titles
Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Mental Health
Dexterity Books
Jesus and Therapy by Tabitha Yates explores the intersection of mental health and faith, offering practical steps for healing trauma within the Christian community. Drawing from personal experience, psychology, and Scripture, Yates encourages open dialogue, addressing misconceptions about mental health in the church. This book empowers pastors, faith leaders, and individuals to approach mental health struggles with empathy, support, and hope.
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27 of 52 titles
Lyrical Dharma
Parallax Press
Lyrical Dharma is a poetic and powerful meditation on hip-hop and mindfulness by Born I, conscious rapper and meditation teacher. Through personal stories and lyrical insights, Born I explores themes of identity, joy, failure, and empowerment. This beautifully illustrated book resonates with young BIPOC readers, offering Zen wisdom and mindfulness through the transformative power of music and creative expression.
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28 of 52 titles
Maya Blue: A Memoir of Survival
She Writes Press
A suspenseful, fast-paced memoir that reads like a thriller, Maya Blue will strike a chord with those who’ve lost their voice or had trouble finding their power. It will resonate with those who live with an addict or have grieved the loss of a spouse. But above all, it is an inspiring reminder that you can survive almost anything.
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29 of 52 titles
Mothers are Made: How One Mom Overcame Perfectionism, Self-Doubt, Loneliness, and Anxiety and Became a Better and Happier Parent
Alcove Press
A deeply personal motherhood memoir about how the challenges moms face daily sharpen them into stronger, braver, and better parents for their children.
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30 of 52 titles
People Pleaser
W Publishing
Jinger Duggar Vuolo has a confession to make: she is a people pleaser. In her latest memoir, she shares how she is finding the strength to break free from the burden of imaginary expectations. This book is a guide for anyone struggling with people-pleasing tendencies and seeking to find their true identity. Jinger hopes this book will inspire others to embark on a similar journey towards freedom.
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31 of 52 titles
The Pink Dress: A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen
She Writes Press
The Pink Dress awakens 1960s and 1970s nostalgia, an era’s conflicts and growth pains amidst feminists protesting “If You Want Meat, Go to a Butcher!” A rose-covered gown symbolizes the fairy-tale life that women imagined beauty queens possessed. Its near destruction exposes a harsher reality. How does one swim upstream against a notion, two flamboyant showmen, and a developing self-awareness?
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32 of 52 titles
Principles for Overcoming Communication Anxiety and Improving Trust
TAFFD's Publishers
An exceptional guidebook that addresses two of the most critical elements of effective communication - Overcoming anxiety and building trust in all settings of life (healthcare, corporate, education, hospitality etc.)
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33 of 52 titles
The Promise of Language
Wayne University Press
In this powerful coming-of-age memoir, author, scholar, and linguist Keith Gilyard presents a testament to the transformative power of language. From his earliest days in the segregated New York City public schools of the 1950s and '60s through his ascent in academia, the rhythm of Black America's vernacular and music provides the backdrop to Gilyard's intellectual awakening.
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34 of 52 titles
Reinventing the Heartland: How One City’s Inclusive Approach to Innovation and Growth Can Revive the American Dream
Harper Horizon
The story of one Heartland city’s efforts to reinvent itself for the innovation age is a powerful example of the change America needs. Every city in America wants to become a tech hub, yet so few succeed—and that’s the problem. Drawing upon Lalla’s experience in Tulsa, Reinventing the Heartland lays out a bold and pragmatic plan for urban reinvention, showing cities how to reorient their entire civic ecosystems toward inclusive tech-led growth.
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35 of 52 titles
Remember Us
Harper Horizon
In Remember Us, #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Edsel delves into an unknown World War II story about twelve characters amid the German occupation. This inspiring, timeless tale explores themes of freedom, sacrifice, and unity beyond national or racial borders - unveiling the enduring friendship between countries and the universal human desire to be remembered.
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36 of 52 titles
A Sacred Storm
The Pilgrim Press
What happens when a holy call disrupts the career of a thriving hip-hop producer? In A Sacred Storm, Christopher Michael Jones—a.k.a. Chris Large, producer on Shaq's "You Can't Stop the Reign" featuring Notorious B.I.G., rereleased just this summer—shares the story of radically changing his life's course after a divine encounter.
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37 of 52 titles
The Short Story of Contemporary Art
Laurence King Publishing
The Short Story of Contemporary Art is a must-read introduction to this exciting and important period from bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge. This fascinating pocket guide to art explains the how, why and when of contemporary art - who introduced certain techniques or genres, and why these matter.
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38 of 52 titles
The Short Story of Queer Art
Laurence King Publishing
A new and innovative approach to the fascinating story of queer artists throughout art history.The Short Story of Queer Art offers a fuller picture of the history of art - from the barriers broken and breakthroughs that queer artists have made, to the important contributions to key artistic movements, and the forgotten and obscured artists who are now being rediscovered.
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39 of 52 titles
Sit, Cinderella, Sit
She Writes Press
In Sit, Cinderella, Sit, Cheek shares adventures in editing a film made on location in China, where Mandarin was the only language spoken by everyone but her. Told with humor and heart through a fairy-tale lens, it’s a story about what can happen when you take a leap of faith, look and hear beyond people’s differences, and believe in yourself.
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40 of 52 titles
Spellbound
Henry Holt and Co.
A-list comedian Phil Hanley shares his unlikely journey to success while living with severe dyslexia. From his early days as a runway model, using Transcendental Meditation as a coping mechanism, to ultimately discovering his passion for the stand-up stage, Spellbound is a story of humor, struggle,heartbreak, and of triumph over adversity.
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41 of 52 titles
Spirography
Wayne University Press
A coming-of-age memoir about the bond between a father and daughter, their intertwined illnesses, and the enduring love that persists even after death. This memoir follows the intersecting experiences of cancer, grief, and sexuality, rooted in the suburban Midwest of the late twentieth century—where idyllic lake life, NASCAR, Christian rock, and a willful ignorance around queerness define the landscape.
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42 of 52 titles
The Survivor: How I Made It Through Six Concentration Camps and Became a Nazi Hunter
Harper Horizon
Discover the incredible true story of Josef Lewkowicz, a Polish Jew who survived the horrors of the Holocaust and became a relentless Nazi hunter. Follow his journey from the terror of concentration camps to his pursuit of justice for himself and millions of others affected by one of humanity's darkest moments.
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43 of 52 titles
Teacher By Teacher
Legacy Lit
Following a young John King, TEACHER BY TEACHER is about overcoming challenges and the mentors who help us make it through them. A deeply personal love letter to all the teachers in our lives, but more than that, it’s about the transformative and impactful lessons of mentorship, especially for those who are underserved by public institutions and social systems in America.
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44 of 52 titles
This Changes Everything: A Surprisingly Funny Story About Race, Cancer, Faith, and Other Things We Don’t Talk About
Worthy Publishing
From the author of I Take My Coffee Black comes a sobering, humorous memoir about embracing life after a cancer diagnosis. This Changes Everything shows how wrestling with the idea of death can birth a whole new outlook on life, how we live it, and the urgency that comes when you grasp that time is a precious commodity.
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45 of 52 titles
TreeNotes
National Geographic
From esteemed National Geographic explorer and forest ecologist, Nalini Nadkarni, TreeNotes is a charming collection of thought-provoking essays exploring the meaning of trees in our lives.
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46 of 52 titles
Walking Zen
Parallax Press
Walking Zen by veteran hikers and Buddhist monks Phap Luu and Phap Xa offers mindfulness practices for cultivating inner peace through walking. Grounded in Zen tradition, this guide invites readers to connect deeply with nature, fostering joy, resilience, and well-being. With practical steps and wisdom from mindful hiking retreats, it shows how mindful walking can transform daily life.
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47 of 52 titles
What Art Can Tell Us About Love
Laurence King Publishing
A new and accessible way to understand art, using the universal theme of love. Discover the love affairs that inspired art's greatest masterpieces. Whether in the throes of passion, enduring the pain of an unrequited love or basking in the joy of a wonderfully supportive friendship, this book explores how love influenced artists and the work they created.
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48 of 52 titles
What To Grow for a Climate Resilient Garden
Mobius
What to Grow for a Climate Resilient Garden urges green-thumbed readers that are conscious of the environment to think deeper about the impact of maintaining a thriving garden on the future of the planet, and vice versa. With easy, practical ideas, it is the ideal book for both forward-thinking experienced gardeners and a growing environmentally-inclined public looking for ways to make a difference.
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49 of 52 titles
When the Light Finds Us: From a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed
Worthy Publishing
Judy Henderson spent thirty-five years behind bars for a crime she did not commit. After finally being granted clemency, Judy now shares her hope-filled story to inspire readers to persevere. When the Light Finds Us is a gripping narrative that explores how the strength of the human spirit can illuminate the path to redemption and justice.
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50 of 52 titles
The Wild Why
She Writes Press
For fans of Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly, Glennon Doyle’s Untamed, and Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic, this illuminating book is for anyone who longs for their true self-expression, to reclaim what we know at birth, and the wonder that spawns it. Part teaching, part stories, The Wild Why is a craftbook for the soul.
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51 of 52 titles
Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home, and Belonging
National Geographic
A searing memoir from National Geographic explorer Tara Roberts recounting her epic journey to trace the global slave trade across the Atlantic Ocean—and find her place in the world.
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52 of 52 titles
You Didn’t Hear This From Me
Grand Central Publishing
“Gossip is the only cultural tradition I care about, and Kelsey McKinney has written its Bible” –Samantha Irby, #1 NYT bestselling author From the host of the Normal Gossip podcast, a delightfully insightful exploration of our obsession with gossip that weaves together journalism, cultural criticism, and memoir.
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