Yumi Sakugawa is an Ignatz Awards nominated comic book artist whose comics have appeared in BuzzFeed, The Believer, Bitch, the Best American Non­Required Reading 2014, The Rumpus, Folio, Fjords Review, WonderHowTo.com, and other publications. She has also exhibited multimedia art installations at the Japanese American National Museum and the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building. A graduate from the fine art program of University of California, Los Angeles, she lives in Los Angeles.

COSMIC COMFORT

Yumi Sakugawa

Allan Kozinn was a music critic and culture reporter for the New York Times from 1977 to 2014, where he wrote principally about classical music, but was also, in effect, the Times’ Beatles desk. In that capacity, he interviewed Paul McCartney several times, and saw him perform in a great variety of configurations and venues – from singing with a hand mic at the Lonestar Roadhouse, playing rock oldies at the Cavern, in Liverpool, and performing in small halls like the Ed Sullivan Theater and the Highline Ballroom, to full-scale concerts at Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium. He currently contributes regularly to the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and other publications, and has written for virtually every major music publication in the English-speaking world, from Gramophone, Opera News and Opus to Rolling Stone, Modern Music & Recording and Fi. He has taught courses at the Juilliard School and New York University (including a course on the Beatles at the latter), and has written seven books, among them The Beatles – From The Cavern To The Rooftop (1995), Got That Something! How The Beatles’ ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ Changed Everything (2013), The New York Times Essential Guide – Classical Music (2004) and Spoleto 40 (2016).

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Allan Kozinn

"Multiple points of view are used to explore class and disparity through tense action in a brilliant, character-driven story."

LOST ARK DREAMING is Library Journal's Best SFF of 2024

On his @dailydad Instagram, bestselling author and bookseller Ryan Holiday recommended Jessica Lahey’s THE GIFT OF FAILURE (Harper), saying, “This is one of the all-time great parenting books.”

Ryan Holiday Recommends THE GIFT OF FAILURE

Pitchfork selected Sheryl Kaskowitz’s A CHANCE TO HARMONIZE (Pegasus Books) as one of its Best Music Books of 2024, saying: “Vivid and thoroughly researched… A Chance to Harmonize is a nonfiction historical story that unfolds like a gripping thriller, complete with secret goals, compelling missions, and a years-long operation that believed music can build a progressive, cooperative society.”

A CHANCE TO HARMONIZE Is One of Pitchfork’s Best Music Books of 2024

Author/illustrator Tom Toro is the artist of the cover of the December 2nd, 2024 edition of the New Yorker.

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Tom Toro on the Cover of the New Yorker

Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE appeared on NPR's yearly "Books We Love" end-of-year list for 2024. 

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Featured on NPR's 2024 Edition of Books We Love

Rob Sheffield's HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM is the cover of the New York Times Book Review (November 24th, 2024 edition)

HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Is the Cover of the New York Times Book Review

Rob Sheffield's HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM (Dey Street Books) is #11 on the Hardcover Nonfiction New York Times Best Sellers list. 

HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Is a New York Times Best Seller

The Astrochimps by Dawn Cusick  has been selected as a 2024 Best of the Best Book by the Chicago Public Library. The Best of the Best lists represent the library's choices for the year’s most outstanding titles, books of exceptional quality for a diverse, city-wide readership. 

THE ASTROCHIMPS Named a 2024 Best of the Best Book by the Chicago Public Library

Pediatric emergency medicine physician and author of SLEEP WELL, TAKE RISKS, SQUISH THE PEAS (HCI) gave a TEDx talk based on his book--about the traits toddlers possess that many of us aspire to have in order to improve our personal and professional lives. 

Hasan Merali Gives TEDx Talk

Amazon has selected Rebecca Boyle’s OUR MOON (Random House) as one of the year’s best science books. 

OUR MOON Is an Amazon Best Science Book of 2024

The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing has selected Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) as the winner of its Best in Business Book Award in the category of career development. The judges said, “Slow Productivity should be on the fast track for every business manager to read. It offers a tonic that is sorely needed in our overworked, burned-out society. Taking longer to do less seems counterproductive, but when the result is a top-quality product, it makes it all worthwhile. The author lays out his argument clearly and simply, creating a compelling read that should help shift your mindset about work.”

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Wins SABEW’s Best in Business Book Award

Amazon has selected Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) as one of the year’s best business and leadership books. 

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Is an Amazon Best Business & Leadership Book of 2024

"[Freitas] invokes food, culture, loyalty, and romance in magical yet utterly human ways... perfect for teen romance lovers who want all of the passion but are not comfortable with the graphic details."

STEFI AND THE SPANISH PRINCE Reviewed by School Library Journal

“The first serious book-length discussion of Swift as an artist and cultural force… short, delightful and interesting.”

HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Featured in Bloomberg

“The book is a rollercoaster to be devoured in one sitting and at the end, he somehow leaves you wanting more”

HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Featured in USA Today

“Sheffield’s book, which unfolds over 30 punchy chapters, zooms in on Swift’s albums, feuds and marketing gambits. Each dispatch is a perceptive close read of Swift’s music and persona, from the symbolic importance of her guitar to her conspicuous use of the word 'nice.' Along the way, Sheffield drops enough of his own backstage encounters with Swift to satisfy fans hungry for new material to incorporate into their own character sketching…inevitably, his book of Swift criticism has been integrated into the Swiftie world-building project.”

HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Reviewed by the New York Times

Kirkus included Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE on their "Best of 2024: Our Favorite Fiction" list: "the book 'has a rich combination of suspense and complex character development.'"

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Named "Best of 2024" by Kirkus

"SOCIAL CHANGE NOW is a handy resource for anyone trying to make a difference in today’s divided, unfair world, whether your values include speaking out against racism, advocating for reproductive rights, or raising awareness about climate change... What sets this book apart is the reflection prompts (with space to write your responses), which are designed to help you personalize Iyer’s advice to your own life and priorities."

SOCIAL CHANGE NOW named One of the "Best Self-Help Books for Anyone Looking for a Little Inspiration" by Self Magazine

"With vocabulary words, this picture book for kindergarten-age children is more than a dressed-up story; it highlights family cultural ties and sisterhood as Kayra helps her younger sister overcome challenges...An engaging and culturally thoughtful picture book for libraries, especially for a family story time focusing on mirror-and-window encounters with heritage families."

School Library Journal Gives SARI SISTERS a Starred Review

Melissa L. Sevigny’s BRAVE THE WILD RIVER (W.W. Norton) received the second honorable mention in the Rachel Carson 2024 Environment Book Awards. The judges said: "This lively account of botanists Elzada Clover's and Lois Jotter's 1938 journey down the perilous Colorado River is a tale of riveting adventure, pioneering research and intrepid female scientists braving the era's male-dominated profession. Science journalist Melissa Sevigny deftly plumbs letters and diaries to bring these trail-blazing characters to life."

BRAVE THE WILD RIVER Is Honored by the Society of Environmental Journalists

In People, trauma therapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis recommended her favorite books about grief and included Mary-Frances O’Connor PhD’s THE GRIEVING BRAIN (HarperOne). Jarvis said: "This book is my personal favorite because it explains the mechanisms of how grief impacts the brain and, consequentially, the body. I find the information comforting and am so grateful to O’Connor for finding a way to make neuroscience approachable."

People Magazine Highlights THE GRIEVING BRAIN as a Great Book About Grief

Goodreads revealed to Parade magazine that its members' most popular self-help title of 2024 (so far) is Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio). 

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Is Goodreads’ Most Popular Self-Help Book

Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE was included on Publishers Weekly's 2024 holiday gift guide.

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Included on PW's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Liana De la Rosa's ANA MARÍA AND THE FOX was included on Woman's World's "10 Must-Read Royal Historical Fiction Books" list: “Emails, texts, video meetings…my weekdays are draining, but unplugging by reading a tale set in a time before all the tech noise always does the trick...I loved this slow-burn romance!”

ANA MARÍA AND THE FOX Named "Must-Read Royal Historical Fiction" by Woman's World

Melissa L. Sevigny’s BRAVE THE WILD RIVER (W.W. Norton) appears at #13 on the Mountains and Plains Trade Paperback Nonfiction Bestsellers list for the week ending September 15.

BRAVE THE WILD RIVER Is a Mountains and Plains Indie Bestseller

“The caring acts of loved ones are the focus of this first-person work that models how affection can be relayed by actions…Conveying close-up images of family pairs caring for each other, Kuo’s sharply drawn digital illustrations use a graphic style with flat planes of color to suggest a depth of love expressed.”

Publisher’s Weekly Gives WHEN LOVE IS MORE THAN WORDS a Starred Review

“With joy and tenderness, Chung and Kuo convey an important truth; young people whose families express love in different ways will feel seen, heard, and embraced…Readers will feel the love—in every well-chosen word and each exquisite image.”

Kirkus Gives WHEN LOVE IS MORE THAN WORDS a Starred Review

Next Big Idea curators Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pink have handpicked Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) as one of the club’s two favorite nonfiction books of this season. They say: “From the aggressive rethinking of workload management, to introducing seasonal variation, to shifting your performance toward long-term quality, Slow Productivity reveals how to escape overload and arrive at a more timeless approach to pursuing meaningful accomplishment." Club members will receive a complimentary copy by mail. 

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Is the Next Big Idea Book Club’s Season Pick

Jill Santopolo's THE LOVE WE FOUND was included on Zibby Owens' Most Anticipated Books for Fall/Winter 2024–2025.

THE LOVE WE FOUND Featured on Zibby Owens' Most Anticipated Books List

Jane Tara's TILDA IS VISIBLE was included on Zibby Owens' Most Anticipated Books for Fall/Winter 2024–2025.

TILDA IS VISIBLE Featured on Zibby Owens' Most Anticipated Books List

Rebecca Boyle’s first book, OUR MOON: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are (Random House), has been named to the longlist for the National Book Awards 2024 for Nonfiction. 

OUR MOON Longlisted for the National Book Award

"An excellent book for exploring neurodiversity through an engaging story about one child’s everyday experiences."

THAT ALWAYS HAPPENS SOMETIMES Reviewed in School Library Journal

"[Rosner's] expansive, fluid meditation on so-called third-ear listening—a deeply attuned, intuitive way of perceiving the world that transcends the physically audible—is rooted in personal experience, but the contemplative vignettes explore our sonic universe. . . . This poignant exploration of the hidden depths of the soundscapes around us reveals the importance of listening with more than just our ears." 

THIRD EAR Praised by Scientific American

"A haunting yet poignant story with a cliffhanger ending that will leave readers hungry for more."

Publishers Weekly Reviews THE NIGHT MOTHER 1

"Giving off vibes of a gothic version of Ponyo crossed with A Wrinkle in Time, this fantasy from a Buffy comics writer and a Lumberjanes artist takes place in a coastal town stuck in eternal eve. Ages 9–12."

Publishers Weekly Picks THE NIGHT MOTHER 1 as Top 10 Middle Grade Graphic Novel - Fall '24

"Myth-making with a majestic monster at its heart, laced with style and suspense."

Kirkus Reviews THE NIGHT MOTHER 1

Vanessa Patrick’s THE POWER OF SAYING NO is a USA Today bestseller at #122 for the week of September 4.

THE POWER OF SAYING NO Makes USA Today’s Best-Selling Booklist

"[A] richly satisfying tapestry . . . the scintillating volume of knowledge put forth is well worth the reading journey."

San Francisco Chronicle Reviews MAYOR OF THE TENDERLOIN

"In this tale that’s packed with nonstop action, the events of the War of 1812 are told through a human lens that eschews the glorification of battle and includes the role of Black people in the British and American armies. While the rollicking narrative is full of humor, it doesn’t shy away from hard questions. As Marissa contemplates the phrase 'we the people' in the opening line of the U.S. Constitution, she asks, 'Did Madison think that meant all the people?'...Timely and wildly entertaining."

Kirkus Reviews WHITE HOUSE ON FIRE!

“Relatable for kid readers, nicely nostalgic for adults, and all-around wonderful.”

Booklist Gives THAT ALWAYS HAPPENS SOMETIMES a Starred Review

“Young and old readers alike will recognize themselves or someone they know in Max. THAT ALWAYS HAPPENS SOMETIMES is a delightful book guaranteed to bring on both laughs and greater understanding of the many Maxs in the world.”

Bookpage Gives THAT ALWAYS HAPPENS SOMETIMES a Starred Review

"A book packed with perceptions and revelations. Science and art meet in this eloquent study of the aural world around us."

Kirkus Gives THIRD EAR a Starred Review

Amanda Weaver's FAST & RECKLESS was included in the Buzz Books 2024: Romance collection created by Publisher's Lunch.

FAST & RECKLESS is a Buzz Book Romance selection

"Deeply sourced, devotedly researched, and refreshingly candid, Rosner’s searing observations on the various ways this crazy world can be navigated, appreciated, and understood open new avenues for thought and exploration."

Booklist Gives THIRD EAR a Starred Review

Liz Rosner's THIRD EAR: Reflections on the Art and Science of Listening was included on Lit Hub's list of the Most Anticipated Books of 2024: "To masterfully blend memoir with science writing is to create one of the most compelling kinds of book—one whose insights are both cerebral and emotional."

THIRD EAR Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by Lit Hub

“Throughout the novella, Okungbowa’s writing prods at divisions and hierarchies, walls and structures, widening the cracks that already existed to deftly reveal that such separations are not as solid as they pretend to be.” 

LOST ARK DREAMING in Los Angeles Review of Books

Sarah Cypher's debut novel THE SKIN AND ITS GIRL is on the shortlist for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction.

THE SKIN AND ITS GIRL is Shortlisted for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction

Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE appeared on the USA Today's bestsellers list for June 2024.

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Is a USA Today Bestseller

Amazon Editors have selected Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) as their #1 pick among business and leadership books of 2024 so far. Lindsay Powers writes: “A refreshing read that urges us to focus on quality over quantity, lean out, and find meaning in our every day.” 

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Is Amazon Editors’ #1 Pick in Business and Leadership

NPR staffers chose their favorite books of the year so far, and Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) was among them. Copy editor Preeti Aroon said: "If you’re the typical knowledge worker, your life is overwhelmed by a dizzying flurry of emails and Slack messages breaking your focus every few minutes. You breathlessly ricochet from task to task yet never get enough real work done. Stop. Take a deep breath. Then read Slow Productivity.... If enough knowledge workers embrace slow productivity, we can revolutionize the world of work.”

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Is an NPR Staff Favorite

The New York Times asked time-management experts which productivity books they use, and Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) was second on the list. “Several experts recommended books by Cal Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University.”

The New York Times Features SLOW PRODUCTIVITY

Melissa Sevigny’s BRAVE THE WILD RIVER: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon (W.W. Norton) has won the 34th Annual Reading the West Book Award in the biography/memoir category. Watch Melissa’s award and acceptance starting at the 2:20 mark.

BRAVE THE WILD RIVER Wins Reading the West Award

Charles R. Smith Jr.'s MAJOR TAYLOR was named one of the Best Children's Books of the Year by Bank Street College of Education.

MAJOR TAYLOR Included on Bank Street College of Education’s 2024 Best Children’s Books of the Year List

Liana De la Rosa's ISBAEL AND THE ROGUE was named one of the "16 romance novels to heat up your summer" by the Los Angeles Times.

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Selected by the LA Times

Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE was selected as one of the 6 Steamy Summer Romance Novels by Oprah Daily: "De la Rosa cracks open the stuffiest of Victorian ballrooms, showing that the world is much bigger than England and that history is made by acts of hero- and heroine-ism, both small and large. This book stands on its own, but if you’re a series completist, why not start with the wonderful Ana María and the Fox?"

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Named a Steamy Summer Romance Novel by Oprah Daily

Melissa L. Sevigny’s BRAVE THE WILD RIVER (W.W. Norton) debuted on the Pacific Northwest independent booksellers trade paperback nonfiction bestseller list at #12.

BRAVE THE WIILD RIVER Is a Pacific Northwest Indie Bestseller

Melissa L. Sevigny’s BRAVE THE WILD RIVER (W.W. Norton) debuted on the Northern California independent booksellers trade paperback nonfiction bestseller list at #15.

BRAVE THE WILD RIVER Is a Northern California Indie Bestseller

Science Friday’s SciFri Book Club has selected Melissa L. Sevigny’s BRAVE THE WILD RIVER (W.W. Norton) as their July pick. 

BRAVE THE WILD RIVER Is the SciFri Book Club Pick for July

Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE was selected as one of the eight "Great Fiction Books for Summer Days (and Nights)" by Kirkus: "Our starred review says this book will delight fans of historical romance; if you’re not one already, this is a fine place to start."

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Named a Great Fiction Book for Summer Days (and Nights) by Kirkus

Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE was included in Kirkus's "24 Hottest Summer Reads of 2024."

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Named One of Kirkus's Hottest Summer Reads of 2024

Liana De la Rosa's ANA MARÍA AND THE FOX was recommended as a historical romance for fans of Bridgerton: "A perfect mix of slow-burn romance, geopolitical maneuvering and sisterly antics"

ANA MARÍA AND THE FOX Recommended by the Wall Street Journal

"The story of three characters from different social classes learning to work together remains compelling"

LOST ARK DREAMING Reviewed by Charlie Jane Anders in The Washington Post

The Skimm featured Meera Lee Patel’s HOW IT FEELS TO FIND YOURSELF (TarcherPerigee) in its roundup of Best Products to Support Your Mental Health: "In addition to the stunning watercolor illustrations in this book, Patel beautifully breaks down each section into clear themes related to navigating change…. If you or someone you know is entering a new life chapter and feeling daunted by it, this book is a solid companion."

theSkimm Says HOW IT FEELS TO FIND YOURSELF Is a Best Book for Growth

Mary-Frances O’Connor’s THE GRIEVING BRAIN was selected by James R. Doty on behalf of The Wall Street Journal as one of Five Best: Books on the Brain: "In The Grieving Brain, Mary-Frances O’Connor demonstrates the astonishing resilience of the human spirit. She studies grief with scientific rigor, examining how our brains process and adapt to extreme emotional experiences." 

THE GRIEVING BRAIN Is a Best Book on the Brain

KJ Dell’Antonia's novel THE CHICKEN SISTERS is being developed for television by The Hallmark Channel and stars Lea Thompson, Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson and Wendie Malick.

THE CHICKEN SISTERS TV Adaptation in the Works at The Hallmark Channel

POSTSECRET: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives

THE SKIN AND ITS GIRL

HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

EAT TO LIVE: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, Revised Edition

HUMANS OF NEW YORK

WAXING ON: The Karate Kid and Me

PLAYING THE WITCH CARD

THE 5TH WAVE

THE GLOOMY GIRL VARIETY SHOW: A Memoir

KARMA IS A CAT: The True Stories of Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button Swift

THE POWER FOODS DIET

RAZZMATAZZ

WALKING DISASTER: My Life Through Heaven and Hell

FAST & RECKLESS

THE BOOKBINDER

BUILD FOR TOMORROW

THE MAN THE MOMENT DEMANDS

JUST BECAUSE

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

MAYOR OF THE TENDERLOIN: Del Seymour's Journey from Living on the Streets to Fighting Homelessness in San Francisco

COMPANY

Monster is now a major motion picture starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Nas, and A$AP Rocky.

Named one of The 100 Best YA Books of All Time by TIME Magazine

New York Times bestseller, 2000 Coretta Scott King Honor Book, 2000 Michael L. Printz Award, 1999 National Book Award Finalist, 2000 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA), Hornbook Fanfare 2000, 2000 Quick Picks for Young Adults (Recomm. Books for Reluctant Young Readers)

This bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial.

Presented as a screenplay of Steve's own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives.

Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best Book, a Coretta Scott King Honor selection, and a National Book Award finalist.