The Biggest Books of the Month

Middle school is hard—but it’s way harder when a fairy godmother puts you under a truth-telling spell! As if June didn’t have enough to worry about! When everything spirals out of control, will June find freedom in telling the whole truth and nothing but—or is she destined to battle the curse for the rest of her life?

From the award-winning culinary superstar and all-around “Queen of the Greens,” a cookbook that perfectly reflects the way we want to cook and eat today: vegetarian food that is stylish, sustainable, and packed with flavor. And with Jones guiding the way, the variety and depths of flavor possible using just one pot, pan, or tray are limitless!

The breakout poetry collection by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman. Harnessing the collective grief of a global pandemic, these poems shine a light on a moment of reckoning and reveal that Gorman has become our messenger from the past, and our voice for the future.

Learn how to thrive in intense, competitive environments with these secrets from one of America’s premiere ballerinas—and get a sneak peek at what her life is really like. Inspiring, warm, and revelatory, The Ballerina Mindset is the perfect how-to guide for dancers, athletes, artists, and anyone struggling to stay sane in a high-pressure environment.

Starting middle school is hard enough when you don’t know anyone; it’s even harder when you’re shy. A contemporary middle-grade graphic novel that explores the complexity of anxiety, OCD, and learning to trust yourself and the world around you.

The future isn’t about where we work, but how. For years we have struggled to balance work and life, with most of us feeling overwhelmed and burned out because our relationship to work is broken. Out of Office describes how workers and employers across America, and around the world, are finding new ways of working that make people happier and more productive, and make companies more profitable. This is a book that aims to reshape our entire relationship to the office.

“Wish You Were Here is a transporting and transcendent novel about seeking out glimmers of light in the darkness, and following them wherever they lead. Jodi Picoult is that rare, one-in-a-million writer whose books both squeeze your heart and expand your mind. Her latest is wise, surprising, and utterly extraordinary.” –Emily Henry, author of Beach Read

With sassy advice and funny motivational quotes, this journal will be your trusty companion whether you’re starting a new diet, looking to lose weight, or simply trying to eat healthier. Whatever your goals, use this handy journal to set a plan of action, track your food and other habits, and hold yourself accountable—all while having fun along the way!

We all want to have healthy boundaries. But what does that really mean—and what steps are needed to implement them in our daily lives? Sought-after therapist and relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab presents an accessible, step-by-step resource for setting, communicating, and enforcing healthy boundaries at home, at work, and in life.

The Academy Award-winning actor, father of three, and bestselling author of Greenlights distills more than three decades of journaling experience to help you reflect, seek clarity, and forge your own path with this life-changing practice.

From California Governor Gavin Newsom comes an empowering picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to look at reading. Readers will learn that kids with the determination to try (and try again) can do big things.

A groundbreaking manifesto for the fight against obesity and diabetes, in The Case for Keto, Gary Taubes reveals why the established rules about eating healthfully might be the wrong approach to weight loss for most people, and how ketogenic diets can help many of us achieve and maintain a healthy weight for life.

BuzzFeed’s Goodful offers approachable recipes, tips, and guides for everyday life. In Plant and Planet, discover seventy-five plant-based recipes for meal prep, everyday celebrations, and cooking with the seasons, along with tons of ways to stock your kitchen, grow your own ingredients, turn your scraps into amazing treats, and more.

A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production.

Creativity is not optional. It’s essential. With her trademark mix of research based, how-to advice and big-picture inspirational thinking, bestselling author Eve Rodsky shows you a clear path to reclaim your permission to have fun, manifest your own Unicorn Space in an already too-busy life, and unleash your special gifts and undiscovered talents into the world.

In this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series that began with The Beautiful, Pippa journeys to the treacherous and beguiling world of the fey in search of answers…only to fall in love.

The Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner helps home cooks stay on track with their healthy lifestyle goals while making family meal planning and shopping trips easier with practical, made-for-real-life features. Perfect for busy parents and professionals, this is the best tool to plan smart, stay organized, and eat well—every day of the week.

Meet 25 awesome wild animals from all over the world! This learn-through-coloring book provides kids with hours of coloring fun and teaches them exciting facts about these astonishing creatures at the same time.

From the award-winning reporter for Bloomberg, a suspenseful behind-the-scenes look at the dysfunction that contributed to one of the worst tragedies in modern aviation: the 2018 and 2019 crashes of the Boeing 737 MAX.

Visionary baker Chad Robertson unveils what’s next in bread, drawing on a decade of innovation in grain farming, flour milling, and fermentation with all-new ground-breaking formulas and techniques for making his most nutrient-rich and sublime loaves, rolls, and more—plus recipes for nourishing meals that showcase them.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up, and rose up against the odds—including Oprah Winfrey!

Badass Habits is a eureka-sparking, easy-to-digest look at how our habits make us who we are, from the measly moments that happen in private to the resolutions we loudly broadcast on social media. Habits shouldn’t be impossible to reset—and with healthy boundaries, knowledge of—and permission to go after—our desires, and an easy to implement plan of action, we can make any new goal a joyful habit.

From AUDITIONS to ZIEGFELD, grab a ticket to this smash-hit, rhythmic alphabet book featuring your favorite performers, creators, songs, and shows from the Broadway stage!