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"Life aches. Joy is the cure. After surviving a stage-four cancer diagnosis, Kate Bowler knew she was supposed to be grateful. Alive. Blessed. But she still ached-for more connection, more surprise, less resentment on an ordinary day. So she went looking for joy. Not the toxic positivity kind. Not a 5-step plan. But the type that sneaks in unexpectedly, seemingly out of nowhere. A lemur sunbathing. A belly laugh at a funeral. A dive into the Atlantic...
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Publication Date
2026.
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English
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"Ride along with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn--and fight--about our history. From the birth of the nation in Philadelphia to Disneyland and the California dream, 'This Land Is Your Land' offers a guided tour of thirteen places and thirteen key moments that define America's greatest successes and...
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Hogarth
Publication Date
2026.
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English
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"After Caroline Bicks was named the University of Maine's Stephen E. King Chair in Literature, she became the first person given full access to King's archives, a treasure trove of material about the legendary writer's creative process and life, most of it never seen before. Her year of studying the archival materials was guided by one question millions of readers have asked themselves: What makes Stephen King Stephen King? Bicks focuses on five of...
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Actress, designer, and entrepreneur Jennie Garth opens up about pursuing happiness, aging with confidence, and learning to love and prioritize yourself.
Jennie Garth is best known for playing the iconic role of Kelly Taylor in the hit television series "Beverly Hills, 90210." Now in her 50s, she invites readers into the real story of growing up on screen, facing Hollywood's impossible beauty standards, and losing--and finding--herself through heartbreak,...
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Doubleday
Publication Date
2026.
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English
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"Bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands explores the life of George Washington, the man who, by his singular virtues, led the American army to independence and set the fledgling republican government on its path to democracy and freedom George Washington was a singular figure in American history, and he remains unmatched. In his military career, Washington was more than just a leader; he was the embodiment of the American Revolution....
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2026.
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English
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"Appalachia-a distinctly American landscape, dense with forests and small churches, rich in history and misunderstandings-has been the great setting for Jayne Anne Phillips's work. She grew up in the small town of Buckhannon, West Virginia and has always kept it close, even as she and her boundless imagination have traveled. In these essays, Phillips brings us into her childhood and family, most movingly her mother. She recreates the place she calls...
7) Stand
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St. Martin's Press, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication Date
2026.
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English
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"An urgent call to rekindle our shared American ideals. We are living through a time of crisis. The problems we face grow more serious, while our divisions continue to widen. But our history overflows with people who used the power of our foundational virtues to overcome impossible obstacles. In Stand, Senator Cory Booker offers a hopeful and practical path forward, weaving together powerful stories and stirring personal reflections to remind us that...
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"Music is more than art--it's a force of change. In On The Record: Music that Changed America, Anna Harwell Celenza brings to life the pivotal moments where American music collided with politics to spark debate, empower communities, and redefine culture. Hundreds of musical compositions and popular songs have been written in response to American politics, but only a few dozen works have actually instigated change in Congress. On the Record focuses...
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William Morrow, an imprint of HarperColinsPublishers
Publication Date
2026.
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English
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From award-winning journalist and author Isabel Vincent, a revelatory portrait of RFK Jr., tracing his astonishing journey from young socialite to environmental activist, his battles with addiction, and his rise to the Trump administration's Secretary for Health and Human Services, based on untapped material and the author's interviews with dozens of sources close to him. Born into one of the most storied families in American history, Robert F. Kennedy,...
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2026.
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English
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"Professional organizer Faith Roberson invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery through the art of home organization. Forget the traditional tidying trends you’ve seen before—Roberson’s innovative approach to 'soul work' goes deeper, asking important questions, like 'Is this really what I want, or is this what I think I should want?' and 'Does my home reflect who I am?' Roberson’s method is holistic, blending the practical...
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Union Square & Co
Publication Date
2026.
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English
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As a result of childhood learning disabilities and educational neglect, Oliver James graduated from high school and became one of approximately 45 million functionally illiterate Americans. However, at age 32, with big dreams and few tools to actualize them, he dedicated himself to learning the key skill that had evaded him his entire life: reading. Oliver has become a TikTok/BookTok sensation for the way he's candidly documented his decision to learn...
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Flatiron Books
Publication Date
2026.
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English
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"From the award-winning journalist and TED Radio Hour host comes a timely investigation into how screens and sitting are reshaping our bodies-and how a simple shift can change everything. In today's world, a normal day means sitting in front of a screen for eight to ten hours. Meeting after meeting. Email after email. We leave our desks drained, overstimulated and unfocused, only to go home, sit down again, and scroll some more. The result? Headaches,...
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Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, LLC
Publication Date
2026.
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English
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"Beginning with her upbringing in a multigenerational household in rural Mississippi, the cradle of both her youth and her gift for storytelling, Ward brings her keen wisdom and hauntingly lyrical prose to a range of topics, following in her grandmother Dorothy's footsteps when she promises always to 'Tell it straight. Tell it all.' True to her word, in these pages Ward contemplates the writers and novels of her youth and adulthood - the transformative...
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Image Books
Publication Date
[2026]
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English
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"On May 8, 2025, the whole world watched with great anticipation as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, and the new pope who emerged to greet us from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica was a surprise to all. He was a man no one expected, a 'dark horse candidate,' as the media came to call him, and the first-ever American to be elected -- Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV. But why him? What did the other cardinals...
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G.P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Date
[2025]
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English
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"When Sheinelle Jones launched "Through Mom's Eyes," a recurring Today show segment interviewing celebrities' mothers about raising successful kids, she had an ulterior motive--she wanted to bring all their wisdom to bear on raising her own three children. So she asked Lin-Manuel Miranda's mom about staying present with kids while working multiple demanding jobs, talked with Lady Gaga's mom about how to recognize bullying, and got tips from Steph...
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Viking
Publication Date
[2026]
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English
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"The only woman in Forbes' Greatest Business Stories of All Time and the first woman to chair a company on the New York Stock Exchange, Mary Kay Ash has a life story that reads like a Barbara Taylor Bradford novel Growing up in Depression-era Texas, Mary Kathlyn Wagner is a dutiful daughter and diligent student with ambition aplenty and no place to use it. Married at sixteen, she is a grandmother at thirty-four. When she is not cooking or cleaning...
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Author presents a collection of contemporary poems reflecting on mindfulness, love, grief, healing, and personal growth. With a voice that is both gentle and candid, the poems encourage slowing down, honoring small moments, and embracing emotional vulnerability. Drawing on themes of presence and self acceptance, this collection offers reflective, accessible poetry for readers seeking comfort, resilience, and connection.
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Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Publication Date
[2026].
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English
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"New York Times bestselling authors Mike Schur and Joe Posnanski travel the world in a hilarious and heartwarming celebration of fans and the things they love: baseball, basketball, chess, darts, football, futbol, Indigenous North American stickball, pickleball, WWE, Taylor Swift, Star Wars, and more. Two great friends. Lots of frequent flyer miles. And a bottomless appetite for experiencing sports. That's what BIG FAN is all about. Bestselling authors...
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Summit Books
Publication Date
2026.
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English
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"Nicholas Enrich had finally achieved his lifelong dream: becoming USAID’s lead official for global health. But that dream turned out to be a nightmare in the tumultuous time after President Trump’s second inauguration. In the months that followed, USAID became the first target of Elon Musk’s newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The mission to which Enrich had dedicated his career was being dismantled before his eyes -...

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