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UNION SQUARE KIDS TO PUBLISH NEWEST BOOK STARRING THE PIGEON FROM CELEBRATED AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR MO WILLEMS

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On March 4, 2025, Union Square Kids will release Will the Pigeon Graduate?, the latest book featuring The Pigeon, from worldwide bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems. The new title—well-poised to become a graduation season classic—marks the tenth picture book featuring The Pigeon, Willems’ beloved bus-loving character.

Will the Pigeon Graduate? will have kids and “former kids” alike grabbing their caps and donning their gowns for The Pigeon’s biggest adventure yet. The uplifting, hilarious and inspirational graduation picture book will help readers of all ages earn a PhD in fun!

In the two decades since The Pigeon made his picture book debut in Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, the award-winning collection has sold more than 7 million copies in North America alone; been translated into 20 languages; inspired theatrical productions, museum exhibits and animated specials; and has motivated millions of kids across the country to yell “NO!”

The deal for the rights to Will the Pigeon Graduate? in the U.S., Canada and the UK was negotiated by Union Square & Co. and Hidden Pigeon Company, the multiplatform kids and family content company co-founded by Willems.

“Not so long ago, The Pigeon HAD to go to school. Seeing what happens on the flip side is an equally emotional experience that Mo captures with perfect Pigeon-y trepidation,” said Tracey Keevan, Willems’ longtime editor and Editorial Director of Union Square Kids.

“The Pigeon has attempted a lot of things: driving the bus, staying up late, avoiding the bath, riding the roller coaster. This time, the stakes are even higher: The Pigeon must face the unknown. That’s heavy stuff for any bird,” said Willems.

WILL THE PIGEON GRADUATE?
Words and Pictures by Mo Willems
The Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He overcame some BIG obstacles! The Pigeon’s got this . . . or does he?

Mo Willems is a three-time Caldecott honoree and the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of such hits as Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale and the Elephant & Piggie early reader series, for which he has won two Theodor Seuss Geisel Awards and five Geisel Honors. Willems has published over 70 books for children with more than 50 New York Times bestselling titles to his credit. His works have been translated into 26 languages. He has written and produced numerous stage musicals, operas and symphonic stories, as well as television specials, animated shorts and traveling art exhibits based on his books. Willems was the first-ever Education Artist-in-Residence at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. He began his career as a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards.

Union Square & Co. is a talent-driven publisher whose mission is to promote excellence in contemporary publishing and to honor the vision of our creators by providing best-in-class production, editorial and design choices. Headquartered in New York City, Union Square & Co., LLC, is a subsidiary of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., and includes the adult imprints Union Square & Co., Puzzlewright Press and Sterling Ethos; the children’s imprints Union Square Kids and Boxer Books; and the gift and stationery publisher Knock Knock. For more information, visit unionsquareandco.com.

Hidden Pigeon Company (HPC) is an exciting new multiplatform kids and family content company founded in early 2023 by celebrated children’s book author Mo Willems along with Stampede Ventures and RedBird Capital Partners. It was formed with the goal of expanding the already-impressive reach and impact of Willems’ bestselling catalog of children’s books and intellectual property across all entertainment platforms—from television, film and digital to live events, location-based experiences, licensing and merchandising, publishing and more. Hidden Pigeon Company takes its name from Willems’ immensely popular character The Pigeon, from Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!, as kids and “former kids” (as Mo likes to say) delight in finding The Pigeon hidden in all his books. HPC’s Mo Willems Workshop YouTube channel features fresh content based on Willems’ characters and brands, including Elephant & Piggie, Knuffle Bunny and The Pigeon, to inspire creativity and spark serious silliness.

Rune of Destiny The Final Chapter on the Journey by Bjorn Leesson

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Rune of Destiny by Bjorn Leesson

The Dokkrsdottir is not your ordinary Norse woman of the Viking age. One of the great warriors of her time, she soon learns that the hardest battles are not always those fought with a sword and shield. Through countless trials and tests, she is led by visions and omens on numerous adventures with the help of steadfast friends and family to discover her mysterious supernatural destiny, one more extraordinary than anyone could ever have imagined.

Rune of Destiny Summary:

The final chapter of the main story of the Dokkrsdottir’s destiny that finds the continuation of the living world in the hands of Myrgjol, her descendants, and the choices they all must make.

With battles of the “greatest warrior” transpiring on both sides of the veil, it is a series of desperate and grueling battles to the very end before she can enjoy her reward with the knowledge that the living world will continue in the loving embrace of the Light and not in ruin by the Dark.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Bjorn Leesson has always been fascinated with many topics to include history, the supernatural, and writing. These interests combined led to the Outside the Thalsparr series, with the first book in the series, “Runes of the Dokkrsdottir.” Bjorn was not formally trained as a writer and has worked in the industrial manufacturing field his entire life. Writing his stories and hoping others enjoy them is a passion and not a career. 

THE MOST POWERFUL RABBIT RONIN IS NOW THE CUTEST HERO OF THEM ALL!

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Dark Horse’s Dogu Publishing imprint is bringing the captivating story of Chibi Usagi to fans with the “Best Publication for Early Readers” Eisner Award winning Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis–Expanded Edition. Written and illustrated by Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai with colors by Emi Fujii, the bigger-than-ever story of these tiny heroes will be ready for fans in February 2025.

Included in this paperback collection are the beloved Chibi Usagi stories “Attack of the Heebie Chibis,” “Attack of the Teenie Titans,” “The Story of Chibi Usagi and the Big Bad Jei,” “Chibi Usagi and the Goblin of Adachi Plain,” and “Chibi Tomoe and the Zó Ninja” – as well as all color Chibi Usagi pinups that ran as Usagi Yojimbo comic back covers and an expanded bonus section with additional pinups from Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai – sometimes signing their work together as JuSt Sakai!

In Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis–Expanded Edition: The rabbit samurai has been reimagined in a “Chibi World,” and Miyamoto Usagi isn’t the only one! While fishing for freshwater eels, Chibi Usagi and his friends Chibi Tomoe and Chibi Gen rescue a dogu. Discovering that the dogu’s village has been enslaved by the Salamander King, there is no choice but to band together, rescue the village and free everyone from the reign of the Salamander King once and for all!

“We are so thrilled about this new edition of Chibi Usagi! It’s perfect for introducing Usagi to new readers and bringing more smiles to kids of all ages,” said Julie Sakai.

“Of all the collaborations I have worked on, Chibi Usagi and the Attack of the Heebie Chibis has been my favorite. This is a fun, exciting, whimsical story about the true value of friendship,” said Stan Sakai.

Get tiny, get cute, and get the most adorable collection ever created for Usagi Yojimbo fans when Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis–Expanded Edition arrives in bookstores on February 11, 2025 and comic shops on February 12, 2025. Pre-order now from TFAW, Amazon, Barnes and Noble or your local bookstore for $19.99. Visit PRH Comics or Comic Shop Locator for more details and stores near you.

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Sneak Peek: Christmas Mittens Murder By Lee Hollis, Lynn Cahoon, Maddie Day

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Christmas Mittens Murder By Lee Hollis, Lynn Cahoon, Maddie Day

Crisp Christmas weather is made for mittens—and some mittens are made for murder in this delectable holiday cozy mystery anthology!

DEATH OF A CHRISTMAS MITTEN KNITTER by LEE HOLLIS
The church’s annual Christmas bazaar is an unqualified success until the local jeweler realizes a valuable diamond ring has been stolen. Food writer Hayley Powell joins the search but discovers something shocking—the dead body of a local knitter with a homemade mitten stuffed in her mouth . . .

TWO CHRISTMAS MITTENS by LYNN CAHOON
Magic Springs, Idaho, is decked out in its sparkling holiday best, but Mia Malone is almost too busy to notice. Taking a second job at the Lodge to save Mia’s Morsels doesn’t leave her much time for festivities—until she finds a dead body near one red mitten in the snow . . .

MURDEROUS MITTENS by MADDIE DAY
A quiet Christmas in Colinas, California, at her twin sister’s charming B&B is exactly what Cece Barton needs during the holiday hustle of Los Angeles. But the morning after a lovely evening at the local wine bar, Cece learns that the bar’s proprietor, who sells mittens in her spare time, has been found dead . . .

Bring the Magic of Italian Cuisine Home with “Diana’s Italian Recipes, Like Nonna Used to Make!”

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Get ready to transport yourself to the heart of Italy with the release of “Diana’s Italian Recipes, Like Nonna Used to Make!” a stunning new cookbook by Northeast Florida’s passionate cooking instructor, Diana Testa. This culinary journey goes beyond just recipes, offering a window into the rich traditions and vibrant flavors that define Italian cooking.

Diana’s Italian Recipes features over 85 authentic recipes spanning classic favorites like Nonna’s Lasagne, Veal Scaloppini in Lemon Sauce and her famous Tiramisù dessert. Diana Testa expertly guides readers through each step with clear instructions, and helpful tips, ensuring success in the kitchen, regardless of experience level.

“This book is more than just a collection of recipes,” says Diana Testa. “It’s a celebration of Italian food culture, the warmth of family meals, and the joy of sharing delicious food with loved ones.”

“Diana’s Italian Recipes, Like Nonna Used to Make!” also includes, helpful kitchen tools for making homemade pasta as well as step by step instructions on how to make pasta dough. This deeply rooted tradition in Italian culture is truly an art form and handed down from nonnas to their grandchildren. The act of making pasta dough together can be a bonding experience, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Diana Testa’s debut cookbook, Diana’s Italian Recipes, Like Nonna Used to Make! can be purchased in paperback or eBook on Amazon or directly from her website. Book her popular digital cooking lessons online from anywhere in the U.S.  Set up cooking lessons for in-home cooking, parties, or corporate events in Jacksonville, Florida at www.ItalianCookingLessonsJax.com.

About Diana Testa

Diana Testa is a highly-rated, charismatic well-known Italian cooking instructor, a certified foreign language educator, cookbook author and founder of All about Italy, LLC. Her company offers guided culinary trips to Italy, teaches Italian and English across the globe. She’s celebrated for her traditional recipes and preserving the authenticity of Italian cooking and pasta-making. Diana Testa teaches cooking classes all around Jacksonville, Florida.

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PMI to Introduce Booksy: New Patented Collectible Toys That Spark a Love for Reading & Play

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This fall, families can collect toys with tiny books inside, featuring characters from Paramount’s PAW Patrol™, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and PMI’s very own Monster Tales!

Uniting the exciting world of toys with the imaginative world of books is the brand new patented and trademarked ‘Booksy’ collectible toy line by renowned global toy company, PMI Kids World. In an era where screens dominate, this collectible toy line offers children and families a unique way to foster a love for play and reading. Featuring tiny books cleverly housed inside unique collectible figures, Booksy engages children in the tactile and imaginative experience of play and reading, one Booksy at a time. The line will launch in October with PMI’s original Monster Tales at Amazon, followed by an expansion in November with licensed character versions from the hugely popular worlds of PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon, and Paramount+ original series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, at Walmart.

Designed, written, and illustrated for children and families, Booksy collectible figures are the perfect steppingstone to nurturing children’s literacy through the excitement of collecting both books and appealing figures. The core Booksy collection, titled Monster Tales, introduces a series of original characters, stories, and a special Monster Tales bookcase for young readers to place and display their growing mini book collections. Characters from mega popular franchises, such as Chase and Skye, pups from PAW Patrol, and Raphael and Michelangelo from Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will also bring familiar faces to the world of Booksy, making reading even more exciting for young fans of the beloved franchises.

Patented and trademarked, the Booksy toy line and the Monster Tales brand are PMI’s very own intellectual properties that introduces an innovative story-focused product variety featuring the talents of Christian Tremblay, branding specialist and a titan of the family entertainment industry with over 30 years of experience.

“As a parent and lifelong reader, I understand the importance of encouraging children to discover a love for reading and play that truly ignites their imaginations,” says Omer Dekel, CEO at PMI Kids’ World. “Booksy is particularly special to me because it’s an IP we’ve developed in-house and patented, blending the excitement of toys with the educational value of relatable life lessons and adventures in collectible books. I’m incredibly excited to see how Booksy will inspire and nurture the next generation.”

In October 2024, the Booksy Monster Tales Six Pack, featuring Monster Tales Dome figures, will launch on Amazon in the USA. This collection offers six unique characters for children aged 3-8 to collect. Additionally, the Booksy Monster Tales Bookshelf Collector Set, including a Monster Tales Booksy figure and a Collector’s Bookshelf, will also be available on Amazon. The first licensed version will be launched November 2024, introducing Booksy One Pack PAW Patrol and Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Dome figures at Walmart, and offering 12 beloved characters for young fans. Globally, the Booksy Monster Tales toy line is set for a Fall 2024 release, with key markets including the United States, United Kingdom (exclusively distributed by Character Options), France (exclusively distributed by Bandai France), the Middle East (exclusively distributed by iBrands), Canada (exclusively distributed by Red Planet), and more. The Booksy PAW Patrol and Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy lines will be sold exclusively at 3,000 Walmart stores across the USA.

Renowned for turning trending IPs into must-have toys, PMI Kids World is excited to introduce their very own brand and line of Booksy toys, right in time for the holidays.

About PMI Kids World
Established in 1995, PMI Kids World is a leading gaming-sector toy manufacturer focused on licensing consumer products in over 170 countries. PMI Kids World gives licensed intellectual properties (IPs) a vibrant existence by creating high-quality, innovative, affordable toys and collectibles. We’re here to bring the mega children’s brands and the coolest lines to kids worldwide. Our lineup includes esteemed names like Sonic Prime, Pudgy Penguins, Brawl Stars, and many others. Rooted in our purpose is the aspiration to ensure that every child can partake in the delight of play, irrespective of their circumstances.

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About Booksy
Patented and trademarked by PMI Kids World, Booksy is the global toy company’s newest innovation in collectible toys and storytelling. Launching with PMI’s very own Monster Tales IP in October 2024, each Booksy character figure houses a miniature, full-colored storybook that empowers kids’ imagination by merging engaging play patterns with storytelling. Following Monster Tales, Booksy will also release versions based on popular kids licenses such as PAW Patrol and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in November 2024. Designed for boys and girls ages 3 to 8, each story introduces kid-relatable life lessons that children, families, and teachers will love and enjoy.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

Elizabeth Strout’s TELL ME EVERYTHING is Oprah’s Book Club’s September Pick

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Oprah Winfrey has announced that her latest Oprah’s Book Club pick is TELL ME EVERYTHING (Random House) by Pulitzer Prize-winner and #1 New York Times-bestseller Elizabeth Strout. The news was announced yesterday on CBS Mornings. Click here to watch the full segment. This is the second book by Strout to be selected for Oprah’s Book Club; her novel OLIVE, AGAIN was chosen in 2019.

“Elizabeth Strout welcomes us home again, back to the small town where we witness the interconnection of all the characters we’ve ever loved in her previous novels,” said Oprah Winfrey. “It’s a beautiful read reminding us that there is extraordinary love in ordinary actions.” 

Elizabeth Strout, photo courtesy of PRH.com

Of the news, Strout said: “The first time Oprah called me was extraordinary. The second time she called me was absolutely astonishing! Two times she has chosen a book of mine for her book club and I am so humbled that even though I supposedly ‘use words’ there are almost no words I have to say how grateful I am to her. She has done an amazing job to help people of this world discover and read books; to me Oprah is a rockstar.”

TELL ME EVERYTHING is a hopeful, healing novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world.  Told with Elizabeth Strout’s remarkable insight into the human condition, and silences that contain multitudes, the novel returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to Strout’s beloved cast of characters—Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and more—as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst; fall in love and yet choose to be apart; and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it: “What does anyone’s life mean?” 

Andy Ward, Strout’s editor and Random House publisher, says there’s one question he gets about Strout all the time: Which book should a reader start with? 

“To my mind TELL ME EVERYTHING is the perfect entry point to Liz’s remarkable body of work, and the world she has created,” Ward says. “All her characters are here, all her themes abound. Everything she has been refining as a writer over the years is brought to bear here, as she explores the deepest questions in life – namely, do our lives have meaning? And how will we be remembered?” 

WE ARE THE ALIENS A Case of Alien-Human Integration by Bruce Olav Solheim, Ph.D.

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WE ARE THE ALIENS
A Case of Alien-Human Integration
The newest work by Bruce Olav Solheim, Ph.D. College Professor, Researcher, and expert in  UFO’s and Alien Contact!

To find an alien, look no further than your own reflection in the bathroom mirror. Building his case from scientific theory, practical firsthand experiences, and guidance from a nonhuman intelligence (NHI) known as Anzar, Dr. Bruce Olav Solheim, a distinguished professor of history, and former Fulbright scholar, US Army aviator, and defense contractor, takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and personal revelation. We Are the Aliens: A Case of Alien-Human Integration answers the age-old question of are we alone in the universe and uncovers our true origins. Personal revelation rather than government disclosure is the telos toward which We Are the Aliens strives. The key point Professor Solheim makes is that the UFO phenomena is just a family reunion.

We Are the Aliens: A Case of Alien-Human Integration – Kindle edition by Solheim, Bruce Olav. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Praise for We Are the Aliens:

“We Are the Aliens is Bruce Solheim’s most personal book to date. It documents his struggle to integrate politics, warfare, mental health, and the churning, emerging, convoluted field of ufology, Bruce is not only a professional historian, but he is also a visionary with psychic gifts. His message is wise and profound. Underneath all the science, underneath all the mystery, there is one simple answer. We are all united. There is one creator who made all of us.” —Jeffrey Mishlove, Ph.D., Host and Producer, New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel

“Bruce Olav Solheim reports on his most recent telepathic conversations with an alien from the Orion constellation…Although my scientific background initially compelled me to search for clues in the book that might provide some independent corroboration of these remarkable CE5 encounters, I was almost instantly distracted by the strikingly powerful narrative. The cosmo/geopolitical intrigue that Bruce discusses with Anzar cleanly dissects the politics behind the alien presence on the Earth―the struggle between the forces of freedom and authoritarianism…Perhaps his book will indeed help to launch a leap of collective consciousness that obviates any need for an official declaration that we are not alone.” ―Bruce E. Rapuano, Ph.D., American biomedical scientist, Dominion Lost: A Scientist’s Own Alien Abduction Encounters

“Dr. Bruce Solheim links Dr. Jack Sarfatti’s research relating to wormholes and quantum entanglement with Dr. David Bohm’s research on collapsing quantum waves. A stroke of alien genius!” —Kevin Day, Senior Chief Petty Officer, US Navy (ret.), Top Gun Air Interceptor Controller, Supervising Controller during the 2004 NIMITZ TIC TAC Encounters

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Bruce Olav Solheim was born in Seattle, Washington, to Norwegian immigrant parents. A disabled veteran, he served six years in the US Army as a jail guard in West Germany, and later as a warrant officer helicopter pilot at the 82nd Airborne Division. As a civilian, Solheim worked as a defense contractor at Boeing for five years, then went on to earn his Ph.D. in history from Bowling Green State University in 1993, with his main field being US foreign policy. Bruce was the first person in his family to go to college and is currently a distinguished professor of history at Citrus College in Glendora, California, where he has taught for 26 years. As a Fulbright Professor and Scholar, Dr. Solheim taught at the University of Tromsø in northern Norway in 2003.

In 2001, Dr. Solheim founded the veterans program at Citrus College and, in 2007, co-founded (along with Ginger De Villa-Rose and former East Los Angeles Vet Center Director Manuel Martinez) the first in the nation college transition course for recently returned veterans called Boots to Books.

A prolific writer, Solheim has published eleven books and written ten plays, six of which have been produced. In addition to his academic books/journal/novel (The Nordic Nexus: A Lesson in Peaceful Security, On Top of the World: Women’s Political Leadership in Scandinavia and Beyond, Viet Nam Generation Journal, Women in Power: World Leaders since 1960, The Vietnam War Era: A Personal Journey, Ali’s Bees, and Making History: A Personal Approach to Modern American History), he has published several books about the paranormal.

Since age four, Solheim has experienced angels, demons, ghosts, cryptids, telepathy, psychokinesis, mediumship, and alien contact. He recounts his experiences with high strangeness in his Timeless Trilogy books: Timeless, Timeless Deja Vu, and Timeless Trinity, and a book about his contact with a non-human intelligence (NHI)—Anzar the Progenitor. His latest book is We Are the Aliens: A Case of Alien-Human Integration. From 2018–2020, Dr. Solheim teaches a Paranormal Personal History course at Citrus College.

Alongside his list of published works, Solheim has also published two comic book series. Snarc (issues 1 and 2) features an alien hybrid character of the same name, and Dr. Jekyll Alien Hunter (issues 1 and 2) with a female lead character. Bruce is married to Ginger and has four children (one serving in the US Air Force) and two grandsons.

Email: bsolheim@citruscollege.edu or bootstobooks@gmail.com

Website: https://www.bruceolavsolheim.com/

There’s a Book for That: Yoga & Mindfulness

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Can we hear a collective “namaste” for National Yoga Month? September was designated as National Yoga Month through the Department of Health and Human Services in 2008. Yoga is an ancient practice which studies show does everything from fighting anxiety and depression, to reducing inflammation in the body. Since September 12th is also National Mindfulness Day, we present the following yoga and mindfulness titles for your health and relaxation:

 

Be Here Now by Ram DassBE HERE NOW by Ram Dass

Beloved guru Ram Dass tells the story of his spiritual awakening and gives you the tools to take control of your life in this “counterculture bible” (The New York Times) featuring powerful guidance on yoga, meditation, and finding your true self.

 

Peace Is This Moment by Thich Nhat HanhPEACE IS THIS MOMENT: MINDFUL REFLECTIONS FOR DAILY PRACTICE by Thich Nhat Hanh

This deep and simple volume brings together some of Thich Nhat Hanh’s most insightful teachings to inspire our daily mindfulness practice. Through 365 short reflections on common obstacles and opportunities, Peace Is This Moment encourages us to engage more skillfully with life on every level. Presented in an accessible, page-a-day format, this book is a perfect companion for experienced and new practitioners.

 

A Walk in the Wood by Joseph ParentA WALK IN THE WOOD: MEDITATIONS ON MINDFULNESS WITH A BEAR NAMED POOH by Joseph Parent

A Walk in the Wood: Meditations on Mindfulness with a Bear Named Pooh offers life lessons grounded in the simple act of slowing down, observing what is around us, and being present in our lives moment by moment. The benefits of mindfulness are well recognized: greater peace of mind, less stress, and the opportunity to work through and transform thoughts, memories, and worries. It also fosters equanimity, helping us accept the changes and challenges life brings.

 

Living in the Light by Deepak Chopra, MD and Sarah Platt-FingerLIVING IN THE LIGHT: YOGA FOR SELF-REALIZATION by Deepak Chopra, MD, Sarah Platt-Finger

Reach your highest potential and a deeper understanding of self with Deepak Chopra’s groundbreaking guide to the philosophy and practice of Yoga. With new insights on social and emotional intelligence, the power of attention, body awareness, breathing, wholeness, and transcendence, and with dozens of specially commissioned illustrations of yoga poses (accessible for all skill levels, from beginner to enthusiast), Living in the Light provides the ultimate guide to your exciting, bright, and enlightening future.

 

Get Fit Where You Sit by Lakshmi Voelker and Liz OppedijkGET FIT WHERE YOU SIT: A GUIDE TO THE LAKSHMI VOELKER CHAIR YOGA METHOD by Lakshmi Voelker, Liz Oppedijk, Julie Frances Hopkins, Jivana Heyman

Lakshmi Voelker’s Chair Yoga™ method upends the myth that yoga is only for the flexible, strong, balanced, thin, and conventionally able-bodied. Whether you need or want chair support, or you’d like to get in some yoga practice while you sit at your work desk, Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga offers 40 active and restorative poses, illustrated with 250 photos, along with breathing techniques and meditation practices—all adapted so that you don’t have to leave your chair.

 

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu SuzukiZEN MIND, BEGINNER’S MIND: 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Shunryu Suzuki

In the more than fifty years since its original publication, Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind has become one of the great modern spiritual classics, much beloved, much reread, and much recommended as the best first book to read on Zen. Suzuki Roshi presents the basics–from the details of posture and breathing in zazen to the perception of nonduality–in a way that is not only remarkably clear, but that also resonates with the joy of insight from the first to the last page.

 

Light on Yoga by B.K.S. IyengarLIGHT ON YOGA: THE BIBLE OF MODERN YOGA – ITS PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICE – BY THE WORLD’S FOREMOST TEACHER by B.K.S. Iyengar

Light on Yoga provides complete descriptions and illustrations of yoga positions and breathing exercises, along with explanations of the main philosophies of yoga. Iyengar’s style and teachings emphasize precision and alignment, planned sequencing, timing, and the use of props.

 

Science of Yoga by Ann SwansonSCIENCE OF YOGA: UNDERSTAND THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY TO PERFECT YOUR PRACTICE by Ann Swanson

Science of Yoga is a riveting read, and reveals how your blood flow, respiration, muscles and joints work below the surface of each yoga pose, whilst teaching you to achieve technical excellence in your practice, from the comfort of your own home.

 

The Pocket Pema Chodron by Pema ChödrönTHE POCKET PEMA CHODRON by Pema Chödrön

Pema Chödrön, beloved Buddhist nun and best-selling author, offers this treasury of 108 short selections from her more than four decades of study and writings. Here she presents teachings on breaking free of destructive patterns; developing patience, kindness, and joy amid our everyday struggles; becoming fearless; and unlocking our natural warmth, intelligence, and goodness. Designed for on-the-go inspiration, this is a perfect guide to Buddhist principles and the foundations of meditation and mindfulness.

 

Teaching Yoga, Second Edition by Mark StephensTEACHING YOGA: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR YOGA TEACHERS AND TRAINERS: A YOGA ALLIANCE-ALIGNED MANUAL OF ASANAS, BREATHING TECHNIQUES, YOGIC FOUNDATIONS, AND MORE (Second Edition) by Mark Stephens

This classic resource covers fundamental topics of yoga history and philosophy, as well as each of the 11 major styles of contemporary yoga. There is also practical advice for every stage of the teaching process, including tools for teaching 108 yoga poses (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. Developed to meet 100% of the teacher training curriculum standards set by Yoga Alliance, the world’s leading registry and accreditation source for yoga teachers and schools, Teaching Yoga is ideal for use as a core textbook in yoga teacher training programs.

 

A WORLD OF YOGA: 700 ASANAS FOR MINDFULNESS AND WELL-BEING by Leo Lourdes, Yogasphere Global

One of the great teachers has created this extraordinary celebration of yoga. There will never be a more beautiful, immersive book on yoga. Hundreds of exquisitely photographed asanas, mudras, affirmations, yantras, mandalas, reflections, intentions, sequences, and techniques—many created for this book—are combined with poses shot on location around the world, from remote beaches to urban enclaves.

 

How to Fall in Love with Yoga by Sarvesh ShashiHOW TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOGA: MOVE. BREATHE. CONNECT. by Sarvesh Shashi

Authentic, restorative, and holistic, How to Fall in Love with Yoga is a stroll through the world of yoga, where Sarvesh Shashi, the author, encourages readers to experience the different facets of the practice. Through four key goals and accompanying poses and flows, the author does a deep dive into the basics of the practice. It is contemplative and inclusive, peppered, on occasion, with personal notes and experiences.

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If You Like That Try This: 80s Horror Movie Edition

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Spooks and scares await in each of these chilling reads, and we know which one you should read first based on your favorite 80s horror movie.

The Sorority by Nancy Bush

Chilling secrets and deadly promises bind a group of girls in a web of deception that refuses to die. Ten years after a fatal “accident” claimed the lives of two siblings, private investigator Mackenzie Laughlin is drawn back to River Glen High to uncover the sinister truths buried beneath the perfect smiles of The Sorority when one of its members goes missing and eerie accidents begin anew. Fans of “The Lost Boys” will love this terrifying tale of the twisted bonds of teens who go too far in the name of friendship…

Bone White by Ronald Malfi

Paul Gallo’s search for his missing brother leads him to the isolated town of Dread’s Hand—a place where the ground is marked by crosses, the locals whisper of a soul-stealing devil, and the line between legend and reality blurs with every step. As Paul delves deeper he discovers that the greatest terror may not be what took his brother. Those who loved “The Children of the Corn” won’t want to put down this chilling story of an outsider who enters a sheltered community, and discovers darker truths there than they could have ever imagined.

The Deading by Nicholas Belardes

A small seaside town is gripped by terror as a mysterious contagion rises from the ocean, transforming its residents into something both monstrous and fanatical. As the infection spreads, the uninfected few must navigate a landscape of escalating paranoia and disturbing rituals. Devotees of “The Evil Dead” will be enthralled by this tale of humans grappling with forces larger than their control, and left to the mercy of the nature around them…

The House by the Cemetery by Lisa Childs

The legacy of the Gold family funeral empire unravels when River Gold returns to her eerie hometown for her father’s funeral, only to face a labyrinth of dark secrets and twisted motives. As she fights to clear her mother’s name in the wake of her father’s suspicious death, River is drawn into a mystery of missing teenagers and the malevolent forces that lurk within the cemetery’s shadows. Viewers who liked “Lady in White” will be drawn not this haunting tale of one who is surrounded by death, and must unravel the mystery of a murder to bring justice for the deceased.

Where I End by Sophie White

Aoileann, trapped on a remote Irish island, becomes consumed by a dark obsession when an artist and her baby arrive, disrupting her isolated existence. Haunted by her mother’s tragic secret and the island’s whispered curses, Aoileann’s yearning for connection spirals into a chilling tale of family resentments and unrelenting desire, destined to unravel the lives of all involved in this modern Irish gothic horror. Fans of the classic “Poltergiest” won’t be able to turn away from this story of hope and desire and the horror that strikes at the heart of family.

Reprinted with permission from Kensington Books.

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