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Leaving the Ocean Was a Mistake
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An Excerpt from THIS IS MY BODY by Lindsay King-Miller
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Bridget Jones’s Diary meets What We Do in the Shadows in this darkly funny and cozy romantic comedy about a vampire finding herself and falling in love during the Christmas season.
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Cars, trucks, Yaya, and Boo! Play hide-and-seek with two lovable dogs and twelve exciting vehicles in Andrew Knapp’s latest board book.
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In the next book in the beloved board book series from Natalie Nelson, Dog and Baby are back with a sweet ode to Valentine’s Day, and what it means to love someone all year long!
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In this gripping queer YA romance perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Becky Albertalli, an Asian American teen longs to break free of the conservative cult she was raised in.
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An alchemist and his young nephew hunt down a legend in this profound and unsettling speculative Western, for fans of Karen Russell and Victor LaValle.
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Love is hell, even in paradise. A reality show contestant must fake date her rival while solving a murder in this sizzling romcom set on a tropical island.
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A gripping, emotional, and darkly funny queer horror novel about family trauma and possession, for fans of Rachel Harrison and Catriona Ward.
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It's time to embrace your inner crone! Tap into the wisdom of age and let this beautiful, giftable book teach you how to take up space, shake off expectations, and live life on your own terms.
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A queer woman must fight her way out of a big-box craft store run by a diabolical religious cult in this gripping survival horror novel by Jenny Kiefer, author of This Wretched Valley.
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The Princess in Black meets Monsters, Inc. in this zany, heartwarming new series for early readers 4 to 8 years old!
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Bring great eating to the great outdoors with more than 100 delicious recipes you can cook at your campsite—but will want to keep making at home!
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Sixty bizarre and beautiful marine creatures offer their best tips for self-confidence, serenity, and fulfillment—drawn from real-life facts about our fascinating natural world.
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An eleven-year-old apprentice fights to save an ancient grove of magical trees that hold the key to her community’s survival in this page-turning fantasy adventure. Perfect for middle grade fans of Kelly Barnhill and Jessica Townsend.
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Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics—and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began!
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Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world’s attention at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
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A trained chef teaches you how to keep yourself fed in the face of stress, burnout, and exhaustion—and have fun doing it.
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It's multi-level murder in this darkly funny mystery novel about the glamorous world of MLM "huns"—and the dangerous secrets at the top of the pyramid.
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From Vulture's "master of horror" Clay McLeod Chapman, a relentless and emotionally charged social horror novel about a family on the run from a demonic possession epidemic that spreads through media, for fans of The Last of Us and Where Evil Lurks
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Packed with fun facts, entertaining analysis, and literary-themed playlists that fans will love, Taylor Swift by the Book will turn anyone from a Taylor Swift lover into a Taylor Swift scholar.
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From the author of Cursed Objects and The United States of Cryptids, an eye-popping compendium of the most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in history.
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The best-selling (and wildly hilarious) Worst-Case Scenario series is back with 40 extreme survival tips for kids ages 8-12, great for adventurous fans of the I Survived books.
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This irreverent, balls-out celebration of the greatest matchups in sports movie history includes analysis, maps and diagrams, and designed memorabilia, perfect for movie buffs and sports fans.
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Packed with action, humor, sex, and big gay feelings, The Z Word is the queer Zombieland you didn’t know you needed.
Quirk's Top Sellers Last Week
Dog’s First Baby
A playful and heartwarming board book from the perspective of a skeptical dog who must come to terms with--and maybe even become friends with--a peculiar new family member. Perfect for dog loving families and new parents!
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires
Now in paperback, Steel Magnolias meets Dracula in this '90s-set horror novel about a women's book club that must do battle with a mysterious newcomer to their small Southern town, perfect for murderinos and fans of Stephen King.
Let’s Find Momo!
Everyone's favorite hide-and-seek dog returns in this colorful, kid-friendly photography board book.
My Best Friend’s Exorcism
From the New York Times best-selling author of The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires comes an unholy hybrid of Beaches and The Exorcist.
Library of Souls
A boy with extraordinary powers. An army of deadly monsters. An epic battle for the future of peculiardom.
We Sold Our Souls
From the New York Times best-selling author of The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires comes a hard-rocking, spine-tingling horror novel about a washed-up guitarist of a ’90s heavy metal band who embarks on an epic road-trip across America and deep into the web of a sinister conspiracy.
The United States of Cryptids
Come and meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to batsquatch and beyond!
Ghost Eaters
One of Vulture's Best Horror Novels of 2022, this terrifying supernatural page-turner will make you think twice about opening doors to the unknown.
Cat’s First Baby Board Book
I am a cat.
Are you a cat?
When in Doubt, Play Dead
Featuring 70 watercolor illustrations, this totally adorable gift of a book offers wisdom and insight from a delightfully unexpected source: the opossum.
You Gotta Eat
A trained chef teaches you how to keep yourself fed in the face of stress, burnout, and exhaustion—and have fun doing it.
Wake Up and Open Your Eyes
From Vulture's "master of horror" Clay McLeod Chapman, a relentless and emotionally charged social horror novel about a family on the run from a demonic possession epidemic that spreads through media, for fans of The Last of Us and Where Evil Lurks
Taylor Swift by the Book
Packed with fun facts, entertaining analysis, and literary-themed playlists that fans will love, Taylor Swift by the Book will turn anyone from a Taylor Swift lover into a Taylor Swift scholar.
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Such a Bad Influence
For fans of Ashley Winstead, a razor-sharp debut about what happens when one of the first child stars of the social media age grows up . . . and goes missing.
What’s Your Grief?
A friendly and accessible book of 75 lists that will help anyone experiencing a change or loss—for readers of Maggie Smith, Cheryl Strayed, and Katherine May—from the creators of the popular What's Your Grief website and community.
Crafting with Cat Hair
Crafting with Cat Hair shows readers how to transform stray clumps of fur into soft and adorable handicrafts.
Kid Musicians
Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of musicians, including Taylor Swift, Louis Armstrong, Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul McCartney, and 10 other influential musicians.
Possums Are Not Cute!
Possums may steal your garbage…but with this book, they’ll also steal your heart!
The Secrets of Underhill
An eleven-year-old apprentice fights to save an ancient grove of magical trees that hold the key to her community’s survival in this page-turning fantasy adventure. Perfect for middle grade fans of Kelly Barnhill and Jessica Townsend.
Taylor Swift by the Book
Packed with fun facts, entertaining analysis, and literary-themed playlists that fans will love, Taylor Swift by the Book will turn anyone from a Taylor Swift lover into a Taylor Swift scholar.
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