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Plant in Spring:

Memphis: A Novel by Tara M. Stringfellow

*A #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick*

A spellbinding debut novel tracing three generations of a Southern Black family and one daughter’s discovery that she has the power to change her family’s legacy.

“A rhapsodic hymn to Black women.”The New York Times Book Review

“I fell in love with this family, from Joan’s fierce heart to her grandmother Hazel’s determined resilience. Tara Stringfellow will be an author to watch for years to come.”—Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author of Red at the Bone

Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.

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The Magnolia Palace: A Novel by Fiona Davis

Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue, returns with a tantalizing novel about the secrets, betrayal, and murder within one of New York City’s most impressive Gilded Age mansions.

“Fiona Davis stirs up a beguiling story that unfolds like a clever game of Clue. Suspicions abound, and an iconic New York City landmark stands poised to reveal a page-turning tale of wealth, family dynamics, and long-held secrets.”—Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours

“I savor every glorious new Fiona Davis novel and The Magnolia Palace has it all—two intriguing heroines, two fabulous time periods to get swept up in, and a delicious mystery that keeps you on tenterhooks. I loved every minute of it!”—Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls and Sunflower Sisters

Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.

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Violeta: A Novel by Isabel Allende; Translated by Frances Riddle

This sweeping novel from the author of A Long Petal of the Sea tells the epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century.

“An immersive saga about a passion-filled life.”—People

“[Allende] writes with surpassing compassion and insight. Her place as an icon of world literature was secured long ago. She will be celebrated, by readers and writers alike, for generations to come.”—Khaled Hosseini

Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.

Also Available in Spanish.

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Vagabonds!: A Novel by Eloghosa Osunde

In the bustling streets and cloistered homes of Lagos, a cast of vivid characters—some haunted, some defiant—navigate danger, demons, and love in a quest to lead true lives.

“If you read one debut novel in 2022, this should be it.”—Los Angeles Times

“[Vagabonds!] shines . . . readers get the great satisfaction of watching those on the outside intertwine with one another and take command of this mystical being that is controlling Lagos. It brings Lagos and its people, its vagabonds, to life with all its shadows and glittering light.”—Shondaland

Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.

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The Layover: A Novel by Lacie Waldon

The Unhoneymooners meets The Hating Game in this breezy debut romantic comedy about life–and love–30,000 feet above the ground.

“[A] tropical, fun and flirty summer read ideal for a beach day.”—USA Today

“Once I started The Layover, I couldn’t put it down! Lacie Waldon has written a super fun, witty, and romantic enemies-to-lovers rom-com that had me flying through the pages . . . This is a lovely escape full of sun, swoons, and sexual tension.”—Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks

Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.

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Orwell’s Roses by Rebecca Solnit

*Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction*
*Finalist for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography*

A lush exploration of politics, roses, and pleasure, and a fresh take on George Orwell as an avid gardener whose political writing was grounded by his passion for the natural world.

“An exhilarating romp through Orwell’s life and times and also through the life and times of roses.”—Margaret Atwood

“A captivating account of Orwell as gardener, lover, parent, and endlessly curious thinker.”—Claire Messud, Harper’s

“Nobody who reads it will ever think of Nineteen Eighty-Four in quite the same way.”—Vogue

Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.

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The Sweet Taste of Muscadines: A Novel by Pamela Terry

A woman returns to her small southern hometown in the wake of her mother’s sudden death—only to find the past upended by stunning family secrets—in this intimate debut novel, written with deep compassion and sharp wit.

“A deeply moving work of Southern fiction that will appeal to fans of Where the Crawdads Sing . . . a story to remember long after the last page is turned.”—Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lost and Found Bookshop

“I was enthralled by Pamela Terry’s gorgeous debut novel about the pleasures and perils of family and the enduring nature of love. Give yourself the gift of imagining the fragrances of magnolia and pine while savoring The Sweet Taste of Muscadines.”—Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters

Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.

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Dahlias: A Little Bit of Flowers by Tara Austen Weaver; Illustrated by Emily Poole

Perfect for flower fans, this little love letter to the dahlia is bursting with tips, tricks and facts.

Dahlias are the showboats of the flower world—colorful, flamboyant, and spectacular. They’re also one of the most satisfying flowers to grow, with a long season, plentiful blooms, and adaptable to most climates with proper care. They’re very easy to propagate, and can be hybridized. There are numerous dahlia flower forms and more than 50,000 recognized cultivars! This charming little hardcover book includes 60+ full-color botanical illustrations, basic botany and history, everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden, as well as dividing tubers to propagate more flowers, tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers, quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers.

Available in Hardcover.

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Plant in the Heat of Summer:

Painting Can Save Your Life: How and Why We Paint by Sara Woster

Artist and founder of The Painting School Sara Woster invites readers into the vibrant world of painting as a creative practice powerful enough to transform our lives.

Weaving soup-to-nuts instruction on how to paint—from choosing the right materials to painting the human body—with her own story of discovering a passion for painting, this book includes simple and easy techniques for painters of all skill levels, playful and challenging painting exercises, tips on how to build a creative community using art, insights on how to use painting to cultivate a sense of calm in a stressful world, and more!

Part how-to-paint, part sheer inspiration, Painting Can Save Your Life is a wise and inspiring guide to the power of painting.

Available July 19th in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.

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Any Other Family: A Novel by Eleanor Brown

The New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters returns with a striking and intimate new novel about three very different adoptive mothers who face the impossible question: What makes a family?

“Funny, wise, heartbreaking, and heart-mending, Any Other Family explores what it means to be a family, in all its messy complication. Emotionally complex, immensely readable, and deeply affecting. —Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train and The Exiles

Available July 12th in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.

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Listen While You Garden with the Kids!

What’s Inside a Flower?: And Other Questions About Science and Nature by Rachel Ignotofsky

From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, comes a new nonfiction picture book series ready to grow young scientists by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world—starting with what’s inside a flower.

“The challenge of igniting a child’s curiosity is akin to lighting a fire . . . What’s Inside a Flower? is the best kind of tinder for little sparks.”—The New York Times

“The lush, geometric illustrations are the superstars of this adventure, drawing in readers from the front endpapers to the rear . . . A beautiful bloom for the nature shelf.”—Kirkus Reviews

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