Staff Spotlight: Books We’re Gifting

Check out what books our colleagues Jen C. and Kelly are gifting this holiday season!

Jen & Kellys Staff Spotlight Pick 2024

Books Jen C. is Gifting:

When Women Ran Fifth Avenue Book Cover ImageWhen Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion by Julie Satow

A glittering portrait of the golden age of American department stores and of three visionary women who led them, from the award-winning author of The Plaza.

“Ms. Satow’s carefully researched book is compulsively readable: I found myself dashing through it like a novel. She portrays the women with verve; we get a glimpse into their lives, as well as a sense of what it was like at each of these retail meccas.”—The Wall Street Journal

Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.

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LOST AND LASSOED Book Cover ImageLost and Lassoed: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel by Lyla Sage

She thrives in chaos. He prefers routine. The only thing they have in common? How much they hate each other.

From the bestselling author of Done and Dusted and Swift and Saddled, the highly anticipated next book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, a small-town romance in which enemies turn to lovers when they’re forced to work together during one hot summer.

“Another deliciously addictive romance . . . as sizzling as it is emotional and vulnerable.”—Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception

Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.

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Half Baked Harvest Quick and Cozy Book Cover ImageHalf Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy: A Cookbook by Tieghan Gerard

120+ recipes for delicious, soul-warming comfort food . . . and getting it ready in a hurry—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Half Baked Harvest Every Day.

Beware the one who got away . . .

Relying on basic ingredients and Tieghan’s signature knack for making sauces and dressings that you’ll want to double to keep on hand at all times, these recipes will make your meals feel like a warm hug. If you’ve ever needed a belly full of comfort and a plate bursting with fresh, unexpected flavors—and wanted it all right now—Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy is for you.

Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.

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CATS OF THE WORLD Book Cover ImageCats of the World By Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila

Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world.

“Captivating . . . This visually stunning work takes readers on a global expedition across 30 countries, offering a unique perspective on cat culture around the globe . . . It’s a heartwarming exploration of the universal bond between humans and felines, showcasing how these small creatures bridge cultural divides and inspire kindness on a global scale.”—PawzHub

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Books Kelly is Gifting:

THE NAME OF THIS BAND IS REM Book Cover ImageThe Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography by Peter Ames Carlin

An electrifying cultural biography of the greatest and last American rock band of the millennium, whose music ignited a generation—and reasserted the power of rock and roll.

“[Carlin’s] unique gift for capturing the sweep and tenor of a cultural moment . . . is here on brilliant display.”—Michael Chabon

Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.

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Esquire The Handbook of Men's Style Book Cover ImageEsquire The Handbook of Men’s Style Edited by Esquire and Michael B. Dougherty

A completely revised edition of the essential manual for dressing—and feeling—your very best, featuring Esquire’s signature wit and humor and 200+ photos and illustrations.

Expert menswear and grooming advice for young and experienced professionals—from building a wardrobe and discerning clothing quality to self-expression through fashion.

Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.

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BEACH READ DELUXE EDITION Book Cover ImageBeach Read: Deluxe Edition by Emily Henry

Emily Henry’s beloved New York Times bestselling novel now in this stunning hardcover collector’s edition.

This deluxe edition features a shimmering revamped cover, sunset sky art endpapers and sprayed edges, gold foil stamped case, and a new introduction from the author and a bonus January and Gus epilogue, “The Layover.”

Available in Harcover.

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MAISIE DOBBS COLLECTORS EDITION Book Cover ImageMaisie Dobbs Collectors Edition by Jacqueline Winspear

A dazzling collector’s edition of the bestselling mystery classic to celebrate the conclusion of the iconic Maisie Dobbs series.

With an elegant paper-over-board cover with copper foil, matching printed endpapers, and an afterword from the author, this hardcover is the perfect holiday gift for crime fiction fans.

Available in Hardcover.

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