books

The Automat brings to life a lost era of Art Deco dining, delicious comfort food, and the cultural impact of Horn & Hardart’s legendary nickel-operated eateries.

Merriam-Webster unveils a major Collegiate Dictionary update with 5,000+ new words, fresh examples, and rising print sales in a digital-first world.

As Winnie the Pooh turns 100, we’re reminded not only of his origins in A.A. Milne’s stories but also of how deeply he has shaped our childhoods, offering comfort, laughter, and simple wisdom that still feels just as sweet today.

Titan Comics revives Charlie Brown and Snoopy in a faithful facsimile edition—classic Peanuts strips filled with Schulz’s timeless humor, wisdom, and heart.

Bird Talk: Hilariously Accurate Ways to Identify Birds by the Sounds They Make by Becca Rowland is a true delight. This is not just another bird guide. It is a hilarious and charming collection filled with Becca’s vibrant illustrations and witty observations. It takes you on an entertaining journey through 101 bird calls that sound surprisingly like everyday human noises.

Enter the abyss of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein with Insight Editions’ book of eerie concept art, terrifying visions, and chilling behind-the-scenes.

Elise Gravel’s True Colors blends diary storytelling and 90s nostalgia. Published by Drawn & Quarterly, it’s a must-read from Quebec’s beloved illustrator.

How to Be a Saint uncovers the most unusual stories of Catholic saints, blending history and humor in Kate Sidley’s playful take on miracles and the church.

The Free Speech Handbook by Ian Rosenberg and Mike Cavallaro is a graphic guide by 23rd St. Books on First Amendment rights and the future of free speech.

The Witch’s Egg by Donya Todd is a dark, hypnotic graphic novel of magic, witchcraft, surreal art, and apocalyptic storytelling that will keep you in a trance.

Dead, bored, and caffeinated: Lifeless Carl navigates the afterlife’s worst office job in Tommy Devoid’s hilariously grim Never Been Deader by Titan Comics.

Only Way To Fly: Led Zeppelin’s chronicle by Richard Morton Jack—featuring unseen photos, press clippings, and a firsthand account of the band’s meteoric rise.