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THE NEW HUSBAND

St. Martin's Press

D.J. Palmer

When is someone being perfect a problem? When Simon Fitch knows all of Nina Garrity's favorite things, when he is loved by her son, anticipates her every need and gives her security to know that he wouldn't betray her like her first husband - what could she possibly want? Interestingly enough, when her first husband went missing, she found out that he was leading a double life. He would eventually disappear in a presumed drowning and she lost the opportunity to confront him about what he did to her.

A year and a half later, she found love with Simon, a fellow widower who is grieving the death of his first wife. Together, they love one another and Nina's son is happy to be embraced by his step father in a way that his father never did. His friends don't see this man as loving, but as someone who is obsessed.

Nina's daughter doesn't feel the same way that her son does. As Nina wants to believe that her life is not only on track, but that she is living her best life - she realizes that the greatest danger to her and her kids are the lies that we tell ourselves.

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IF I HAD YOUR FACE

Ballantine Books

Frances Cha

We meet Kyuri who works at an exclusive underground bar where she entertains businessmen while they drink. Although she believes that she has a clear-eyed approach to going about her life, an impulsive mistake threatens her livelihood.

Her roommate, Miho won a scholarship to study art in New York; however, she has returned to Korea after college. She becomes involved in a relationship with an heir to the nation's biggest conglomerates.

In the same building, Ara is a hairdresser who is obsessed with a K-Pop star and has a best friend who is saving up for an extreme plastic surgery that she hopes will change her life.

Finally, Wonna is also in the building as her and her husband try to conceive a child without knowing how they can afford it. All of their stories converge as they support one another.

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PRETTY THINGS

Random House LLC

Janelle Brown

We meet two women. One is a con artist who attempted to live her life in a way to embrace a career; however, when she couldn't make that goal, she found herself going back to the life that her mom taught her. When her mom became sick, she decided to do anything - even if it meant pulling her biggest scam to save her.

The second is an heiress who wants to make an impact on the world; however, she becomes an Instagram influencer who escapes to the family mansion.

Their worlds collide in Lake Tahoe as they are involved in a game of desire, duplicity and revenge.

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THE BAJA CALIFORNIA COOKBOOK

Ten Speed Press

David Castro Hussong + Jay Porter

Baja California is about an hour away from San Diego and is quickly becoming an up-and-coming destination for tourists that are looking to take their culinary experience to the next level in a region known as Mexico's Napa Valley. Just across the border, people can enjoy Baja wine country, seafood, grilled meats and produce that are fueled by the salt spray of the Pacific Ocean.

The Baja California cookbook follows Fauna star chef David Castro Hussong as he explores Baja cuisine. This book includes 60 recipes that include street food such as Grilled Halibut Tacos and Chicharrones to more refined dishes such as Grilled Steak in Salsa Negra and Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa.

Each chapter features stunning photographs of the region and profiles of leading food purveyors are incorporated, bringing the spirit of Baja into your kitchen.

AMERICAN DIRT

Flatiron Books

Jeanine Cummins

Lydia Quixano Pérez lives in Acapulco, Mexico. She runs a bookstore. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while there are issues in the city because of the drug cartels, her life is comfortable.

She stocks her bookstore with some of her favorite books even though she knows they may not sell. One day, unbeknownst to her, a jefe of the newest drug cartel buys some of these books. When her husband publishes his tell-all book, their life will not be the same.

Noted as the "Grapes of Wrath" for our times, we follow the journey of the flight of this family to the North and what it means when you're running to something.

Already being hailed as "a new American classic," Jeanine Cummins's American Dirt is a rare exploration into the inner hearts of people willing to sacrifice everything for a glimmer of hope.

BLINDSIDE

Little, Brown and Company

James Patterson

The mayor of New York's daughter is missing and in danger. Detective Michael Bennett has a son who's in prison - the two strike a deal. Although their relationship has always been tense, they are now one father helping another.

Michael is on the case and sources lead him to a homicide in the Bronx. The victim has ties to a sophisticated hacking operation -- and also to the mayor's missing daughter, Natalie, a twenty-one-year-old computer prodigy. The serial murder has national security implications. He finds himself in the midst of an NYPD, FBI, and a transnational criminal organization.

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VEGETARIAN MEALS IN 30 MINUTES

Bloomsbury Sport

Anita Bean

When it comes to being focused on sustainable living, a vegetarian lifestyle helps in terms of reducing environmental stressors that take place in our ecosystem. Whether you are a fulltime vegetarian or enjoy a plant based lifestyle for a set number of meals during the week, Anita Bean's cookbook shares over 100 meals and snacks that can be made in 30 minutes.

Chapters in this book demystify sports nutrition, debunk the myths surrounding vegetarian diets, and cover a wide range of popular topics, including: what to eat before and after you exercise, how much protein you really need, and which supplements actually work. Recipes have step by step directions so that you can easily create a series of meals that will change your diet and provide diversity into what you eat from day to day.

THE WATERGATE GIRL

Henry Holt & Co.

Jill Wine-Banks

Jill Wine-Banks (then, Jill Wine Volner) was the only female lawyer on a legal team that prosecuted the highest-ranking White House officals. She sat at the crossroads of women's movement and the Watergate scandal. She was often referred to as the "the mini-skirted lawyer" by the media at the time and she fought to receive the respect of her male counterparts - which she earned.

Her novel talks about how she worked within a troubling time in history. Jill wanted to make her mark in her career, was in a failed marriage, saw sexist injustice around her dealing with her own issues as well as being the victim of having her phones tapped, burgled and having her garbage examined.

OPEN BOOK

Dey Street Books

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson is known as a music talent and an entrepreneur who has a lifestyle brand that is comprised of apparel, accessories and shoes. She is known as being a wife and mother and someone who truly enjoys life. In this book, she shares a number of struggles that many may not be aware with. Her inspiring book is guided by journals that she wrote in since she was 15. While sharing her story through her unique humor and down to earth nature, she entertains as she takes us through how she views the world.

Her authentic book allows her to share how events that we may be familiar with was processed by her it unfolded. She also shares what she has learned and what motivates her personally beyond how we may have perceived her in the media.

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THE BETTER LIAR

Ballantine Books

Tanen Jones

We learn about the death of Robin Voiget and her sister Leslie . They had seen one another for a decade. Leslie has been taking care of their dying father and learns that the inheritance that he left them will only be given to her and her sister or not at all. She needs this money desparately more than anyone could ever know. She meets Mary who looks like her sister. They decide that she will take on Robin's name for a week so that they will split the money.

They both begin to realize that they are hiding secrets through a series of twists that share the nature of sisterhood and the ties that bond.

YOUR ASTROLOGICAL COOKBOOK: THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR EVERY SIGN

Adams Media

Catherine Urban

We enjoyed checking out the recipes in this cookbook that are generated by your astrological sign. It's a great way to share with friends and family by adding variety into your meals through astrological characteristics.

Each dish is comprised of each sign's qualities and personality traits so that you are cooking the perfect meal for each person who dines. Along the way, you learn more about guidelines that will assist in astology-based dishes.

These dishes incorporate breakfast, lunch and dinner.

YVES SAINT LAURENT CATWALK: THE COMPLETE HAUTE COUTURE COLLECTION 1962-2002

Thames and Hudson Limited

YSL was founded by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1961. This launch was shortly after Yves leaving the house of Christian Dior which he had helmed. In launching his label, he became one of the most successful and influential couture houses in Paris.

One of his most iconic moments was introducing Le Smoking, the first tuxedo suits for women in 1966. He was also known for creating iconic art inspired attire that included Mondrian dresses, Van Gogh embroidery and Ballets Russes collection.

This coffee table book opens with the history of the house and a profile on Yves Saint Laurent. In addition, his collections are explored chronologically in depth. There is a description about the collection as well as highlighting its influence in fashion and a gallery of curated catwalk images. In addition to showcasing his designs, you will see an array of accessories, beauty looks and the sets that they walked on. You'll also see the top fashion models who wore them on the runway.

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THE CARTIERS

Ballantine Books

Francesca Cartier Brickell

Francesca Cartier Brickell is the great-grandaughter of youngest brother of the 3 Cartiers who created a jewelry empire that still carries coveted jewelry that is loved globally. With the use of imagery and unseen family archives, she shares the untold story of this dynasty that continues to thrive after four generations.

This story talks about the genesis of this brand, initial creations, its growth to its iconic 5th Avenue location, the Hope Diamond and a number of celebrities that have also contributed to this brand. It's also a book that honors the legacy of its founder, Louis François Cartier.

BREAD ON THE TABLE

Ten Speed Press
David Norman

For those that are a fan of Aus-tin bakery and the beer garden Easy Tiger, you'll enjoy this de-but cookbook from David Norman. This book delves into look-ing at the bread traditions that take place throughout Europe as well as North America. Read-ers will learn about rye breads of France, saltless ciabattas of Italy and traditional Christmas loaves of Scandanavia. It also includes a number of menu ideas that incorporates homemade bread that can be in everyday meals. As bread is something that can be used throughout the year, it's definitely a great way to add another element to breakfast, lunch and dinner!

David also shares traditional meals that can be enjoyed with breads that come from these global destinations which adds an additional flare to each meal. A Swedish bread has a suggestion of dishes to compliment the meal for breakfast which includes: oysters with mignonette or country pâté.

The imagery includes detailed instructions which is a great gift for bakers and enthusiasts alike.

THE MEXICAN KETO COOKBOOK

Ten Speed Press

Torie Borrelli

With a number of people embracing Keto within their diets, we wanted to share a book that will definitely add additional flavors to your meals. The Mexican Keto Cookbook has over 100 low-carb, high-fat, anti-inflammatory recipes. Not only does this book share them, but it gives insight into the history of Mexican cuisine and how adding this kind of food to this diet is a great addition.

Readers will find that this cookbook showcases authentic and health-conscious meals as opposed to Mexican American recipes that may have high-sugar and white flour foods that are meant to assist in the convenience of cooking. This book also talks about the science behind this form of eating and why when followed correctly, that this works for your goals. This cookbook was made by Torie Borrelli, an integrative holistic nutritionist who used her Mexican heritage to create keto-friendly versions of this cuisine such as Salsa Bandera, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Goat Cheese Enchiladas, and Fish Tacos and Turmeric Caper Cauliflower. This is the first low-carb, anti-inflammatory, high-fat Mexican ketogenic cookbook that will allow you to enjoy the tastes, health, weight loss, and other benefits keto has to offer.

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THE POLAROID DIARIES

TASCHEN

Linda McCartney

The Polaroid Diaries by Linda McCartney provides personal images of her work in the follow up to the bestselling TASCHEN monograph Life in Photographs book.

Readers can see the world through her eyes as well as her family. Enjoy portraits that are taken of Paul McCartney, their four children from funny faces to matching pajamas. These images capture the everyday moments on their farm in Southern England.

This coffee table book shares 200 photos of these moments from the early 1970s until the mid-1990s. The introduction has a few words by Paul McCartney himself as well as a foreword by Chrissie Hynde with an essay by art critic Ekow Eshran.

In addition to seeing the family, images include landscapes across Scotland and Arizona. Additional images include an array of celebrities such as Steve McQueen as well as a host of animals! - all caught on Polaroid.

LITTLE WEIRDS

Little, Brown and Company

Jenny Slate

Sometimes when you think about it, we live our day to day lives and it goes by with a number of unextraordinary occurrences that take place. But when you think about it, the very act of being out and about includes a lot of odd things that come together. Jenny Slate highlights these things by allowing us to think about the strangeness of these daily occurrences - like living in a rotating environment that is a part of a system of other orbs that are all connected in order for us to go about our day.

Living on Earth, we get to know a number of feelings from those that are charming and delightful to those that are much more complicated to navigate. The spontaneity of this thing that we call life allows us to take these turns and to share it with others. Every high and low reminds us that we are alive and that we can have an impact and that we must remember all of these things as we go about our day to day life.

GET A LIFE, CHLOE BROWN

Avon

Talia Hibbert

When faced with a chronically ill condition that nearly left Chloe Brown dead, there is a moment of clarity where she decides to truly live! To live, she must have a goal, a plan, and a list. Ultimately, she decides that she needs to Get a Life and there are 7 directives that will assist her in doing that! In part, she decides to move out of the family’s mansion. Next, she plans to enjoy a drunken night out, ride a motorcycle, go camping, have meaningless and enjoyable sex, travel with only a carryon bag and do something bad. She finds that she needs a bit of assistance to tackle these items and she reached out to a man that will be there every step of the way! Red is a handyman with tattoos and a motorcycle who is also an artist - although he doesn't make it known. In the process, Chloe learns a lot about him, his views on life as well as his thoughts on her background.

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HALF BAKED HARVEST SUPER SIMPLE

Clarkson Potter

Tieghan Gerard

Half Baked Harvest Cookbook has 125 recipes that not only look amazing on your table but also require fewer ingredients and makes meal-prepping nearly foolproof whether you're enjoying it solo or hosting your friends and family.

Her meals are freshly sourced and focus on comfort food-oriented dishes. Fans of previous Half Baked Harvest cookbooks will enjoy that Super Simple is truly focused on making and presenting manageable dishes. These dished are one-pot meals, allow for night-before meal prep, as well as incorporating those items that use an Instant Pot or Slow Cooker.

THE QUEEN OF HEARTS

Berkley Reprint Edition

Kimmery Martin

In this debut novel by Kimmery Martin, we are introduced to Zadie Anson and Emma Colley who have been best friends since they were in their early 20's. At that time they supported one another from being in serious relationships as well as going through medical school. We meet them in Charlotte, North Carolina where they are both happily married with children and are thriving in their careers. Zadie is a pediatric cardiologist and Emma is a trauma surgeon.

They have enjoyed their life without complication until a former colleague finds a secret that one of them has kept hidden for years. This colleague, chief resident, Nick Xenokostas was pivotal in Zadie's life professionally as well as personally due to events in her third year of medical school. When he emerges in the midst of a professional crisis, both women have to take a look at the choices that they made at the beginning of their careers. It becomes apparent that Emma knows more than what she had previously stated about issues that almost derailed their lives. This leads Zadie to question everything that she thought that she knew about her friend.

Catch and Kill

Hale

Ronan Farrow

Catch and Kill has had a lot of buzz over the past few weeks. Back in 2017, a television investigation led Ronan Farrow to a series of events that was known in Hollywood, a powerful producer who engaged in predatory behavior. He was protected by fear, wealth and a conspiracy of silence. Ronan's queries led him to find that this story had a number of shadowy figures that included high-priced lawyers, spies, campaigns of intimidation towards him as well as threats to his own career, being followed and even having his own life weaponized. The level of corruption that he was able to uncover went from Hollywood, Washington and beyond.

He examines how these actions showcase how wealthy and connected men can threaten journalists, avoid accountability as well as silence victims' abuse.

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THE TESTAMENTS

Nan A. Talese

Margaret Atwood

Whether you've enjoyed The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu or read the book, rest assured that the dramatic conclusion is addressed in the sequel written by Margaret Atwood, The Testaments! The dystopian adventure continues 15 years after the events that took place in the original book and although the Republic of Gilead continues to rule, it's evident that there are signs that it is crumbling from within. This moment in history is seen through 3 women (2 who are the result of the first generation of people that grew up in this world) who lead very different lives from one another. The third woman is powerful as she knows a number of secrets. The result of what takes place is definitely dramatic.

FASHIONOPOLIS: THE PRICE OF FAST FASHION AND THE FUTURE OF CLOTHES

Apollo

Dana Thomas

We constantly think about what we're going to wear. Fashionopolis looks at the damaging effects that the clothing industry has created within the realm of fast fashion. Statistically, the industry creates 80 billion garments a year and employs every sixth person on Earth.

The fashion industry has a number of areas that are looking for reforms from exploited labor, enviromental, intellectual property, globalization, tech revolution and of course the effects of fast fashion. Dana Thomas travels the globe to share the stories of visionary designers and companies who are paving the way to a positive future to reclaim the traditional craft and to utilize cutting edge sustainable technologies to create better fashion. In an effort to dress with intention, she explores 3D printing, clean denim processing, smart manufacturing, fabric recycling, lab created fabrics as well as the use of hyperlocalism.

THE CHESTNUT MAN

Harper

Soren Sveistrup

If you enjoyed AMC's The Killing, then you will enjoy the creator's newest thriller which is soon to be a Netflix Original Series - The Chestnut Man. Copenhagen is being terrorized by a psychopath known as the "chestnut man". At each of his bloody crime scenes, he leaves a handmade doll made of matchsticks with two chestnuts.

Upon examination of the dolls, they realize that there is a fingerprint that belonged to a young girl. This girl was a government minister's daughter that has been kidnapped and murdered a year ago. Is it a coincidence or something even more bizarre than what they had imagined.

A pair of detectives become a part of a mission to save the innocent lives of those in Copenhagen and find that they must put their personal issues aside in order to put the clues together to find this serial killer.

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BELOVED

Vintage Books

Toni Morrison

One of the world's greatest authors' Toni Morrison passed away earlier this year and we had to include one of our favorite books she wrote - Beloved. This novel takes us on Sethe's journey who was born a slave and eventually escapes to Ohio. Even though she made an epic journey, we find that 18 years later she still isn’t free.

Through the novel's conversational style of the ongoing subconscious, we are constantly reminded of her memories of Sweet Home where a number of atrocities took place. These are juxtaposed against her current home which is haunted by the ghost of her baby who never had a name and whose tombstone is engraved with the lone word: Beloved.

THE WHISPER MAN

Celadon Books

Alex North

This novel explores a multi-generational story in this dark, suspense thriller of a father and son who are caught in the midst of an investigation that is focused on catching a serial killer who is transfixed on a small town.

We meet Tom Kennedy and his young son Jake who are healing from the sudden death of his wife. The healing takes place with a fresh beginning in their new home in a completely new town - Featherbank.

The town has a past, which includes "The Whisper Man" who abducted and murdered 5 residents 20 years ago by luring them out of their windows with his whispers.

Unaware of this history, a boy vanishes after they move in and it resembles the dark history of the serial killer. The next person to hear the whisper is Tom's son Jake and everyone must confront their past in order to solve this killer wherever the trail leads.

THE LAST INTERVIEW AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS

Melville House

Helen Rosner

Anthony Bourdain had a way of storytelling that extended beyond food and encompassed culture and asking questions about the state of the world and who we want to be. This book includes his last interviews with Neil Degrasse Tyson and Anthony was always modest about his skill as a chef; however, he was known for his wit, curiosity, honesty and passion for communicating with others - regardless if it was on his TV Show, an array of stages and beyond. He constantly looked at how what appears on your plate reveals historical and political climates that people are in. His empathy for these conversations while traveling really allowed viewers to understand the world around them as he became known as "The Hemingway of Gastronomy".

These intense moments even continued when he talked about himself in regards to his battles with addiction, or when detailing his thoughts on restaurant critics.

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BREAKFAST: THE COOKBOOK

Phaidon

Emily Elyse Miller

Whether you eat it or not, we have all heard that, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." Many also enjoy the concept of having breakfast for dinner. Whatever your preference, this cookbook focuses on a collection of hundreds of home-cooking recipes that are enjoyed globally!

In addition to being able to make the recipes, the book also provides a few tips and notes so that you understand the cultural context of these meals as well as having culinary insight.

Meals included in this book can include those that are sweet, savory, classical, regional (Chinese Pineapple Buns, Scottish Morning Rolls Egyptian Ful Medames, etc.).

MRS. EVERYTHING: A NOVEL

Atria Books

Jennifer Weiner

When change takes place, are you doing it or is something outside of you that is doing this? We're introduced to Jo and Bethie Kaufman who grew up in 1950s Detroit with a life that definitely had the foundation of potential. Jo navigated life as a bookish tomboy who believes that life should be fair. Bethie is the classic good girl who is feminine and pretty. Although she aspires to have a traditional life, she also has those star qualities that could take her to the next level.

Life has a funny way of changing things up as we watch the evolution of these girls with free love, Vietnam, Woodstock and women's lib taking place among their own traumas and tragedies.

These events create a bit of a switch up with Bethie being up for any adventure, embacing the counterculture and able to do anything as long as she doesn't have to settle down. Jo has become a proper mother in Connecticut and witness the change around her without having to participate.

Both sisters realize that the life that they are living isn't what they want and that their paths or dreams weren't what they envisioned them to be.

MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Lori Gottlieb

In this non-fiction book, therapist Lori Gottlieb with patients and a practice in Los Angeles finds herself in the midst of a crisis. She begins seeing Wendell, a quirky and seasoned therapist. She realizes that the very things that her patients come to her are issues that she has about her own life. This book mixes humor and wisdom and examines her world as a clinician and patient and peels back the layers of truth and fiction that we tell ourselves as we toggle back and forth between the natural duality that exists in our lives.

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THE HUCKLE & GOOSE COOKBOOK

Harper Wave

Anca Toderic + Christine Lucaciu

When the founders of meal planning service, Huckle & Goose created this cookbook, their aim was to provide the necessary tools to make cooking at home, simple and enjoyable. Each week these sister-in-laws help people find the secrets to encourage them cook more and to like it! They want people to shake up what they are making in the kitchen to keep it new and fresh for themselves and those that they are cooking for.

The cookbook illustrates 100 recipes that span over 16 weeks of meals that are simple, seasonal

and can be made at home 3 times a week. This includes vegetable focused dinners, Instagrammable salads, breakfast and dessert. The focus involves good ingredients, family traditions and includes a "use everything in your fridge" method. There is advice to cooks on how to implement these dishes and to create a natural rhythm in your kitchen so that making meals doesn't seem so anxiety driven and daunting.

CITY OF GIRLS

Riverhead Books

Elizabeth Gilbert

From the author of Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert sets the stage of the theater world in the 1940's in New York City. Her story is told from wise woman looking back on her youth for all of its highs and lows.

We meet Vivian Morris at the age of 19 in 1940 after being kicked out of Vassar College due to a lack of performing. Her well to do parents send her to Manhattan to stay with Aunt Peg who owns an over the top and crumbling theater called the Lily Playhouse. She is introduced to a myriad of characters from actors, writers, stage managers and more. But when she makes a personal mistake, it bleeds over to her professional life and it will take years to undo the affects of the scandal.

THE UNHONEYMOONERS

Gallery Books

Christina Lauren

It seems that with Olive Torres, that when it rains, it pours. She feels that she is the unlucky twin when it comes to a layoff and a number of misfortunes that tend to only happen to her. Her sister Ami is always in a land of bounty like when she paid for her entire wedding with an array of contests!

For Olive, bad luck is one thing but having to spend her sister's wedding day with the best man Ethan Thomas is not her idea of a good time.

With plans to rise above, the entire wedding party gets food poisoning minus herself and Ethan. With a free trip - honeymoon available, she is determined that Ethan will not be the only one to enjoy it! With their white flags drawn, they head to Maui for 10 days and assume the role of newlyweds. Surprisingly, Olive realizes that pretending that she is lucky isn't hard to do and she feels that she is exactly where she is meant to be.

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WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LULULEMONS

Simon & Schuster

Lauren Weisberger

From the author of A Devil Wears Prada, we are introduced to Miranda Priestly's extremely chatty assistant, Emily Charlton in Connecticut as she is not a suburbanite, we know that hilarity will ensue as she becomes acclimated to her home.

In taking a step back, we're brought up to date on Emily's life as after being the assistant to Miranda, in her 30’s she had moved to Los Angeles and is an image consultant who is also married. But a frantic call from a friend sends her to Connecticut to do an image makeover that will assist a scandalous situation.

While navigating her new surroundings, she is surprised at how catty the women are who are potentially shunning her client and how class is not always something that you can assume someone has simply by having money.

THE BEAUTY CHEF GUT GUIDE

Hardie Grant

Carla Oates

The more we learn about our bodies, the better we are at being able to avoid getting sick or at least knowing what we can do to maintain our health. In The Beauty Chef Guide, this book serves as companion to the author's book - The Beauty Chef. This book focuses on the connection between the skin and gut health. During this 8 week program, you will learn about importance of gut functionality, weekly meal plans for repairing and reprogramming your gut, and more than 90 recipes.

In addition to this topic, those reading this book will receive advice on repairing your gut, advice on wellbeing, cleaning products, mindfulness and yoga. With so much research being done in this area, it's great to have a guide where you can learn more about this and apply it to your life as needed.

COMEDY SEX GOD

Harper Wave

Pete Holmes

The Athleisure Mag team has been a fan of Pete Holmes as we enjoy his HBO show Crashing. Growing up as an Evangelical Christian, he was always aware of being good and avoiding being bad. He was so focused, that he married his first girlfriend and the age of 22 - only to find out that he was being cheated on. He decided that he needed to explore life and find a way to marry his beliefs with the life that he wanted. Pete came to comedy where he performed in front of thousand's of people as well as creating a new life spiritually and professionally. This journey continues today as he continues to be successful while also searching for the deeper meaning in life, love and comedy.

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THE GIRL HE USED TO KNOW

St. Martin's Press

Tracey Garvis Graves

Attending the University of Illinois, Annika Rose finds that in many social situations, she is not only anxious, but finds other's behaviour confusing. She'd prefer to be in the company of order and discipline which she finds with her books or quietly playing chess.

She finds that fellow chess player, Jonathan Hoffman, who is in the chess club is her perfect match as they bring out the best in one another. Unfortunately, their relationship ends and they are driven apart only to find that a decade later, their paths are crossed again. With their passions urging to be rekindled, they both realize that if they don't focus on what drove them apart - they won't be able to capitalize on their second chance at love.

THE MOTHER-IN-LAW

St. Martin's Press

Sally Hepworth

The relationship between a person and their Mother-In-Law can be complicated for some. When Lucy met her husband's mother - Diana, she knew that she was not the person that she had in mind. She was constantly kept at arm's length despite.

Her Mother-In-Law, Diana was known as a pillar in the community as well as being involved in a number of charities. She was beloved by everyone; moreover, not one person had a bad thing to say abou her - except for Lucy. Lucy was polite and sweet; however, she couldn't connect with Diana.

All of that was five years ago. Diana was found dead with a suicide note stating that she no longer wanted to live due to a cancer that she was dealing with; however, the autopsy showed no signs of this. It does find traces of poison with evidence of suffocation.

Who wanted Diana dead, why did her will change near her death to disinherit both of her children and their spouses and what can one make of Lucy who isn't sad that Diana is dead?

WHEN WE LEFT CUBA

Berkley

Chanel Cleeton

Sugar heiress, Beatriz Perez knows that the Cuban Revolution took everything from her - family, her people, and country. She was recruited by the CIA to infiltrate Fidel Castro's inner circle and pulled into the dangerous world of espionage. She is consumed by revenge and her need to reclaim everything that was lost.

With the Cold War in full effect, she finds herself caught in the midst of Cuban American politics and a forbidden affair that is driven by his ambitions. She is caught between the past and the future, but knows that a wrong move can cost her everything.

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DAISY JONES AND THE SIX

Ballantine Books

Taylor Jenkins Reid

When an iconic band comes together and then splits, everyone wants to know what were the reasons behind it - especially when it happens at the height of their career when they seemed unstoppable! We're introduced to Daisy in the late sixties who hangs out on the Sunset Strip sneaking into clubs, sleeping with rockstars and dreaming of her own turn when she can perform at Whisky a Go Go. When she hits 20, she's beautiful and is getting noticed.

At the same time, The Six, a band led by Billy Dunne is also doing well and on the night of their first tour, he finds that his girlfriend is pregnant and he gets a bit wild on the road.

A producer realizes that if Daisy and Billy combined their powers, they would become legendary and this coupling is the baseline of this novel. We learn about the journey of these two forces in the sixties and seventies and how they eventually would fall apart when they seemed so unstoppable.

GINGERBREAD

Riverhead Books

Helen Oyeyemi

We have all read our share of children's books where gingerbread is talked about. In this book, the magic of gingerbread hits another level in looking at it as a family legacy in the form as an inheritance as a recipe.

We meet Perdita Lee a British schoolgirl and her mother Harriet Lee who is looking to step into the school social hierarchy. As normal as they seem, the two share a gold painted 7th floor walk up with verbal vegetation and there is the fact that they make gingerbread. Although it goes unnoticed in London, it is sought after in Druhástrana, her mother's hometown.

Throughout the book which spans decades, we learn of family grudges, jealousies, real estate and more with the backdrop of gingerbread which binds the family together and holds their true value.

GIRLS WITH SHARP STICKS

Simon Pulse

Suzanne Young

When reading this, you will think of Westworld meets The Handsmaid's Tale. The Girls of Innovations Academy are beautiful and well-behaved. Under the watchful gaze of their Guardian, they receive a well-rounded education as obedient girls, free from arrogance, troublesome opinions or individual interests.

But the controlled existence is a facade. As Mena and her friends uncover the dark secrets of what’s actually happening there—and who they really are—the girls of Innovations Academy fight back.

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WISH I WAS HERE

Lannoo Publishers

Many of us have bucketlists, wishlists and places where we allow our visions of wanderlust to roam! There is something about having a destination that we envision ourselves being in that makes the day to day grind much more manageable to go through. This coffee table book was created by Lannoo Publishers and has some of the most covetable places on Earth placed within its pages.

A number of top international photographers showcase the most beautiful hotspots to surf, dive or enjoy life. Over 200 pages with breath-taking beaches and spectacular photos under, on, near or at the water which will only encourage you to get ready for your next vacation.

THE GUEST BOOK

Sarah Blake

Flatiron Books

The Guest Book is such an exciting book and won't be out until May of this year, we suggest that you pre-order this book now. In this novel, you learn about the 3 generations of Milton's as they appear in 1936, 1959 and then in the present day.

Who would think that a simple word "no" would not only hurt Kitty Milton in 1936 as well as for the rest of her life, but would also create a rippling effect for future generations? Kitty and her husband Ogden come from families that are considered the backbone of the country. Not meant to be more then just uttering it at one point in their lives, they enjoy their decadent lives living within their comfortable world - change is beginning to take shape in other areas.

As we move onto 1959, we move from Maine to NYC where we see Kitty in the next phase of her life and two strangers emerge within her family. One has garnered the attention of her daughter while another makes them evaluate the state of their family and what it stands for as change continues.

This change is so present that the very finances of the family are at risk now that Kitty has passed on and in finding out how they can keep the island due to not being able to afford, it they must dig into their family history to uncover myths that threaten the image of the family.

THE MAGICAL CITY

Lizzie Mary Gullen

Michael Joseph

When things get too hectic and you need to take time to just relax, there is nothing better then having a coloring book nearby where you can organize your thoughts by drawing. We're loving this coloring book because it is a merge between applying colors to a city while being transported to inspired locations.

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SHOE DOG

Phil Knight

Simon & Schuster

In Shoe Dog, Nike's founder and board chairman Phil Knight gives an inside view on being the man behind the swoosh. He shares how the early days of his company started as a feisty startup which grew into one of the most iconic brands in the world. This CEO walks readers through mistakes that were made, his struggles and sacrifices that he took to grow his company.

His story begins after graduating business school and borrowing $50 from his father to import high-quality, low-cost running shoes from Japan. Selling them out of the trunk of his car in 1963, he grossed $8,000 in his first year versus currently having annual sales of $30 billion.

Although many know about the beginnings of Nike, Phil Knight is a shy man that has always been a bit of a mystery. In this book he explains the highs and lows, how he curated his employees to be ambassadors of his brand and to embrace the ethos of what his company stands for.

BECOMING

Michelle Obama

Crown Publishing Group

First Lady Michelle Obama gives a first hand account in this memoir about her life as well as embracing her role in the White House. In addition to being the First African American First Lady to serve, she has also been known as an advocate for women and girls in the US and around the world. In addition, one of her most notable platforms is her initiative focused on ensuring that families pursue healthier and active lives.

In addition to her platform, Michelle talks about engaging with the media that she embraced from appearing on Ellen, Carpool Karaoke and other outlets as well as being scrutinized in other areas within media throughout her husband’s presidency.

Ultimately, this memoir walks readers through her life, who she was prior to her marriage, being a wife and raising two girls in the limelight. We are introduced to her childhood in the South Side of Chicago and we get an inside look on the public and private aspects of her life.

MILK STREET TUESDAY NIGHTS

Christopher Kimball

Little, Brown

Tuesday night recipes are reserved for easy dishes to make that can be executed after your busy day of work, post happy hour drinks etc. But Milk Street, created by Christopher Kimball (formerly of America's Test Kitchen). This book includes a number of recipes that makes Tuesday night’s meals something that you can get excited about.

Regardless of your cooking skills, readers will find an array of meals that will get them through the middle of their week. Dishes include: Peruvian ceviche or glaze potatoes with gochujang.

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NIKE SB THE DUNK BOOK

Nike SB

Rizzoli

When it comes to looking at the iconic nature of Nike's Dunk SB (created in 2002) which is considered a basketball court staple, it also has street cred when it comes to skate and streetwear as well. Known as the early catalyst of sneaker culture, this shoe has has a number of iterations and collaborations!

This book serves as a living archive which has been enjoyed by celebrities, included in competitions around the world and heralded for their signature designs that is also high in performance.

Throughout this coffee table book, fans will see iconic styles, colorways deemed signatures and of course, its craftsmanship of the brand.

COOKING SCRAPPY

Joel Gamoran

Harper Wave

Joel Gamoran, star of the A&E series Scraps and the National Chef of Sur La Table, releases Cooking Scrappy: 100 Recipes to Help You Stop Wasting Food, Save Money, and Love What You Eat. You'll look at the ingredients in your kitchen in a different way in a cookbook that has 150 colorful photographs and 100 recipes.

In this book, you'll see that disconnected leftovers in your fridge can actually be components of ingredients to make your next best thing that you are about to make for friends and family. In addition, he showcases how tools in your kitchen can pull double duty.

Ultimately, readers understand that being resourceful allows them to reduce waste and to optimize their resources. This style of cooking is not only environmentally sound but economical and is one that is sustainable in a way that many are looking to tackle.

ADULT COLORING BOOK

Sarah Jane Carter

Creative Designs and Artwork

When it comes to take a mental break, there is something about having a coloring book for adults that is always nearby, whether on your nightstand or in your tote bag.

In this coloring book, you can enjoy creating colorful embellishments of an array of pictures from animals, mandalas, flowers, paisley patterns, and so much more. The act of coloring allows the creator to focus on something besides their day to day work, reduce their stress, focus on their artistic pleasures and add complexities to their work in the manner that they choose whether using crayons, oil paints, color pencils or water colors.

We suggest taking this on your next flight and collecting an array of her color books any time you need an element of escapism to reconnect yourself with what you are working on.

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BADASS BODY GOALS

Jennifer Cohen

Habit Nest

Consider this your personal trainer in book format. When you're focused on obtaining your fitness goals for the booty of your dreams as well as trimming your waist. This book has workout tips that is created by Celebrity Fitness trainer, Jennifer Cohen. You'll find instructions on targeted workouts for 10 weeks and you have the ability to track your process.

This fitness journal allows you to be accountable and to take authority of your goals.

MY SQUIRREL DAYS

Ellie Kemper

Simon and Schuster

If you wanted to know more about Ellie Kemper who starred as Kimmy Schmidt in the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt as well as The Office's, Erin Hanon, this book gives insight into this comedic wife, mother and New Yorker and the funny stories of how she got into the industry, like landing her role in Bridesmaids when she actually was a Bridesmaid!

Ellie talks about her childhood in St Louis from directing/starring in her family holiday pageants, attempting (and failing) at becoming friends with the backyard squirrel, washing her dad's car with a Brillo pad and becoming a “sports monster” who ends up warming the bench of her Division 1 field hockey team in college.

It is worth learning how she navigated the industry and how she stayed true to herself is a lesson in staying positive in an industry that is tough to get into as reflecting on the way one should also approach their own lives no matter what industry they work in.

DEAR MRS. BIRD

AJ Pearce

Simon and Schuster

Set in London during World War II, we learn about Emmeline Lake who dreams about being a war correspondent and actually becomes a secret advice columnist in the process! Emmy and her best friend, Bunty continue to do their part for the war effort and maintain cheerful dispositions despite the fact that they hear the nightly raids made by German planes.

Emmy answers an ad in the newspaper thinking that her dream of being a Lady Emmy answers an ad in the newspaper thinking that her dream of being a Lady War Correspondent is about to become true and finds that in an epic misunderstanding that she is typing letters for Henrietta Bird, the paper's known advice columnist of Woman's Friend magazine.

Mrs. Bird tells her that letters that are not appropriate must go into the trash.

But when Emmy reads the pleas of women who have engaged too far with the wrong man, (those who don’t want to let their children be evacuated that) she begins to write to them secretly even though she knows she shouldn't.

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THE VEGAN 8
Brandi Doming
Oxmoor House

Veganism is definitely on the rise with a number of people changing their diets to this lifestyle for all of their meals or incorporating it into a few meals each week. It's also good to be mindful of those that eat this way when you're selecting restaurants or meals that you make at home for those that adhere to this diet.

Brandi Doming, a popular blogger, became a vegan after her husband had health issues. Her focus on overhauling her family to this food method led to this book which focuses on recipes and ingredients that are simple, family friendly, plant based and dairy free (most are oil-free, Dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free - when they're not, Brandi provides alternatives).

In addition, the 100 recipes in this book have 8 or fewer ingredients (not including items such as salt, pepper and water)! Meals span from breakfast to dessert.

BREAKFAST
The Editors of Extra Crispy
Oxmoor House

We've all heard that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now in Breafast: The Most Important Book About the Best Meal of the Day, the editors of Extra Crispy drive this point home in their new book about this meal. Throughtout the book, they focus on breakfast as well as brunch.

In addition to having recipes (obviously), there are a number of stories, how-tos as well as hearing new ingredients and secrets to some of your favorite breakfast items for some of your faves such as Entenmann’s Cake Doughnuts and Taco Bell Crunchwraps - to make at home!

In addition, they go into the origins of a number of breakfast stories, such as scrapple and share how you can brew barista quality drinks from the comfort of your studio or loft! This breakfast educational tool includes 100 photos, illustrations and craveable items.

ELEVATION
Stephen King

Scribner

Stephen King takes us to his beloved town of Castle Rock, Maine with a tale about a man with mysterious issues who ultimately brings a small town together even though there are differences within those that live there.

This riveting, eerie and moving story centers around Scott Carey who has been losing weight over time, but he doesn't look different. Whether he is in his clothes or out, he weighs the same. He doesn't know what to do, but reaches out to his trusted doctor, Bob Ellis.

In addition to his issues, he lives next door to a lesbian couple who wish to open a restaurant. Although he has an issue with their dog leaving his business on his lawn, he finds the town's reaction to them and their business upsetting and wants to help this couple. His interest and unlikely alliance with the couple as well as his strange condition begin to create a scenario where despite the town's issues, they begin to come together and get past the worst parts of themselves to create social progress.

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Earlier this month, WWE's John Cena appeared on SiriusXM for Today Show Radio on channel 108 for his interview on "The Hoda Show" hosted by Hoda Kotb to read his #1 New York Times Bestseller, "Elbow Grease," to a group of children.

John's book, focuses on a monster truck named Elbow Grease who is smaller than his four brothers but is determined to show that he is just like his brothers. To prove this, he enters the Demolition Derby to show that he has grit and guts - even though he may not have the same amount of power as his brothers.

This picture book (which is a part of a new picture-book series) is based on John's own experiences with his four brothers growing up and is based in his foundational beliefs of his ethos: hustle, loyalty and respect.

PHOTO COURTESY | SIRIUSXM

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