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Sobras encogidas by Yoss

Cuban science fiction writer
a heavy metal rocker
humorous short stories
unpublished works
Cuban sense of humor

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Sobras encogidas (Paperback)

By Yoss

$19.00

ISBN: 9781623752187

Availability: On Our Shelves Now
(Please note: This book cannot be returned.)

Published: La Pereza Ediciones - May 1st, 2023

Fortuna by Hernan Diaz

winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
a metafictional novel
the New York City world of finance
author has lived in Buenos Aires, Sweden, London, and New York City
to be an HBO series

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Fortuna (Paperback)

By Hernan Diaz

$24.95

ISBN: 9788433901927

Availability: On Our Shelves Now

Published: Anagrama - June 20th, 2023

Escritoras: Una historia de amistad y creación By CARMEN G. DE LA CUEVA

the intertwined lives of female writers
a feminist tale of women creators
set in Spain and in exile
beautiful illustrations
an emotional narrative

Escritoras: Una historia de amistad y creación / Women Writers: A Story of Frien dship and Creation By CARMEN G. DE LA CUEVA Cover Image

Escritoras: Una historia de amistad y creación / Women Writers: A Story of Frien dship and Creation (Hardcover)

By CARMEN G. DE LA CUEVA

$29.95

ISBN: 9788426424761

Availability: On Our Shelves Now

Published: Lumen - July 11th, 2023

El viento conoce mi nombre by Isabel Allende

from the author of La casa de los espiritus
the sacrifices of immigrants and the dreams of their children
a boy fleeing Vienna in 1938
a girl from El Salvador in 2019
the connection between them in the United States

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El viento conoce mi nombre / The Wind Knows My Name By Isabel Allende Cover Image

El viento conoce mi nombre / The Wind Knows My Name (Hardcover)

By Isabel Allende

$28.00

ISBN: 9781644738313

Availability: On Our Shelves Now

Published: Vintage Espanol - June 6th, 2023

Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close by Hannah Carlson

Learn about the history of your clothes
A fascinating exploration of history and fashion
Reveals issues of gender politics, power, and privilege in pockets
Written by a lecturer in dress history

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Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close (Hardcover)

By Hannah Carlson

$35.00

ISBN: 9781643751542

Availability: On Our Shelves Now

Published: Algonquin Books - September 12th, 2023

Worn: A People's History of Clothing by Sofi Thanhauser

New Yorker best book of the year
Explores social history of garments through linen, cotton, silk, synthetics, and wool
Illuminates clothes' environmental impact
Inquiry into the clothes we wear from their global origins

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Worn: A People's History of Clothing (Paperback)

By Sofi Thanhauser

$18.00

ISBN: 9780525566731

Availability: On Our Shelves Now

Published: Vintage - January 10th, 2023

Cut Up This Book and Create Your Own Wonderland by Eliza Scott

Over 1000 images and backgrounds
Perfect for collage lovers and beginners
Super aesthetically pleasing
Encourages you to get creative

Cut Up This Book and Create Your Own Wonderland: 1,000 Unexpected Images for Collage Artists By Eliza Scott, Marta Costa Planas (Illustrator) Cover Image

Cut Up This Book and Create Your Own Wonderland: 1,000 Unexpected Images for Collage Artists (Paperback)

By Eliza Scott, Marta Costa Planas (Illustrator)

$17.99

ISBN: 9781837760022

Availability: Not On Our Shelves, But Available from Warehouse - Usually Delivers in 3-14 Days

Published: Skittledog - May 23rd, 2023

KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary by Andrea Rangel

Creative design motifs and ideas for patterns to use them in
Add spice to your kitting projects
Clear instructions and visuals
Greats for beginners of any skill level

KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary: 150+ Modern Colorwork Knitting Motifs By Andrea Rangel Cover Image

KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary: 150+ Modern Colorwork Knitting Motifs (Hardcover)

By Andrea Rangel

$28.00

ISBN: 9780593422700

Availability: On Our Shelves Now

Published: Krause Craft - October 10th, 2023

CIY: Crochet-It-Yourself by Emma Wright

Perfect for beginner to intermediate level crochet-ers
Mix & match these 15 designs
Clear instructions and cute photos
Tons of innovative designs

CIY: Crochet-It-Yourself: 15 Modern Crochet Designs to Stitch and Wear By Emma Wright Cover Image

CIY: Crochet-It-Yourself: 15 Modern Crochet Designs to Stitch and Wear (Paperback)

By Emma Wright

$24.99

ISBN: 9781787138681

Availability: On Our Shelves Now

Published: Quadrille Publishing - March 7th, 2023

Signature Cocktails by Amanda Schuster

For your favorite cocktail enthusiast!
Iconic drinks abound
Pimms Cups to Pink Squirrels!
Pair it with a bottle of booze for the ideal gift

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Signature Cocktails (Hardcover)

By Amanda Schuster

$39.95

ISBN: 9781838667559

Availability: On Our Shelves Now

Published: Phaidon Press - October 4th, 2023

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