Bryan Washington tells a funny and profound story about family in all its strange forms, joyful and hard-won vulnerability, becoming who you’re supposed to be, and the limits of love.

From the celebrated author, newspaper columnist, and Pulitzer Prize winner Rick Bragg comes a collection of wide-ranging and endearingly personal columns that is an ode to the stories and the history of the Deep South, written with tenderness, wit, and deep affection–a book that will be treasured by fans old and new.

In Volume Control, David Owen explains he surprising science of hearing and the remarkable technologies that can help us hear better. With wit and clarity, he explores the incredible possibilities of technologically assisted hearing. And he proves that ears, whether they’re working or not, are endlessly interesting.

In Debbie Macomber’s newest holiday delight, love can transform even the best-laid plans. Everly Lancaster is on a guided cruise in the Amazon instead of the luxury beach vacation she expected. As Everly’s relationship with Asher Adams, the ship’s charming naturalist, deepens, forcing her to take a long, hard look at her priorities in this heartfelt Christmas novel.

From celebrated author-illustrator and visual artist Oliver Jeffers comes a gorgeously told father-daughter story and perfect picture book companion to Here We Are. What We'll Build is a rare and enduring story about a parent’s boundless love, life’s endless opportunities, and all we need to build a together future.

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