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Margot The Quest Jillian Cantor Nelson DeMille This compassionate novel Two journalists and a beautiful imagines that Anne Frank’s sister photographer search for the Holy Margot survived, escaping to lead Grail in this heart-pounding, a quiet life in America—until she thrilling ride into the overgrown is forced to come to terms with jungles of Ethiopia. her secret. [Center Street] [Riverhead] 9781455576425 $26 9781594486432 $16 pb
The Supreme Macaroni Company How the Light Gets In Adriana Trigiani Louise Penny In the latest novel from beloved “Penny has written a magnificent author Adriana Trigiani, the mystery novel that appeals not only tension between old-world to the head, but also to the heart craftsmanship and new-world and soul.”—The Washington Post ambition threatens to unravel one [Minotaur] woman’s family business and cost 9780312655471 $25.99 her the love of her life. [Harper] 9780062136589 $25.99
The Dogs of Christmas Palisades Park W. Bruce Cameron Alan Brennert This is the perfect holiday gift From bestseller Alan Brennert comes from W. Bruce Cameron, the New a spellbinding story about a family York Times and USA Today best- of dreamers and their lives within selling author of A Dog’s Purpose the legendary Palisades and A Dog’s Journey. Amusement Park. [Tor] [Griffin] 9780765330550 $15.99 9781250038173 $15.99 pb
This Is How You Lose Her Loss of Innocence Junot Díaz Richard North Patterson From Pulitzer Prize winner Díaz, From acclaimed author Richard “one of the most distinctive and North Patterson comes a sweeping magnetic voices in contemporary family drama of dark secrets and fiction” (New York Times), comes a individual awakenings, set against short story collection that revolves the backdrop of the tumultuous around the haunting, impossible summer of 1968. power of love. [Quercus Publishing] [Riverhead] 9781623650926 $26.95 9781594631771 $16 pb
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And the Mountains Echoed We Are Water Khaled Hosseini Wally Lamb The unforgettable New York From New York Times best-selling Times best-selling novel about author Wally Lamb, a disquieting finding a lost piece of yourself in but ultimately uplifting novel about someone else, from the author a marriage, a family and human of The Kite Runner and resilience in the face of tragedy. A Thousand Splendid Suns. [Harper] [Riverhead] 9780061941023 $29.99 9781594631764 $28.95
The October List The Signature of All Things Jeffery Deaver Elizabeth Gilbert In this mind-bending novel with A glorious, sweeping novel of twists and turns, #1 best-selling desire, ambition and the thirst for author Jeffery Deaver has created knowledge, from the # 1 New York a masterful race-against-the-clock Times best-selling author of mystery that’s told in reverse, Eat, Pray, Love and Committed. unfolding from its dramatic climax to [Viking] its surprising beginning. 9780670024858 $28.95 [Grand Central] 9781455576647 $26
The Longest Ride Deadline Nicholas Sparks Sandra Brown Best-selling author Nicholas Dawson Scott, a well-respected Sparks is back with two journalist recently returned converging love stories that from Afghanistan, is drawn into remind us that even the most the mystery surrounding the difficult decisions can yield disappearance and presumed extraordinary journeys: beyond murder of former Marine despair, beyond death, to the Jeremy Wesson, the son of furthest reaches of the a pair of terrorists. human heart. [Grand Central] [Grand Central] 9781455501519 $26 9781455520657 $27
The Rosie Project Graeme Simsion King and Maxwell The Rosie Project is a charming, David Baldacci big-hearted romantic comedy David Baldacci brings back Sean about a socially challenged King and Michelle Maxwell— genetics professor relying on former Secret Service agents scientific methods to find true turned private investigators— love and the totally unsuitable, in their most surprising, personal completely incompatible, and dangerous case ever. gloriously winning woman who [Grand Central] captures his heart. 9781455521319 $28 [Simon & Schuster] 9781476729084 $24
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The First Phone Call from The Valley of Amazement Heaven Amy Tan Mitch Albom The latest novel from the New A masterful storyteller at the York Times best-selling author height of his powers, Mitch Albom of The Joy Luck Club: a sweeping, has written an instant classic. Part evocative epic of two women’s mystery, part allegory, this is a intertwined fates and their search heart-racing page-turner and a for identity. soul-fulfilling tale of faith, [Ecco] hope and love. 9780062107312 $29.99 [Harper] 9780062294371 $24.99
The Goldfinch Donna Tartt Aimless Love The author of the classic bestsellers Billy Collins The Secret History and The Little New and selected poems from Friend returns with an old-fashioned two-term poet laureate of the story of loss and obsession, survival United States and best-selling and self-invention, and the ruthless author Billy Collins. machinations of fate. [Random House] [Little, Brown] 9780679644057 $26 9780316055437 $30
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FICTION • This is How You Lose Her NONFICTION • Far From the Tree Junot Diaz Andrew Soloman [Riverhead] [Scribner] 9781594631771 $16 pb 9780743236713 $37.50
CHILDREN’S LITERATURE & YA MIDDLE READERS PICTURE BOOK Every Day The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee Dragons Love Tacos David Levithan Tom Angleberger Adam Rubin • Daniel Salmieri, Illustrator [Knopf] [Amulet] [Dial] 9780307931887 $17.99 9781419703928 $12.95 9780803736801 $16.99
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John Varvatos: Rock in Fashion The Devil’s Cormorant: John Varvatos A Natural History A look at rock ‘n’ roll fashion Richard J. King through the unique eye of King takes readers on menswear designer John Varvatos a journey through the history, and the lens of some of the most biology and culture of the iconic music photographers misunderstood cormorant. of all time. [University Press of New England] [HarperDesign] 9781611682250 $29.95 9780062009791 $60
The Secret Language of Color David and Goliath Arielle Eckstut and Joann Eckstut Malcolm Gladwell In the same format as The In the tradition of Gladwell’s Elements by Theo Gray (BD&L) previous bestsellers, David and comes the most complete, Goliath draws on history, psychology fascinating and beautiful book and powerful storytelling to shape ever written on color and the the way we think of the world profound ways in which it affects around us—this time, about everything in the universe. obstacles and disadvantages. [Black Dog & Leventhal] [Little, Brown] 9781579129491 $29.95 9780316204361 $29
Art & Sole The Superman Files Jane Gershon Weitzman Matthew Manning Shoe lovers from all walks of life will Celebrate 75 years of Superman go mad for these 150 extraordinary with the strikingly illustrated, fantasy shoes, drawn from more in-depth life story of the Man than 1,000 original pieces created for of Steel, from his birth as Kal-El window display in Stuart Weitzman through today. retail stores worldwide. [Andrews McMeel] [HarperDesign] 9781449447151 $75 9780062191038 $30
A Mark Twain Christmas Carlo DeVito The Prayer, A Love Story Author Carlo DeVito captures Jacqueline von Zwehl the magic of Christmas through Do you believe in miracles? Do you the eyes of this literary icon. A believe in eternal love? You will with Mark Twain Christmas presents this inspirational true story of one vivid, intimate accounts of three woman who discovers the secret to outstanding Christmases in the life answered prayers. of the renowned humorist: [Johann Press] 1908, 1875 and 1909. 9781939819000 $14.95 pb [Cider Mill Press] 9781604334487 $15.95
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Johnny Carson Men We Reaped Henry Bushkin Jesmyn Ward An endlessly dishy and incisive The new memoir from National Book account of the King of Late Award-winning novelist Jesmyn Ward Night at the height of his fame, tells the stories of five young men by his lawyer, wingman and in her life who died because of who closest confidant. they were and where they were from. [HMH] [Bloomsbury] 9780544217621 $28 9781608195213 $26
Humans of New York When They Were Boys Brandon Stanton Larry Kane A beloved social media This is the story of the Beatles’ rise phenomenon with over a to fame, from when the boys met as million loyal fans, Humans of teenagers to the Fab Four’s New York is a celebration of U.S. debut in early 1964. individuality and a tribute to [Running Press] the spirit of New York City. 9780762440146 $24.95 [St. Martin’s] 9781250038821 $29.99
Orr Duke Bobby Orr Terry Teachout One of the greatest sports From the acclaimed author of Pops: figures of all time breaks his A Life of Louis Armstrong comes silence in a memoir as unique a major new biography of jazz as the man himself. legend Duke Ellington. [Putnam] [Gotham] 9780399161759 $27.95 9781592407491 $30
Dog Songs It Mary Oliver Alexa Chung A collection of new and favorite The darling of the fashion poems celebrating the dogs world and co-host of the music that have enriched Mary Oliver’s TV show “Fuse News” shares world, Dog Songs is a testament her inspirations, musings and to the power and depth of the her own very personal and human-animal exchange. eclectic style. [Penguin Press] [Penguin] 9781594204784 $26.95 9780143124832 $30
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Break Out! Lonely Planet’s Beautiful World Joel Osteen Lonely Planet Every person has seeds of This lavishly produced, landmark greatness planted within by pictorial includes sublime the Creator. In Break Out!, photography of our planet’s most best-selling author Joel Osteen magnificent spectacles: fiery provides practical steps and volcanic eruptions, wind-sculpted encouragement for readers to icebergs, magnificent wildlife “break out”—to let nothing migrations and a celebration of our hold them back and live world’s amazing natural wonders. without limits. [Lonely Planet] [FaithWords] 9781743217177 $39.99 9780892969746 $26
A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York & New England William Morgan and Trevor Tondro Stunning photographs and insightful text capture a diverse group of rustic farmhouses in this beautifully designed volume. [Norfleet Press] 9780964993464 $49.50 KOBO 1/4 PAGE 3 units 2.65 x 5.55
7 History Support Your Independent Bookstore
The Smithsonian’s History The Angola Horror of America in 101 Objects Charity Vogel Richard Kurin “This is history writing at its Beautifully designed and best, as Vogel immerses her illustrated, The Smithsonian’s readers in the event’s 1867 History of America in 101 Objects is context. Highly recommended.” a magnificent history of the United —Library Journal (Starred States told through 101 treasures Review) from the Smithsonian’s collections. [Cornell University Press] [Penguin Press] 9780801449086 $26.95 9781594205293 $50
Acts Passed at a First Congress Gettysburg of the United States of Allen C. Guelzo America 1789 “Smart and vivid writing, George Washington innovative organization, and This stunning, slipcased insightful analysis . . . will reproduction of George appeal to the literate novice Washington’s personal copy of and the seasoned Civil War the Acts of Congress, featuring his history reader alike.” margin notes, is a must-have —The Civil War Monitor gift for history lovers. [Knopf] [Andrews McMeel] 9780307594082 $35 9781449448387 $75
Why We Build Rowan Moore One Summer In an era of brash, expensive, Bill Bryson provocative new buildings, One of our most admired a prominent critic argues nonfiction writers puts his that emotions are the most unique spin on a remarkable year powerful force behind in America’s history: 1927. architecture, yesterday and [Doubleday] (especially) today. 9780767919401 $28.95 [Harper Design] 9780062277534 $300
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Wilson A. Scott Berg The Cool School From Pulitzer Prize-winning, Edited by Glenn O’Brien #1 New York Times best-selling GQ’s “Style Guy” presents the author A. Scott Berg comes the ultimate anthology of the original definitive and revelatory hipsters, from Henry Miller and Miles biography of one of the great Davis to Jack Kerouac and Emily XYZ. American figures of [Library of America] modern times. 9781598532562 $27.95 [Putnam] 9780399159213 $40
The Wizard of Oz: The Official 75th Anniversary Companion William Stillman and Jay Scarfone A Reader’s Book of Days Officially licensed with Warner Tom Nissley Bros., this beautifully designed Candy for any book lover: an collectible edition, commemo- addictively readable day-by-day rating the 75th anniversary of literary companion and guide from The Wizard of Oz, features a former bookseller and eight-time accessible text, a host of “Jeopardy” champion. never-before-seen ephemera [Norton] and nine removable features. 9780393239621 $24.95 [Harper Design] 9780062278012 $40
Rose Kennedy’s Family Album Foreward by Caroline Kennedy Featuring more than 300 images of the beloved and revered Kennedy family, this remarkable history covers everything from the family’s first home to beach vacations, from children’s birthdays to first communions. [Grand Central] 9781455544806 $45
9 Cooking Support Your Independent Bookstore
Inventing Wine Moosewood Restaurant Paul Lukacs Favorites Acclaimed wine writer Paul The Moosewood Collective Lukacs recounts the journey of “Moosewood has elevated wine through history—how meatless cooking to the level of wine acquired its social cachet, great cuisine … vegetarian cooking how vintners discovered the twin at its finest.”—James Peterson, importance of place and grapes, author of 15 cookbooks & winner of and how a basic need evolved into seven James Beard Awards a realm of choice. [St. Martin’s Griffin] [Norton] 9781250006257 $29.99 9780393347074 $16.95 pb
Daniel In the Hands of a Baker Daniel Boulud The Culinary Institute of America With more than 120 gorgeous A perfect pastry kitchen companion, photographs capturing the In the Hands of a Baker provides essence of Daniel Boulud’s cuisine guidance on purchasing the correct and the spirit of Restaurant Daniel, equipment, organizing a workstation as well as a glimpse into Boulud’s and the proper care and cleaning of home kitchen, Daniel is a all types of baking tools. must-have for sophisticated [Wiley] foodies everywhere. 9780470587850 $29.99 pb [Grand Central] 9781455513925 $60
The Founding Farmers Dining at the White House Cookbook John Moeller with Mike Lovell Founding Farmers with Chef John Moeller describes his Nevin Martell most memorable moments cooking Take a fresh look at what you put for three presidents. Includes over on the table with 100 accessible 100 original recipes that adapt fine farm-to-fork recipes from one of French cooking techniques for the D.C.’s most popular and sustainable home cook. restaurants. [American Lifestyle Publishing] [Andrews McMeel] 9781608000135 $35 9781449437169 $40
The American Craft Beer The Wine Savant Cookbook Michael Steinberger John Holl A savvy and opinionated tour of the Discover the perfect beer for contemporary world of wine from every meal, from breakfast to one of the greatest wine writers in dessert. Talented brewpub chefs the world. So much to know, so little share recipes beyond standard time—so let Michael be your guide. bar food and recommend craft [Norton] beer pairings. 9780393082715 $24.95 [Storey] 9781612120904 $19.95 pb
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Mast Brothers Chocolate Balaboosta Rick Mast and Michael Mast Einat Admony The Mast Brothers create truly Cook the food of love with handmade gourmet chocolate, used Balaboosta (Yiddish for “perfect by great chefs around the world. housewife”) and successful NYC Now they share their passion for chef Einat Admony. From exotic chocolate in a new cookbook dishes to satisfying comfort full of tantalizing recipes, food, the result is a melting pot both savory and sweet. of meals for any occasion. [Little, Brown] [Artisan] 9780316234849 $40 9781579655006 $29.95
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You keep dollars in our economy For every $100 you spend at a local business, $68 will stay in the community. What happens when you spend that same $100 at a national chain? Only $43 stays in the community. You embrace what makes us unique You wouldn’t want your house to look like everyone else’s in the U.S. So why would you want your community to look that way? You create local jobs Local businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for our neighbors. You help the environment Buying from a local business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation, less packaging and products that you know are safe and well made because we stand behind them. You nurture community We know you and you know us. Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains. You conserve your tax dollars Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance and more money available to beautify our community. Also, spending locally instead of online ensures that your sales taxes are reinvested where they belong–right here in your community! You create more choice We pick the items we sell based on what we know you like and want. Local businesses carry a wider array of unique products because we buy for our own individual market. You take advantage of our expertise You are our friends and neighbors, and we have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. We’re passionate about what we do. Why not take advantage of it? You invest in entrepreneurship Creativity and entrepreneurship are what the American economy is founded upon. Nurturing local business ensures a strong community. You make a destination The more interesting and unique we are as a community, the more we will attract new neighbors, visitors and guests. This benefits everyone!
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Poems to Learn by Heart Madeline and the Old House Caroline Kennedy and Jon J. Muth in Paris In this #1 New York Times bestseller, John Bemelmans Marciano Caroline Kennedy has chosen more Madeline and her favorite than 100 poems for all ages. companion in mischief, Pepito, Illustrated with striking watercolor embark on their wildest adventure paintings by award-winning artist yet—one that leads them to a Jon J. Muth, this is the perfect spooky old house in Paris. holiday gift. [Viking] [Disney] 9780670784851 $17.99 9781423108054 $19.99
When It Snows The Snatchabook Richard Collingridge Helen Docherty The beauty of winter and This sing-song read-aloud celebrates the power of reading are the love of reading as the animals of enchantingly celebrated with Burrow Down search for a this story of a boy and his misunderstood book thief. teddy bear on a wondrous, [Sourcebooks Jabberwocky] snowy adventure. 9781402290824 $16.99 [Feiwel & Friends] 9781250028310 $16.99
Friends Ladybug Girl and the Big Snow Eric Carle Jacky Davis From the creator of the all-time From the New York Times best-selling classic Very Hungry Caterpillar Ladybug Girl series comes a new comes a sweetly resonant story story about the joys of winter and about the power of friendship. snow day fun. [Philomel] [Dial] 9780399165337 $17.99 9780803735835 $17.99
With a Mighty Hand: The Kissing Hand The Story in the Torah Audrey Penn Amy Ehrlich This heartwarming children’s classic, Amy Ehrlich retains the beauty, which has started a Kissing Hand drama and mystery of the Torah tradition for millions of children and in this unique adaptation, their families, is the perfect gift for gorgeously illustrated with holidays and other occasions. paintings by Daniel Nevins. [Tanglewood] [Candlewick] 9781933718002 $17.95 9780763643959 $29.99
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Fairy Tale Comics A Tangle of Knots Edited by Chris Duffy Lisa Graff This companion to the New York In a world where everyone has a Times bestseller Nursery Rhyme Talent, Cady is an orphan with a Comics showcases 17 fairy tales phenomenal Talent for cake baking. adapted into comics format— But little does she know that fate making a beautiful jacketed has set her on a journey from the hardcover of favorite classic moment she was born. stories for today’s readers. [Philomel] [First Second] 9780399255175 $16.99 9781596438231 $19.99
Daisy Gets Lost Locomotive Chris Raschka Brian Floca Caldecott winner Chris Raschka All aboard! From the creator of brings a brand new story about the “stunning” (Booklist) everyone’s favorite dog! When Moonshot, this is a rich and Daisy gets lost in the park, will detailed sensory exploration she find her way home? of America’s early railroads. [Schwartz + Wade] [Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books] 9780449817414 $17.99 9781416994152 $17.99
Dear Santasaurus Stacy McAnulty Dusk In 17 letters to Santasaurus, Uri Shulevitz Ernest details the whopping A brilliant companion to Caldecott 257 nice acts (and the mere Medalist Uri Shulevitz’s New York 256 naughty acts) he racks up Times best-selling picture book through the year. This fresh, Snow, Dusk illustrates the many funny countdown to Christmas is dazzling lights of the holiday season. a journey that readers will want [Roaring Brook] to take over and over again. 9780374319038 $17.99 [Boyds Mills Press] 9781590788769 $15.95
The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter Beatrix Potter’s classic tales are Desmond Pucket Makes brought to life like never before, Monster Magic featuring original illustrations from Mark Tatulli New York Times best-selling illustrator Meet Desmond Pucket—master Charles Santore. of monsters! Will his pranks get [Applesauce Press] him kicked out of middle school 9781604333763 $19.95 before the big class trip? [Andrews McMeel] Beautiful 9781449435486 $13.99 4-panel gatefold!
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How I Became a Ghost Tim Tingle Will in Scarlet A Choctaw boy tells the story Matthew Cody of his tribe’s removal from From Matthew Cody, the its Mississippi homeland, popular author of Super and and how its exodus to the Powerless, comes the story of American West led him to Robin Hood—and the boy become a ghost—one able to behind his rise to power. help those left behind. [Knopf] [The RoadRunner Press] 9780375868955 $16.99 9781937054533 $18.95
The Boy on the Wooden Box The Wolf Princess Leon Leyson Cathryn Constable A remarkable memoir from Leon A young girl, enchanted by the Leyson, one of the youngest fairy tales of a Russian princess, children on Oskar Schindler’s list goes to live in a wintery palace to survive the Holocaust. where all is not as it seems. [Atheneum] [Chicken House] 9781442497818 $16.99 9780545528399 $16.99
Dork Diaries 6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker Star Wars: Jedi Academy Rachel Renée Russell Jeffrey Brown It’s the biggest dance of the year and An original story that captures Nikki is hoping her crush, Brandon, all of the humor, fun and wants to be her date. But what if he frustrations of middle school doesn’t want to go with her? in a galaxy far, far away. Or worse—what if he ends up [Scholastic] going with Mackenzie? 9780545505178 $12.99 [Aladdin] 9781442449633 $13.99
Spirit Animals: Wild Born The Unwanteds: Island of Fire Brandon Mull Lisa McMann Four children discover they are The fate of Artimé is at stake— each magically connected to a wild and an unlikely alliance could beast—a wolf, a leopard, a panda, redeem it—in book three in a falcon—and they must join forces the New York Times best-selling to save the world. Unwanteds series. [Scholastic] [Aladdin] 9780545522434 $12.99 9781442458451 $16.99
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How to Love Not for Parents: Katie Cotugno The Real Wonders of the World A stunning new voice in Lonely Planet contemporary fiction brings Discover the most awesome us an unforgettable love story places on the planet from a kid’s for fans of Sarah Dessen. In perspective. Intriguing facts and this breathtaking debut, Katie amazing graphics allow kids (and Cotugno weaves together the adults) to see the wonders of the story of one couple falling world like never before. in love—twice. [Lonely Planet] [Balzer + Bray] 9781743217344 $19.99 9780062216359 $17.99
The Dwarf in the Drawer The Real Boy L. van King Anne Ursu This gift set, containing a From Anne Ursu, author of the book and plush dwarf, is a beloved middle grade novel hilarious parody of Santa’s Breadcrumbs, comes a new fairy elfish spy that will make us all tale adventure of magic, faith take another look at the true and friendship. meaning of Christmas. [Walden Pond] [Square Fish] 9780062015075 $16.99 9781250041432 $19.99
The Legend of the Jersey Devil Pinkalicious Cupcake Cookbook Trinka Hakes Noble Victoria Kann The Legend of the Jersey Devil You’ll want to make every cupcake explores the intriguing mystery in this amazing Pinkalicious cupcake of a “devil-like” creature that has book! There are cupcakes for every reportedly haunted the Pine occasion—birthday parties, Barrens region in New Jersey Valentine’s Day, Christmas and more! since 1735. [HarperFestival] [Sleeping Bear Press] 9780062023575 $14.99 pb 9781585368372 $16.99
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Music : The Definitive Visual History Earth: The Definitive Visual Guide, 2nd Edition Produced in collaboration with the Smithsonian, Music profiles the Including specially commissioned 3-D digital illustrations and lives of groundbreaking musicians, takes an in-depth look at the detailed information about everything that makes up our planet, history and function of various instruments, and includes listening Earth is an extraordinary survey of our world produced in suggestions for each music style. collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. 9781465414366 $50 9781465414373 $50
Knowledge Encyclopedia LEGO® Play Book The Knowledge Encyclopedia, created in conjunction with the Featuring more than 200 different building ideas—simple, Smithsonian, is a bold new approach to family reference using medium and complex—LEGO® Play Book teaches builders tips and 3-D rendered images to explore the wonders of the world in tricks to create amazing LEGO® models of their very own. unprecedented detail. 9781465414120 $24.99 9781465414175 $29.99 © 2013 The LEGO Group
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