All four mysteries starring the lesbian translator, globetrotter, and amateur sleuth —including Gaudí Afternoon —from the Lambda Literary Award–winning author .   “[Cassandra Reilly] has a restless nature, a facility for languages, and a lively curiosity about foreign cultures. Toss in... Read More →

NAACP 2017 Image Award Winner With his trademark acerbic wit, incisive humor, and infectious paranoia, one of our foremost comedians and most politically engaged civil rights activists looks back at 100 key events from the complicated history of black America. A friend of luminaries including Dr.... Read More →

This erotically charged follow-up to the Eighty Days series deliciously reveals all the ways “desire comes in more shades than grey” ( Belle De Jour ).   Follow the complete erotic odyssey of sexual discovery, abandon, and healing in this boldly sensual and seductive foursome from the author... Read More →

The debut cookbook from the first female American chef to earn two Michelin stars.   Atelier Crenn is the debut cookbook of Dominique Crenn, the first female chef in America to be awarded two Michelin stars—and arguably the greatest female chef in the country.   This gorgeous book traces... Read More →

An “entertaining” novel about a family of three women “navigating relationships, a half-dozen lovers and innumerable dogs” ( Publishers Weekly ).   Alice Hunter is a thirty-six-year-old professional gambler living in Queens, New York. She is modestly successful as a horseplayer and enjoys... Read More →

A deep dive into the history of the much-loved plush bear brand from one of the world’s foremost teddy bear experts.   Merrythought was one of Britain’s longest running British-made teddy bear firms with a dedicated international following for their quality, highly collectable bears whose... Read More →

“A French pastry master” reveals his recipes and secrets in this dessert cookbook for both professional chefs and home bakers (Daniel Boulud, James Beard Award–winning chef).   With beautiful photographs, this book from legendary pastry chef François Payard shows how to prepare pastry... Read More →

Two brave young sleuths connected to one of the greatest detectives of all time tackle their own cases in these eleven whodunits. For mystery fans, the name Ellery Queen brings to mind the sophisticated amateur sleuth who helped solve some of New York City’s most confounding cases. But he... Read More →