A rollicking look at popular culture’s most beloved sleuth: “For even the casual fan, the history of this deathless character is fascinating” ( The Boston Globe ).   Today he is the inspiration for fiction adaptations, blockbuster movies, hit television shows, raucous Twitter banter, and... Read More →

Rosamond Lehmann’s first novel, now a classic of British literature, tells a luminous story of friendship, discovery, and forbidden love This debut novel, set in the early 1900s, tells the story of Judith Earle, a solitary only child growing up in a sprawling house in the Thames Valley. From... Read More →

A trio of World War II–era whodunits in the “ingenious [and] satisfying” mystery series featuring a British governess-turned-amateur-sleuth ( The Scotsman ).  Meet Miss Maud Silver, a retired governess and “little old lady who nobody notices, but who in turn notices everything” (Paula... Read More →

A renowned designer shares surprising ways to add color, texture, and creativity to your home.   In this beautifully illustrated book, the woman behind internationally acclaimed merchandise company Dena Designs shows how her hand-painted style combines vintage and traditional elements with a... Read More →

“One of the distinguished gardening books of our time,” from the #1 New York Times –bestselling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma ( USA Today ).   Chosen by the American Horticultural Society as one of the 75 greatest books ever written about gardening   After Michael Pollan bought an old... Read More →

Use magic to dish out some karmic retribution! “Downton lays down all the vengeful recipes you might need to take control of your life.” (Creative Loafing)   Your boss. Your former boss. Your coworkers. Your ex. Telemarketers. In-laws. Who can you call to get that monkey off your back? You... Read More →

“One of the best books . . . for the novice knitter”—a beautifully illustrated step-by-step guide to making memorable gifts for infants to two-year-olds ( Library Journal ). Knitting for Baby provides knitters of all levels with everything they need to create handmade expressions of love... Read More →

An “honest, gripping, and eye-opening” portrait of a family in crisis and a “must-read for any parent of a child who is ‘different’” (Randye Kaye, author of Ben Behind His Voices ).   When Jenny Lexhed and her husband have their first child, Lucas, they are living the dream.... Read More →