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An accessible and concise guide to 70 of the most influential self-help books ever published. Beginning with Dale…

For cat and book lovers alike, and doubly so if both are your passion. This cute little volume features pictures of cats…

The 56th issue of Cometbus is a loving ethnography of New York City's wild, weird, and bearded used book trade. Aaron…

The comics scene is thriving in New York, and comics play an oversized role in the city’s myth. But why? In this…

If you're looking for a reference book or a step-by-step instruction on how to make a comic, you can't go wrong with…

The best bookshops are the ones where you walk into a densely-packed wonderland of words, sternly observed by…

This book is amazing. It's the best book I've ever read on getting your nonfiction book published, hands-down. I know it…

This macabre book offers the reader a glimpse into a decidedly spooky practice: the binding of books in human skin.…

Purchase a digital gift card to send to a friend! Everyone should be able to read whatever they want: let them roam…

In Emeralds of Oz: Life Lessons From Over the Rainbow we discover what the most-watched film in history has to teach…

This immense collection comes from Lydia Davis, the so-called “magician of self-consciousness,” “best prose…

In this collection of personal and thought-provoking essays about favorite classics and exciting new novelties, this…

Whether you're a self-publishing author or an indie publisher, learn how to create, publish, and sell high-quality…

Memoirist and National Book Award Finalist, Beth Kephart, shares her wisdom and advice on the art of memoir writing. She…

The funny and touching story of a woman who selected a popular self-help book for every month of the year and followed…

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, or FSG, is like the rockstar of publishing houses. They've got a lineup with twenty-five Nobel…

You might not remember the first time you thumbed through the pages of Black Beauty or discovered the wonders of Middle…

Want to make sure your kid grows up with a love for books, and not just a smartphone addiction? This adorably…

How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor provides general advice for reading nonfiction as a whole and genre specific…

Sharpen your enjoyment of fiction reading with this entertaining guide to the novel. Learn about the parts that go into…

Did you know that some paragraph shapes are more successful than others? Or that the best way to start a memoir is to…

When you're writing a book, you need to have a clear idea of what your nonfiction book will be about and be able to…