Lydia's Bookshelf

A combination of books I own and love, and books I wish I owned.

How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler

How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler

by Ryan North Author

The only survival guide you'll ever need for when you're gallavanting through time and get lost. Equipped with a handy…

$18.00

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Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution 2nd Edition

Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution 2nd Edition

by Susan Stryker Author

This book looks broadly at historical transgender activism in the post-WWII US and its continued efforts in the modern…

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From Chaos to Creativity: Building a Productivity System for Artists and Writers

From Chaos to Creativity: Building a Productivity System for Artists and Writers

by Jessie L. Kwak Author

Art and writing can be the most fulfilling part of our lives. But it's often difficult to make space for it in our…

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Revolution Between the Lines Typewriter

Revolution Between the Lines Typewriter

by Joe Biel Illustrator

What you write matters. What you read matters. Understanding the subtext and context of what you write and read matters…

$15.00

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How to Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead: Your Words in Print and Your Name in Lights

How to Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead: Your Words in Print and Your Name in Lights

by Ariel Gore Author

You do actually have to write if you want to be a writer, but, ultimately, literary success is about more than putting…

$19.00

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even this page is white

even this page is white

by Vivek Shraya Author

Vivek Shraya hones her experiences as a brown trans woman in North America into sharply-pointed words and channels them…

$14.95

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Lumberjanes Vol 1: Beware the Kitten Holy

Lumberjanes Vol 1: Beware the Kitten Holy

by Grace Ellis Author, N.D. Stevenson Author, Brooke A. Allen Illustrator and Maarta Laiho Illustrator

Summer camp just isn't the same without supernatural creatures! At camp Lumberjanes, there's plenty to occupy the…

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

by Angie Thomas Author

When a sixteen-year-old black girl, Starr Carter, witnesses the murder of her friend by a police officer, her surburban…

$21.99

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Dragons and Magical Beasts: Extreme Coloring Book

Dragons and Magical Beasts: Extreme Coloring Book

by Salariya Author

Color fearsome dragons from world mythology—and see if you can find the key to a treasure hidden on every spread!…

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Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from Around the World

Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from Around the World

by Sandor Ellix Katz Author

The Art of Fermentation is the massive, scientist cousin of Sandor Katz's Wild Fermentation books. It's the most…

$39.95

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So You Want to Talk About Race

So You Want to Talk About Race

by Ijeoma Oluo Author

This is THE book on race we've been waiting for. Ijeoma Oluo turns her wise and brilliant brain to the task of teaching…

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How to Understand Your Gender: A Practical Guide for Exploring Who You Are

How to Understand Your Gender: A Practical Guide for Exploring Who You Are

by Meg-John Barker Author and Alex Iantaffi Author

Have you ever questioned your gender identity, know someone who is trans, or just wanna know what the big deal is? This…

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Little Feminist Surprise Puzzle

Little Feminist Surprise Puzzle

Mudpuppy’s Little Feminist Surprise Puzzle includes one 70 piece shaped puzzle featuring EITHER Amelia, Rosa, Sally,…

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Make Your Voice Heard: Send a Message to Your Elected Officials

Make Your Voice Heard: Send a Message to Your Elected Officials

Want to create political change? Make your voice heard with these 30 fill-in postcards!  Resistance in the 21st century…

$9.95

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Rejected Princesses: Tales of History's Boldest Heroines, Hellions, and Heretics

Rejected Princesses: Tales of History's Boldest Heroines, Hellions, and Heretics

by Jason Porath Author

These are not the quiet women who didn't make history - oh no. These heroines, hellions and heretics started shit and…

$27.99

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Pacific Northwest Foraging

Pacific Northwest Foraging

by Douglas Deur Author

The Pacific Northwest offers a veritable feast for foragers. The forests, meadows, streambanks, and even the weedy…

$24.99

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The Modern Witch Tarot Deck

The Modern Witch Tarot Deck

by Lisa Sterle Author

A re-imagining of the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck with modern imagery and an all-women cast, this deck is the perfect…

$26.99

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Queering the Tarot

Queering the Tarot

by Cassandra Snow Author

Hetero and cisnormativity is pervasive - often far more pervasive than we care to admit. This book throws that out the…

$16.95

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Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner

Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner

by Scott Cunningham Author

Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner is the go-to guide for new witches who want to learn more about Wicca.…

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the princess saves herself in this one

the princess saves herself in this one

by Amanda Lovelace Author

"A collection of poetry about resilience," inspired in equal parts by fairy tales and by experiences of relational…

$14.99

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How to Read Nature: Awaken Your Senses to the Outdoors You've Never Noticed

How to Read Nature: Awaken Your Senses to the Outdoors You've Never Noticed

by Tristan Gooley Author

When most of us go for a walk, we tend to rely on only our sense of sight. But when New York Times–bestselling author…

$17.95

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People's Art History of the United States: 250 Years of Activist Art and Artists Working in Social Justice Movements

People's Art History of the United States: 250 Years of Activist Art and Artists Working in Social Justice Movements

by Nicolas Lampert Author

Rediscover the radical potential of art with this antidote to those purply grey old art history textbooks they make…

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A Kitchen Witch's Cookbook

A Kitchen Witch's Cookbook

by Patricia Telesco Author

Food is an important part of day-to-day life. If you're looking to add a little magic to your daily routines, this book…

$22.99

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Let's Make Ramen!: A Comic Book Cookbook

Let's Make Ramen!: A Comic Book Cookbook

by Hugh Amano Author and Sarah Becan Author

A great cookbook for visual learners who also love ramen, this book will walk you through the steps to making amazing…

$22.00

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Food Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of our Edible World

Food Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of our Edible World

by Julia Rothman Author

This beautifully illustrated and uniquely styled guide to food facts is informative, creative, and jam-packed with…

$18.99

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Feed the Resistance

Feed the Resistance

by Julia Turshen Author

More than a cookbook, this is a practical and inspiring handbook for political activism—with recipes. These dishes…

$14.95

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Preservation: The Art and Science of Canning, Fermentation and Dehydration

Preservation: The Art and Science of Canning, Fermentation and Dehydration

by christina ward Author

This book has everything you could want to know about preserving food. Ward focuses on the art of canning, fermenting,…

$24.95

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Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get On the Mat, Love Your Body

Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get On the Mat, Love Your Body

by Jessamyn Stanley Author

Jessamyn Stanley shares her practices and experiences with us in Every Body Yoga, an empowering book that reveals how…

$17.95

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Making Stuff and Doing Things: DIY Guides to Just About Everything

Making Stuff and Doing Things: DIY Guides to Just About Everything

by Kyle Bravo Editor

When you’re young, broke, and in search of a life of adventure, Making Stuff and Doing Things is the most useful book…

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Year of Zines: In which Sarah Mirk (That's Me!) Somewhat Obsessively Tries to Make a Zine Every Day For a Year

Year of Zines: In which Sarah Mirk (That's Me!) Somewhat Obsessively Tries to Make a Zine Every Day For a Year

by Sarah Mirk Author

After spending a year making one zine every day, Sarah Mirk collected her favorite 100 of them into this bright yellow…

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Bread of the Resistance: How to Make Sourdough Without Measuring

Bread of the Resistance: How to Make Sourdough Without Measuring

by Tessalyn Morrison Author

Build your own culture and resist! Making sourdough bread can be intimidating for most of us. The idea that we need to…

$9.95

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Basic Fermentation: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Cultural Manipulation

Basic Fermentation: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Cultural Manipulation

by Sandor Ellix Katz Author

Fermented foods are great for your health, and this book is a great resource for learning to use the microbes around…

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