Brand new book journal from the darkly side of the bookish box. Super cute, approx 5x7

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The bookish box book journal 

Vaishnavi Patel

Brand new. Never read. Illumicrate special signed edition. 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A powerful reimagining of the story of Ganga, goddess of the river, and her doomed mortal son, from Vaishnavi Patel, author of the instant New York Times bestseller Kaikeyi. A mother and a son. A goddess and a prince. A curse and an oath. A river whose course will change the fate of the world. Ganga, joyful goddess of the river, serves as caretaker to the mischievous godlings who roam her banks. But when their antics incur the wrath of a powerful sage, Ganga is cursed to become mortal, bound to her human form until she fulfils the obligations of the curse. Though she knows nothing of mortal life, Ganga weds King Shantanu and becomes a queen, determined to regain her freedom no matter the cost. But in a cruel turn of fate, just as she is freed of her binding, she is forced to leave her infant son behind. Her son, prince Devavrata, unwittingly carries the legacy of Ganga's curse. And when he makes an oath that he will never claim his father's throne, he sets in motion a chain of events that will end in a terrible and tragic war. As the years unfold, Ganga and Devavrata are drawn together again and again, each confluence another step on a path that has been written in the stars, in this deeply moving and masterful tale of duty, destiny, and the unwavering bond between mother and son.

SIGNED: Goddess of the River

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Illumicrate special edition with sprayed edges and signed by author. Super cute. 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

SIGNED: The Principle of Moments

C. J. Cooke

A mother must fight for her daughter’s life in this fierce and haunting tale of witchcraft and revenge from the author of A Haunting in the Arctic. Clem gets a call that is every mother’s worst nightmare. Her nineteen-year-old daughter Erin is unconscious in the hospital after a hiking trip with her friends on the remote Orkney Islands that met a horrifying end, leaving her boyfriend dead and her best friend missing. When Erin wakes, she doesn’t recognize her mother. And she doesn’t answer to her name, but insists she is someone named Nyx. Clem travels the site of her daughter’s accident, determined to find out what happened to her. The answer may lie in a dark secret in the history of the Orkneys: a woman wrongly accused of witchcraft and murder four centuries ago. Clem begins to wonder if Erin’s strange behavior is a symptom of a broken mind, or the effects of an ancient curse?

The Book of Witching

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Tahereh Mafi

Lit Joy signed special edition. Reversible dust jacket. Never read. Super beautiful. 

The highly anticipated third novel in the This Woven Kingdom series, full of powerful magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi. As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found her people--and she might've found her crown. Cyrus, the mercurial ruler of Tulan, has offered her his kingdom in a twisted exchange: one that would begin with their marriage and end with his murder. Cyrus's dark reputation precedes him; all the world knows of his blood-soaked past. Killing him should be easy--and accepting his offer might be the only way to fulfill her destiny and save her people. But the more Alizeh learns of him, the more she questions whether the terrible stories about him are true. Ensnared by secrets, Cyrus has ached for Alizeh since she first appeared in his dreams many months ago. Now that he knows those visions were planted by the devil, he can hardly bear to look at her--much less endure her company. But despite their best efforts to despise each other, Alizeh and Cyrus are drawn together over and over with an all-consuming thirst that threatens to destroy them both. Meanwhile, Prince Kamran has arrived in Tulan, ready to exact revenge... Layered with exquisite tension and heart-stopping romance, All This Twisted Glory is the explosive third book in the captivating, bestselling This Woven Kingdom series.

SIGNED: All This Twisted Glory

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Mai Corland

May 2024 BOTM. Never read. One small flaw on dust jacket. 

It’s the season for treason... The king of Yusan must die. The five most dangerous liars in the land have been mysteriously summoned to work together for a single objective: to kill the God King Joon. He has it coming. Under his merciless immortal hand, the nobles flourish, while the poor and innocent are imprisoned, ruined...or sold. And now each of the five blades will come for him. Each has tasted bitterness—from the hired hitman seeking atonement, a lovely assassin who seeks freedom, or even the prince banished for his cruel crimes. None can resist the sweet, icy lure of vengeance. They can agree on murder. They can agree on treachery. But for these five killers—each versed in deception, lies, and betrayal—it’s not enough to forge an alliance. To survive, they’ll have to find a way to trust each other...but only one can take the crown. Let the best liar win.

Five Broken Blades (Standard Edition)

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Joanna Gaines

Outside has been roughed up a bit but the inside is perfect. 

In the #1 New York Times bestseller, The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be, Joanna Gaines celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together to make for a bright and beautiful adventure. The book, illustrated by Julianna Swaney, follows a group of children as they each build their very own hot-air balloons. As the kids work together, leaning into their own skills and processes, we discover that the same is true for life--it's more beautiful and vibrant when our differences are celebrated.

Together with Joanna, you and your kids will take a journey of growth and imagination as you learn in full color to:

 * Celebrate every child's one-of-a-kind strengths and differences
 * Embrace teamwork
 * Share our talents and abilities to make everything more beautiful
 * Lend a helping hand and do our best to show kindness and take care of one another

The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be is a vibrant picture book perfect for:

 * Ages 4-8
 * Grandparents, parents, teachers, and librarians
 * Classroom story times and discussions about diversity and being a good human being
 * Households that enjoy watching Chip and Joanna on Magnolia Network and HGTV's Fixer Upper

With plenty of pink, a bounty of blue, orange and green and yellow too, this vibrant hot-air balloon adventure celebrates every child and teaches kids that we are in this together. "You're one of a kind, and it's so clear to see: The world needs who you were made to be."

The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be

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Tyler Feder

Body empowerment book for kids. We love it at our house. This was my work copy that wasn’t used never used. 

This cheerful love-your-body picture book for preschoolers is an exuberant read-aloud with bright and friendly illustrations to pore over.
 
From the acclaimed creator of Dancing at the Pity Party and Roaring Softly, this picture book is a pure celebration of all the different human bodies that exist in the world. Highlighting the various skin tones, body shapes, and hair types is just the beginning in this truly inclusive book. With its joyful illustrations and encouraging refrain, it will instill body acceptance and confidence in the youngest of readers. "My body, your body, every different kind of body! All of them are good bodies! BODIES ARE COOL!"

Bodies Are Cool

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Polly Dunbar

One of my faves! This is my work copy that wasn’t used much. 

The acclaimed Polly Dunbar offers, through a lively, read-aloud story, a meditative and effective way to calm the toddler tantrum. This is a book about dealing with emotions, as well as being a gentle introduction to counting. The perfect picture book for dealing with bad days and bad moods, with a big reassuring hug at the end. It will have a calming effect on the child and the grown-up.

Red Red Red

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Shel Silverstein

Classic book with one small blemish on the back. 

A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return.

The Giving Tree

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Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Beautiful children’s book about overcoming challenges. 

For anyone going through a difficult passage, this uplifting, beautifully illustrated picture book is about finding optimism in the darkest of places. Rain before rainbows, clouds before sun, night before daybreak—a new day’s begun. In this heartfelt story about courage, change, and moving on, a girl and her companion fox travel together away from a sorrowful past, through challenging and stormy times, toward color and light and life. Along the way they find friends to guide and support them, and when the new day dawns, it is full of promise. With gorgeous, richly realized illustrations and immense hope at its heart, Rain Before Rainbows holds out a ray of sunshine for anyone looking for light.

Rain Before Rainbows

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Jo Witek

A Book of Feelings

A young girl explores what different emotions feel like, such as happiness which makes her want to twirl, or sadness which feels as heavy as an elephant.

In My Heart

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Angela DiTerlizzi

Brand new, read once. Bought for my office and never really used. The dust jacket doesn’t lie flat but otherwise perfect. 

This Yet finds a way, even when you don't,And, Yet knows you will, when you think you won't. Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out. Told in tight rhyme reminiscent of the great Dr. Seuss himself, this rollicking, inspirational picturebook is perfect for every kid who is frustrated by what they can't do . . . YET!

The Magical Yet

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James Norbury

Brand new. Never read, bought a second copy for my office and never used! 

"Food for the soul."--CBS Mornings

A thought-provoking journey of companionship, courage, tenderness, and tea.

Big Panda and Tiny Dragon embark on a journey through the seasons of the year together. They get lost, as many of us do. But while lost, they discover many beautiful sights they'd never have found had they gone the right way. Told through a series of beautiful drawings and quiet, sometimes silly, conversations, the panda and the dragon explore the thoughts and emotions, hardships and happiness that connect us all. In nature, they learn how to live in the moment, how to be at peace with uncertainty, and how to find the strength to overcome life's obstacles together.

Inspired by Buddhist philosophy and spirituality, British author and artist James Norbury created the adventures of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon to share ideas that have helped him through difficult times. The book's series of vignettes can be read cover to cover or dipped into whenever inspiration is needed. James hopes the book's words and images will inspire others to pause, enjoy the stillness, and look at life in a positive new way. 
        
WORDS OF WISDOM: The seemingly simple, and often silly, conversations between Big Panda and Tiny Dragon reveal meaningful insights on friendship, inner wisdom, and self-acceptance.

INSPIRING IMAGES: Depicted in bold brush strokes reminiscent of calligraphy, big, fluffy Panda and tiny, wiry Dragon journey through rolling hills, wooded forests, and blooming meadows in more than 120 elegant black-and-white and full-color scenes. 

FOR READERS OF ALL AGES: From youngsters at story time to new graduates with the world ahead of them to adults in moments of challenge or transition, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon offer comfort, inspiration, and a wry smile for every reader.       
WORK OF ART: Featuring a beautiful cover and a collection of stunning illustrations, each one more beautiful than the next, every page in this book is worthy of framing.

HEARTFELT GIFT: Full of wisdom and touching humor, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon  makes a thoughtful gift to be treasured.

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The bookish box book journal

Vaishnavi Patel

SIGNED: Goddess of the River

Essie Jikemi-Pearson

SIGNED: The Principle of Moments

C. J. Cooke

The Book of Witching

Tahereh Mafi

SIGNED: All This Twisted Glory

Mai Corland

Five Broken Blades (Standard Edition)

Joanna Gaines

The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be

Tyler Feder

Bodies Are Cool

Polly Dunbar

Red Red Red

Shel Silverstein

The Giving Tree

Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Rain Before Rainbows

Jo Witek

In My Heart

Angela DiTerlizzi

The Magical Yet

James Norbury

Big Panda and Tiny Dragon

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The bookish box book journal

Vaishnavi Patel

SIGNED: Goddess of the River

Essie Jikemi-Pearson

SIGNED: The Principle of Moments

C. J. Cooke

The Book of Witching

Tahereh Mafi

SIGNED: All This Twisted Glory

Mai Corland

Five Broken Blades (Standard Edition)

Joanna Gaines

The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be

Tyler Feder

Bodies Are Cool

Polly Dunbar

Red Red Red

Shel Silverstein

The Giving Tree

Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Rain Before Rainbows

Jo Witek

In My Heart

Angela DiTerlizzi

The Magical Yet

James Norbury

Big Panda and Tiny Dragon

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