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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Book Nook - Fall 2023 Titles from Gibbs Smith

The Spirited Homes of Hunt Slonem
Brian D. Coleman • Photographs by John Neitzel
Foreword by Whoopi Goldberg • Preface by Hunt Slonem
Come open the doors to Slonem’s personal and creative world from a new perspective. This book about his idiosyncratic, maximalist interior design style—how he employs color, arranges an abundance of antique furniture, exhibits his personal art and objects, mixes antique art with his own contemporary works, and displays myriad collections—is awe-inspiring and inspirational.

Design Mixology: The Interiors of Tineke Triggs
Chase Reynolds Ewald and Heather Sandy Hebert
An award-winning veteran of six San Francisco Decorator Showcases, Tineke Triggs is an artist with an eye for function, adept at the highly inventive and original. Her personality driven approach, and her affinity for art and craft have enabled her to build a portfolio of work that is eclectic and exciting.
Design Mixology: The Interiors of Tineke Triggs is both a rich feast for the eyes and an illuminating look at inspiring design that is as livable as it is dramatic. Infused with energy, color, texture, and grace, these are places sure to inspire. This book includes a mix of projects from ski houses in Lake Tahoe and beachfront getaways in Northern and Central California, to reimagined period Victorians to modern homes in Marin County and Silicon Valley.
On sale October 3, 2023 

Gotcha Day! Adoption Tales of Remarkable Rescue Dogs
Greg Murray
Meet Killian who is obsessed with clothes and just has to find the right outfit each morning; Jet who snores louder than a human; and Roger, who came to his family from a puppy mill and learned that people can be kind and loving.
Gotcha Day! spotlights the adoption tales of over 60 adorable rescue dogs and their new forever families. The unique personality of each pup shines through the candid photos by animal advocate and photographer Greg Murray, and their humans let us in on their inspiring stories, funny quirks, and all the many things that make them special.
On sale September 26, 2023 

Houseplant Hookups: All the Dirt You Need to Find the Perfect Match
Agatha Isabel, Illustrated by Mai Ly Degnan
Cohabitation is a big step in any relationship, so to make sure you don’t get stuck with a dead leaf, Houseplant Hookups digs up all the dirt on 35 prospective houseplant partners. By first setting the foundation for a successful relationship with information on purchasing, propagating, and basic plant care, it’ll be easy to know when you’ve found the One.
Not sure where to start? Take the Cosmo-inspired quiz to narrow down your matches.
On sale September 19, 2023

The Friendly Animals: A Christmas Story
Illustrated by James Newman Gray
A sweet retelling of the first Christmas through the perspective of the animals in the barn who offered their own gifts to the baby Jesus. The Friendly Animals: A Christmas Story is Based on a centuries-old folk song now brightly and gently illustrated. This traditional Christmas story is perfect to read to small children during the holidays to teach about the nativity and the heartfelt gifts the animals at the manger gave to baby Jesus, sharing their kindness and love
Ages 3 to 8

S is for Santa Puzzle
Greg Paprocki
Celebrate the jolliest season with the 500-piece jigsaw puzzle illustrated by Greg Paprocki, the creator of Gibb Smith’s wildly popular Baby Lit alphabet series. Featuring an adorable Santa in Greg’s signature vintage style, this playful puzzle is perfect for all ages. Gather around a table with family or friends or piece it together by yourself!

Woo Woo Baby Series
Art by James Neil Clark
Introduce little ones to the world of wonder with Woo Woo Baby, a series of mystical board books for modern babies.
  • Woo Woo Baby: Astrology explores the stars with babies, introducing all 12 astrological signs by highlighting the animal/symbol of each sign and the personality traits each sign is known for.
  • Woo Woo Baby Chakras highlights the colors, qualities, and emotions associated with each chakra, and will empower even the youngest children to be in touch with their amazing energy centers.
  • Woo Woo Baby: Crystals will help babies and toddlers grow and thrive in everyday situations like sharing with friends, learning to read, or calming their bodies before bedtime.
Ages 0 to 3

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