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Grandma, What’s That? Countdown to Christmas: A Nine Mile Babies Adventure

A children’s picture book celebrating the fun of Christmas around the world, from the Caribbean to Kenya

Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before October 6, 2026.

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A Simple Distance

A provocative debut that masterfully fuses issues of culture, race, sexuality, and family.

Nowhere Is a Place

The long-awaited reissue of McFadden’s classic novel about a young woman on a journey of self-discovery.

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Upcoming Events

Meryl Branch-McTiernan — Book Club Bar (Brooklyn, NY)

6/2/26, 8:00pm

Meryl Branch-McTiernan presents What You Should Worry About, in conversation with Jennifer Belle.

Justine Bateman — Book Soup (West Hollywood, CA)

6/4/26, 7:00pm

Justine Bateman presents Fame, in conversation with Steve Agee.

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