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Wreck

A Novel

by Catherine Newman ...

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An NPR BEST BOOK OF 2025**A luminous, laugh-out-loud triumph.”—Alison Espach, author of The Wedding People“A delight. What an absolute joy to be reunited with Rocky and her family, the characters we all fell in love with in Sandwich. Newman’s prose is laugh-out- loud funny. It’s also profound.”—J. Courtney Sullivan, New ... Read more

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A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An NPR BEST BOOK OF 2025**A luminous, laugh-out-loud triumph.”—Alison Espach, author of The Wedding People“A delight. What an absolute joy to be reunited with Rocky and her family, the characters we all fell in love with in Sandwich. Newman’s prose is laugh-out- loud funny. It’s also profound.”—J. Courtney Sullivan, New
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Sandwich

A Novel

by Catherine Newman ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry. Catherine Newman does a miraculous job reminding us of all the wonder there is to be found in life."—Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake“If you like my novels, you will love love love this . . . . I stand in awe, it’s just perfect.”—Elin Hilderbrand ... Read more

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry. Catherine Newman does a miraculous job reminding us of all the wonder there is to be found in life."—Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake“If you like my novels, you will love love love this . . . . I stand in awe, it’s just perfect.”—Elin Hilderbrand
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We All Want Impossible Things

A Novel

by Catherine Newman ...

Look for Wreck, the new novel by Catherine Newman—a deeply moving story of laughter and heart, about marriage, family, and what happens when life doesn’t go as planned—Coming October 2025.“Catherine Newman sees the heartbreak and comedy of life with wisdom and unflinching compassion. The way she finds the extraordinary in the everyday is nothing short of poetry. She’s a writer’s writer—and a human ... Read more

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Look for Wreck, the new novel by Catherine Newman—a deeply moving story of laughter and heart, about marriage, family, and what happens when life doesn’t go as planned—Coming October 2025.“Catherine Newman sees the heartbreak and comedy of life with wisdom and unflinching compassion. The way she finds the extraordinary in the everyday is nothing short of poetry. She’s a writer’s writer—and a human
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Waiting for Birdy

A Year of Frantic Tedium, Improbable Grace, and the Wild Magic of Growing a Family

by Catherine Newman ...

A memoir filled with quirky warmth and razor-sharp wit that captures the universal wonder, terror, humor, and tenderness of raising a familyTo fifty thousand readers, Catherine Newman is the beloved author of “Bringing Up Ben & Birdy,” a weekly column on babycenter.com. Now in the delightfully candid, outlandishly funny Waiting for Birdy, Newman charts the year she anticipated the birth of her ... Read more

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A memoir filled with quirky warmth and razor-sharp wit that captures the universal wonder, terror, humor, and tenderness of raising a familyTo fifty thousand readers, Catherine Newman is the beloved author of “Bringing Up Ben & Birdy,” a weekly column on babycenter.com. Now in the delightfully candid, outlandishly funny Waiting for Birdy, Newman charts the year she anticipated the birth of her
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How to Be a Person

65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn before You're Grown Up

by Catherine Newman ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!For the kid who leaves a wet towel wadded up on the floor or forgets to put a new roll on the toilet-paper thingy, witty parenting writer and etiquette columnist Catherine Newman provides the ultimate guidebook of essential life skills for kids.**Jam-packed with tips, tricks, and skills—all illustrated in an irresistible graphic novel–style—this book shows kids just ... Read more

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**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!For the kid who leaves a wet towel wadded up on the floor or forgets to put a new roll on the toilet-paper thingy, witty parenting writer and etiquette columnist Catherine Newman provides the ultimate guidebook of essential life skills for kids.**Jam-packed with tips, tricks, and skills—all illustrated in an irresistible graphic novel–style—this book shows kids just
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Catastrophic Happiness

Finding Joy in Childhood's Messy Years

by Catherine Newman ...

A comic and heartwarming memoir about childhood's second act from Real Simple journalist Catherine Newman.Much is written about a child's infancy and toddler years, which is good since children will never remember it themselves. It is ages 4-14 that make up the second act, as Catherine Newman puts it in this delightfully candid, outlandishly funny new memoir about the years that "your children ... Read more

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A comic and heartwarming memoir about childhood's second act from Real Simple journalist Catherine Newman.Much is written about a child's infancy and toddler years, which is good since children will never remember it themselves. It is ages 4-14 that make up the second act, as Catherine Newman puts it in this delightfully candid, outlandishly funny new memoir about the years that "your children
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What Can I Say?

A Kid's Guide to Super-Useful Social Skills to Help You Get Along and Express Yourself; Speak Up, Speak Out, Talk about Hard Things, and Be a Good Friend

by Catherine Newman ...

Illustrated by Debbie Fong ...

From the best-selling author of How to Be a Person, this supportive guide to practical social skills guides kids 10 and up through establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships, communicating effectively, and getting along with others.Middle school is an essential time to learn and practice social skills, including how to get along with others, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a ... Read more

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From the best-selling author of How to Be a Person, this supportive guide to practical social skills guides kids 10 and up through establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships, communicating effectively, and getting along with others.Middle school is an essential time to learn and practice social skills, including how to get along with others, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a
... Read more
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Sandwich

A Novel

by Catherine Newman ...

Narrated by Nan McNamara ...

Unabridged

5 hours 43 min

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry. Catherine Newman does a miraculous job reminding us of all the wonder there is to be found in life."—Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake“If you like my novels, you will love love love this . . . . I stand in awe, it’s just perfect.”—Elin Hilderbrand ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry. Catherine Newman does a miraculous job reminding us of all the wonder there is to be found in life."—Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake“If you like my novels, you will love love love this . . . . I stand in awe, it’s just perfect.”—Elin Hilderbrand
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One Mixed-Up Night

by Catherine Newman ...

**“A hilarious, hair-raising page turner, and an iconic portrayal of best friendship. It will be a long, long time before Frankie and Walter decamp from my heart.**” – Suzy Becker, author of Kate the GreatBestselling author Catherine Newman’s middle grade debut. A critically-acclaimed tribute to the beloved classic From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler! about two friends who share ... Read more

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**“A hilarious, hair-raising page turner, and an iconic portrayal of best friendship. It will be a long, long time before Frankie and Walter decamp from my heart.**” – Suzy Becker, author of Kate the GreatBestselling author Catherine Newman’s middle grade debut. A critically-acclaimed tribute to the beloved classic From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler! about two friends who share
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Stitch Camp

18 Crafty Projects for Kids & Tweens – Learn 6 All-Time Favorite Skills: Sew, Knit, Crochet, Felt, Embroider & Weave

by Nicole Blum, Catherine Newman ...

Through 18 projects shown by step-by-step photos, Catherine Newman and Nicole Blum teach kids ages 9–14 how to sew, knit, crochet, felt, embroider, and weave.Readers will learn to master six favorite fiber crafts with projects including:Woven patchesA knitted backpackEmbroidered merit badgesCrocheted braceletIn today’s thriving maker culture, kids are hungry for hands-on guidance in creating ... Read more

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Through 18 projects shown by step-by-step photos, Catherine Newman and Nicole Blum teach kids ages 9–14 how to sew, knit, crochet, felt, embroider, and weave.Readers will learn to master six favorite fiber crafts with projects including:Woven patchesA knitted backpackEmbroidered merit badgesCrocheted braceletIn today’s thriving maker culture, kids are hungry for hands-on guidance in creating
... Read more
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We All Want Impossible Things

A Novel

by Catherine Newman ...

Narrated by Jane Oppenheimer ...

Unabridged

6 hours 55 min

Look for Wreck, the new novel by Catherine Newman—a deeply moving story of laughter and heart, about marriage, family, and what happens when life doesn’t go as planned—Coming October 2025.“Catherine Newman sees the heartbreak and comedy of life with wisdom and unflinching compassion. The way she finds the extraordinary in the everyday is nothing short of poetry. She’s a writer’s writer—and a human ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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Look for Wreck, the new novel by Catherine Newman—a deeply moving story of laughter and heart, about marriage, family, and what happens when life doesn’t go as planned—Coming October 2025.“Catherine Newman sees the heartbreak and comedy of life with wisdom and unflinching compassion. The way she finds the extraordinary in the everyday is nothing short of poetry. She’s a writer’s writer—and a human
... Read more

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Audiobook

Wreck

A Novel

by Catherine Newman ...

Narrated by Helen Laser ...

Unabridged

5 hours 26 min

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK · INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Wreck is a delight. What an absolute joy to be reunited with Rocky and her family, the characters we all fell in love with in Sandwich. Newman's prose is laugh-out-loud funny. It's also profound. I couldn't stop reading, even though I didn't want it to end.”—J. Courtney Sullivan, New York Times bestselling author of The ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK · INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Wreck is a delight. What an absolute joy to be reunited with Rocky and her family, the characters we all fell in love with in Sandwich. Newman's prose is laugh-out-loud funny. It's also profound. I couldn't stop reading, even though I didn't want it to end.”—J. Courtney Sullivan, New York Times bestselling author of The
... Read more

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