Forty-four American Boys: Short Histories of Presidential Childhoods by William WalshISBN 9781944853259; 220 pages; pub date 2/17From Washington to Trump, a compendium of folklore and facts about the roots of American power and the legends of our leaders. Assembled with fragments and quotes from over 300 children’s books, pop history books and scholarly works. Advance praise from Adam Braver and Kenneth Goldsmith.

The Lost Sketchbook of Edgar Degas by Harriet Scott ChessmanISBN 9781944853136; 164 pages; pub date 3/17A lyrical novel about what art can reveal, and a nuanced imaging of the people who infl uenced Edgar Degas. Advance praise from Katharine Weber, Catherine Brady, Ann Packer, Elizabeth Rosner, Jay Parini and more. A companion to Ms. Chessman’s acclaimed Lydia Cassatt Reading The Morning Paper.

Massive, Cleansing Fire by Dave HousleyISBN 97819448533143; 122 pages; pub date: 2/17From an emerging master of literary satire, a darkly funny look at domestic relations, from clowns to combat photographers, against the backdrop of a nationwide chemical fi re. Advance praise from Leslie Pietrzyk, Jensen Beach, Tom Williams, Brian Allen Carr, Jen Michalski, Susan Muaddi Darraj and Amber Sparks.

Rooted: The Best New Arboreal Nonfi ction, introduced by Bill McKibben, edited by Josh MacIvor-Andersen ISBN: 9781944853228; 302 pages; pub date: 4/17A collection rooted in our human relationships with trees, which of course is multi-faceted, messy, beautiful and selfi sh and symbiotic. With work from The Atlantic, Harper’s and cutting-edge journals.

Family, Genus, Species by Kevin AllardiceISBN 9781944583204; 158 pages; pub date: 5/17From the award-winning author, a short satire of modern family life in the Berkeley hills, from urban organ-ics to political tracking apps to the inscrutable rules of preschool birthday events. With advance praise from Michael Kimball and Vanessa Hua.

One Million Maniacs: Beanie Babies, Killer Cars, and The Power of Collecting by David LeGaultISBN 9781944853242; 286 pages; pub date: 6/17Davie LeGault’s quest to collect one hundred copies of the 10,000 Maniacs: Unplugged CD frames a broader look at why we try to fi x our lives with stuff . Each chapter explores a diff erent collectible item. With advance praise from Elena Passarello, Ander Monson and 10,000 Maniacs.

Golden State 2017: The Best New Fiction and Nonfi ction from California, compiled by Lisa LocascioISBN 9781944853235; 302 pages; pub date: 6/17An incredibly diverse collection on life in California, with work from established and emerging authors, includ-ing Anne-Marie Kinney, Diana Wagman, Sean Bernard, Alexis Landua, Micah Perks and Elizabeth McKenzie, among many others.

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This Is: Essays on Jazz by Aaron GilbreathISBN 9781944853327; 140 pages; pub date: 8/17An intimate and expert look at mid-century jazz, focusing on the lost talents that stood beside the era’s gi-ants. Gilbreath takes on a few standards, too, from the impact of heroin to the central myths of Miles Davis. Advance praise from Roxane Gay, Sven Birkerts, Luc Sante, Ben Ratliff , Joe Bonomo, Ted Gioia and more.

Boy On A Unicycle: Confessions of A Young Man Trained to Be A Winner, a posthumous memoir by Dan McCall ISBN 9781944853334; 210 pages; pub date: 9/17Renowned novelist Dan McCall details his obsessive quest to become the 1950s poster boy for American optimism.

The Disappeared, a novel by Adam BraverISBN 9781944853334; 230 pages; pub date: 10/17From the acclaimed novelist, a fascinating story about survivors of terrorism and the warping culture of fear that follows.

Surviving Jersey, essays by Scott Loring SandersISBN 9781944853358; 160 pages; pub date: 10/17A powerful look at the everyday violence in a New Jersey childhood, from circus lion attacks to heartbreaking manipulations by heroin addicts.

Wire Mother Monkey Baby, a debut novel by Rob ReynoldsISBN 9781944853372; 230 pages; pub date: 11/17A satirical novel about a book-lover’s alienation on the shiny new side of Austin, Texas.

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