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"We assume whiteness is the default because whiteness, historically, has been the default. This is one of the many reasons diverse representation matters so much.

These books are the perfect companions to hot summer days, afternoons by the lakeshore, or evenings inside savoring the AC. As our bookseller Vicki put it, "All winter I look out the window and ponder over what beach I'm going to set my little chair on when I spend my one-week summer vacation absorbed in a few good books by the sea. I introduce to you some dear old friends, books that went to the beach with me and books that were good company."

After staying home for so long, I know many of us are itching to travel and experience new places. If that's not in the cards (or possible to stay within budget!), these books will transport you to different places and take you alongside travelers across the world. —Emma

For the history buff, the businessman, the nature-lover, the memoir-lover, the runner—whatever kind of father you need a book for, you'll find something on this list!

“The term 'antiracist' refers to people who are actively seeking not only to raise their consciousness about race and racism, but also to take action when they see racial power inequities in everyday life. Being an antiracist is much different from just being 'nonracist,' as Black antiracist Marlon James made clear.

One of our followers on Instagram requested recommendations for short classics—so our booksellers put together some favorites!

These kid's books about books, libraries, and bookstores celebrate the bibliophile in all of us! Books are ordered below by reading level (less advanced to more advanced). —Julia