The People in the Trees, Hanya Yanagihara, Bound Galley/ARC, 2013, SC, Rare

This novel is a mirror held up to the messiness of real life.

A Little Life – Paperback, by Yanagihara Hanya – Very Good

This novel is a careful study of how people change over time.

A Little Life Box Set Hanya Yanagihara (Four Volumes) trade PB slipcase VG

A nice touch is the fold-out poster inside this activity book to color.

U Pick & Choose: Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen Books, Full House/So Little Time, Teen

With this activity book, you can practice drawing step by step.

U Pick & Choose: Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen Books, Full House/So Little Time, Teen

A nice touch is the illustrated colophon describing the typeface.

Mr. Men and Little Miss Discover You Series 10 Books Set – Ages 3+ – Paperback

The illustrated infographics turn data into something beautiful.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa The Life of a Stupid Man (Paperback)

With this activity book, you can unwind while doing something productive.

Life’s Little Instruction Book: Volume I by Brown, H. Jackson, Jr.

You will appreciate the illustrated maps included in the front pages.

Life’s Little Instruction Book by Brown, H. Jackson, Jr.

Grab this activity book if you need something engaging and screen-free.

A Little Life by Yanagihara, Hanya

What stands out is the illustrated case cover under the dust jacket.