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Pre-order select titles from your family bookstore (either online or in-person) and you can receive exclusive goodies (while supplies last)! Pre-orders must be prepaid to reserve swag, goodies, signed copies, etc. You can pre-order any forthcoming title from us not shown on this list. Below is the current list of offerings. We update this list frequently, and generally if you see a title here the promotion is still available. For swag that our bookstore will be distributing, we will contact you if you place an order for which the exclusive editions or gifts are out of stock. Questions can be directed to Jessica@onceupona.com.
$18.99
ISBN: 9780670016440
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - August 27th, 2019
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ISBN: 9780525515050
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - August 27th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781534418776
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - August 27th, 2019
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$12.99
ISBN: 9781250317469
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Published: First Second - August 27th, 2019
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$28.99
ISBN: 9781250066213
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Published: Minotaur Books - August 27th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781250202864
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - September 3rd, 2019
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ISBN: 9781335777096
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Published: Inkyard Press - September 3rd, 2019
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ISBN: 9780525514121
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Published: Philomel Books - September 3rd, 2019
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$16.99
ISBN: 9780425290439
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Published: Kokila - September 3rd, 2019
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$18.99
ISBN: 9781534416017
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Published: Aladdin - September 3rd, 2019
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ISBN: 9781338111040
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Published: Scholastic Press - September 3rd, 2019
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ISBN: 9781338304510
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Published: Graphix - September 3rd, 2019
$14.99
ISBN: 9781250191731
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Published: First Second - September 3rd, 2019
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ISBN: 9781250168481
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Published: Wednesday Books - September 3rd, 2019
Author Adrienne Young has outdone herself with her sophomore book and "companion" to her thrilling Sky In The Deep. Although Tova, our protagonist is not a warrior, she displays remarkable strength and courage when faced with brutalities and violence. She is a Truthtongue, and has arrived-feared, loathed and condemned- as a child at a competing and very inhospitable klan. She uses the harsh realities of nature to her advantage and cast runes that go against the klan that is housing her. War is in the future and she is drawn to a strange young warrior from a competing klan, whom she does not understand. Sparks fly, along with arrows, axes and swords, in this not to be missed tale brimming with Viking-esque lore. - review by Maureen
$27.00
ISBN: 9781476749297
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Published: Atria Books - September 3rd, 2019
Once upon a time there was a storyteller, whose stories existed in the land of many lakes – that boundless region called Minnesota, where hardy souls have made their living on the water, fertile land and in cities. This storyteller, William Kent Krueger, weaves his stories with characters so rich, so real and so human, the tale leaps off the page and buries deep into your soul. “This Tender Land” is simply a magnificent example of Krueger’s extraordinary gift as a writer. You will find it hard to put down, or even after finishing, hard to stop thinking of Odie, Albert, Mose and Emmy – your guides down the winding rivers in this book. Truly, a masterpiece.
— From Staff Picks by Maureen
$30.00
ISBN: 9781982110567
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Published: Scribner - September 10th, 2019
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ISBN: 9780385543781
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Published: Nan A. Talese - September 10th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781984812209
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - September 10th, 2019
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Funny, nerdy, relatable, and honest, Frankly in Love is about a high school boy who begins a fake relationship in order to deceive his strict Korean parents about the fact he is not dating a Korean girl. With a strong sense of SoCal life, this is great for readers ages 14 and up. - review by Jessica
$12.99
ISBN: 9781250183880
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Published: First Second - September 10th, 2019
$28.00
ISBN: 9780525522508
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Published: Viking - September 17th, 2019
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ISBN: 9780399170744
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - September 17th, 2019
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$24.99
ISBN: 9780593115015
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Published: Philomel Books - September 17th, 2019
$13.99
ISBN: 9780425292112
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - September 17th, 2019
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If you pre-order this book, don't forget to enter your proof to get swag from the author!
Pre-order includes:
Last Kids on Earth Slime
Signed Book-Plate
Child's name in Acknowledgments of next book in the series!
Full details can be found here. Deadline is 9/16/19.
$12.99
ISBN: 9780545852500
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Published: Graphix - September 17th, 2019
$30.00
ISBN: 9781250237231
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Published: Metropolitan Books - September 17th, 2019
$16.99
SKU: 9780358063643a
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Each pre-order includes:
Snail and Worm bookmark
Pencil (inscribed “I LIKE EVERYTHING YOU DO” from the third story in the new book)
4x5 inch pencil drawing of Snail and Worm
And a personalized autographed copy of the book!
$19.99
ISBN: 9781484746448
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Published: Disney-Hyperion - September 24th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781534445420
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Published: Simon Pulse - September 24th, 2019
Gamers get ready! Kiera is your normal student dealing with friends, boyfriend, and school, except she is also the game developer behind a secret multiplayer online role-playing card game, SLAY. But when the game is exposed to the media, people want to tear down the safe space she has created. I loved the game play, energy, family dynamics and the few chapters told from different players perspectives. A great action packed book that can be given to so many people. For ages 13 and up. I want to SLAY! - review by Jessica
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250146076
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Published: Wednesday Books - September 24th, 2019
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If you haven't read Isabel's review of Rainbow Rowell's Carry On, go do that first... we can wait... Now you know how excited the world is to see this new book.
$16.99
ISBN: 9780358040828
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Published: Versify - September 24th, 2019
Coding, music, and poetry all beautifully come together in this middle-grade novel about a girl who loves music but isn't a musician. When she starts at a new school she stumbles upon the unlikely instrument of computers and friendship. This is an approachable story for readers ages 10 to 13 with a helpful glossary of words defined in the back. - review by Jessica
$16.99
ISBN: 9781984837127
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Published: Philomel Books - September 24th, 2019
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$17.99
ISBN: 9780525555469
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Published: Dial Books - September 24th, 2019
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$18.99
ISBN: 9781595147196
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Published: Razorbill - September 24th, 2019
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$16.99
ISBN: 9780062686077
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Published: HarperCollins - October 2019
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ISBN: 9780316523479
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 2019
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ISBN: 9780399160318
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Published: Philomel Books - October 2019
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$18.99
ISBN: 9781250221704
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - October 2019
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$27.99
ISBN: 9781250313072
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Published: Flatiron Books - October 8th, 2019
Ninth House is our friend Leigh's adult debut novel. So for the many fans asking if this book is for their teen reader or to the teen fan asking us themselves, the answer depends. She is unflinching in the dark and twisted morals of her characters. If you want more explantion feel free to read this explanation from fellow bookseller Kenny.
$47.99
ISBN: 9780545791427
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Published: Arthur A. Levine Books - October 8th, 2019
Preview the magic and wonder that is Jim Kay's vision of the wizarding world!
"It is my very great pleasure to inform you that the Triwizard Tournament will be taking place at Hogwarts this year"
$18.99
ISBN: 9781524738174
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - October 8th, 2019
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$14.99
ISBN: 9781524787240
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Published: Penguin Workshop - October 8th, 2019
$17.99
ISBN: 9780803741218
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Published: Dial Books - October 8th, 2019
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$15.99
ISBN: 9780525553977
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Published: Dial Books - October 8th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781481438285
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Published: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books - October 8th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781250147608
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. - October 15th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781534451865
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Published: Aladdin - October 15th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781338344059
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Published: Graphix - October 15th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781534427204
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Published: Aladdin - October 22nd, 2019
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ISBN: 9780062934536
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Published: Greenwillow Books - October 29th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781338600834
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - November 5th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781419737046
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Published: Abrams Books for Young Readers - November 5th, 2019
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$28.95
ISBN: 9780385541213
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Published: Doubleday - November 5th, 2019
If you haven't heard Jessica talk about The Starless Sea yet, you will soon. This is her new favorite adult book of the year! From the author who brought us The Night Circus comes a wonderful new story disguised as a game wrapped in a puzzle secured with a bee, a key, and a sword.
Will you open the door?
- From Staff Picks by Jessica
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062447715
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - November 5th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781534427334
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Published: Aladdin - November 5th, 2019
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$19.99
ISBN: 9781481497060
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - November 5th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781338188325
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Published: Scholastic Press - November 5th, 2019
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PLUS exclusive art from the author!
$12.99
ISBN: 9781338540550
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Published: Graphix - November 5th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781250078384
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - November 5th, 2019
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$14.99
ISBN: 9781419739033
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Published: Amulet Books - November 5th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781536202212
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Published: Candlewick - November 26th, 2019
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ISBN: 9781250170996
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - December 3rd, 2019
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ISBN: 9781338323214
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Published: Graphix - December 10th, 2019
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ISBN: 9780062457820
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Published: HarperTeen - January 14th, 2020
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$18.99
ISBN: 9781534416048
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Published: Aladdin - February 4th, 2020
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The scientific process for kids with magical animals! The cover alone is all your young reader needs to see with this adorable new early chapter book series. Zoey with the help of her cat Sassafras and her handy Thinking Goggles uses deduction and the scientific process to find the best way to help the magical creatures that come to their door in need of care and love. Cute black and white illustrations with a helpful glossary in the back for those carefully introduced scientific words like hypothesis. My new go to recomendation! - Jessica
