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05/23/2024

Tom Steyer: "'What are you doing to fight climate change?' is the 'What did you do in the war?' of our time"

"'What are you doing to fight climate change?' is the 'What did you do in the war?' of our time"

02/22/2024

Check out this exclusive excerpt of Vicki Sokolik’s new book If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America in The Daily Mail:

Taylor was left to fend for herself when she escaped her alcoholic mom at just 17. But she is one of the success stories in a terrifying epidemic of homeless youth in America.

02/20/2024

Big thanks to Andy Thorn Music for recommending Catherine Raven Author's FOX & I. 🦊

Andy Thorn | “How the patterns in nature echo into music”

The patterns inherent in nature are often the same patterns behind good music. When we lose our connection to the natural world, we lose access to the rhythms and patterns we need, to create melodies and songs that resonate with others. Artists are known for breaking rules, but we can’t just produce noise. We need structure. If we discover how critical these patterns are—how they satisfy our brains, how they help us connect with others—we might find another reason to protect them.

Book Recommendation: Fox and I: An Uncommon Friendship by Catherine Raven

Thank you for being one of our 2023 TEDxBreckenridge speakers!


Official 2023 event photos by:
Ryan Schrader
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02/09/2024

Listen to Vicki Sokolik’s inspiring interview on Tampa Bay 10 about her new book, If You See Them.

Vicki Sokolik, founder of nonprofit Starting Right, Now, shares the inspiration behind her new book, "If Your See Them: Unhoused and Alone in America."

01/24/2024

Coming 5.28.24

When it comes to climate change, there are two truths: 1) We are well past major tipping points and 2) the solutions are much further along than we realize—and cheaper, too.

In my new book, Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War, I tackle how everyone can do their part to shape a sustainable future for the planet and ourselves. I put a spotlight on the inspiring work of people on the front lines, whose innovative approaches provide hope for meaningful change, and explain how capitalism is a surprisingly effective tool for scaling climate progress.

You’ll see why the urgency to act is imperative. But while time is running out, I feel confident that we will win this fight, precisely because there has never before been a moment more necessary or more rewarding to come together.

Available for preorder here: https://bit.ly/3O8A5VP

12/25/2023

Happy holidays from your friends at Spiegel & Grau! ❤️

10/24/2023

Happy Pub Day to The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl! With fifty-two original color artworks by Margaret’s brother, Billy Renkl, The Comfort of Crows is a lovely and deeply moving book from a cherished observer of the natural world. You can order your copy today from your favorite retailer.

10/04/2023

We are so excited to announce that Margaret Renkl’s The Comfort of Crows is a November Indie Next Pick! Pre-order this “triumph of a book” (Aimee Nezhukumatathil) from your local indie today!

10/03/2023

Margaret Renkl is going on tour for her new book The Comfort of Crows! Get tickets and learn more: https://www.spiegelandgrau.com/the-comfort-of-crows-tour

09/15/2023

Congrats to Margaret Renkl on being an October LibraryReads Nonfiction Bonus Pick! Only 6 more weeks until you can read this "gorgeous" (Publishers Weekly) book.

https://www.spiegelandgrau.com/the-comfort-of-crows/

09/12/2023

Rob Delaney’s New York Times Bestseller A Heart That Works is available in paperback 10/31. Pre-order this “tender, vulnerable, warm, and darkly funny” (Buzzfeed) memoir from your favorite bookseller today!

09/05/2023

It's back to school season!

Even if you aren't headed back to the classroom this fall, it's still a wonderful time to learn. That's why we're offering 30% off Brave Hearted, Imaginable and Notes on Complexity for a limited time only through IndiePubs with code BACKTOSCHOOL.

Order by 9/15/2023 to take advantage of this promotion!

08/29/2023

Happy pub day to EVERYTHING/NOTHING/SOMEONE by Alice Carrière. The New York Times raves it’s “raw, filled with sorrow, dark humor and sharp observation.” Start reading today!

https://www.spiegelandgrau.com/everything-nothing-someone-1

08/25/2023

Check out this excerpt of Alice Carrière’s Everything/Nothing/Someone featured in The Cut!

The daughter of artist Jennifer Bartlett unpacks and reflects on her complicated legacy — at home and in the art world.

08/16/2023

Head to GoodReads to enter our giveaway for 1 of 10 SIGNED copies of Rob Delaney's memoir, A HEART THAT WORKS. Time raves it's “an affecting portrait of a father’s love for his son.” Enter by 8/25 for a chance to win. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61295403-a-heart-that-works?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=eOCGh7qyM7&rank=1

08/14/2023

⭐️ EXCLUSIVE BONUS EPISODE: Award-winning actor Christine Baranski and The New York Times theater critic Jesse Green join host Jo Reed on a special bonus edition of Behind the Mic to discuss the audiobook of SHY: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers (written by Mary Rodgers and Jesse Green, who completed the memoir after Mary's death in 2014). ’s talented narration brings the memoir to life in what amounts to a terrific one-woman show. Jesse Green also narrates.

Mary Rodgers was the daughter of the composer Richard Rodgers and was a musical theater composer herself, as well as an author, philanthropist, and mother of six children. Listen now to their mesmerizing conversation on your favorite podcast platform and read more at audiofilemagazine.com

08/03/2023

Alice Carrière was thrilled to drop off galleys of her memoir Everything/Nothing/Someone at these amazing LA indie bookstores! A special thanks to BookSoup, Zibby’s Bookshop, and Village Well for their support!

08/02/2023

We are so excited that Everything/Nothing/Someone was selected for the September Indie Next List! You can pre-order Alice Carrière’s unforgettable debut memoir from your favorite indie today.

08/01/2023

Happy pub day to the paperback of I’ve Had to Think Up a Way to Survive by Lynn Melnick! Order Lynn’s “artful memoir” (BookPage) here: https://linktr.ee/survivepaperback

08/01/2023

“A must-read for anyone who’s ever enjoyed a single musical."―Los Angeles Times

Happy Pub Day! The New York Times bestseller, Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers, is available in audio for the first time today! This unique audiobook includes narration from the Emmy nominated actress Christine Baranski and Jesse Green, the chief theater critic for the New York Times.

07/31/2023

“Margaret Renkl is a singular, spectacular writer, and this book, like life itself, is a cause for celebration.”—Ann Patchett

Check out the stunning cover for The Comfort of Crows, designed by Billy Renkl. The Comfort of Crows contains fifty-two original color artworks, accompanying Margaret’s essays. You can pre-order the book here: https://linktr.ee/thecomfortofcrows

07/18/2023

We love our beautiful international editions! It's exciting to see how other countries interpret the cover. Which one is your favorite?

07/13/2023

Listen now to Neil Theise's amazing interview on Armchair Expert Podcast ! Neil explains the importance of your microbiome, how the universe is an endless unfolding range of possibilities, and how he learned to fear a lot less:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1njlPLjci4y7oAQxe8vEvD

07/12/2023

We can't wait for the film adaptation of Shelley Read's international bestseller, Go as a River! Who would you dream cast?

“Go as a River,” the emotional and epic debut novel from author Shelley Read, has landed with content producers Fifth Season and Mazur Kaplan for a film adaptation. Fifth Season, formerly known as …

07/07/2023

We're excited to share a THIRD starred review for Everything/Nothing/Someone. Pre-order Alice Carrière’s “creatively exceptional” debut memoir here: https://linktr.ee/spiegelandgrau

06/27/2023

Dr. Neil Theise chatted with Mayim Bialik about his new book Notes on Complexity. Listen to the full episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown for more on complexity theory and how we connect to the world.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayim-bialiks-breakdown/id1546456269

06/26/2023

Publishers Weekly says that Everything/Nothing/Someone “reads like a contemporary Girl, Interrupted.” Alice Carrière’s stunning debut memoir is available now for pre-order:
https://linktr.ee/EVERYTHING%20NOTHING%20SOMEONE

06/23/2023

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06/12/2023

We love to see this rave review for NOTES ON COMPLEXITY from Washington Post! Start reading Neil Theise "exhilarating" book today! https://www.spiegelandgrau.com/notes-on-complexity