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For the eightieth totally radical issue of our National Magazine Award-winning quarterly, we've intercepted a distant satellite transmission blasting in from the future-past: A 1980s rainbow-hued, coral-reef-clad, dolphin-inhabited, drowned-world three-ring oversized-school-binder-inspired volume. An unhinged and unhingable maximalist wonder, McSweeney's 80 will absolutely gag you with a spoon in awe and bodaciousness.Clipped into the metal three-rings of this issue are no less than seven (!) individual book art objects, including: a college-ruled sketchbook by Eisner winner Adrian Tomine; a heart-stoppingly beautiful accordion-shaped catalog of twelve different flowers by Pulitzer Prize finalist Yiyun Li; a story in the form of an end-of-the-world scantron questionnaire by Pip Adam; a crossword about being in (and out) of love by Chris Ames; literary criticism in the form of an acrylic stencil by Tamara Shopsin; a story by Guggenheim Fellow Lucy Corin in which the protagonist may, or may not, be able to eat their students; and a story by Brittany Newell in which the protagonist may, or may not, be in love with their dubiously credentialed couples therapist. Find all this plus a novel excerpt by Kevin Moffett; the 2025 Stephen Dixon Award-winning story "My Son's Name Is Not Cassava" by Akhim Alexis; a letter by PEN Translation Prize winner Katrina Dodson circling the unexpected twinned linguistic heritage of Portuguese and Vietnamese; more letters by Anelise Chen, Steven Dunn, and Molly McGhee; and a truly gnarly amount more!

Unfasten the cover, pop open this book's three tubular rings, and unfurl the unruly and radiantly conceived worlds of McSweeney's Quarterly Issue 80.

At thirty years old and unmarried, Vesta Blonik's future looks bleak when her widowed father remarries, sells the family farm, and moves away during the depths of the Great Depression, leaving her behind. With winter approaching, she seeks shelter with her brother Josef and his wife, Eva, in a nearby town. The two women start a laundry business to make ends meet, but when Eva announces she's expecting a baby, Vesta realizes she must forge her own path. Meanwhile, in eastern North Carolina, Gordon Crenshaw is engulfed in despair after losing his wife and newborn during childbirth. Concerned for his well-being, his family commits him to Dix Hill, the state mental hospital. Struggling against his grief, Gordon's disruptive behavior leads his family to seek his release, but they learn he can only be discharged if a suitable caretaker is found. Through connections in the Carolinas and Minnesota, the Crenshaws find Vesta and pose as Gordon, and her suitor, through letters that hide the truth of his situation. When Vesta agrees to marry Gordon, unaware of the deception, she travels south, only to learn the full extent of the Crenshaws' lie after the wedding. Bound by necessity and circumstance, Vesta and Gordon must navigate their new life amid the tobacco fields of North Carolina, confronting their pasts and discovering the possibility of love in unexpected places.

Three women narrate a perilous wagon journey westward that could set them free--or cost them everything they have--in this intergenerational verse novel that explores the history of the Black homesteader movement.

1879, Mississippi. Young dreamer Lettie may have her head in the stars, but her body is on a covered wagon heading westward. Her father, Thomas, promises that Nebraska will be everything the family needs: an opportunity to claim the independence they've strived for over generations on their very own plot of land.

But Thomas' hopes--and mouth--are bigger than his ability to follow through. With few supplies and even less money, the only thing that feels certain is danger.

Right after the war ended/and we were free/we believed/all of us did/that couldn't nothing hurt us/the way master had when we were slaves/Couldn't no one tell us/how to live/how to die.

Lettie, her mother, Sylvia, and young teacher Philomena are free from slavery--but bound by poverty, access to opportunity, and patriarchal social structures. Will these women survive the hardships of their journey? And as Thomas' desire for control overpowers his common sense, will they truly be free once they get there?

Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome's striking verse masterfully portrays an underrepresented historical era. Tackling powerful themes of autonomy and Black self-emancipation, Cline-Ransome offers readers an intimate look into the lives of three women and an expansive portrait of generations striving for their promised freedom.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

One college student finds himself in a cat-astrophe when he comes across a catboy who won't leave him alone!

Jiro Haruta has an unfortunate penchant for attracting trouble, so when he stumbles upon an odd-looking cat on his way to class, he does his best to avoid it. However, the cat not only steals Haruta's lunch, but it follows him home! And if that's not strange enough, the cat transforms into an extremely handsome man named Kanawa, who declares in front of everyone that he wants to be kept by Haruta! Can Haruta escape this cat-astrophe, or is he stuck being the proud owner of a handsome catboy?!

From award-winning French writer Sibylle Grimbert comesThe Last of Its Kind, a moving story of friendship, trust, respect, and the desire to endure and survive.

In 1835, Gus, a young zoologist, is sent to Iceland by the Natural History Museum of Lille to study North Atlantic fauna. It is there that he witnesses the bloody massacre of a colony of great auks. Amidst the violence, the curious researcher pulls a single wounded bird from the water, unaware that he has recovered what will eventually be the last of its kind. Gus brings the initially suspicious animal home with him to study it. Instead of a research specimen, he discovers the beauty and majesty of his new companion, whom he names Prosp, and the pair eventually develop an endearing mutual affection.

Over the next fifteen years, Gus comes to realize that he is closely observing something inconceivable: the extinction of a species. From there, a singular preoccupation is born, and the inevitable fate of his feathered friend eclipses everything else around him. Gus's burgeoning understanding, wonder, and obsession around the disappearance of a species and humankind's role in its erasure mirror some of our questions today about the future of the natural world and our place within it.

Jalen Hurts was a five-sport athlete in high school. He put all his focus into football and chose to play at the University of Alabama. Despite starting strong, Hurts was eventually benched. This adversity made him a stronger player and reshaped his future, taking him to Oklahoma for his senior year. In 2020, Hurts was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles and became the face of the team. The drive and talent of Jalen Hurts is front and center in this fact-filled sports biography.

¿Podrías enamorarte de un padre soltero... que además es tu jefe?

Llega la tercera parte de Mile High, el romance deportivo que ha enganchado a #Booktok.

Kai

Soy padre soltero y lanzador titular del principal equipo de béisbol de Chicago. No doy abasto para criar a mi hijo y todas las canguros anteriores me han durado solo unas semanas antes de despedirlas. Ahora, mi entrenador se ha puesto firme y ha contratado a la única persona a la que no puedo echar, su hija.

Miller Montgomery es la última mujer de la que debería enamorarme. Demasiado alocada, joven y desapegada. Chicago no es más que una breve parada para ella. Creía que contaría los días que faltaban para que se fuera, pero el verano es muy corto cuando quieres que se quede para siempre.

Miller

Como chef repostera de alto nivel, estoy desesperada por demostrar lo que valgo. Pero crear un postre nuevo inspirador es más difícil de lo que parece. Debería centrarme en la cocina, pero en cambio he dejado que mi padre me convenza para que pase mi tiempo libre cuidando al hijo de su jugador estrella.

Kai Rhodes ha olvidado cómo divertirse y yo me muero de ganas por refrescarle la memoria. Pero cuando su hijo y él empiezan a convertirse en un hogar para mí, tengo que recordarnos a ambos que me voy de Chicago al final del verano. No quiero abandonar mi vida anterior, pero, cuanto más tiempo paso con Kai, más pierdo el control.

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Kai

I'm a single dad and starting pitcher for Chicago's MLB team.
I'm stretched too thin, but I don't want help raising my son.

Each of his previous nannies only lasted a few weeks before I let them go.
Now, my coach is putting his foot down by hiring the one person I can't fire-his daughter.

Miller Montgomery is the last woman I should fall for. Too wild, too young, and too unattached.

Chicago is just a quick stop for her. I thought I'd be counting down the days until she left, but summer feels too short when I start thinking about forever.

Miller

As a high-end pastry chef who recently won the most prestigious award in my industry, I'm desperate to prove I deserve it. But with a new title comes new pressure, and I can't create a fresh and inspiring dessert to save my life.

With only two months to get back on track, I should be focusing in the kitchen, but instead, I let my dad talk me into using my time off to nanny for his star player's kid.

Kai Rhodes forgot how to have fun, and I'm eager to jog his memory. But when he and his son start to feel like home, I have to remind us both that my time in Chicago ends with the summer.

Besides, I've always been a runner, and the last thing I want is to get caught.

The crowd roars in the packed arena as the dirt bikes take off. The bikes fly high over a triple jump. They dash over a sand section and twist around corners. It's a fight to the finish, and only one rider will come out on top. Put readers in the center of the supercross action as they learn about everything from race rules to track features and equipment. Carefully leveled, high-energy text helps ensure accessibility for even the most reluctant readers.

Delve into the past of Gurney Halleck, Leto Atreides, Lady Jessica, and Liet Kynes, and discover how the complex and brutal machinations of House Harkonnen shaped their future!

What difficult choices will tear Leto apart as Baron Harkonnen plots against not just House Atreides, but the Bene Gesserit and the Emperor himself? And who watches Duke Atreides from afar? This dangerous figure holds untold significance for his future and lineage...

The second New York Times-bestselling prequel to Dune is adapted for the first time by award-winning novelists Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, and artist Michael Shelfer (Action Comics), unveiling a closer look at the rising conflict between beloved characters and bitter villains.

Collects Dune: House Harkonnen #1-4.

In 1939, Mary Krotoczynski left Berlin on the Kindertransport while her parents remained to perish in the Holocaust. In this memoir, her son chronicles her courageous struggles as a refugee, first in England and postwar Germany, and then in America.

Mary fought to build a new life after losing her family and homeland as she bravely coped with bipolar disorder and the inequities related to social status and gender.

Her own words and the memories of those who loved her are part of the story. They add to our understanding of the diverse and complex problems faced by Holocaust survivors and their descendants.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Texas in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Texas? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.

Visit important places like the city of Houston. Meet historic figures like the leaders of the Texas Revolution. Read about the many pre-Columbian peoples who lived in this region long before it was called Texas. Learn about the history behind Juneteenth. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the Lone Star State, where one in five families speaks Spanish and you can find the largest urban bat colony in the world.

Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled "At a Glance" section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Texas.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Illinois in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Illinois? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.

Visit famous places like the coast of Lake Michigan. Meet important people like presidents Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln. Read about the Cahokia Mounds and the people who built them. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of a T-rex skeleton named Sue and the John Deere tractor company. Plus, learn why the Chicago River flows backwards!

Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled "At a Glance" section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Illinois.

At 17 years old, Neymar made his professional soccer debut. It was a big moment for the boy who grew up playing soccer in Brazil. From there, it didn't take long for him to become a global superstar. Neymar's dribbling skills are legendary, and he has scored well over 400 goals in his career. He helped the Brazilian soccer team win their first Olympic gold medal in 2016. Discover more about Neymar's career and life in this entertaining biography.