{"title":"Books \u0026 Zines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"queer-meditations-for-dark-times-zine","title":"Queer Meditations for Dark Times (Zine)","description":"\u003cp\u003eZine\/pamphlet, published by Microcosm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can you embrace your most expansive, authentic life when the world's hostility is always shoving you into fight or flight? Trauma specialist, multidimensional artist, and magickal practitioner Rosśa Crean draws upon their work with clients and their own experience with abuse and recovery in this powerful selection of reflections, prompts, and musings to support others navigating dark times. Each meditation is designed to help achieve a sense of calm, clarity, and perspective, allowing you to be the recipient of your own nurturing. Whether navigating the idea of \"self-fullness,\" learning about Internal Family Systems, embracing the lessons of anger, or getting better acquainted with your shadows, the meditations in this zine warmly invite you to pause, reflect, and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of your queer identity. Embrace this transformative journey with open arms and an optimistic heart!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrocosm Publishing is a fiercely independent publisher and distributor that empowers readers to make positive changes in their lives, their communities, and their world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey began in 1996 and are now based out of Cleveland and Portland, OR. In the beginning, they set out to save ourselves from not caring. But out in the margins, they found inspiration in countless folks and communities who make them want to do more, and better. They've professionalized a little from their punk roots (where once they had zines in a milk crate, they now have warehouses), but Microcosm is still fueled by the dream of a better world, motivating them to share the resources needed to get started building it, right now, together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microcosm Publishing \u0026 Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62725944147990,"sku":"9781648416279","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/microcosm-publishing-distribution-queer-meditations-for-dark-times-zine-queer-meditations-for-dark-times-zine-1208841081.jpg?v=1764118622"},{"product_id":"how-to-be-wrong-zine","title":"How to Be Wrong (Zine)","description":"\u003cp\u003eZine\/pamphlet. Published by Microcosm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing wrong—and realizing it, admitting it, making amends, and learning and moving on—is one of the most difficult life skills out there. Childhood friends Nicole and Jason reunited as adults and teamed up to produce this neatly illustrated, interactive zine that walks you through what it means to be wrong, why we are wrong so often, how our personal experiences and perspectives inform our perceptions, how to figure out if you might be wrong about something, what to do when you are wrong, and how to help others be wrong too. Good stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrocosm Publishing is a fiercely independent publisher and distributor that empowers readers to make positive changes in their lives, their communities, and their world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey began in 1996 and are now based out of Cleveland and Portland, OR. In the beginning, they set out to save ourselves from not caring. But out in the margins, they found inspiration in countless folks and communities who make them want to do more, and better. They've professionalized a little from their punk roots (where once they had zines in a milk crate, they now have warehouses), but Microcosm is still fueled by the dream of a better world, motivating them to share the resources needed to get started building it, right now, together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microcosm Publishing \u0026 Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62725944213526,"sku":"9781648412448","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/microcosm-publishing-distribution-how-to-be-wrong-zine-how-to-be-wrong-zine-1208841080.jpg?v=1764118862"},{"product_id":"autism-causes-vaccines-neurodiverse-inventors-zine","title":"Autism Causes Vaccines: Neurodiverse Inventors (Zine)","description":"\u003cp\u003eZine\/pamphlet. Published by Microcosm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutism Causes Vaccines: Stories of Neurodiverse Inventors and Discoveries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the most innovative inventors in the history of the world have been autistic. From Len Bosack, who invented hardware for computers to share information, to Satoshi Tajiri--inventor of Pokémon--to Ignaz Semmelweis, who discovered that hand washing kills germs--these short biographies show just about every breakthrough you can think of that changed society had an autistic mind behind it. Today's societal stigma against autism is misplaced. The title, playing on the absurd myth that vaccination causes autism (with the underlying assumption that it's a disease that could or should be cured), points out many of the scientific and cultural advances we take for granted and rely on are the direct result of the hard work, outside-the-box thinking, and singular focus of neurodiverse minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrocosm Publishing is a fiercely independent publisher and distributor that empowers readers to make positive changes in their lives, their communities, and their world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey began in 1996 and are now based out of Cleveland and Portland, OR. In the beginning, they set out to save ourselves from not caring. But out in the margins, they found inspiration in countless folks and communities who make them want to do more, and better. They've professionalized a little from their punk roots (where once they had zines in a milk crate, they now have warehouses), but Microcosm is still fueled by the dream of a better world, motivating them to share the resources needed to get started building it, right now, together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microcosm Publishing \u0026 Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62725944311830,"sku":"9781621065388","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/microcosm-publishing-distribution-autism-causes-vaccines-neurodiverse-inventors-zine-autism-causes-vaccines-neurodiverse-inventors-zine-1208841094.jpg?v=1764120482"},{"product_id":"fix-your-clothes-sustainable-magic-of-mending","title":"Fix Your Clothes: Sustainable Magic of Mending","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaperback book. Published by Microcosm Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFix Your Clothes: The Sustainable Magic of Mending, Patching, and Darning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ever had to say goodbye to a favorite item of clothing because of a busted zipper, fallen hem, or gaping hole? Want to save money and the world by not buying new clothes at the time? Concerned about the labor practices of fast fashion? Learn to repair your clothes from this cheerful illustrated guide. Raleigh Briggs, author and illustrator of the bestselling Make Your Place and Make It Last takes us on a mending journey through stocking your supplies, quick fixes, types of knots and stitches, buttons, mending seams, patching holes, darning holes, hemming, fixing zippers, waterproofing canvas, leather, and nylon, and so much more! Raleigh’s style is simple, playful, friendly, fun, and builds your confidence. You can do it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrocosm Publishing is a fiercely independent publisher and distributor that empowers readers to make positive changes in their lives, their communities, and their world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey began in 1996 and are now based out of Cleveland and Portland, OR. In the beginning, they set out to save ourselves from not caring. But out in the margins, they found inspiration in countless folks and communities who make them want to do more, and better. They've professionalized a little from their punk roots (where once they had zines in a milk crate, they now have warehouses), but Microcosm is still fueled by the dream of a better world, motivating them to share the resources needed to get started building it, right now, together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microcosm Publishing \u0026 Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62725944410134,"sku":"9781621069065","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/microcosm-publishing-distribution-fix-your-clothes-sustainable-magic-of-mending-fix-your-clothes-sustainable-magic-of-mending-1208841093.jpg?v=1764119943"},{"product_id":"self-guide-axioms-for-a-personal-journey-zine","title":"Self-Guide: Axioms for a Personal Journey (Zine)","description":"\u003cp\u003eZine\/pamphlet. Published by Microcosm. Containing 10 guiding principles that the author created to live a more fulfilling life, these are not your cliched self-help steps. They include wisdom such as \"Work from the assumption that I might already be capable,\" \"Honor the past\/the path\" and \"Don't rush.\" it's a sweet, helpful package that speaks to you like a musing friend rather than an expert who's figured it all out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrocosm Publishing is a fiercely independent publisher and distributor that empowers readers to make positive changes in their lives, their communities, and their world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey began in 1996 and are now based out of Cleveland and Portland, OR. In the beginning, they set out to save ourselves from not caring. But out in the margins, they found inspiration in countless folks and communities who make them want to do more, and better. They've professionalized a little from their punk roots (where once they had zines in a milk crate, they now have warehouses), but Microcosm is still fueled by the dream of a better world, motivating them to share the resources needed to get started building it, right now, together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microcosm Publishing \u0026 Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62725944508438,"sku":"9781621068655","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/microcosm-publishing-distribution-self-guide-axioms-for-a-personal-journey-zine-self-guide-axioms-for-a-personal-journey-zine-1208841088.jpg?v=1764129423"},{"product_id":"punk-in-nyc-s-lower-east-side-1981-1991-zine","title":"Punk in NYC’s Lower East Side 1981-1991 (Zine)","description":"\u003cp\u003eZine\/pamphlet. Published by Microcosm Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePunk in NYC’s Lower East Side, 1981-1991, the first installment in the Scene History Series offers a glimpse into this important cultural moment, which has had such a lasting impact on American subcultures, from Hardcore, to Skinhead, to, most crucially, Anarcho-Punk. Drawing on both archival documents and original interviews, this zine explores the music of the era’s bands, including Bad Brains, Cro-Mags, Agnostic Front, False Prophets, Urgent Fury, No Thanks, and Reagan Youth. At the same time, the scene is situated within the broader social context, from the election of Ronald Reagan to the Tompkins Square Riots. Woven throughout is the tragic story of New York City’s most legendary anarcho-punk, Reagan Youth’s Dave Insurgent. Insurgent came from a Jewish family of holocaust survivors whose history is rarely discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrocosm Publishing is a fiercely independent publisher and distributor that empowers readers to make positive changes in their lives, their communities, and their world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey began in 1996 and are now based out of Cleveland and Portland, OR. In the beginning, they set out to save ourselves from not caring. But out in the margins, they found inspiration in countless folks and communities who make them want to do more, and better. They've professionalized a little from their punk roots (where once they had zines in a milk crate, they now have warehouses), but Microcosm is still fueled by the dream of a better world, motivating them to share the resources needed to get started building it, right now, together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microcosm Publishing \u0026 Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62725944573974,"sku":"9781621069218","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/microcosm-publishing-distribution-punk-in-nyc-s-lower-east-side-1981-1991-zine-punk-in-nyc-s-lower-east-side-1981-1991-zine-1208841457.jpg?v=1764118323"},{"product_id":"how-and-why-a-do-it-yourself-guide","title":"How and Why: A Do-It-Yourself Guide by Matte Resist","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaperback book published by Microcosm Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I dream of a better world,” writes zinester and How and Why author Matte Resist in the intro to his new book. He continues, “To me, DIY culture is about grabbing a little piece of that dream.” What follows over the course of the next 176 pages is Matte doing what all dreamers must do—waking up from his dream, opening his eyes, and confronting what roadblocks and hurdles lie between him and his goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrocosm Publishing is a fiercely independent publisher and distributor that empowers readers to make positive changes in their lives, their communities, and their world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey began in 1996 and are now based out of Cleveland and Portland, OR. In the beginning, they set out to save ourselves from not caring. But out in the margins, they found inspiration in countless folks and communities who make them want to do more, and better. They've professionalized a little from their punk roots (where once they had zines in a milk crate, they now have warehouses), but Microcosm is still fueled by the dream of a better world, motivating them to share the resources needed to get started building it, right now, together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microcosm Publishing \u0026 Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62725944639510,"sku":"9781934620045","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/microcosm-publishing-distribution-how-and-why-a-do-it-yourself-guide-by-matte-resist-how-and-why-a-do-it-yourself-guide-by-matte-resist-1208841087.jpg?v=1764129843"},{"product_id":"on-fascism-12-lessons-from-american-history","title":"On Fascism: 12 Lessons from American History","description":"An expert on American authoritarianism offers 12 lessons to expose the divisive rhetoric, strongman tactics, violent othering, and authoritarian attitudes that course through American history. The Chinese Exclusion Act, The Trail of Tears, The internment of Japanese-Americans, The Surveillance State, at turning points throughout history we witnessed the authoritarian impulse drive policy and win public support. Only by confronting and reconciling this past, can America move forward into a future rooted in our Republic. But this book is also a celebration of our spirit, perseverance, and commitment to the values at the heart of the American project. On Fascism is both an honest reckoning and a call for reconciliation. Denial and division will not save the Republic, but coming to terms with our history might.(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)","brand":"Microcosm Publishing \u0026 Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62725944672278,"sku":"9781250752697","price":7.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/afternoon-65.jpg?v=1763252879"},{"product_id":"grand-banks-cafe-maigret","title":"Grand Banks Café (Maigret Series) by Georges Simenon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA crew’s captain turns up dead, but it’s the evil eye that haunts them—Inspector Maigret must navigate stone-faced sailors to solve the fishy sequence of events. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorges Simenon (1903-1989) is one of the most widely read novelists of all time. He wrote more than two hundred books under his own name - including seventy-five Jules Maigret novels, for which he is best known. Simenon's Maigret series is now credited with introducing one of the most common formats for books, movies and television: the police procedural. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first Maigret novel, \u003cem\u003ePietr the Latvian\u003c\/em\u003e, was published in 1931 and the last one, \u003cem\u003eMaigret and Monsieur Charles,\u003c\/em\u003e was published in 1972. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe main character Maigret, a gruff-but-empathetic detective who is aware of social issues and moral complexity, is lovable for not only his crime-solving abilities but also his favored habits and creature comforts. In addition to being well-written mystery stories that are major , the short and engaging books provide a wonderful, multi-faceted view of Parisian life over this long timespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64130274787350,"sku":"9781250391087","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/macmillan-publishers-grand-banks-cafe-maigret-series-by-georges-simenon-grand-banks-cafe-maigret-series-by-georges-simenon-1208841351.jpg?v=1764117662"},{"product_id":"late-monsieur-gallet-inspector-mai","title":"Late Monsieur Gallet (Maigret Series) by Georges Simenon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen a man traveling abroad is murdered in his hotel room, Inspector Maigret must sift through the misdirection and betrayal to find the truth hidden beneath. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorges Simenon (1903-1989) is one of the most widely read novelists of all time. He wrote more than two hundred books under his own name - including seventy-five Jules Maigret novels, for which he is best known. Simenon's Maigret series is now credited with introducing one of the most common formats for books, movies and television: the police procedural. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first Maigret novel, \u003cem\u003ePietr the Latvian\u003c\/em\u003e, was published in 1931 and the last one, \u003cem\u003eMaigret and Monsieur Charles,\u003c\/em\u003e was published in 1972. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe main character Maigret, a gruff-but-empathetic detective who is aware of social issues and moral complexity, is lovable for not only his crime-solving abilities but also his favored habits and creature comforts. In addition to being well-written mystery stories that are major , the short and engaging books provide a wonderful, multi-faceted view of Parisian life over this long timespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64130275016726,"sku":"9781250390967","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/macmillan-publishers-late-monsieur-gallet-maigret-series-by-georges-simenon-late-monsieur-gallet-maigret-series-by-georges-simenon-1208841350.jpg?v=1764117661"},{"product_id":"pietr-the-latvian-maigret","title":"Pietr The Latvian (Maigret Series) by Georges Simenon","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this first installment in Georges Simenon’s legendary Inspector Maigret series, M. Maigret hunts down an elusive and notorious confidence man, but finds that identifying him is a game of doubles, intrigue, and hidden crimes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorges Simenon (1903-1989) is one of the most widely read novelists of all time. He wrote more than two hundred books under his own name - including seventy-five Jules Maigret novels, for which he is best known. Simenon's Maigret series is now credited with introducing one of the most common formats for books, movies and television: the police procedural. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first Maigret novel, \u003cem\u003ePietr the Latvian\u003c\/em\u003e, was published in 1931 and the last one, \u003cem\u003eMaigret and Monsieur Charles,\u003c\/em\u003e was published in 1972. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe main character Maigret, a gruff-but-empathetic detective who is aware of social issues and moral complexity, is lovable for not only his crime-solving abilities but also his favored habits and creature comforts. In addition to being well-written mystery stories that are major , the short and engaging books provide a wonderful, multi-faceted view of Parisian life over this long timespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64130275278870,"sku":"9781250390943","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/macmillan-publishers-pietr-the-latvian-maigret-series-by-georges-simenon-pietr-the-latvian-maigret-series-by-georges-simenon-1208841349.jpg?v=1764117663"},{"product_id":"saint-fiacre-affair-maigret","title":"Saint-Fiacre Affair (Maigret Series) by Georges Simenon","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn evocative tale from Georges Simenon that unearths the inspector’s past: Maigret finds an anonymous note predicting a crime in his hometown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorges Simenon (1903-1989) is one of the most widely read novelists of all time. He wrote more than two hundred books under his own name - including seventy-five Jules Maigret novels, for which he is best known. Simenon's Maigret series is now credited with introducing one of the most common formats for books, movies and television: the police procedural. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first Maigret novel, \u003cem\u003ePietr the Latvian\u003c\/em\u003e, was published in 1931 and the last one, \u003cem\u003eMaigret and Monsieur Charles,\u003c\/em\u003e was published in 1972. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe main character Maigret, a gruff-but-empathetic detective who is aware of social issues and moral complexity, is lovable for not only his crime-solving abilities but also his favored habits and creature comforts. In addition to being well-written mystery stories that are major , the short and engaging books provide a wonderful, multi-faceted view of Parisian life over this long timespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64130275672086,"sku":"9781250398093","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/macmillan-publishers-saint-fiacre-affair-maigret-series-by-georges-simenon-saint-fiacre-affair-maigret-series-by-georges-simenon-1208841344.jpg?v=1764132002"},{"product_id":"carter-of-la-providence-maigret","title":"Carter Of La Providence (Maigret Series) by Georges Simenon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA glamorous woman suddenly turns up dead in the middle of nowhere in a tragic, mysterious puzzle that only Georges Simenon’s legendary detective can solve. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorges Simenon (1903-1989) is one of the most widely read novelists of all time. He wrote more than two hundred books under his own name - including seventy-five Jules Maigret novels, for which he is best known. Simenon's Maigret series is now credited with introducing one of the most common formats for books, movies and television: the police procedural. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first Maigret novel, \u003cem\u003ePietr the Latvian\u003c\/em\u003e, was published in 1931 and the last one, \u003cem\u003eMaigret and Monsieur Charles,\u003c\/em\u003e was published in 1972. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe main character Maigret, a gruff-but-empathetic detective who is aware of social issues and moral complexity, is lovable for not only his crime-solving abilities but also his favored habits and creature comforts. In addition to being well-written mystery stories that are major , the short and engaging books provide a wonderful, multi-faceted view of Parisian life over this long timespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64130276229142,"sku":"9781250391001","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/macmillan-publishers-carter-of-la-providence-maigret-series-by-georges-simenon-carter-of-la-providence-maigret-series-by-georges-simenon-1208841338.jpg?v=1764135843"},{"product_id":"how-to-draw-modern-florals-travel-size","title":"How to Draw Modern Florals (Travel Size)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect travel size for creative teens and adults, \u003cem\u003eHow to Draw Modern Florals (Mini Edition)\u003c\/em\u003e is a compact guide to drawing trendy blooms, cacti, and succulents—no experience needed. From bestselling artist Alli Koch, this how-to book walks readers through every step with simple instructions and a cozy, approachable tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes step-by-step breakdowns, tool tips, and inspiration prompts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paige Tate \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66682723172374,"sku":"9781950968824","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/7757\/0582\/files\/feb-02-2026-4581.jpg?v=1770051573"}],"url":"https:\/\/theafternoon.shop\/collections\/books-zines-1.oembed","provider":"Afternoon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}