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If you know and love TLA, you are a witch, and we’re so excited to bring this incredible book to you today. @leila_olive, you have outdone yourselves, and huge congratulations to agent @karalearota and @octopus_books_ ✨✨✨
Incorporating beautiful botanical illustrations of all the cards in the major and minor arcana, alongside the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this is a straightforward guide to everything you need to know about reading tarot, from a basic understanding of what each card means, all the way to detailed readings to enrich your everyday life. Using flowers as an accessible, engaging starting point into tarot makes this the perfect handbook for navigating this centuries-old practice.
Chapter breakdown:
Introduction: Why tarot is important and how flowers offer the most accessible introduction to tarot
Section I: Seed - How to pull cards in a tarot spread
Section II: Sprout - How to read the cards of the Major Arcana
Section III: Bloom - How to read the cards of the Minor Arcana
Section IV: Harvest - How to read the tarot in full and renew growth with others
Out today wherever books are sold!
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Incorporating beautiful botanical illustrations of all the cards in the major and minor arcana, alongside the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this is a straightforward guide to everything you need to know about reading tarot, from a basic understanding of what each card means, all the way to detailed readings to enrich your everyday life. Using flowers as an accessible, engaging starting point into tarot makes this the perfect handbook for navigating this centuries-old practice.
Chapter breakdown:
Introduction: Why tarot is important and how flowers offer the most accessible introduction to tarot
Section I: Seed - How to pull cards in a tarot spread
Section II: Sprout - How to read the cards of the Major Arcana
Section III: Bloom - How to read the cards of the Minor Arcana
Section IV: Harvest - How to read the tarot in full and renew growth with others
Out today wherever books are sold!
🌸💐🌺🌷🌻🥀🌼🪷🪻🌹
Happy Publication Day to JOEY THE GOOD by Erin Fry @erinmfry, out today via @jollyfishpress and agented by the wonderful @samanthawekstein!
This middle grade novel follows sweat-averse Joey, who is ready for his summer of relaxation and perfecting his own indent on the couch. But all his plans are upended when his athletic cousin, Leo comes to town and forces him go hiking. Hanging out with Leo is dead last on Joey’s list of Ways I’d Like to Spend a Day, partly because the two cousins have a tense history that goes back to the death of their Nonno. Perfect Leo wants Joey to train to climb the highest mountain in California, which is nuts. But when Joey discovers Leo has young-onset multiple sclerosis, he’ll have to face his fears and conquer mountains.
JOEY THE GOOD is such a funny book and readers will really connect with Joey. We’ve all had to deal with family pressure, shifting friendships, and trying to figure out if we can overcome our limitations, and Joey does this with so much humor and a really striking voice!
Out today wherever books are sold!
This middle grade novel follows sweat-averse Joey, who is ready for his summer of relaxation and perfecting his own indent on the couch. But all his plans are upended when his athletic cousin, Leo comes to town and forces him go hiking. Hanging out with Leo is dead last on Joey’s list of Ways I’d Like to Spend a Day, partly because the two cousins have a tense history that goes back to the death of their Nonno. Perfect Leo wants Joey to train to climb the highest mountain in California, which is nuts. But when Joey discovers Leo has young-onset multiple sclerosis, he’ll have to face his fears and conquer mountains.
JOEY THE GOOD is such a funny book and readers will really connect with Joey. We’ve all had to deal with family pressure, shifting friendships, and trying to figure out if we can overcome our limitations, and Joey does this with so much humor and a really striking voice!
Out today wherever books are sold!
Happy Beltane, and happy publication day to Grace Duong @mysticmondays @grace.duong!
Out today via @runningpressbooks @rpmystic (edited by the wonderful @shnnnklly), The Healing Herbology Deck heralds the height of spring and the joy of summer in a deluxe deck and guidebook set featuring 56 richly detailed, vibrantly illustrated plant cards and accompanying information on their meanings and their uses in personal growth and healing.
Discover the potential contained within 56 plants, herbs, and flowers corresponding to the four elements, rendered in stunning colors, designed and written by Grace Duong, founder of Mystic Mondays. An accompanying 80-page guidebook features plant profiles and rituals for using the cards.
Whether you have an abundant garden, a windowsill of potted herbs, or simply an appreciation for greenery in the heart of the city, the energy of plants is always within reach. Green witchcraft and plant magic aren’t just for those in rural areas—they can be woven into daily life, no matter where you live. From healing rituals and sustainable foraging to sacred recipes and card spreads, harnessing the power of plants is a beautiful way to honor both the earth and yourself.
Out today wherever books are sold ✨✨✨
Out today via @runningpressbooks @rpmystic (edited by the wonderful @shnnnklly), The Healing Herbology Deck heralds the height of spring and the joy of summer in a deluxe deck and guidebook set featuring 56 richly detailed, vibrantly illustrated plant cards and accompanying information on their meanings and their uses in personal growth and healing.
Discover the potential contained within 56 plants, herbs, and flowers corresponding to the four elements, rendered in stunning colors, designed and written by Grace Duong, founder of Mystic Mondays. An accompanying 80-page guidebook features plant profiles and rituals for using the cards.
Whether you have an abundant garden, a windowsill of potted herbs, or simply an appreciation for greenery in the heart of the city, the energy of plants is always within reach. Green witchcraft and plant magic aren’t just for those in rural areas—they can be woven into daily life, no matter where you live. From healing rituals and sustainable foraging to sacred recipes and card spreads, harnessing the power of plants is a beautiful way to honor both the earth and yourself.
Out today wherever books are sold ✨✨✨
New Yorker cartoonist Rachel Deutsch, @weirdmomart, shares the story of her journey into motherhood in this hilarious and harrowingly honest graphic memoir, agented by @karalerota, out today wherever books are sold via @douglasmcintyre2013 #welovecanada 🇨🇦
Rachel Deutsch had always wanted a baby. She wanted to press her face into theirs and feed them from her body. Eventually her child might hate her a little. But they’d be on speaking terms most of the time. Wait…or was that just Rachel’s experience with her mom? Had she processed her own childhood enough to raise a child herself!?
The Mother is about the constant dualities and contradictions of motherhood. The collision of future Rachel and past Rachel. Desperately wanting to get pregnant while fearful of being pregnant. Loving a new identity while missing an old one. Celebrating a new family while mourning the previous incarnation of a partnership.
Funny, provocative, and unabashedly candid, Deutsch’s memoir embraces both the joys and the challenges of modern parenthood in a way that will resonate with new and seasoned parents.
Rachel Deutsch had always wanted a baby. She wanted to press her face into theirs and feed them from her body. Eventually her child might hate her a little. But they’d be on speaking terms most of the time. Wait…or was that just Rachel’s experience with her mom? Had she processed her own childhood enough to raise a child herself!?
The Mother is about the constant dualities and contradictions of motherhood. The collision of future Rachel and past Rachel. Desperately wanting to get pregnant while fearful of being pregnant. Loving a new identity while missing an old one. Celebrating a new family while mourning the previous incarnation of a partnership.
Funny, provocative, and unabashedly candid, Deutsch’s memoir embraces both the joys and the challenges of modern parenthood in a way that will resonate with new and seasoned parents.
Happy publication to @witchyheights, Lorraine Monteagut PhD! Agented by @karalearota and published by @wiley_global, Modern Witchcraft For Dummies walks readers through what it means to be a modern witch―going beyond the Euro-pagan traditions and Wicca―and how to ensure your witchcraft moves toward inclusivity and spiritual activism. Discover the roots and impact of witchcraft, consider the differences between “open” and “closed” practices, and explore the ethics of magical practice.
Within, you’ll also:
· Explore histories of regional witches across the world
· Understand witchcraft archetypes and practices (with clear guidance on how to start your own practice)
· Discover the various types of witches and determine the type of witch you want to be
· Create your own altars and grimoires, set intentions, and practice your spellcasting and rituals (on your own or with a coven!)
Get ready to explore a world of powerful spiritual connectedness with Modern Witchcraft For Dummies. It’s a must-read for witches, pagans, and the simply occult-curious.
Within, you’ll also:
· Explore histories of regional witches across the world
· Understand witchcraft archetypes and practices (with clear guidance on how to start your own practice)
· Discover the various types of witches and determine the type of witch you want to be
· Create your own altars and grimoires, set intentions, and practice your spellcasting and rituals (on your own or with a coven!)
Get ready to explore a world of powerful spiritual connectedness with Modern Witchcraft For Dummies. It’s a must-read for witches, pagans, and the simply occult-curious.
Pretty much the best book news ever!!! TLA’s own, beloved @tessmonetbrown’s young adult fantasy novel—A GUIDE FOR THE AFFLICTED— was sold to Caitlin Tutterow @penguinrandomhouse by TLA super-agent YA pro @samanthawekstein!
Tess holds down the fort at TLA in every way, and we would be lost without her. She is brilliant, kind, tough, and beautiful inside and out. She keeps @meg_thompson’s emails, calendar, and brain organized, all while reading for each agent and slogging through BAITS (IYKYK).
We knew she was working on a YA fantasy novel, and we are so grateful she trusted us with her words when she was ready to share. @samanthawekstein expertly shepherded her through edits and made the perfect match between Tess’s incredible novel and Caitlin at Penguin / Nancy Paulson @penguinrandomhouse.
This news brings us great joy in a tough 2025 when we must celebrate the big wins. In our tightknit agency family at TLA, this is the biggest win. ♥️♥️♥️
Tess Monet Brown is a literary assistant from Reno, Nevada with a BA in Writing, Literature & Publishing from Emerson. She trained as a vocalist for most of her life before transitioning into the world of literature, and her love of music has a profound influence on her writing. Tess is deeply committed to making people laugh and blames her family for her sense of humor.
Tess holds down the fort at TLA in every way, and we would be lost without her. She is brilliant, kind, tough, and beautiful inside and out. She keeps @meg_thompson’s emails, calendar, and brain organized, all while reading for each agent and slogging through BAITS (IYKYK).
We knew she was working on a YA fantasy novel, and we are so grateful she trusted us with her words when she was ready to share. @samanthawekstein expertly shepherded her through edits and made the perfect match between Tess’s incredible novel and Caitlin at Penguin / Nancy Paulson @penguinrandomhouse.
This news brings us great joy in a tough 2025 when we must celebrate the big wins. In our tightknit agency family at TLA, this is the biggest win. ♥️♥️♥️
Tess Monet Brown is a literary assistant from Reno, Nevada with a BA in Writing, Literature & Publishing from Emerson. She trained as a vocalist for most of her life before transitioning into the world of literature, and her love of music has a profound influence on her writing. Tess is deeply committed to making people laugh and blames her family for her sense of humor.
Happy Pub Day to PEG GETS PLUCKY, a delightful picture book by Jo Renfro @jorenfro_illustrator, agented by Sam Wekstein @samanthawekstein, and published by @beamingbooksmn!
This sequel to PEG GETS CRACKIN’ follows the newly hatched Peg on her first big adventure—but the hike is far, and she’s tired and she’s still so small. Does she have what it takes to make it to the top? With lush, gorgeous illustrations, readers will root for Peg as she figures out how to keep going, and they’ll laugh a lot too!
Out today wherever books are sold!
This sequel to PEG GETS CRACKIN’ follows the newly hatched Peg on her first big adventure—but the hike is far, and she’s tired and she’s still so small. Does she have what it takes to make it to the top? With lush, gorgeous illustrations, readers will root for Peg as she figures out how to keep going, and they’ll laugh a lot too!
Out today wherever books are sold!
Is it March yet???
Excited to see TLA’s brilliant @allisonrussellmusic alongside @thisispattismith, @philipglass and many more luminaries @carnegiehall to benefit @tibethouse.us March 3rd! Get your tix and see you there 🎶📿📿📿!
From @tibethouse.us:
We’re thrilled to announce that the extraordinary artists @thisispattismith, @allisonrussellmusic and acclaimed actor @ebonmossbachrach will be performing at our 2025 Benefit Concert on Monday, March 3 at @carnegiehall NYC!
Patti and Allison, both singer songwriters, poets and activists, have been beloved performers at our annual benefit concert for years, and we’re thrilled to welcome them back for our 2025 concert! And we’re so delighted to have actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach, known for his standout roles in The Bear and Girls, joining us for the first time!
Concert & gala tickets are on sale now
#TibetBenefit2025 #TibetHouseBenefitConcert #WoodSnakeYear #WoodSnake2025 #PattiSmith #AllisonRussell #EbonMossBachrach #carnegiehall
Excited to see TLA’s brilliant @allisonrussellmusic alongside @thisispattismith, @philipglass and many more luminaries @carnegiehall to benefit @tibethouse.us March 3rd! Get your tix and see you there 🎶📿📿📿!
From @tibethouse.us:
We’re thrilled to announce that the extraordinary artists @thisispattismith, @allisonrussellmusic and acclaimed actor @ebonmossbachrach will be performing at our 2025 Benefit Concert on Monday, March 3 at @carnegiehall NYC!
Patti and Allison, both singer songwriters, poets and activists, have been beloved performers at our annual benefit concert for years, and we’re thrilled to welcome them back for our 2025 concert! And we’re so delighted to have actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach, known for his standout roles in The Bear and Girls, joining us for the first time!
Concert & gala tickets are on sale now
#TibetBenefit2025 #TibetHouseBenefitConcert #WoodSnakeYear #WoodSnake2025 #PattiSmith #AllisonRussell #EbonMossBachrach #carnegiehall
Deleted Twitter a while ago, and to be perfectly honest, we’re not feeling great about anything M*t@ right now. Insta was such a useful tool during the wildfires to find GoFundMe pages to donate to and resources to share, and we love keeping up with our authors, friends, and colleagues here, but if we must divest, we will. In the meantime please follow us @ thompsonlitagency.bsky.social over on Bluesky 💙
Rest in Power, Cecile Richards. Your bravery and fierce activism have inspired generations of women. Our hearts are with your family and the millions of women whose lives you have touched, ours included. Thank you for your work. What a powerful legacy you are leaving.
We will continue to make trouble in your honor.
We will continue to make trouble in your honor.
Thrilled about this perfect match! Congratulations Annie @zellandthewhale! We can’t wait to see the magic you make with @samzukergood @thedialpress ➡️🥳🎉📚!
And if you haven’t checked out Annie and @chelseairisgranger’s gorgeous deck, @thedirtgems, do yourself a favor—it’s truly a gem 💎
And if you haven’t checked out Annie and @chelseairisgranger’s gorgeous deck, @thedirtgems, do yourself a favor—it’s truly a gem 💎
Happy birthday to @hauswitch @hauswitchathome’s beautiful new tome, INTENTION OBSESSION: Rituals and Witchcraft for Every Season.
Come for the book’s ability to empower you to craft a life of intention, defy oppressive structures like capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy, and connect deeply with the energies of the universe—and stay for the gorgeous photography, rituals, and all things witchy, enchanting DIY. Think of the magic in this book as an antidote to our world of relentless productivity, oppression, and estrangement.
“Whether helping us infuse our homes with magic year-round or encouraging us to engage in activism with joyful intention, Feldmann’s book is a smart and friendly guide for spirited living. Readers will no doubt be charmed by her signature blend of sorcery, style, and soul.” — Pam Grossman, author of Waking the Witch and host of The Witch Wave podcast
This book is so gorgeous, we framed the photography for our office wall. It’s a handbook for these chaotic times, and a beautiful reminder to ground ourselves in the mystical and natural worlds (and in our own magic).
Out today via the wonderful @emma.effinger @harvestbooks @harpercollins wherever books are sold!
Come for the book’s ability to empower you to craft a life of intention, defy oppressive structures like capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy, and connect deeply with the energies of the universe—and stay for the gorgeous photography, rituals, and all things witchy, enchanting DIY. Think of the magic in this book as an antidote to our world of relentless productivity, oppression, and estrangement.
“Whether helping us infuse our homes with magic year-round or encouraging us to engage in activism with joyful intention, Feldmann’s book is a smart and friendly guide for spirited living. Readers will no doubt be charmed by her signature blend of sorcery, style, and soul.” — Pam Grossman, author of Waking the Witch and host of The Witch Wave podcast
This book is so gorgeous, we framed the photography for our office wall. It’s a handbook for these chaotic times, and a beautiful reminder to ground ourselves in the mystical and natural worlds (and in our own magic).
Out today via the wonderful @emma.effinger @harvestbooks @harpercollins wherever books are sold!
Happy publication eve to @lottejeffs! Getting the word out today, as if you’re in Brooklyn tomorrow 1/14, come see her chat with our own beloved @glynner85 @greenlightbklyn!
An utterly charming and modern debut novel spanning ten years of extraordinary friendship, about soulmates, unconventional families, and the limitless, ever-changing forms love can take.
One of Autostraddle’s Most Anticipated Queer Reads of 2024
“It’s a sincere pleasure to watch this richly rendered, embodied, and deeply queer cast of characters crash headlong into each other and be transformed.” — Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of Housemates and The Third Rainbow Girl
“We’re calling it… Lotte Jeffs’ novel is the new One Day.” —Sunday Times Style Magazine
Page-turning, emotionally evocative, and bursting with wit and charm, This Love is a testament to the power of friendship and a love letter to family—however it’s formed.
Out 1/14 in the US via @harperperennial, with gratitude to @abigailbergstrom @bergstrom.studio for trusting us stateside.
An utterly charming and modern debut novel spanning ten years of extraordinary friendship, about soulmates, unconventional families, and the limitless, ever-changing forms love can take.
One of Autostraddle’s Most Anticipated Queer Reads of 2024
“It’s a sincere pleasure to watch this richly rendered, embodied, and deeply queer cast of characters crash headlong into each other and be transformed.” — Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of Housemates and The Third Rainbow Girl
“We’re calling it… Lotte Jeffs’ novel is the new One Day.” —Sunday Times Style Magazine
Page-turning, emotionally evocative, and bursting with wit and charm, This Love is a testament to the power of friendship and a love letter to family—however it’s formed.
Out 1/14 in the US via @harperperennial, with gratitude to @abigailbergstrom @bergstrom.studio for trusting us stateside.
Proud to represent Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, whose bravery and courage are unmatched. You are indeed a hero @sergeantaqgo and we will always remember the sacrifices you made for your country on this day.
Thank you for writing this powerful op-ed in @nytimes.
Thank you for writing this powerful op-ed in @nytimes.
Tune into @bstereo on the @tamronhallshow Friday 1/3, sharing wisdom from her book, On Thriving! 🌿
📚➡️ Swipe to see the beautiful paperback, pubbing this Tuesday 1/7.
@lenawaithe, Emmy award-winning screenwriter, actress, and producer says this about On Thriving: “Sellerz-Jackson’s book is more of an invitation than homework. She encourages us to embrace the darkness as well as the light. Both can be our companion. She is the ideal guide to usher you across the threshold of a new kind of self-discovery. Her mission is for people to stop going through the motions and to finally start savoring their lives.”
Congratulations Brandi!
#onthrivingbook #onthriving #newyear #newyearnewyou #newyearnewme #thrivenotsurvive
📚➡️ Swipe to see the beautiful paperback, pubbing this Tuesday 1/7.
@lenawaithe, Emmy award-winning screenwriter, actress, and producer says this about On Thriving: “Sellerz-Jackson’s book is more of an invitation than homework. She encourages us to embrace the darkness as well as the light. Both can be our companion. She is the ideal guide to usher you across the threshold of a new kind of self-discovery. Her mission is for people to stop going through the motions and to finally start savoring their lives.”
Congratulations Brandi!
#onthrivingbook #onthriving #newyear #newyearnewyou #newyearnewme #thrivenotsurvive
TLA is 10 Years Old!
Thank you to our wonderful authors for being a part of this journey. We love championing you and your work, and we look forward to many more successful years, adventures, and celebrations together ♥️🥂♥️!
Swipe to see our books of 2024 📚➡️
@designmom @blairben @moonandbloom @landomend @dossevia @blackandthemoon @chefanienass
@tinypricksproject @annamtendler @scorpiomystique @reneeblute @moldovamaria @camillebecerra
@banningwrites @bunnymichael @ezziespencer @haileypaigemagee @klopotenko_chef @ashandchess
@thejessicadore @xavieralopez @sugartaco #sidneybensimon @terryallen4444 @brendan.greaves @thedirtgems @chelseairisgranger @zellandthewhale @anthony.martignetti @deepthoughtsbook
@sergeantaqgo @profsue123 #nellgreenfieldboyce @bstereo
Thank you to our wonderful authors for being a part of this journey. We love championing you and your work, and we look forward to many more successful years, adventures, and celebrations together ♥️🥂♥️!
Swipe to see our books of 2024 📚➡️
@designmom @blairben @moonandbloom @landomend @dossevia @blackandthemoon @chefanienass
@tinypricksproject @annamtendler @scorpiomystique @reneeblute @moldovamaria @camillebecerra
@banningwrites @bunnymichael @ezziespencer @haileypaigemagee @klopotenko_chef @ashandchess
@thejessicadore @xavieralopez @sugartaco #sidneybensimon @terryallen4444 @brendan.greaves @thedirtgems @chelseairisgranger @zellandthewhale @anthony.martignetti @deepthoughtsbook
@sergeantaqgo @profsue123 #nellgreenfieldboyce @bstereo
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