Smith Street Books

It is a truth universally acknowledged that most of us could use some guidance. Whether you're looking to marry landed gentry with several carriages, have falsely accused an in-law of murder, or your sister has eloped with your ex, Jane Austen's wisdom will steer you through any scandal or weekday morning. Each card features a quote and advice from Austen...

A cookbook for noodle lovers. Discover some of the best dishes that Asia has to offer, from ramen and laksa to zha jiang mian and pad thai. Written by chefs who know their noodles, these recipes celebrate the all-time classics, from dishes fit for a wedding to bowls of instant noodles mixed with gooey cheese. With recipes from China, Japan,...

Not all heroes wear capes, and some of them aren't even very large. Some aren't even humans. Small horses are out there every day, living lives and teaching lessons that we could all learn from. Take a motivational, uplifting journey through this photo collection of small horses and learn from the lessons they've each discovered trotting their own paths. Hear...

Featuring 300 cards of iconic pop culture moments from the beginning of the century to now, players must arrange each event in chronological order to win. From movie releases to music videos, fashion trends to viral memes, The Pop Culture Timeline covers all the major events that have shaped the cultural landscape of the past two decades. What came first,...

From the time of the pharaohs to world-famous internet sensations, cats have inspired artists to strive to capture their lithe movements and cryptic personalities for as long as they've been our furry companions. This joyous collection celebrates cats in art, spanning eras, styles and continents, from the brushes of masters such as Manet, Gauguin, Klee, Hokusai, Renoir and more. Art...

You can play Pop Freak! with as many people as you can find. Divide yourselves into teams then randomly pull out about 40 cards (more for a longer game; fewer for a quick one) – but no peeking! Set the cards in a pile in the middle. This is the playing deck. Each game has three rounds. Teams take 60-second...

From millennia-old cave art to world-famous internet sensations, dogs have inspired artists to strive to capture their loyal personalities and antics for as long as they've been our furry friends. This joyous collection celebrates dogs in art, spanning eras, styles, and continents, from the brushes of masters such as Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Sargent, Gauguin, Klee, Picasso, and more. Art Dog by...

You may know the lyrics to every song by Nirvana or Sinatra, but what about those lesser-known artists? You might be a BTS obsessive, but do you know who their first producer was?If you think you know everything about music, Music Buff will put you to the test with over 1000 questions that will make even the most devoted music...

As its name subtly suggests, This Book Is Literally Just Pictures of Cute Animals That Will Make You Feel Better features pictures of excessively cute animals. That’s literally it. While turning these puppy-peppered pages, your mood will literally become one of delight and tenderness. Literally. And therein lies the powerful magic of pictures of cute animals. Just simply peering into...

This gorgeous poster book features 28 black and white works from great artists—you’ll find ink sketches from Matisse, original studies for masterpieces by Van Gogh, life drawings by Egon Schiele, and more. Perfect to frame and hang on your wall as they are, or complete the work begun by the masters and paint or colour in the posters yourself. Add...

Science has proved that smiling not only gives your mood a boost but helps your body release cortisol and endorphins that provide numerous health benefits – including literally lengthening your lifespan. That’s right. By harnessing the incredible life-improving powers of adorable, tiny animals, This Book Is Literally Just Pictures of Tiny Animals That Will Make You Smile will help you...

You may be able to list every one of Spielberg and Hitchcock’s movies, but what about those lesser-known directors? You might be a Meryl Street or Katherine Hepburn obsessive, but do you know what role they got their starts in? If you think you know everything about film, Movie Buff will put you to the test with over 1000 questions...