Although across the country there are different foraging seasons, sales of books about mushrooms see the most significant increases in stores and online in September. The PRH list includes a select of titles about hunting, identifying, cooking, use as pharmaceuticals, and other compelling titles.

Ensure that stores are well-stocked with mycology titles for September so they can make sure they’re available when consumers are looking. Great time for promotions too!

As our country ventures back out and begins to interact again, anxieties and work-life balance threaten to once again rear their heads. Taking care of one’s mental, physical, and spiritual health is more important than ever. The Wellness category, of which this topic is part, has had historic growth in the last 5 years. The backlist opportunity continues to be strong.

The start of a new school year can be a source of stress for both parents and kids. But research shows that it’s moms who have the hardest time emotionally when school starts. (healthline.com) Schedules, meal-planning, and helping to manage their children’s anxieties contribute to a tough re-entry for some parents. 

Starting a plant-based diet (whether it’s vegan, vegetarian, or somewhere in between) may sound daunting at first, but Penguin Random House has a strong list of bestselling cookbooks and guides to help readers get started in a greener world!

Starting a plant-based diet (whether it’s vegan, vegetarian, or somewhere in between) may sound daunting at first, but Penguin Random House has a strong list of bestselling cookbooks and guides to help readers get started in a greener world!

The month of July sees more online searches for “addiction” than other times of year, so it may be a good time for booksellers to stock that section more heavily, or even remove books from the section to make them more findable for customers.

As consumers grapple with a potential fourth wave of COVID-19 and vaccinations ramp up *just* faster than variants are overtaking certain parts of the country, it’s also time for market to begin to see books on the subject. Larry Wright’s A PLAGUE YEAR goes on sale in early June, and Nina Burleigh’s VIRUS hits shelves even sooner. Other books about epidemics, pandemics, and diseases may see sales increases as they did early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Online searches for “reiki” spike in the first quarter. Reiki is a very specific form of energy healing, in which hands are placed just off the body or lightly touching the body, as in “laying on of hands.” According to many versions of its origin, Dr Mikao Usui, a Japanese seeker of spiritual truths, brought the Reiki method of healing into human awareness in 1922 after a deep spiritual experience.

Consumers are keen to get candid about sex and reproductive health; they’re choosing education and agency over modesty and innuendo. With spring fever and prom season in the air, this topic is as timely as it is timeless. Here’s a bounty of PRH titles for this audience,

On December 31, 2019—just in time for a New Year—Mark Sission will release his latest, KETO FOR LIFE, a deep-dive guide to those looking to make Keto a true lifestyle instead of just a passing fad diet. Make sure your accounts are also stocked up on PRH’s best Keto backlist titles, which have been at the core of this trend and will continue to inform those looking for a lifestyle change—in the new year or at any time.

Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate. According to a recent survey conducted by the Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal, between 2012 and 2016 the number of Americans doing yoga rose from 20.4 million to 36 million. In fact yoga popularity statistics show that 15% of Americans have done yoga in the last 6 months. This list will help stock yoga shelves with the best of the backlist.

The annual campaign to raise awareness of Breast Cancer and encourage early detection is upon us. Accounts can help support this important cause by promoting relevant titles, including these top sellers from PRH.