Tuesday, September 30, 2025

'The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI' > pre-order now

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF VOLKSWAGEN GTI: Every Model Since 1976.

Coming October 28, pre-order here


Take a visually thrilling joy ride through the complete history and influence of one of the most enduring and pleasurable sports cars of all time, the Volkswagen GTI.


VW has sold over 2.5 million Golf GTIs across eight generations since its debut in 1975 as a 1976 model. What started as a backroom project turned the Volkswagen Golf into a sports car for all – affordable, practical, and above all, fun. Now celebrating 50 years of continuous production, The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI is the ultimate resource detailing all eight generations of the first and still best hot hatch.

 

  • Written by award-winning auto journalist Russell Hayes, this comprehensive book features:
  • Every GTI production model, from the Mk1 to Mk8.
  • Details on related performance models like the Scirocco, Corrado, Golf R32, Jetta GLI, and more
  • Insights on VW engineering via interviews with key GTI figures
  • A look back at the GTI’s rich racing history, including World Rally, Touring Car, and other categories
  • Rare and seldom-seen factory photos and period ads


The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI showcases the rich history of the global icon’s development and influence since its debut 50 years ago. The book features over 300 photos across all generations and is written by award-winning auto journalist Russell Hayes.


Enter to win a copy of The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI, click here!

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Friday, September 19, 2025

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

Cozy Reads for Fall Await You!

Happy Fall, y'all!

Celebrate the cooler weather with these cozy reads 🍂





Sweet Treats with Bonne Maman🍓


Step into the delectable world of Sweet Treats with Bonne Maman—a heartfelt invitation to bake, share, and savor delicious favorites like marble cake, madeleines, and banana bread, all inspired by the timeless charm of Bonne Maman, a beloved staple in kitchens around the world since 1971.

⬇️ Try this Linzer Torte recipe to prepare for autumn! 🥧⬇️

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David Lynch

His Work, His World


Without David Lynch, our world would have been a much more ordinary place. As a filmmaker, screenwriter, designer, musician, visual artist and living avatar of all things uncanny, Lynch's influence has pervaded every corner of our culture. David Lynch: His Work, His World covers all aspects of this truly eclectic output while also exploring Lynch’s many influences to tell the full story of how he worked, created, thought and lived.

⬇️ A sneak peek into David Lynch: His Work, His World! ⬇️

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Eat Jewish


In Eat Jewish, Jewish social media influencer and Modern Orthodox Jew Melinda Strauss (@therealmelindastrauss) pairs over 100 traditional and modern kosher recipes with key stories and insights into Jewish tradition, history, and culture. Addressing commonly asked questions about Jewish tradition along the way, Melinda celebrates the idea that food has no boundaries and welcomes anyone to make Jewish food and experiment with kosher recipes.

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⬇️ ✡️ Enjoy Rosh Hashanah with this sweet celebration ⬇️

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Make (Sneaky) Art


After moving to the US, author Nishant Jain began carrying a sketchbook to better understand his new world and learn to draw. Hesitant to do “this silly thing” in public, he developed a practice of sneaky art—making quick, secret sketches from observation inside a small sketchbook. Make (Sneaky) Art is the culmination of this journey of self-education—to become an artist and a more mindful observer of the world.


⬇️ Try for yourself: try your hand at this drawing exercise page from Make (Sneaky) Art!⬇️

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Kids Going Back to School?

Use these 5 Montessori strategies to make school drop-off a moment of connection instead of friction—read more here!

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Preorder and Win Swag!

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Taylor Swift: Album by Album

Enter the preorder giveaway here!


Preorder for a chance to win ALL of Taylor's Version vinyl albums PLUS The Tortured Poets Department vinyl!

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Amazing Glaze Food-Safe Recipes

Enter the preorder giveaway here!


Preorder for a chance to win exclusive ceramics from the authors, a free lab testing of 1 glaze, and a 1/2 hour glaze consult!

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