CALGARY BESTSELLERS
FICTION
1
A Man Called Ove
Fredrik Backman. A curmudgeonly but lovable grump sees himself surrounded by idiots.
2
Before the Fall
Noah Hawley. Conspiracy surrounds the sudden death of a wealthy family of media moguls.
3
TwoBlackEyes and the Unfinished Script
Tyler Trafford. Coming of age novel with portion of proceeds to the Brandon Flock Foundation.
4
Next Year, For Sure
Zoey Leigh Peterson. An honest novel about a great love pushed to the edge.
5
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk
Kathleen Rooney. A woman takes a long, observant walk through 1984 Manhattan.
6
The Dark and Other Love Stories
Deborah Willis. 13 engaging short stories on love in all its forms.
7
Girl in the Blue Coat
Monica Hesse. Set in Second World War Holland, a young girl works in the black market.
8
The King in the Golden Mask
Marcel Schwob. Cruel tales of murder, suicide, royal leprosy and medieval witchcraft.
9
The Handmaid’s Tale
Margaret Atwood. The story of a woman whose only purpose is to breed in a dystopian future.
10
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Taylor Jenkins Reid. The splendour of old Hollywood and harsh realities of the present day.
NON- FICTION
1
Dark Money: The Hidden History of Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right
Jane Mayer. Investigative journalism uncovers the power behind political forces today.
2
On Tyranny: 20 Lessons from the Twentieth Century
Timothy Snyder. Political order faces threats like the totalitarianism of the 20th century.
3
Why the Dalai Lama is a Socialist: Buddhism, Socialism and the Compassionate Society
Terry Gibbs. Shared values in each tradition provide useful signposts for a truly free society.
4
Too Much and Not the Mood
Durga Chew-Nose. Poetic essays examining personhood and artistic growth.
5
Vegetarian Heartland: Recipes for Life’s Adventures
Shelley Westerhausen. Wholesome, meatless recipes for everything from drinks to desserts.
6
Homegrown: Cooking from My New England Roots
Matt Jennings. With over 100 vibrant, modern spins on New England staples.
7
Footsteps
The New York Times. An anthology of literary pilgrimages, behind history’s greatest writers.
8
Throwing the Diamond Hitch
Emily Ursulak. Travel by women to Alberta in a 1927 MG Roadster and then by horseback.
9
When You Find Out the World is Against You: And Other Funny Memories about Awful Moments
Kelly Oxford. The author’s unique, razor-sharp perspective on modern life.
10
How to Be an Asshole of Calgary
Kris Demeanor. Former Calgary poet laureate offers a satirical path to becoming a particular brand of Calgarian.