BEST SELLERS
FICTION 1
The Redemption of Anais Virginia Nemetz. A reimagining of the famous diarist by a Calgary author.
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Killing Commendatore Haruki Murakami. After being abandoned by his wife, a painter becomes caretaker to a famous artist’s home.
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Murder by the Book Lauren Elliott. The first in a series of cosy mysteries, by a local author.
4
Saga Volume 9
Fiona Staples and Brian K. Vaughan. A spacefaring adventure about fake news and genuine terror.
5
The Wonky Donkey Craig Smith. A picture book about a three-legged donkey.
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Flights
Olga Tokarczuk. A woman returns to Poland to poison her terminally ill sweetheart.
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Magnus the Magnificent Gordon Cope. A medieval mystery set in France.
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Dreams and Stones Magdalena Tulli. The story of the emergence of a great city.
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The Short Story Advent Calendar
Michael Hingston and Natalie Olsen (Editors). A short story for each day leading up to Christmas.
10
Lilac Girls
Martha Hall Kelly. The lives of two women are affected by war.
NON-FICTION 1
An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth
Chris Hadfield. Canada’s favourite astronaut shows how to make the impossible a reality.
2
Unlocking Happiness at Work: How a Data-driven Happiness Strategy Fuels Purpose, Passion and Performance
Jennifer Moss. Why and how leaders should become compassionate capitalists and ensure that their teams thrive.
3
The Darkest Dark Chris Hadfield. A children’s book inspired by Chris Hadfield’s childhood.
4
The Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy
Paul Myers. The definitive, authorized story of sketch troupe The Kids in the Hall.
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You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes Chris Hadfield. A visual essay about the world we live on.
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Skeletons in my Closet Dave Sweet and Sarah Graham. A ride-along with a veteran homicide detective by Calgary authors.
7
Winning Power: Canadian Campaigning in the 21st century
Tom Flanagan. The author draws on decades of experience teaching political science and managing political campaigns to inform readers about what goes on behind the scenes.
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If These Walls Could Talk: Calgary Flames Ice, Locker Room and Press Box
Peter Maher with George Johnson. Stories from the voice of the Calgary Flames.
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Unvanquished
Peter Hetherington. The story of Joseph Pilsudski, the father of Polish independence.
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Right Here, Right Now: Politics and Leadership in the Age of Disruption Stephen J. Harper. A pragmatic, forward-looking vision for leaders in business and politics.