NON-FICTION

1 Second Chances

Kerry Gladue. A story of hope and addiction recovery. Local author

2 The Spy and the Traitor

Ben Macintyre. The thrilling true story of Oleg Gordievsky and his role in the fall of the Soviet Union.

3 Falling Backwards Into Mirrors

Anne Sorbie. A book of poetry. Calgary author.

4 Homes: A Refugee Story

Abu Bakr al Rabeeah. The remarkable true story of how a young boy emerged from a war zone with a passion for sharing his story and telling the world what is truly happening in Syria. Canadian author.

5 Ranching Women in Southern Alberta

Rachel Herbert. This book recognizes the women that played a crucial role in establishing the family ranch in the foothills of southern Alberta. Alberta author.

6 Songs of an Irish Poet: The Mary O’leary Story

Brian Brennan. The biography of Mary O’leary, one of the most celebrated Irish-language folk poets of the 19th century. Local author.

7 Ranching under the Arch: Stories from the Southern Alberta Rangelands

D. Larraine Andrews. A tale of survival, perseverance and prosperity in the face of struggle, loss and loneliness.

8 The Wake: The Deadly Legacy of a Newfoundland Tsunami

Linden Macintyre. An incredible true story of destruction and survival in Newfoundland. Canadian author.

9 Stampede and the Westness of West

Aritha van Herk. A book of poetry on the Stampede. Local author.

10 Birds, Art, Life

Kyo Maclear. Maclear’s yearlong adventure of discovering inspiration in the intricacies of birds, bird-searching and birdwatching in a big city. Canadian author. Compiled from information from Owl’s Nest Books and Shelf Life Books