CALGARY BESTSELLERS
FICTION
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(1) All The Light We Cannot See
Anthony Doerr. Paths of a French girl and German boy collide in Second World War.
2
Etta And Otto And Russell And James
Emma Hooper. Love and memories and why we are never too old to take risks.
3
Olive Kitteridge
Elizabeth Strout. A retired schoolteacher sees changes around her and gains understanding of herself.
4
Bitter Lake
Marika Deliyannides. A young woman looks at her own life when helping parents move.
5
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry
Gabrielle Zevin. A bookstore owner having trouble with his life and his business sees things start to change.
6
The Small Backs of Children
Lidia Yuknavitch. Photographer takes picture of girl in a war-torn country and the family of a woman with depression thinks saving the girl will help her get better.
7
Crying Of Lot 49
Thomas Pynchon. A woman involved in a conspiracy between two rival companies.
8
The Gravity Of Birds
Tracy Guzeman. An artist decides to sell a painting of two sisters decades later.
9
Mislaid
Nell Zink. A couple separates and their children are split until they meet in university.
10
The Land Of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms
Chris Colfer. The fourth book in the Land of Stories series.
NON- FICTION
1
Calgary by Bike
Mike Morrison. A map of the best attractions along Calgary’s bike paths.
2
(1) Calgary’s Best Walks: 35 New Urban Jaunts And Nature Strolls
Lori Beattie.
3
Skoki Cookbook
Katie Mitzel. Recipes with a side of history of Skoki Lodge.
4
A Year In A B&B In Banff
James MacVicar. Meeting the people who come through as well as enjoying the scenery.
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(6) Arrogant Autocrat: Stephen Harper’s Takeover of Canada
Mel Hurtig. The author argues Harper’s government has had a devastating impact.
6
Chez Panisse Desserts
Lindsay R. Shere. A pastry chef shares recipes.
7
A Time Of Gifts
Patrick Leigh Fermor. Young man’s coming-of-age story.
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The End Of Absence: Remembering What We’ve Lost in A World Of Constant Connection
Michael Harris. Impact of connectivity on future generations.
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(10) Zen And The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Robert M. Pirsig. How we live and how to live better.
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The Theft Of Memory: Losing My Father One Day At A Time
Jonathan Kozol. Alzheimer’s in the life of a doctor who specialized in brain disorders.