CALGARY BESTSELLERS

FICTION

1 My Brilliant Friend Elena Ferrante. A rich story of two friends, by one of Italy’s most acclaimed writers. 2 Hystopia David Means. The author challenges readers to ponder if the trauma of war can truly be overcome. 3 Summer House with Swimming Pool Herman Koch. A medical procedure goes horribly wrong and a famous actor winds up dead. Dr. Schlosser needs to come up with answers. 4 Kalyna Pam Clark. A Ukrainian couple begins life anew in a western Canadian settlement. 5 A Little Life Hanya Yanagihara. Four college classmates move to New York City. 6 The Course of Love Alain de Botton. What happens to love and original ideals when put under the pressure of everyday life? 7 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl Mona Awad. A lovably difficult woman’s life is hijacked by a struggle to conform. 8

The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine: No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Alexander McCall Smith. Ms. Ramotswe can’t stay away from a case, even on holiday. 9 The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047. Lionel Shriver. A witty tale of a futuristic family in a dysfunctional U.S. economy. 10 Invisible Cities Italo Calvino. Imaginary conversations between Marco Polo and China’s Kublai Khan.

NON- FICTION

1 Belief Re-patterning: The Amazing Technique for ‘Flipping the Switch’ to Positive Thoughts. Suze Casey. A technique to rebuild neural pathways to think and act differently. 2 Salmon: A Scientific Memoir Jude Isabella. Science echoes the coastal people who have harvested this iconic species since the end of the Ice Age. 3 Whelmed Nicole Markotic. Each prose poem features a word unhinged from its prefix, allowing new meanings. 4 Calgary By Bike Mike Morrison. A comprehensive guide to the city paths and best adventures. 5 Marvel Comics: The Untold Story Sean Howe. The history of the comic book company. 6 Throaty Wipes Susan Holbrook. Poetry featuring Holbrook’s fusion of innovation and lyricism. 7 Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Yuval Noah Harari. History from a unique perspective. 8 Calgary’s Best Walks Lori Beattie. Detailed maps lead you to the best spots. 9 Magyarazni Helen Hajnoczky. Readers experience what it’s like to be “made Hungarian.” 10

Dear Calgary: Letters to the Next Generation of Leaders Forward by Susan Brown, Introduction by Adam Legge.