CALGARY BESTSELLERS

FICTION

1

Wishless: A Graphic Anthology

Edited by Nick Johnson. A comic book anthology by Calgarian artists.

2

Winging It

Inge Bremer-Trueman. Third in the Sonia Pfeiffer novel series, by a Calgary author.

3

Quarry

Catherine Graham. A girl brought up in seclusion must face an uncertain future.

4

Nutshell

Ian McEwan. Love, betrayal, life and death come together in unexpected, moving ways in this sensational novel.

5

Lonely Hearts Hotel

Heather O’Neill. Two orphaned sisters dream of becoming dancers.

6

The Stars Are Fire

Anita Shreve. Based on the true story of the largest fire in Maine’s history, an extraordinary young woman is tested by a catastrophic event.

7

Dr. Edith Vane and the Hares of Crawley Hall

Suzette Mayr. A horror-satire following a scholar’s struggle with academia.

8

Dear Mr. M

Herman Koch, An intricate tale of a writer in decline, a teenage couple and a missing teacher.

9

The Women in the Castle

Jessica Shattuck. The aftermath of a failed attempt to assassinate Hitler.

10

Night of the Animals

Bill Broun. A homeless man sets out to release all the animals from the London Zoo

NON- FICTION

1

The Time of Your Life: Choosing a Vibrant, Joyful Future

Margaret Trudeau. Second memoir from former Canadian first lady.

2

You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles for Keeping Life in Perspective

Richard Carlson. Self-help guide from the author of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff.

3

Marigolds and Munchies

Louise Blank. Guide to Alberta gardens and cafes.

4

The Death of Expertise:

The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters

Tom Nichols. On the rise of pseudoknowledge.

5 Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson. Everything from the big bang to black holes, quarks to quantum mechanics, and the search for life in the universe.

6

Trudeau’s Tango

Darryl Raymaker. Alberta meets Pierre Elliot Trudeau.

7

X

Chuck Klosterman. Prolific author pens 10th title, taking readers on a tour of the past decade in these unusual times.

8

Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses and Citizens Can Save the Planet

Michael Bloomberg. Introductory guide to policies to begin massive change.

9

Calgary by Bike

Mike Morrison. A guide to Calgary’s bike paths.

10

How to Smoke Pot Properly

David Bienenstock. A highbrow guide to getting high.