CALGARY BESTSELLERS
FICTION
1.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Suzanne Collins. Returning to Panem and the Hunger Games this prequel tells tale of Coriolanus Snow and the games that had him rise to power.
2.
The Red Address Book
Sofia Lundberg. Doris, 96, writes down memories of her eventful life. But the most profound moment of her life is still to come.
3.
The Dutch House
Ann Patchett. The indelible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood, and a past that will not let them go.
4.
Little Fires Everywhere
Celeste Ng. The intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives.
5.
The Glass Hotel
Emily St. John Mandel. A captivating novel of money, beauty, white-collar crime, ghosts and moral compromise. Canadian author.
6.
Where the Crawdads Sing
Delia Owens. An ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a tale of possible murder.
7.
Normal People
Sally Rooney. A novel that explores the subtleties of class, the electricity of first love, and the inescapable challenges of family and friendships.
8.
The War Widow
Tara Moss. The war may be over, but journalist Billie Walker’s search for a missing young German immigrant plunges her right back into the danger and drama. Canadian author.
9.
All Adults Here
Emma Straub. Life cycle of one family — as kids become parents, grandchildren become teenagers, and a matriarch confronts her mistakes.
10.
The One and Only Bob
Katherine Applegate. Return to the world of the The One and Only Ivan in sequel starring Ivan’s friend Bob.
NON-FICTION
1.
The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz
Erik Larson. A time of true leadership, when Churchill’s eloquence, courage, and perseverance bound a country, and a family, together.
2.
Successful Aging
Daniel J. Levitin. What happens in our brains as we age and how you can make the most of your 70s, 80s and 90s, no matter how old you are now.
3.
Reclaiming Our Students: Why Children are More Anxious, Aggressive, and Shut Down Than Ever — and What We Can Do About It
Hannah Beach. Required reading for teachers who not only want to understand and overcome daily challenges, but also reconnect to their calling as educators. Canadian author.
4.
Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family
Robert Kolker. A mid-century American family with 12 children, six of them diagnosed with schizophrenia, that became science’s great hope in the quest to understand the disease.
5.
Prairie Gardeners: Go-to for Pests and Diseases
Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau. Troubleshooting guide for gardeners. Calgary authors.
6.
Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight
Alexandra Fuller. A girl becomes a woman and a writer against a backdrop of unrest.
7.
Untamed
Glennon Doyle. An intimate memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call.
8.
Boy Erased: A Memoir of Identity, Faith and Family
Garrad Conley. A testament to love that survives despite all odds.
9.
Trumpocalypse: Restoring American Democracy
David Frum. A warning of danger and a guide to reform. Canadian author.
10.
My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me: A Memoir
Jason B Rosenthal. Memoir of love, loss, and new beginnings by the widower of children’s author and filmmaker Amy Krouse Rosenthal.
Compiled from information from Owl’s Nest Books and Shelf Life Books