Below, a list of some books that got our attention in the year that was….
2020 Releases:
by Suzanne Collins
Return to Panem for the 25th Hunger Games – 50 years prior to the events in the original trilogy.
The Vanishing Half
by Brit Bennett
What is the definition of White in America? And who decides?
The Glass Hotel
by Emily St. John Mandel *Signed Copies Available
Guilt, wealth, and an elaborate Ponzi scheme that fails – as they always eventually do.
Shakespeare for Squirrels
by Christopher Moore
More of the Bard in farce, as only Christopher Moore can deliver him
The Mirror and the Light
by Hilary Mantel
Finally, the last chapter in the trilogy begun in 2009 with Wolf Hall.
Dearly: New Poems
by Margaret Atwood
In her first poetry collection in more than a decade, Atwood addresses love, loss, the passage of time, and zombies – among many other themes.
The Archer
by Paulo Coelho
A fable about an archery guru, written with Coelho’s usual mix of inspiration and grace.
One Life
by Megan Rapinoe *Signed Copies Available
A call to arms – using her own life as inspiration – from the admired athlete and social activist.
Pappyland: A Story of Family Fine Bourbon and the Things That Last
by Wright Thompson
Authenticity, family legacy, and the one of the finest - and most sought after – whiskeys in the world.
Ready Player Two
by Ernest Cline
The sequel to – you guessed it – Ready Player One. We knew you were smart.
Ickabog
by J.K. Rowling
A warm, fast-paced, funny fairy tale of a fearsome monster, thrilling adventure, and hope against all odds.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
by Isabel Wilkerson
A humanitarian call to understand our own social hierarchy here in the United States, which we have ignored to the detriment of us all.
Promised Land
by Barack Obama
The only question is, can he catch up with his wife’s great sales numbers from her book?
Hood Feminism
by Mikki Kendall *Signed Copies Available
Brilliant, fiery, and powerful, friend of the store Mikki Kendall advocates for the women that the Feminist movement consistently forgets about.
Solutions and Other Problems
By Allie Brosh *Signed Copies Available
Laughter through tears – my favorite emotion. This book delivers it over and over again. We all love Allie Brosh here.
Breaking Hate
by Christian Picciolini *Signed Copies Available
Charismatic former white supremacist, local author, and friend of the store Christopher Picciolini provides a roadmap for those looking to leave behind the cycle of hatred and violence.
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