1. Murder Your Darlings, by Jenna Blum (signed copies)
2. The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans
3. Every Exit Brings You Home, by Naeem Murr (signed copies)
4. Vigil, by George Saunders
5. Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter, by Heather Fawcett
6. Flesh, by David Szalay
7. Operation Bounce House, by Matt Dinniman
8. My Friends, by Fredrik Backman
9. Heart the Lover, by Lily King
10. James, by Percival Everett
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter is a cozy fantasy from the author of the Emily Wilde series. From the starred Booklist: "Fawcett's follow-up...is completely different in tone but just as charming, featuring a competent heroine, a powerful but slightly clueless hero, richly drawn side characters (both human and feline), and a 1920s Montreal setting that feels timeless."
1. Ladder or Lottery, by Gary A Hoover
2. Chasing Lewis's Monkeyflower, by Elizabeth Adelman (Boswell March 13 event)
3. Backlash Presidents, by Julia R Azari (signed copies)
4. The Postwar Antisemite, by Lisa Silverman (Boswell February 25 event)
5. The Creative Act, by Rick Rubin
6. Football, by Chuck Klosterman
7. The Separation of Church and Hate, by John Fogelsang
8. Making a Life, by Kate Ward (Boswell March 23 event)
9. American Struggle, by Jon Meacham
10. Bread of Angels, by Patti Smith
UWM alum Gary A Hoover returned to the Lubar Center for a talk on Ladder or Lottery: Economic Promises and the Reality of Who Gets Ahead. No reviews yet for this book from University of California Press - I'm not sure if the university presses consistently submit to the advance trades, as I don't generally check. His thesis is that the economy is more like the latter (lottery) than then former, and social unrest is often tied to the realization of this broken promise. The author is Professor of Economics and Law at Tulane.
1. Theo of Golden, by Allen Levi
2. Edge V4, by Tracy Clark (signed copies)
3. The Long Game V6, by Rachel Reid
4. Heated Rivalry V2, by Rachel Reid
5. I Who Have Never Known Men, by Jacqueline Harpman
6. Hamnet, by Maggie O'Farrell
7. Dungeon Crawler Carl V1, by Matt Dinniman
8. Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt
9. Like Mother Like Mother, by Susan Rieger
10. The Lion Women of Tehran, by Marjan Kamali
I've read four books in the top ten, but if I really wanted to get a handle on things, I would be closer to seven or eight. I am particularly happy that Like Mother Like Mother is selling well off our new paperback table, but less so that we are #2 on Edelweiss, as I hoped it would break out in more stores. Otherwise not much new on this list besides the event pop for Tracy Clark and Edge. I changed my day off so I could enjoy her always delightful appearances.
1. Angela Davis: An Autobiography, by Angela Y Davis
2. Women, Race, and Class, by Angela Y Davis
3. Freedom Is a Constant Struggle, by Angela Y Davis
4. Women, Culture, and Politics, by Angela Y Davis
5. Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer
6. I'm Glad My Mom Died, by Jennette McCurdy
7. A Philosophy of Walking, by Frédéric Gros
8. The Age of Magical Overthinking, by Amanda Montell
9. Cold Crematorium, by József Debreczeni
10. The 388 Tattoos of Captain George and the 389 Tales of How He Got Them, by Amelia Klem Osterud
Alas, Angela Y Davis, who appeared at UWM last week, did not sign books, in case you're wondering. I think it's the first week in our top ten for the paperback of linguist/podcaster Amanda Montell's The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality, which released in paperback in January. From Booklist: "Refreshingly entertaining and informative, Montell links research and social science with humorous and touching anecdotes. The book reviews some common cognitive biases and fallacies that may be magnified by online culture and rampantly spread."
Books for Kids:
1. The Snowy Day board book, by Ezra Jack Keats
2. Goodnight Moon board book, by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrations by Clement Hurd
3. Sunrise on the Reaping, by Suzanne Collins
4. Valiant Vel, by Jerrianne Hayslett, illustrated by Aaron Boyd
5. Don't Eat Eustace, by Lian Cho
6. It's Spring, by Renée Kurilla
7. Dog Man: Big Jim Believes, by Dav Pilkey
8. Grace Year, by Kim Liggett
9. The Runaway Bunny board book, by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrations by Clement Hurd
10. Waiting Is Not Easy: Elephant and Piggie, by Mo Willems
We're being a little hopeful here, but let's highlight It's Spring, the new picture book written and illustrated by Renée Kurilla. It's Fall is already published - expect the other seasons to follow. She clearly has a fondness for the season - a previous title was One Springy Day. From Booklist: "Following a diverse group of youngsters, this inviting book takes a look at changes in weather and the natural world and, of course, at the variety of celebrations that coincide with the season. The text has a wonderful cadence, making it a fantastic read-aloud, and Kurilla manages to mix in some uncommon vocabulary while still keeping the text engaging and accessible for young readers."
Alas, Angela Y Davis, who appeared at UWM last week, did not sign books, in case you're wondering. I think it's the first week in our top ten for the paperback of linguist/podcaster Amanda Montell's The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality, which released in paperback in January. From Booklist: "Refreshingly entertaining and informative, Montell links research and social science with humorous and touching anecdotes. The book reviews some common cognitive biases and fallacies that may be magnified by online culture and rampantly spread."
1. The Snowy Day board book, by Ezra Jack Keats
2. Goodnight Moon board book, by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrations by Clement Hurd
3. Sunrise on the Reaping, by Suzanne Collins
4. Valiant Vel, by Jerrianne Hayslett, illustrated by Aaron Boyd
5. Don't Eat Eustace, by Lian Cho
6. It's Spring, by Renée Kurilla
7. Dog Man: Big Jim Believes, by Dav Pilkey
8. Grace Year, by Kim Liggett
9. The Runaway Bunny board book, by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrations by Clement Hurd
10. Waiting Is Not Easy: Elephant and Piggie, by Mo Willems
We're being a little hopeful here, but let's highlight It's Spring, the new picture book written and illustrated by Renée Kurilla. It's Fall is already published - expect the other seasons to follow. She clearly has a fondness for the season - a previous title was One Springy Day. From Booklist: "Following a diverse group of youngsters, this inviting book takes a look at changes in weather and the natural world and, of course, at the variety of celebrations that coincide with the season. The text has a wonderful cadence, making it a fantastic read-aloud, and Kurilla manages to mix in some uncommon vocabulary while still keeping the text engaging and accessible for young readers."
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