If you had to read one book this year, let it be 'The Topeka School!' Intelligent, elegantly written and relevant. I've never read a book like this and I can't wait to read it again.
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This is the perfect book. A complex puzzle and dream...in only 170 pages. It is modern yet transfixed within ancient and mythological wisdom. The overlying plot of sexial violence and revenge wraps around the extraordinary power and intelligence of one girl. A tale to avenge sexual violence AND a lesson in art and culture. Rarely have i enjoyed reading as much as this!
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Who needs drugs when you can read Lispector?! Reading Lispector is like reading the inner most corners of one's mind, like walking a thin line into delirium. It is fascinating and dangerous. Maddening and somewhat like fresh morning dew. Essential for any fan of Latin American literature. And arguabley her most controversial work!
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Wit and intelligence. Unique and sporadic. Hempel is the first author that I fell in love with. Sometimes celebrating the connection between humans and animals, other times expressing the realitites of womanhood in all its forms. How do you take a story about dogs and turn it into a portrait of the worst and best bits of life?
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Ever been obsessed with something...a person, a book, a food, a city? This is a book obsessed with the color BLUE. It's emotions, it's brilliance, it's music, it's affect on people, it's history. Unique, intellectual and beautifully written. I found myself washed in Maggie Nelson's blue light and wanting to dive further into her world.
Rachel's PickAn uncommon examination of love (or rather the trials of joy and heartache in life shown through the guise of love). Nettel has an uncanny ability to write the human condition through eccentric characters that fit neatly into everyday existence. One of the best contemporary Latin American authors today, right up there with Valeria Luiselli.
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WARNING: the intensity of the sadness in this book exploded my brain from the get-go. Han Kang's ability to emote the solitude and sadness of the human condition flows through every word. She is a treasure and this little book is well worth the read. After all, misery loves company (especially in the form of a book). Who doesn't love a good cry?
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A charming, illustrated tale of friendship. Quietly touches on topics of bravery, appreciation of nature, the evolution of time and the cylcle of life (all the good things). Beautiful and enchanting for children and adults alike!! Marianne Dubuc's brilliance as a writer/illustrator shines in this unique, sweet book.
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A grappling, interesting subject. One man in the woods of Maine, on his own for over 20 years. Finkel details the specifics of this story and wraps it up into a tangible, accessible tale honoring the strength and depth of the human spirit.
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The title suggests this a book about raising children, it is instead a deliberate and questioning view of whether or not to have children. Heti is a genius writer and Motherhood is a modern work of philosophical feminist fiction! Philosophy by a woman! Yes!
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Magical! This middle grade book, based on a graphic novel series and now a series on Netflix, is full of whimsy and adventure! Hilda and her cast of friends (both human and creature) are brave, unique and relatable. Go Hilda!!
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Morbidly Hilarious. One of my top 10 books! It has the horror and humor of Roberto Bolano all wrapped up into a short novella.It is intense and stunning. You'll want to read it twice!
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My favorite children's book author and illustrator! Beautifully illustrated, touching story about discovering the wonders of the great outdoors and ditching your device. Playful, magical, and serene!!
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Surreal and intense! Kang, who has won numerous awards including the Man Booker, has a direct, imaginiative way of writing that cuts straight to the bone and leaves you in awe. Full of desire, violence and introspection. Not for the faint of heart, this book is brilliant!
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Newberry Award-winner Cynthia Rylant and Caldecott honoree Brendan Wenzel team up to bring us this brilliant picture book. Life begins small but quickly GROWS! Animal friends, beautiful lyrical writing and amazing illustrations. This one is a keeper!!
Named A Best Book of 2016 by Wall Street Journal, Vulture, Refinery29, Financial Times, and The Guardian
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I loved every second of this book...and I'm not a non-fiction reader. It is heartfelt, educational, and extremely well researched. Great from beginning to end, Eula Biss continues to amaze me with her skill as a writer! Pub date: September 30.
“We were peering into this darkness, criss-crossed with voices, when the change took place: the only real, great change I’ve ever happened to witness, and compared to it the rest is nothing.” — from The Complete Cosmicomics
Italo Calvino’s beloved cosmicomics cross planets and traverse galaxies, speed up time or slow it down to t$18.00ISBN: 9781782270089Availability: The book is not currently in stock at our stores. Please call us for price and availability.Published: Pushkin Collection - December 17th, 2013Rachel's Pick
Newly translated post-modern work by rediscovered Russian author Gaito Gazdanov. Extremely pleasurable read. Short yet potent. Explores ideas of death, guilt, dreams, reality....you'll want to savor each bite.
$11.00ISBN: 9780374114459Availability: Not currently on our shelves, but available in 1-3 days.Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux - April 30th, 2013Rachel's Pick
This sweet novella instantly carried me to a dream-like snowy icelandic landscape. The plot moves between a fox hunt and the lives of the 19th century characters, creating an experience that is delightful, magical, and almost mythical. You might turn into a fox! Sjon has written lyrics for Bjork and his work has only recently been translated into English. Defintely worth the read!
$18.95ISBN: 9781609805517Availability: The book is not currently in stock at our stores. Please call us for price and availability.Published: Seven Stories Press - June 10th, 2014Rachel's Pick
Collection of short stories go from everyday to absurd. Great for animal lovers as each story embraces the unique relationships between humans and our animal friends (or foes)! I can't say how much I loved reading this! Nettel has such a unique voice.
$16.00ISBN: 9780143121527Availability: Not currently on our shelves, but available in 1-3 days.Published: Penguin Books - January 29th, 2013Rachel's Pick
Realist Fables. Heartbreakingly beautiful short stories, each ending with a desire to read the next. Spend a rainy afternoon having your heartbroken by Ludmilla...its exquisite.
$17.99ISBN: 9780316187480Availability: On Our Shelves Now, Please Click Through for Each Location's StockPublished: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - April 2nd, 2013Rachel's Pick
Delightful alternative to overly saccharin children's books. Jon Klassen illustrates this beautiful example of Snicket's storytelling that will prove entertaining even after the 20th read. Afraid of the dark?...read this.
$19.95ISBN: 9781554983605Availability: Not currently on our shelves, but available in 1-3 days.Published: Groundwood Books - September 1st, 2013Rachel's Pick
Originally published in Quebec, now availble in US. Fantastic illustrations accompany thouthful story of Helene and her life as a tween....along with bullies, camp, and day dreams. A great mix of graphic novel and picture book. Perfect for 11years and up...and up.
$16.99ISBN: 9780062124296Availability: Not currently on our shelves, but available in 1-3 days.Published: Harper Perennial - July 17th, 2012Rachel's Pick
Terrible Title, hilarious book! I laughed so hard I cried, several times. Better than Tina Fey's "Bossy Pants." Moran touches on several controverial issues with a warm-hearted feminist point of view that any woman can appreciate. Great gift for yourself....or better yet...your sister!
$15.95ISBN: 9780811219686Availability: Not currently on our shelves, but available in 1-3 days.Published: New Directions - June 13th, 2012Lispector’s most shocking novel.
$17.00ISBN: 9780812986518Availability: Not currently on our shelves, but available in 1-3 days.Published: Random House Trade Paperbacks - July 1st, 2014Rachel's Pick
A collegue recommended this to me years ago, I only recently read it....and he was right!! I loved it! Fantastical Stories from the inside of a handbag, warrior rabbits, anything goes. Unnerving and bizarre yet strangely everyday and ordinary. You'll never look at a handbag the same. Kelly Link has a unique style that lingers and I can't wait to read her next!
$40.00ISBN: 9781607741916Availability: Not currently on our shelves, but available in 1-3 days.Published: Ten Speed Press - March 12th, 2013Rachel's Pick
Every cookbook collection needs this book! It's perfect!
$24.95ISBN: 9780307273604Availability: BackorderedPublished: Knopf - April 23rd, 2013Rachel's Pick
Enjoyable. Educational. Insightful snipets of the lives of artists, writers, musicians, and philosophers. Inspiring. Great gift. Want to know about Patricia Highsmith's snails? or Simone de Beauvoir's lovers? Yes of course!! Perfect addition to any library or collection.
$23.95ISBN: 9780811226714Availability: On Our Shelves Now, Please Click Through for Each Location's StockPublished: New Directions - April 30th, 2019Rachel's Pick
Who needs drugs when you can read Lispector?! Reading Lispector is like reading the inner most corners of one's mind, like walking a thin line into delirium. It is fascinating and dangerous. Maddening and somewhat like fresh morning dew. Essential for any fan of Latin American literature. And arguabley her most controversial work!
$17.00ISBN: 9781476756585Availability: On Our Shelves Now, Please Click Through for Each Location's StockPublished: Scribner - May 7th, 2019Rachel's Pick
The Mars Room is the kind of book that sinks into your everyday thoughts and shifts your perspective. The writing is humorous, dark and enormously smart. The tale is tough (most of which takes place in a women's prison or strip club) but ultimately full of empathy and a deeper understanding of humanity in all its forms. A powerful work for our time!
$14.95ISBN: 9780811228213Availability: On Our Shelves Now, Please Click Through for Each Location's StockPublished: New Directions - November 27th, 2018Rachel's Pick
How do you mix the creepy with the monotony of everyday? Davila has figured it out!! For fans of Poe, Shirley Jackson, and Kafka. This collection of short stories will delight AND creep you out. A perfect read for a chilly night.
$11.95ISBN: 9780811228428Availability: On Our Shelves Now, Please Click Through for Each Location's StockPublished: New Directions - April 30th, 2019Rachel's Pick
Sexually charged and fast-paced, unexpectedly tender and sincere. A beautiful investigation of all of life's absurdities, shown through the lens of fame. Published by New Directions, for the first time in English. A masterful work, more accessible than the orginal date of publication in 1961. For fans of Murakami and Calvino!
$27.00ISBN: 9780316556347Availability: On Our Shelves Now, Please Click Through for Each Location's StockPublished: Little, Brown and Company - April 10th, 2018Rachel's Pick
Mythological Witch!! For fans of Margaret Atwood. A fast-paced intelligent read. Brilliantly writtten. An illumination of the life of the Goddess Circe. Educational and Delightful. You won't want to put it down!
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