CH-Chandler's Pick | Table for Two by Amor Towles
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Why we chose this: Amor Towles is an instant buy for me - meaning I pick up every single one of his books. A Gentleman in Moscow remains one of my all time favorite books. Generally, Towles is just such a beaufitful writer. He creates fascinating and complex characters who have deeply human experiences. Towles stories are always funny and charming and this collection of short stories promises to be no different.
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About this book: Table for Two is a collection of shorter stories by acclaimed author Amor Towles, offering a glimpse into the lives of characters navigating the vibrant landscapes of New York City and Los Angeles. Set primarily around the turn of the millennium, the New York stories explore themes of ego, chance encounters, and the complexities of modern relationships. In the novella set in Los Angeles during Hollywood's golden age, the indomitable Evelyn Ross embarks on a journey of self-discovery, weaving a new future amidst the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. Throughout the tales, two characters often engage in pivotal conversations across a table for two, shaping the trajectory of their lives. With Towles's trademark wit and sophistication, Table for Two promises to captivate readers with its stylish and transporting historical fiction.
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Release date: April 2, 2024
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Chandler's Pick | The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook by Steven Rinella
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Why we chose this: I have a love for cooking closer to the elements - both cooking with real fire, and cooking outdoors. Steven Rinella's last cookbook focused on cooking game (and is still wildly popular), in this book he turns his attention to cooking outdoors using a variety of methods. Great for both the avid outdoor cook, and the avid hunter or fisher.
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About this book: Steven Rinella, known for his expertise in bringing wild game into the kitchen, takes his culinary adventures outdoors with his latest cookbook. Focusing on the joy of cooking and dining in the open air, Rinella explores various outdoor cooking methods such as grilling, smoking, and cooking over coals. Whether you're a backyard enthusiast, a car camper, or a backpacker, each chapter offers recipes tailored to your outdoor cooking needs. From seasoned grill masters to intrepid big game hunters, Rinella's cookbook promises to satisfy everyone who loves the great outdoors.
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Release date: April 23, 2024
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Chandler's Pick | The Book of Sandwiches by Jason Skrobar
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Why we chose this: Does anyone really need a cookbook for making sandwiches? No, not really. Are you still going to want this? Yes, absolutely. This cookbook is just fun. With recipes ranging from quick and easy to totally out of the box, this is the type of book you'll pull all sorts of new ideas from.
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About this book: The Book of Sandwiches is a celebration of everyone's favorite meal - sandwiches! With recipes for every occasion, from comfort food cravings to quick grab-and-go meals, this book offers creative and delicious ideas to satisfy any sandwich lover. Whether it's for late-night cravings or morning pick-me-ups, you'll find new twists on classic favourites and inventive creations to tantalize your taste buds.
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Release date: April 30, 202
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Chandler's Pick | The Everything War by Dana Mattioli
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Why we chose this: Perhaps picking this as an indie bookstore owner is cliche but I'm standing by it. I concede Amazon has revolutionized commerce for consumers, created great conveniences and improved access in remote communities. However, it's worth asking ourselves, at what cost? For example, $10,000,000 in books sold through Amazon creates 11 jobs in Canada, while that same amount spent at Bookstores creates 43. Amazon robs local economies of jobs, tenants, and tax revenue - and arguably community infrastructure as a result. It eliminates well paying jobs in the economy and replaces them with incredibly low paying wage work. What's the cost of the convenience Amazon brings, and are we ready to talk seriously about what we're willing to lose for it?
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About this book: Lina Khan's groundbreaking paper in 2017 accused Amazon of monopolistic practices similar to the historical Standard Oil. Despite Amazon's widespread popularity and customer obsession, Khan's scrutiny ignited a fire in Washington, eventually leading to her appointment as head of the FTC. In 2023, the FTC filed a landmark monopoly lawsuit against Amazon. In his exposé, Mattioli delves into Amazon's unparalleled rise to dominance, revealing its cutthroat tactics, including leveraging seller data, dominating online retail, and exploiting partners. With its AWS service and private label brands, Amazon extends its reach across industries while evading taxes and copying competitors. This strategic approach has allowed Amazon to control multiple sectors, fundamentally reshaping the global economy.
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Release date: April 23, 2024
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Jessie's Pick | Curiosities by Anne Fleming 🇨🇦
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Why we chose this: Anne Fleming is a phenomenal Canadian writer and her writing is marked with intelligence and humour. Anne writes across genres but always ties her novels back home with themes that are important to her. In Curiosities, she takes a step back into the past and away from her usual contemporary fare, with wonderful writing and an engaging storyline, this is one to look out for.
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About this book: Curiosities begins with Anne, an amateur historian in the present day, stumbling upon five seventeenth-century manuscripts that collectively narrate a unique tale. After a village in England is ravaged by the Plague, only two children, Joan and Thomasina, survive. Accused of witchcraft, their guardian is separated from them, setting Joan on a path to a manor house and Thomasina on a sea voyage to Virginia, disguised as a boy named Tom. As adults, Tom and Joan reunite and fall in love but face persecution for their relationship. To save Joan, Tom flees to the North, leaving Anne to unravel their story and contribute her perspective to a time when the true nature of Tom and Joan defied societal labels.
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Release date: April 9, 2024
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Jessie's Pick | A History of the World in 12 Shipwrecks by David Gibbins
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Why we chose this: Gibbins is a renowned underwater archaeologist and has dived at most of the sites referenced in his book. He deftly weaves the excitement of discovery and exploration with an explanation of how these shipwrecks can tell us about the lives of the people living at the time. Personally, I've always been fascinated by shipwrecks and Gibbins' combination of archaeology and culture was irresistible. His writing is captivating and the topics discussed offer an engaging reading experience for history buffs.
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About this book: David Gibbins takes readers on a captivating journey through human history via the archaeological exploration of twelve significant shipwrecks. From the Viking warship of King Cnut to Henry VIII's Mary Rose and Captain John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror, these sunken vessels unveil not only the stories of the ships, their crews, and their cargo but also the broader narrative of global history. Gibbins intertwines tales of exploration, colonialism, migration, and the human spirit, offering a unique perspective on the world's past through the treasures hidden beneath the waves.
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Jessie's Pick | Sociopath by Patric Gagne
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Why we chose this: I studied Criminology in university and spent a few years working with people from all walks of life. Whenever I find a book like this, I just can't resist picking it up! This memoir is incredibly well written and fascinating from the get go, both shocking and eye-opening, Gagne asks you to take a second look at what you think psychopathy and sociopathy is.
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About this book: Patric Gagne, realizing her emotional disconnect and sociopathic tendencies from a young age, navigates through life by stealing, lying, and being occasionally violent to fill the void of emptiness. In college, she confirms her diagnosis as a sociopath and is told there's no treatment or hope for a normal life. However, a reconnection with an old flame sparks a glimmer of hope, leading Patric to challenge societal perceptions of sociopathy. With the support of her partner and other colourful characters, she embarks on a mission to show that those with her diagnosis are not all monsters. This inspiring journey unfolds as she strives to change her fate and build a life filled with love and hope.
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Release date: April 2, 2024
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Lauren's Pick | How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
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Why we chose this: Kuang explores themes of trauma and growth in her newest romance novel. How to End a Love Story makes liberal use of the second chance romance trope and pulled us in with it's interesting premise, engaging characters and fun setting.
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About this book: Thirteen years after a tragic accident binds their lives, bestselling author Helen Zhang and screenwriter Grant Shepard find themselves working together on the TV adaptation of Helen's novels. Helen seeks a fresh start in LA, while Grant has moved on but can't resist the career opportunity. As they navigate their shared past and work on the show, old feelings resurface, and they must confront secrets and parental disapproval to find closure and perhaps a new beginning in the present.
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Release date: April 2, 2024
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Lauren's Pick | Your Blood, My Bones by Kelly Andrew
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Why we chose this: Andrew combines the supernatural and the mysterious with an engaging romance. This has a friends to enemies and then to lovers trope that makes this book angsty in all the right ways. Both tragic and haunting, Andrew will keep you hooked until the very last page as the characters rely on each other to survive.
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About this book: Inherited farmhouse in hand, Wyatt Westlock plans to burn it down until a shocking discovery in the basement alters everything. Her childhood friend, Peter, has suffered multiple deaths on the property, trapped in a cycle of rebirth. To break free, he must end the Westlock line, meaning he needs to kill Wyatt. As dark forces gather, Wyatt and Peter must navigate a twisted alliance to repair protective spells unraveling on the property, all while facing the haunting past that threatens to tear them apart.
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Release date: April 2, 2024
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Hollace's Pick | Funny Story by Emily Henry
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Why we chose this: Emily Henry is just amazing! Her books are romances but often tackle so much more than that. I have read everything she's written so a new book from her is always a highlight of my year. I am sure it will have great characters as well as phenomenal banter and after the release of Happy Place, which made me sob, I don't think it will be a funny story (in the best possible way).
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About this book: Daphne, heartbroken after discovering her fiancé Peter is in love with his childhood best friend Petra, starts a new chapter in Waning Bay, Michigan. She becomes roommates with Petra's ex, Miles Nowak, who is scruffy and chaotic. Despite their differences, they form a friendship and concoct a plan to post misleading photos of their summer adventures. However, as they navigate their pretend relationship, Daphne questions if she could truly be falling for Miles, Petra's ex.
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Release date: April 23, 2024
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Hollace's Pick | Wild Love by Elsie Silver 🇨🇦
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Why we chose this: I have never rated one of Elsie Silver's books anything less than 4 stars, she just knows what she's doing. This is the start of a new series that still takes place in the world of her previous books (which is in Canada so another plus) and will have appearances of characters we already know and love.
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About this book: Ford Grant, labeled the World's Hottest Billionaire, seeks refuge in Rose Hill to open a recording studio. However, his plans are disrupted when he discovers a girl claiming to be his biological daughter. Balancing business and parenting, Ford struggles to resist his attraction to Rosie Belmont, his best friend's chaotic and alluring sister, whom he hired after her desperate plea for a job. Despite his attempts to keep her at arm's length, the verbal sparring between them ignites a passionate connection that Ford finds hard to resist.
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Release date: April 9, 2024
