THE TOP 10 FIRESIDE BOKS Bestselling BooksFor the month of September 2019 ought to you by Title Author Comment Margaret Atwood Testaments (02 Handmaid's Tale) More than fifteen years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale, the theocratic regime of the Republic of Gilead maintains its grip on power, but there are signs it is beginning to rot from within. In a wild, remote corner of Alaska, the Allbright family find a fiercely independent community of strong men and women. The long, sunlit days and the generosity of the locals make up for the newcomers' lack of preparation and dwindling resources. 2 Great Alone Kristin Hannah Guts Raina Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. Telgemeier This book is for everyone who ever wondered what happened to the Chosen One after he saved the day, and for everyone who was ever more curious about the second kiss than the first. Wayward Son (02 Simon Snow) Rainbow Rowell To the Bright Edge of the World In the winter of 1885, Lieutenant Colonel Allen Forrester sets out with his men on an expedition into the newly acquired territory of Alaska, to travel up the ferocious Wolverine River, map the interior and gather information on the region's native tribes. But once the crew passes beyond the edge of the known world, there's no telling what awaits them. 5 Eowyn Ivey Wonders of Nature Discover the wonders of planet Earth and learn about some of the most amazing animals, plants, rocks and minerals, and microscopic life that live here. Discover the myths and legends of living creatures and minerals, as well as key facts about their natural history. 6 Ben Hoare Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. 7 Gideon the Ninth Tamsyn Muir Richard 8 Overstory A novel of activism and natural-world power presents interlocking fables about nine remarkable strangers who are summoned in different ways by trees for an ultimate, brutal stand to save the continent's few remaining acres of virgin forest. Powers Red Rising (01 Red Rising) Pierce Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. The Reds are slaves to the decadent ruling class. Inspired by a longing for justice, Darrow sacrifices everything to bring down his oppressors, even if it means becoming one. Brown Doughty blends her mortician's knowledge of the body and the intriguing history behind common misconceptions about corpses to offer factual, hilarious, and candid answers to thirty-five distinctive questions posed by her youngest fans. Will My Cat Eat My Caitlin 10 Eyeballs?: Big Questions from Tiny Mortals About Death Doughty Make the World FRONTIERSMAN BEST OF THE VALLEY FIRESIDE BOKS Give You Time to Read! 2015-2019 720 S. Alaska St., Palmer 907-745-2665 Mon-Sat 10am-8pm Sun 11am-5pm www.goodbooksbadcoffee.com Toastofthe Town Awards THE TOP 10 FIRESIDE BOKS Bestselling BooksFor the month of September 2019 ought to you by Title Author Comment Margaret Atwood Testaments (02 Handmaid's Tale) More than fifteen years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale, the theocratic regime of the Republic of Gilead maintains its grip on power, but there are signs it is beginning to rot from within. In a wild, remote corner of Alaska, the Allbright family find a fiercely independent community of strong men and women. The long, sunlit days and the generosity of the locals make up for the newcomers' lack of preparation and dwindling resources. 2 Great Alone Kristin Hannah Guts Raina Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. Telgemeier This book is for everyone who ever wondered what happened to the Chosen One after he saved the day, and for everyone who was ever more curious about the second kiss than the first. Wayward Son (02 Simon Snow) Rainbow Rowell To the Bright Edge of the World In the winter of 1885, Lieutenant Colonel Allen Forrester sets out with his men on an expedition into the newly acquired territory of Alaska, to travel up the ferocious Wolverine River, map the interior and gather information on the region's native tribes. But once the crew passes beyond the edge of the known world, there's no telling what awaits them. 5 Eowyn Ivey Wonders of Nature Discover the wonders of planet Earth and learn about some of the most amazing animals, plants, rocks and minerals, and microscopic life that live here. Discover the myths and legends of living creatures and minerals, as well as key facts about their natural history. 6 Ben Hoare Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. 7 Gideon the Ninth Tamsyn Muir Richard 8 Overstory A novel of activism and natural-world power presents interlocking fables about nine remarkable strangers who are summoned in different ways by trees for an ultimate, brutal stand to save the continent's few remaining acres of virgin forest. Powers Red Rising (01 Red Rising) Pierce Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. The Reds are slaves to the decadent ruling class. Inspired by a longing for justice, Darrow sacrifices everything to bring down his oppressors, even if it means becoming one. Brown Doughty blends her mortician's knowledge of the body and the intriguing history behind common misconceptions about corpses to offer factual, hilarious, and candid answers to thirty-five distinctive questions posed by her youngest fans. Will My Cat Eat My Caitlin 10 Eyeballs?: Big Questions from Tiny Mortals About Death Doughty Make the World FRONTIERSMAN BEST OF THE VALLEY FIRESIDE BOKS Give You Time to Read! 2015-2019 720 S. Alaska St., Palmer 907-745-2665 Mon-Sat 10am-8pm Sun 11am-5pm www.goodbooksbadcoffee.com Toastofthe Town Awards