The Books Inc. Marina best-seller list

1. City Of Thieves by David Benioff (fiction, paperback)
2. This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper
(fiction, paperback)
3. Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (young adult fiction, paperback)
4. Iron Giant by Ted Hughes (kids’ fiction, paperback)
5. Inside Of A Dog by Alexandra Horowitz (nonfiction, paperback)
6. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris (essays, hardcover)
7. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
(fiction, paperback)
8. Smile When You’re Lying by Chuck Thompson
(nonfiction, paperback)
9. The Earth Book by Jon Stewart (humor, hardcover)
10. Life by Keith Richards (nonfiction, hardcover)

New and noteworthy staff picks

Nonfiction: The High Tide Of American Conservatism by Garland S. Tucker III
Excellent coverage of the 1924 election between Coolidge (Republican) and Davis (Democrat), both conservative; both raised on a farm with attributes of honesty, frugality and straight talk. Not a book of political opinion, but one of America's thinking on the role of government. This leads, of course, to the role of our political parties and what they have become today. Thought provoking and an easy read.
                                                                                                  – Bill Dito

Nonfiction: Just Kids by Patti Smith
From the "Godmother of Punk," one of the best memoirs I've ever read. Sad, but very inspiring. Nostalgic about New York's East Village, where most of the story takes place, and her relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. I could not put it down. Now in paperback.
                                                                                                                                   – Susan Sarmiento

For Kids – Best New Picture Book: Knuffle Bunny Free by Mo Willems
The perfect conclusion to the adorable Knuffle Bunny trilogy. Kids will like it because it's funny, adults will like it because it's full of heart. It made me cry at our information desk. My coworkers laughed at me, but it was worth it.
                                                                                                                                – Maggie Tokuda-Hall

 

Featured at Books Inc.

This month we're featuring two of our newly expanded and revamped sections at the Marina Books Inc.:

Fashion & Style has been a growing section for years, and now we've given it the space it deserves. You'll find beautiful gift books featuring your favorite designers, fashion icons, as well as style guides from celebrity stylists.

The Graphic Novel section has also been expanded and moved to highlight some of the awesome new titles being released in graphic form. In addition to your favorite cult classics and superheroes, there are new graphic versions of The Diary of Anne Frank and the U.S. Constitution!

Nonfiction: Beauty Rules by Bobbi Brown
The world-famous makeup artist brings you tips and tricks for looking and feeling great for teens and 20-somethings. Curly hair? No problem. Style questions? All answered. Life lessons? She's got that too.

Nonfiction: The Tattoo Chronicles by Kat Von D
Life and love lessons learned by being one of the top tattoo artists (and celebrity daters) on the scene today. Read her rants and raves, see her best tattoo work, and get a peak into the intimate life and style of the maven of the tattoo world.

Graphic Novel Fiction: Uncle Sam by Steve Darnall and Alex Ross
Cynical and idealistic. I'm not patriotic, but this is an Uncle Sam I can support – one who holds fast to the ideals this nation was founded on. A mind-blowing section dedicated to a newly elected senator's speech … awesome!
                                                                                                                      – Noelle Andel

Rich Ciccotelli is the manager of Books Inc. in the Marina.