Raven Book Store
“Lawrence readers have kicked off the new year by supporting local authors, learning local histories, checking out what’s hot and finding books to help out with their new year’s resolutions,” the Raven Book Store writes of the latest bestsellers.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
An updated version of “Embattled Lawrence Vol. 1,” an original work detailing history of Lawrence, aims to fill in more gaps than its predecessor.
“Day After the Waste Land” is part graphic novel, part adult children’s book, and a full reimagining of T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land” — and Eliot probably would’ve hated it, according to the author.
“This week’s batch of bestsellers reflect our recent events, local interests, as well as the New York Times bestseller list,” the Raven Book Store writes.
“This week’s bestsellers run the gamut — from serious nonfiction to lighthearted sci-fi, Lawrence is reading a wide array of genres!” the Raven Book Store writes.
“Although ‘Project Hail Mary’ took the gold (and who wouldn’t want to read the book after seeing that trailer?!), so many of the books on this list were written by authors from Kansas,” the Raven Book Store writes.
“Preorder campaigns, local author events and front-desk books prevail with this most recent edition of Raven Bestsellers,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Two store kitties celebrated their gotcha day, the library’s summer book sale got underway, Remi the adoptable dog got to go for a walk and more Friday in downtown Lawrence.
“Things are heating up for the summer! … Robert Dinsdale will be discussing his book about Mass Street this Thursday, June 19,” the Raven Book Store writes in the latest bestseller list.
“Another ‘only book store in America’ Top 10 for the record books. Three local authors are representing, with ‘Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder,’ the long-awaited release from Rachel McCarthy James, taking the top spot!” the Raven Book Store writes.
