“The Raven was recently awarded Publishers Weekly’s Bookstore of the Year award, a huge honor that we’re very proud of. Believe it or not, however, this was not the first national championship to come to Lawrence this year.”
“Would you look at that: We have an 80% local bestseller list this week! If there’s one thing Raven customers truly love, it’s books either about Kansas or by Kansas authors (or both at the same time!).”
The Raven Book Store has been selected for the biggest award a bookstore in America can receive.
“The Raven has always had a big mystery section, since day one. … In the past year or so, the amazing booksellers of the Raven have worked to highlight a broader range of genre fiction as well.”
“I love the diversity on this week’s bestseller list. … Truly, you wouldn’t be able to replicate this bestseller list at any other bookstore.”
“The last few weeks have marked a return to live in-person events for the Raven, and the bestsellers list certainly shows it.”
KU Libraries
The Snyder Book Collecting Contest awards, which recognize undergraduate and graduate students for their collections of books, digital items, graphic novels and more, will be presented April 21.
“Not only is Sarah Smarsh’s wonderful book about Dolly Parton on the list, but so is Dolly Parton’s first novel.”
“The most tried-and-true way to end up on our list is to be a fantastic book with a local connection.”
Jennifer Raff, associate professor of anthropology at KU, rockets to No. 1 for the debut week of her new book, “Origin.”
