Blame the Stars by Heather Buchanan
Heather Buchanan, local artist and member of Avenue’s Top 40 Under 40 class of 2019, has been illustrating weekly “Horror Scoops” on Instagram since 2014. The account is full of Buchanan’s quirky takes on horoscopes and has gained a loyal following of astrology fans. Buchanan’s debut book, Blame the Stars, is an expansion of the account’s silly self-help advice, and promises plenty of chuckles no matter how familiar or unfamiliar you are with the world of astrology.
Wildlife, Landscapes and Geology by Dale Leckie
Golden Eagles migrate through a few select passages in the Rocky Mountains because the angle of the rock pushes extra wind under their wings to help them fly. Dale Leckie, two-time bestselling author and geologist, documents natural oddities like these in his new book, Wildlife, Landscapes and Geology. Leckie wrote the book with road trip fans in mind — learn how geology impacts the wildlife on your favourite hiking trails and summer camping destinations.
Made by Marcus by Marcus Purtzki
When was the last time you made your own ice cream, if ever? With the help of Marcus Purtzki, the mind behind Calgary-based ice cream company Made by Marcus, you can start now. In Purtzki’s debut cookbook, he shares how to make 50 unique flavours and more than 60 ice cream inclusions. Whether you’re craving a scoop of rose lychee raspberry or taber corn and blackberry, you can now make it and enjoy from the comfort of home.
The Audacity of Relevance by Alex Sarian
President and CEO of Arts Commons Alex Sarian’s new book is a collection of critical conversations about the role of the arts in local communities. Sarian explores why audience attendance has taken a nosedive in the past decade, and what might happen if the arts and culture sector keeps its status quo. Along with Sarian’s own insights, the book also chats with other experts ranging from the CEO of the Calgary Public Library to the Vice President for the Arts at Stanford University.
Food Therapy by Roni Zaide
If you’re looking to add some new vegan recipes to your cooking repertoire, local chef, cooking instructor and author Roni Zaide of Roni’s Kitchen has a new book that can help. For her second cookbook Food Therapy, Zaide tested as many vegan comfort foods as possible, drawing inspiration for her recipes from all over the world. The result is a treasure trove of 41 enticing vegan recipes, from quick ramen to colourful, Mediterranean spreads with homemade dips and fresh salads.
