Jack Hannert is the bookseller who's been with us since the very beginning. His knowledge of literature, especially translated works and works from abroad, knows no bounds, or at least none we've yet discovered. He's also the primary selector for our Brilliant Books Monthly subscriptions, since his areas of expertise are so wide ranging. Even though he
No one know more about books and goats than Jack Hannert.
It is his quirky taste, combined with an expansive world view, that makes his picks so wonderfully compelling.
Enjoy!
Jack's Top Ten (ish) of 2013.
The comments are brief. Because once Jack says it's good. It is.
Note the shout out for Melville House's entire novella series. They look as great as they are to read.
These titles are in no particular order.
I would also like to extend an honorable mention to the following authors I've loved reading this year, even though their books were not out this year: Jim Harrison, Patti Smith, Jean Giono, Tove Jansson, and W.S. Merwin.
Other titles I wish I had gotten to read this year:
