The Batman Files By Matthew Manning

This book is truly a work of art, with a high quality cover, magnetic closure and black gilded edges. Starting with the drawings of a young Bruce Wayne, following him through some of his most significant life events, The Batman Files is a complete must-have for fans. Matthew Manning painstakingly highlights The Batman’s most compelling moments in the battle between good and evil, complete with bios on his most villainous enemies along with beautiful illustrations of Batman’s gadgets, uniforms, blueprints and maps to Gotham City and more.

Be Ready When the Sh*t Goes Down: A Survival Guide to the Apocalypse By Forrest Griffin

As Forrest Griffin’s mother will tell you on the back of his recent book; she did not allow him to eat paint chips as a child. After looking at his outfit for the cover, you may disagree. No matter where your opinion falls on the paint chip spectrum, one thing is for sure: this guy is hilarious. Full of apocalyptic tips like digging up your wife’s rose garden to build a fall out shelter, hot wiring a car and even starting your own religion, you will feel enlightened, entertained and perhaps a bit nauseous from laughing. 

Forrest Griffin is a UFC (mixed martial artist) fighter, former light heavyweight champion and former police officer. This is his second book.

How to Speak Wookiee* By Wu Kee Smith

This fun little book gives 10 wookiee phrases to listen to for perfect pronunciation. Don't leave this galaxy without it- you never know when you might have a wookiee asking you, "arrrghh rhawh-arrgh." (cut it out) Perfect for the Star Wars fan and anyone else who wishes they to can speak wookie.

*Disclaimer: this book is not intended to be used for communication with sasquatch, ewoks, or any other furry
creatures. Use at your own risk.

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns By Frank Miller

I used to watch the old Batman reruns with Adam West when I was a kid. I thought Batman was funny and a bit cheesy but the love for him remained. There was something in those blue tights and cool Batmobile that left me fascinated. But when I read Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, I saw Batman as not just a superhero but as a man, troubled by his past and his future, a real human being. Take the trip into the legend and the darkness that stirs inside.

Stiff: The Curious Life of Human Cadavers By Mary Roach- Essays

The life of the human cadaver is anything but beautiful, yet somewhere in this look at death Mary Roach seems to find it. Her sharp wit, eye for humor and honesty weave a tapestry of history formed from the lifeless bodies she explored. As we search for the answers of 'what happens when I die,' Roach skips the spiritual aspect and gets down to the hard science. From vivid accounts of burial, embalming, cremation and the less obvious choices such as crash test dummy donor or crime scene victim, we find what death really means. Sure to help you make a decision about your own remains!