Celebrating Bookshop Day with Great Local Bookshops in Illinois and Wisconsin, and Four Great Reads for Gearheads

Oct 14, 2023

We don’t mean to sound the alarm, but with the anticipation of the holiday season coming up just around the corner, now is a great time to start mentally preparing to do a little shopping! Or, if you’re like some of us, you know that this is just the best time to shop before the crowds and the hustle-and-bustle begins. Either way, we’d like to take a moment to remind you that it’s Bookshop Day; shopping at small, independent bookshops is a great way to support your local community, boost regional economy, and make a real difference in the lives of people who run them!

Let’s check out a list of some great options, and some suggestions for titles to snag for your loved ones for this year’s gift haul:

Here’s some great automotive centric books to purchase from or order via your local bookshop:

How to Build a Car by A. Newey is an in-depth, technical look about the world of cars from an F1 engineer. You’ll get insights into the math and engineering behind the builds, anecdotes about his life, and the politics behind the sport of F1 racing. It’s perfect for the huge car nerd in your life.

A Man and his Car: Iconic Cars and Stories from the Men who Love them by Matt Hranek celebrates the relationship between cars and their owners, and what gives them the “drive” to be so passionate about their ride. Filled to the brim with anecdotes from collectors with beautiful photos of their cars from the whole shebang to the little details.

The Science of Supercars: The Technology That Powers the Greatest Cars in the World by Martin Roach, Neil Waterman, John Morrison tracks the evolution of the supercar from nuts to bolts and the powerful technology that makes them a cut above the rest. Explore the history of these incredible inventions, interviews with top names in the racing industry and supercar collectors, and the ways that these outrageous vehicles have changed the industry as we know it today.

Perfect Control: A Drivers’ Step-by-Step Guide to Advanced Car Control Through the Physics of Racing By Adam Broulliard and Paradigm Shift Driver Development makes a unique gift for the car enthusiast in your midst. Learn the physics behind driving at different speeds, identify and prioritize cues from your vehicle, and learn the optimal input to get your car running to the limit and being the best it can be. It’s a fascinating read sure to delight any gearhead!

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