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Powell's Q&A, Q&A | December 10, 2009

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The Penelopiad by Margaret Eleanor Atwood
The Penelopiad

librarylapin, November 18, 2009

I absolutely love Margaret Atwood's work and I love fictionalized recounting of women's stories so I was very happy to find this book. Unfortunately I was completely disappointed when I read it. Penelope seems almost shallow in this retelling with her simplistic perspective. I would expect a stronger, more potent, voice coming from Atwood. The character was very disappointing and I found the rivalry between her and Helen to be horribly stereotypical (beauty vs. intelligence). The story is fun and the poetry is wonderful so I would still recommend the read but don't expect Atwood's usually amazing quality of writing on this one.
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Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud by Cornel West
Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud

librarylapin, November 18, 2009

I have always loved Cornel West's language and so I was very happy to hear he had a new book out. This wonderful memoir gives background to this wonderful activist and vocalist. His perspective is brilliantly positive and the book just put me into a constant good mood.
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500 Years of Chicana Women's History: Bilingual Edition (07 Edition) by Elizabeth Martinez
500 Years of Chicana Women's History: Bilingual Edition (07 Edition)

librarylapin, September 21, 2009

I am so grateful that this book exists. This beautifully illustrated book covers an incredible herstory of chicana and mexican women. It is completely bilingual and a wonderful informational resource for someone who is constantly hungering to know more about her ethnic heritage.
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Proust Was a Neuroscientist by Jonah Lehrer
Proust Was a Neuroscientist

librarylapin, September 21, 2009

This is a beautifully written book that combines our inner science nerd with our literary romantic. Lehrer has written a very well documented book that provides a testament to the need for the creative world to fuel our scientific lives.
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The Passion by Jeanette Winterson
The Passion

librarylapin, July 28, 2008

This is a phenomenal book that weaves two very different and intriguing stories of Napoleonic times. Between war and genders, Winterson delivers another incredible read.
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