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Every year, the booksellers at Powell’s submit their Top Fives: their five favorite books that were released in 2023. It’s a list that, when put together, shows just how varied and interesting the book tastes of Powell’s booksellers are. I highly recommend digging into the recommendations — we would never lead you astray — but today...
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Dreams from the Monster Factory A Tale of Prison Redemption & One Womans Fight to Restore Justice to All
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Sunny Schwartz
Sharon Skinner
, August 18, 2009
Enlightening and thought-provoking. In many ways, this is the story of Sunny Schwartz's personal Inferno. This book tells how her work took her into the dark depths of the California prison system and helped to change it, and herself, for the better.
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Warrior Wolfblade 02
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Jennifer Fallon
Sharon Skinner
, June 01, 2008
The Wolfblade Trilogy continues. Jennifer Fallon ties together multiple plot lines and political intrigue the way an expert rug maker weaves intricate patterns into a seamless whole.
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Queen Of Swords
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Sara Donati
Sharon Skinner
, June 01, 2008
An excellent historical novel. Not only a well-told, fast-paced story, Queen of Swords provides a profound look at the social structure and the treatment of women and people of color, particularly those of mixed ancestry, in New Orleans toward the end of the War of 1812.
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Ireland
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Frank Delaney
Sharon Skinner
, June 01, 2008
This is a remarkable book that truly reveals the innate spirit of Irish storytelling and history. Frank Delaney is a wonderful storyteller.
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Body Artist
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Delillo, Don
Sharon Skinner
, June 01, 2008
I couldn't get past the first few pages, which consisted largely of a chain-of-consciousness-type description of the woman eating cereal and her husband reading the paper. Apparently, not my cup of tea, made stronger by leaving the bag in the water, then lifting it and dunking it, lifting it and dunking it and finally lifting it out of the water and placing it on a plate where the remaining water pools darkly around the edges leaving a stain . . .
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Heart Of Stone
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C E Murphy
Sharon Skinner
, June 01, 2008
Heart of Stone is the story of a woman who becomes romantically involved with a living Gargoyle. Great concept, but I had trouble believing the protagonist's motivation and her ambivalence about her own behavior was troubling.
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Lords of the North Saxon Chronicles 3
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Bernard Cornwell
Sharon Skinner
, June 01, 2008
Uhtred's journey continues to fascinate and entertain me. I highly recommend the books in this series.
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Pavane
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Keith Roberts
Sharon Skinner
, June 01, 2008
Lovely language, but a bit disjointed. And there were times that the language seemed to get in the way of the story. While the last chapter, "Coda," tied the rest of the book together, this book read more like a collection of short stories than a novel.
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Twisted
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Laurie Anderson
Sharon Skinner
, May 26, 2008
Everything I read by Laurie Halse Anderson ends up being measured against Speak, which is an excellent book. Unfortunately, in my opinion, Twisted doesn't quite measure up. I found it difficult at times to relate to and care about the protagonist, and I didn't quite believe his epiphany. However, I do think that Halse Anderson did capture a lot of the essence of teenage boy in this book.
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Listening For Lions
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Gloria Whelan
Sharon Skinner
, May 26, 2008
This is a good historical novel for middle-grade readers. The young protagonist is well-drawn and her story provides some interesting information about post WW1 Africa and the Spanish flu pandemic.
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Bearstone
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Will Hobbs
Sharon Skinner
, May 26, 2008
Will Hobbs knows his subjects and his understanding of culture shines through in this story of 14-year-old Ute, Cloyd Atcitty, who is raised by his grandmother and sent to live in a group home in Durango. Cloyd struggles to find his identity. When he finds an ancient stone carved in the shape of a bear, he gives himself the name, Lone Bear, hoping that the stone will give him strength and help to change his luck. As much as I despised the protagonist at times, I stuck with this book and found the ending satisfying.
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Climbing The Stairs
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Padma Venkatraman
Sharon Skinner
, May 26, 2008
Climbing the Stairs is a well-written eye-opening account of a young girl's life in British-occupied India during World War II. Highly recommended for its illumination of an aspect of world history that many Americans are unaware of.
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Letting Go of Bobby James or How I Found My Self of Steam
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Valerie Hobbs
Sharon Skinner
, May 26, 2008
While some of the protagonist's conflict seems a bit too easily resolved, this is still an entertaining story about a difficult subject told in a strong voice. A quick read.
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The Blood of Flowers (Large Print) (Historical Fiction)
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Anita Amirrezvani
Sharon Skinner
, October 29, 2007
Richly woven historical fiction infused with traditional folk tales, this book provides a graphic picture of life in 17th century Persia and the struggles of a young girl whose talent and ambition put her at odds with a stifling patriarchal social structure. An excellent example of fiction that shows a woman’s ability to become empowered, even in the strictest of societies.
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Goblin Wood 01
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Hilari Bell
Sharon Skinner
, October 25, 2007
This was my first exposure to Hilari Bell’s work, and I found it to be an absorbing and satisfying read. Hilari Bell’s prose is smooth, her characters real, and her depiction of goblins fresh. As soon as I finished this book, I wanted to read more about Makenna and Tobin. And I really want to know what happens to Cogswhallop and his family. Based on this excellent sample, I plan to read more of this author’s work.
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Ghostwalk (Large Print)
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Rebecca Stott
Sharon Skinner
, October 22, 2007
Like alchemy, this book is a complex work with many different interconnected aspects. It contains an imaginative mixture of alchemy, mystery, murder, science, history, fiction, social commentary, and psychic phenomena that also provides fascinating information about Sir Isaac Newton and his time at Cambridge.
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Queen's Own Fool: A Novel of Mary Queen of Scots
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Jane Yolen and Robert Harris
Sharon Skinner
, October 14, 2007
This is an enlightening read that turns Mary, Queen of Scots, from a flat historical figure into a real person with humor and honor and human feelings and failings. Although her life and actions are based on much conjecture, the main character, “the queen’s own fool,” is likable, honest, and comes across as very real. Through her eyes, the reader is given a glimpse of the political intrigue that made 16th century life difficult and dangerous, especially for a person of royal birth. This book is a perfect entry point for YA readers to learn about the history of one of Europe’s most fascinating queens.
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Oryx & Crake
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Margaret Atwood
Sharon Skinner
, October 14, 2007
Atwood provides critical social commentary while pointing out the traps and pitfalls created by combining cutting edge scientific discoveries with human arrogance. Her use of real and current science makes the reader ponder whether or not we have already gone too far to turn back. Highly recommended.
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Dark Angels
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Karleen Koen
Sharon Skinner
, October 14, 2007
Filled with real characters with honest imperfections and true emotional arcs, “Dark Angels” quickly removes all the romanticized notions of court life that can build up over time when one does not have to actually live in and face the day-to-day reality of a monarchy. And yet, the author also manages to portray the beauty and seduction that would cause a person to desire the court life. Satisfying historical fiction.
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Old Willis Place
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Mary Downing Hahn
Sharon Skinner
, September 16, 2007
This story contains ghostly encounters and a ghastly mystery. Just right for young readers who like to be scared.
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Fangs For The Memories
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Kathy Love
Sharon Skinner
, September 16, 2007
Vampire romance (read erotica) in the vein of Laurell K. Hamilton. While not my preferred genre, there is a decent story woven into the romantic narrative.
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Pirates!
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Celia Rees
Sharon Skinner
, September 16, 2007
Historical fiction at its very best. This is an exciting and emotional tale of pirates told from the unique perspective of a woman who "went on the account."
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Sword Of Darkness
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Kinley Macgregor
Sharon Skinner
, September 12, 2007
Wicked fun. This is the best new twist on the Arthurian legend in years!
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Urban Shaman Walker Papers 01
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C E Murphy
Sharon Skinner
, November 18, 2006
Urban Shaman swirls together an interesting mix of Native American symbolism and Celtic beliefs. The protagonist, Joanne Walker, and her 73-year-old cab driving sidekick are an unusual crime-fighting duo caught up in a metaphysical mystery that leads them on rowdy romp through Seattle in search of a murderer, who also happens to be an ancient Celtic entity. Overall, a decent book to cozy up with on a cold afternoon.
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Blessed Are The Cheesemakers
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Sara Kate Lynch
Sharon Skinner
, November 18, 2006
Blessed are the Cheesemakers offers both the laughter and tears of beauty and sorrow and is one of the best books I?ve read this year. As an added benefit, I now know how cheese is made. This book molds together the wonder and magic of love and healing into a tasty morsel. I suggest you serve it at room temperature with a nice Merlot.
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