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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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Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Friend
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Christopher Moore
Danielle Tinker
, January 31, 2011
This book is extremely entertaining, especially to those of us who grew up with the stories of the bible. It makes you laugh, then sit back and think, "that didn't really happen...did it?". Definitely well worth the read!
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Portland Confidential Sex Crime & Corruption in the Rose City
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Phil Stanford
Danielle Tinker
, January 31, 2011
As a native Portlander I found this book extremely entertaining. A quick read with the familiar locations of Portland, and the not so familiar reputation as a "corrupt" city. Worth the read.
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Mutant Message Down Under
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Marlo Garri Morgan
Danielle Tinker
, August 05, 2010
The overall message of the book makes up for the poor writing. Don't spend your energy wondering whether it is truth or fiction, spend it taking in the messages within the book. The story, fiction or not, provides messages of cultural understanding, simpler life, acceptance and needs vs. wants. These are reminders that we as a society can benefit from.
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Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Friend
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Christopher Moore
Danielle Tinker
, August 05, 2010
This book is extremely entertaining, especially to those of us who grew up with the stories of the bible. It makes you laugh, then sit back and think, "that didn't really happen...did it?". Definately well worth the read!
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Revolutionary Road
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Yates, Richard
Danielle Tinker
, December 26, 2008
The foundation of the story is the development of American suburbs. The characters demonstrate the status and image that suburban life brought to its residents, and brings to light the new conflicts and struggles facing American suburban families. The dynamics of relationships change with the shift to suburbia, and a new American family life evolved. The writing is incredible, and the story keeps the readers interest. It explains the side of the evolution of American suburbs not commonly explored. A great story, and a great look into America's suburban life.
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Working Poor Invisible In America
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David K Shipler
Danielle Tinker
, October 27, 2008
The book is filled with personal accounts and supported with facts. The stories can get tedious and could have been condensed. Could have engaged reader to feel more emotion for those in the stories, instead makes them seem victimized. Overall great to give a foundational understanding of the working poor in America.
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A Larger Memory: A History of Our Diversity, with Voices
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Ronald Takaki
Danielle Tinker
, October 27, 2008
Using historical and personal accounts, Takaki strings together an incredible story of race in America. The stories are personal and different, giving support to the historical claims made by Takaki and other historians. Perfect for those who may find history simply with events and dates boring. Takaki's history is given in an entertaining and engaging manner, leaving the reader with a better understanding of the founding and development of race in America.
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Common Interest How Our Social Welfare
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Leslie W Dunbar
Danielle Tinker
, September 25, 2008
Utilizing the personal stories of a wide variety of people, Dunbar strings together a discussion of the US social welfare system. Though written in 1988, the book is completely relevant today, and could have been written this year. The same problems discussed in the book are the same ones we face in the US today. The issues revolving around social security and welfare are laid out through testimony, and suggestions to future sucess are given. Especially leading up to the Presidential Elections, issues of social welfare are crucial to read and discuss. If you can get past the outdated figures, which sadly enough are still relevant, this book comes highly recommended.
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Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
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David Sedaris
Danielle Tinker
, August 15, 2008
Woven together brilliantly, the stories Sedaris tells leaves you yearning for more. The sarcastic tone may cause you to laugh out loud, beware! Humor is not the only highlight of the book, as the stories and memories carry insights that most can learn from.
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Stupid White Men: And Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation!
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Michael Moore
Danielle Tinker
, August 12, 2008
The ever controversial Michael Moore does his research. The facts, figures, and numbers will astound readers. The basis of the book should be an important discussion, unfortunately the ideas are lost in a tirade against Bush. Though I am usually a fan of Moore's, I was put off by the constant and seemingly pointless jabs at President Bush. One can certainly benefit from the abundance of facts if willing to wade through the unrelated material.
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Prison Angel Mother Antonias Journey from Beverly Hills to a Life of Service in a Mexican Jail
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Mary Jordan
Danielle Tinker
, August 12, 2008
This book reveals the love that each of us should live with. Mother Antonia's life shows that doing good and having good intentions prevails over all. Her heart, passion and love is admirable and inspiring. One need not be religious to appreciate this incredible story.
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Long Way Gone Memoirs Of A Boy Soldier
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Ishmael Beah
Danielle Tinker
, August 12, 2008
The writing is elegant and the story is bold. Beah writes beautifully in telling his courageous story. The middle of the book can get tedious, but the story as a whole is important, making it a must read. There are details that may put some readers off, yet without those brutal details the story wouldn't be as powerful or complete. I wish everyone knew the situation described in Beah's life story, I can only hope people will read this and become aware.
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