Cart
|
|
my account
|
wish list
|
help
|
800-878-7323
Hello, |
Login
MENU
Browse
New Arrivals
Bestsellers
Featured Preorders
Award Winners
Audio Books
See All Subjects
Used
Staff Picks
Staff Picks
Picks of the Month
Bookseller Displays
50 Books for 50 Years
25 Best 21st Century Sci-Fi & Fantasy
25 PNW Books to Read Before You Die
25 Books From the 21st Century
25 Memoirs to Read Before You Die
25 Global Books to Read Before You Die
25 Women to Read Before You Die
25 Books to Read Before You Die
Gifts
Gift Cards & eGift Cards
Powell's Souvenirs
Journals and Notebooks
socks
Games
Sell Books
Blog
Events
Find A Store
Don't Miss
Spring Sale
Read the World Sale
Powell's Author Events
Oregon Battle of the Books
Audio Books
Visit Our Stores
Powell's Staff:
Five Book Friday: In Memoriam
(0 comment)
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...
Read More
»
Brontez Purnell:
Powell’s Q&A: Brontez Purnell, author of ‘Ten Bridges I’ve Burnt’
(0 comment)
Rachael P.:
Starter Pack: Where to Begin with Ursula K. Le Guin
(0 comment)
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
##LOC[Cancel]##
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
##LOC[Cancel]##
Customer Comments
Leanne in MT has commented on (6) products
Monster Calls Inspired by an Idea from Siobhan Dowd
by
Patrick Ness, Jim Kay
Leanne in MT
, March 20, 2015
Such a great book- just left me speechless. The book opens up how people deal with grief and how a great loss changes you. It resonated with me even though my most recent loss was quite some time ago. This is a book that you may think "kids can't handle", but it is perfect for teens and tweens because it does not pander; it is honest and captures how much of a struggle loss can be, and how to get through it.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
report this comment
House of the Scorpion
by
Nancy Farmer
Leanne in MT
, March 19, 2015
This book breaks your heart, but it also makes you open your eyes a bit. The children are just kids, and are only acting how they have been taught- just as in other places where caste social orders exist or racial discrimination is less hidden. The point of view of the boy reminds us what it is like to be on the sharp end of the prejudice stick. An eerie alternative future, especially given some of the current political events in Mexico.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
report this comment
Quick Strength for Runners: 8 Weeks to a Better Runner's Body
by
Jeff Horowitz
Leanne in MT
, May 12, 2014
This book provides a great sequence of workouts and specific instructions for each exercise so you can improve your body strength. The author presents the reasoning behind each workout and spells out how to continue with the book after you work through the first 8 weeks of exercises. It is also nice that you do not need much equipment to do these. Most are body weight or stability/ balance exercises using small free weights. Since the exercises are organized by body region/ target area, you can also develop your own exercise progressions.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
report this comment
Dinner: A Love Story: It All Begins at the Family Table
by
Rosenstrach, Jenny
Leanne in MT
, March 06, 2013
This is a wonderful read as well as a great source for kid-friendly recipes. My own children are a little past the toddler age (we are pre-teen now), but the stories of Jenny's early parenthood dinner experiences were a real flashback for me. The sections on the "non-cook" and "heart-sinkers" still ring true for me. Unfortunately, if the family all sits down and then I notice that no one got the milk out; I just slump a little, and it made me smile that I am not the only one. Thanks Jenny! Oh, and the black bean and avocado salad is Amazing!
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
report this comment
The Lies of Locke Lamora
by
Lynch, Scott
Leanne in MT
, July 25, 2012
The character of Locke is someone who grows on you until you are just on the edge of your seat trying to will him to convince his next mark, or beat his next opponent. The web of thieves and nobility and their respective blind spots are manipulated by Locke and the rest of the Gentleman Bastards with deft precision and without malice. This is the trait that makes Locke and his crew so easy to cheer for. That and the extent of their training, their pride in their work, and their camaraderie. When Locke's intricate plan to dupe the Don and Dona attracts the attention of another more sinister thief, things get even more complicated, and the final run of events is a real page-turning sprint. I had convinced myself that the author could not possibly finish the story with the pages remaining, but not only did Scott Lynch finish it, he finished it with style and with no loose ends or disappointing shortcuts. I would love to read about Locke and Jean's further adventures!
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
(5 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)
report this comment
Mile Markers The 26.2 Most Important Reasons Why Women Run
by
Kristin Armstrong
Leanne in MT
, January 02, 2012
Wonderful essays on running and how it supports a life and the people in it. The writing is nicely conversational without being preachy, and Ms. Armstrong really hits on some of the reasons why we run and how valuable running can be as a physical and mental exercise. I also appreciated how she worked in motherhood and some of the classic trials and tribulation that are so funny when we hear them, but are maybe not so funny when we are "in the moment"- lots of connections there. Ms. Armstrong is able to laugh at herself, and I laughed with her and often nodded in agreement. A book I will read again, I am sure.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
report this comment