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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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Fifty Shades of Grey
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E L James
cheandme
, August 01, 2012
The fact that some firm allowed this tripe to pass through its doors unassailed, is a clear sign as to the desperation of the publishing world. I don't know who I'm more furious at: the author for using fan fiction based on a series that isn't literature itself to promote her banal, repressed fantasies or the publishers and promoters for putting this into the general public without any warning as to the garbage that's contained within. Perhaps it strikes a chord with readers because her sexual scenes are common enough fantasies but there is nothing ground-breaking or new about her subject matter to validate itself; it's all done before. If you have any self-respect you'll leave this cheap, vapid, empty collection of words and paper on the shelf and buy one of the many many wonderful, beautiful books that are to be found here instead! It does not even deserve a 1 on the rating scale.
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Mennonite in a Little Black Dress A Memoir of Going Home
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Janzen, Rhoda
cheandme
, August 01, 2012
I don't think I would recommend this book to most; it was not quite funny or deep or revealing. There was no sign of personal growth or development in the author and she didn't arrive at any conclusions or epiphany. I certainly would not recommend it to any earnest Mennonites! There is a useful appendix in the back which explains much of the vocabulary and norms and customs and might provide a helpful reference to an outside venturing into any given Mennonite community from Pennsylvania to Paraguay
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Daddy Long Legs
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Jean Webster, Eva Ibbotson
cheandme
, August 01, 2012
I love epistolary novels. There is something about a collection of novels or diary entries which, autobiographical or fiction, seem to give the reader a more intimate view of a person's life, thoughts and, if you're lucky, secrets. This book has endure and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Although I have not read it a 100 times, the number is definitely in the double digits and as of my last read this week, it has not lost any of its charm. It's not the love story that develops in the last few pages that has kept me going back for re-reads or captured the attention of so many readers in the last hundred years. It's the plucky orphan who, knowing well her fate and caste in life, dares to dream beyond and explores the world handed to her with abandon, self-effacing and good-natured humour, and creativity. Although readers in search of wild adventures might get bogged down in details of college lunches and classes and faithful reporting of which pig ran away or which cow died, there are greater themes in the book: female suffrage and social reform being among the most obvious. I give this book a five star but only for that certain kind of reader. I think you know who you are.
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Postmistress
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Sarah Blake
cheandme
, August 01, 2012
You wouldn't think a book about World War II, a front-lines radio/reporter and a deceptive public servant would make for relaxing beach reading, but in the case of The Postmistress it actually was. It was interesting to read about the radio reporting from London, something I hadn't really read much about. It also shed light on the fact that for a while, the world didn't have a clear picture of what was happening to the Jews: we look back and say "how could that have happened?" but in the moment, in the confusion, the wild rumours going on about everything, it was hard to sift through to the truth as we see it now. Not a justification by any means, but perhaps an explanation of why the world's countries weren't quicker to open their doors. I enjoyed it for sure.
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Beauty Tips from Moose Jaw
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Will Ferguson
cheandme
, August 01, 2012
After "Why I hate Canadians" and "How to be Canadian" I was expecting another hysterical book from Will Ferguson and I was a bit disappointed. A few chuckles yes, but not the ironic satire that I was expecting. That being said, it was quite enlightening. I learned a lot about Canada that I'd never heard of as he chronicled his travels to lesser known of the world, talking about history and current culture in random places like Moose Jaw, Victoria, St. John's, Churchill (polar bears!!!), the Saguenay and others. I'd recommend it if you are interested in learning more about Canada in a palatable, entertaining way. If you're looking for a laugh, check out his other books instead.
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Marriage Bureau For Rich People
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Farahad Zama
cheandme
, July 24, 2010
This book was great. It's positive outlook and romance is balanced by an awareness of social issues in the country. Totally worth reading!
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Lonely Planet Signspotting 2 More Absurd & Amusing Signs from Around the World
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Doug Lansky
cheandme
, June 17, 2010
Hysterical! I laughed until i cried. Literally!
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The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo
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Paula Huntley
cheandme
, June 17, 2010
This book is written from the expat perspective but one that is deliberate in attempting to understand the culture of recovery from war. It is entertaining and insightful and, even though more than a decade has past, it is still relevant for our world today; especially in light of the recent developments in Kosovo.
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Da Brudderhood of Zeeba Zeeba Eata a Pearls Before Swine Collections
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Stephan Pastis
cheandme
, June 17, 2010
As an avid follower of Pearls before Swine, this book is awesome! Packed with the funnies both individual strips and complete story lines. It's very enjoyable.
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