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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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Double Bind
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Chris Bohjalian
Carol CC
, January 29, 2013
Bohjalian is a great writer and with this book he mixes a fascinating story with clever use of real photos. The ending made me gasp. BUT, make sure you read -- or re-read -- "The Great Gatsby" first. It will enhance the experience of "The Double Bind."
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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Mary Ann Shaffer
Carol CC
, January 30, 2012
What a beautiful story. It feels like non-fiction and I could barely believe these were not real people. The only criticism is the title, which doesn't convey the weight and beauty of the subject matter and the people telling the tale. It went onto my "keepers" shelf and I know I'll read it again.
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Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
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Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer
Carol CC
, September 30, 2011
This was a pleasant surprise. The story was by turns sweet and sad and heart-rending and funny. There were times I laughed out loud and times I was moved to tears. The characters are wonderfully drawn -- all of them people you wanted to have as friends or neighbors or both. Guernsey was painted as a charming place that I've added to my travel wish list. The all-letters format made me yearn for the "good old days" when cards and letters were the only way to go. This one's a keeper.
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Lacuna
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Barbara Kingsolver
Carol CC
, January 31, 2011
I hoarded this as if it was a box of fancy and expensive chocolates. I easily could have gobbled the whole thing at once, but the language and story were so beautiful, I wanted to savor every bite. Kingsolver has long been a favorite writer and she just keeps getting better.
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