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Five Book Friday: In Memoriam
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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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Powell’s Q&A: Brontez Purnell, author of ‘Ten Bridges I’ve Burnt’
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Starter Pack: Where to Begin with Ursula K. Le Guin
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Going Coastal: Santa Cruz County and Beyond
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Elizabeth Ivanovich
M Daly
, September 14, 2017
This a must read for anyone who lives in, plans on visiting, or just would like to know more about Santa Cruz, California. Each of the book's chapters paints a vivid picture of a slice of Santa Cruz life. From the eclectic exhibits at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, to the various, colorful characters you can find in and around Santa Cruz, each chapter is a delightful find. Each chapter ends with a link to more information, and I found myself using them to make plans for future visits to that unique beach town. I've already visited the Museum of Art and History, a place I had walked by many times, but never gone in until inspired by this book. I am so glad I did. Thank you Elizabeth for providing this great guide.
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Prime Suspect
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Lynda La Plante
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, May 07, 2016
If the rest of the books in this London police procedural are as good as this first one, I think I have a new favorite. Jane Tennison is a woman in a male realm of London police detectives. Though very competent, the powers that be are reluctant to put her in charge of a major case, and the men in he squad are equally against being bossed by a woman. When she is the only one available for a high profile case, no one, except herself, wants to see her succeed. Full of complex characters, and sporting an intriguing mystery, this kept me engaged from page one to the end.
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Palisades Park
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Alan Brennert
M Daly
, February 28, 2016
New Jersey's amusement park Palisades Park was the place to be in the summer for families from the late 1800s until 1971. This is the story of the park and the Stopka family who worked there as carnies. Spanning two generations the story and characters are so vivid that you can smell the French fries from the Stopka concession and the acrid smoke of the fire that threatens to destroy the park and the people who call it home. When you're sorry to see a book end, you know you've read a good tale.
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Princes at War The Bitter Battle Inside Britains Royal Family in the Darkest Days of WWII
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Deborah Cadbury
M Daly
, September 19, 2015
Two brothers who could not have been more different from each other. One gave was a charming playboy who gave up the throne for personal happiness. The other a reluctant ruler with a strong sense of duty, who led his country through it's most trying time. This is the story of Edward VIII and George VI, and their actions during WWII. Using information that just recently became public, the author provides new insight into a pair of kings most know only for Mrs. Simpson and The King's Speech. I was drawn into the story and found it hard to put the book down.
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Just After Sunset
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Stephen King
M Daly
, March 13, 2015
This collection of short stories is just the thing when you don't have a large chunk of time to read, but don't read it right before bed if you want to sleep with the lights out. After reading "A Tight Place" I'll never use a port-o-potty again.
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Invisible Bridge
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Orringer, Julie
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, October 22, 2014
This is really two stories. The first is the story of a young man studying architecture in 1930s France, and falling in love. The second is what happens when this young man, who is a Hungarian Jew, is forced to return to Hungary during WWII. Julie Orringer manages to weave two mesmerizing stories.
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Lockwood & Co.: The Screaming Staircase
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Jonathan Stroud
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, March 19, 2014
In a world where only children can see or hear ghosts, but where these ghosts are malevolent beings with the power to kill with a touch, companies form using these gifted children to track and contain said ghosts. When Lucy loses her job with a well-established ghost hunting firm, she joins forces with Anthony Lockwood and becomes one of three employees. Things get off to a rocky start and continuing getting interesting until the final page. I was drawn in by the plucky characters and the suspense. I'm looking forward to more in this series.
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The Bones of Paris: A Stuyvesant and Grey Novel: Stuyvesant and Grey 2
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Laurie R King
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, March 13, 2014
This gritty mystery takes the reader into the heart of the dark side of Paris in the late 1920s. When an American girl disappears in Paris, her parents hire Harris Stuyvesant to investigate. In his search, he crosses paths with some very shady characters, some real (Man Ray) and some fictional (Didi Moreau). It may be too dark for some, however, I enjoyed recognizing people and places. Be warned, though the cover doesn't indicate it, this is a sequel to Touchstone.
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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
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Cheryl Strayed
M Daly
, March 13, 2014
When Cheryl Strayed's mother died, she was left without an anchor. To regain a sense of purpose and battle some demons, she decided to hike the entire Pacific Coast Trail from San Diego to The Bridge of the Gods in Oregon. Never having backpacked before, she went to REI, bought a lot of gear and set off, without even taking a practice trip. Her journey is sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes scary, and sometimes hilarious. While the book did not make me want to lace up my boots and head down the trail, I did enjoy reading about her travels.
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Lowland
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Jhumpa Lahiri
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, February 22, 2014
Jumpa Lahiri excels at illustrating the conflicts between traditional parents and the children they bring up in a change world. In The Lowland, she tells the story of two brothers born in India in the 1950s. One comes to the US while the other stays in an India in the midst of civil unrest. While they make vastly different choices, they both rebel against the traditional lives their parents' had planned for them. Lahiri creates very believable characters with whom you will sympathize even while you are wishing they would act differently.
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Mary Poppins
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P. L. Travers
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, February 22, 2014
For those of you only familiar with the movie version of Mary Poppins, you're in for a treat. The literary Mary is more human than the movie version, but just as captivating. The adventures she had in the movie are just the tip of the iceberg.
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Kings Speech How One Man Saved the British Monarchy
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Mark Logue, Peter Conradi
M Daly
, February 11, 2014
George VI of England was handicapped with a terrible stutter, not a good thing for a public figure. Enter Lionel Logue, an elocution specialist, today a speech therapist. He was the first to recognize that stuttering is a physical ailment, and not merely a mental defect. With a series of practices, speech revisions, and exercises, he was able to correct George's stutter. The title is a bit misleading, as Logue came into George's life long before he had any idea of becoming king. The book is a biography of Logue, and his long-time relationship with Bertie.
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Into The Wild MTI
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Jon Krakauer
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, February 11, 2014
In 1992 a young man trekked into the Alaskan wilderness for an adventure. He never returned. Some months later, hikers discovered his emaciated body in an abandoned bus. What started out as an article for Outdoor magazine, turned into a journey of discovery for author Jon Krakauer as he delved into the boy's history to find the reasons for his journey and eventual death. The result is an engrossing story of a young man who loved adventure, but pushed himself too far.
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Eighty Days Nellie Bly & Elizabeth Bislands History Making Race Around the World
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Matthew Goodman
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, February 11, 2014
In 1890, two female journalists took off on a race around the world. One was, Nellie Bly, racing to beat the fictional Philias Fogg's 80 day record, and the other, Elizabeth Bisland, was hired by a rival newspaper to beat Nellie. The winner would achieved world fame, or notoriety, while the runner-up, would be virtually forgotten. This book tells, not only the story of the race and the racers, but also paints a vivid picture of jounalism at the turn of the 20th century. A thoroughly engaging book, and one that should generate a good bit of conversation.
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The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories
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Oscar Wilde
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, February 11, 2014
Oscar Wilde was very adept at pointing out the irrationalities of human nature. This collection of witty, and sometimes heartwarming, tales show Wilde at his best. From the man who let's a casual comment at a party make him do something unspeakable, to the man who believes true friendship involves letting your friends do things for you, these will keep you entertained, and may even give you a lesson or two.
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Lost Dogs
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Jim Gorant
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, February 11, 2014
First, let me say this is not a book about Michael Vick. This is a book about 49 extraordinary dogs who overcame great hardship, and not only survived, but many became beloved pets and even therapy dogs. This is also the story of several remarkable people who believed that a group of dogs destined for a sad end could surprise everyone, and who took the time to make it happen. I loved this book.
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Paris Wife
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Paula McLain
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, January 28, 2013
This ficitional account of Ernest Hemingway's first wife, Hadley, is a must read for fans of Hemingway, Paris, Pamploma, the 1920s, or a good story. Meticulously researched, the book brings to life the women who was the author's first love and muse. Though only married to him for four years, they were packed with activity and growth. When she met him, he was an unpublished, green boy. When they divorced, he was a respected and famous author. The in-between time, makes a fascinating story.
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The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb
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Melanie Benjamin
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, January 01, 2013
I loved this book. It is both well written and an engaging story. In Civil War era U.S., Lavinia Warren Bump stands less than 3 foot tall. While most people thought that being a woman and a dwarf condemned her to being hidden away and cared for the rest of her life, she had other ideas. She not only became independant, she took control of her career and became one of the most recognizable women in the world, eventually joining P.T. Barnum's traveling show and seeing the world. Her wedding to General Tom Thumb was the royal wedding of the day. Melanie Benjamin has given this, who most people know only from pictures, a voice that reveals an intelligent, funny and determined woman. Well done!
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