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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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Every Love Story Is a Ghost Story A Life of David Foster Wallace
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D T Max
Daniel Hatch
, January 02, 2013
I'd always been a bit intimidated by DFW but Max's biography made him accessible to me. I would have liked a little more about the last few years of Wallace's life, but overall this was a solid biography that gave me new understanding not only of Wallace's all too brief life, but of his writings as well.
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Debt The First 5000 Years
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David Graeber
Daniel Hatch
, August 04, 2012
If you've been brought up on classical economics, then this book is going to shake up your world a bit. Graeber is an anthropologist working extensively on the origin of money and debt. His conclusions were eye-opening to me and I think help explain a great deal of the current day problems in the world. Even if you don't agree with Graeber, understanding his perspective explains why there are mass demonstrations every time the G8 or the IMF come to town.
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Grand Pursuit The Story of Economic Genius
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Sylvia Nasar
Daniel Hatch
, January 16, 2012
This is one of those books that let me know just how ignorant I am. Nasar weaves in and out of stories that explain not only what different personalities thought but how they got there and why they were interested in going there in the first place. I especially liked the chapter on Beatrice Webb (Potter). This is good storytelling and great information.
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Swerve How the World Became Modern
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Greenblatt, Stephen
Daniel Hatch
, January 02, 2012
I had come across the name Lucretius a few times when reading essays by Christopher Hitchens, but I had no real concept of what his epic poem, "On the nature of things," meant to the world. Now, I do, thanks to Stephen Greenblatt who weaves together my favorite things: bibliophiles, history, science and so on into a riveting tale that I am the better for knowing.
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Invention of Air Joseph Priestley
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Steven Johnson
Daniel Hatch
, September 27, 2011
Loved it! Steven Johnson's book ties Joseph Priestly to many of the founding minds of our Republic. I very much appreciated reading this account of science (such as it was) and how it was valued by the founding fathers.
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Arguably Essays by Christopher Hitchens
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Christopher Hitchens
Daniel Hatch
, September 25, 2011
As the title indicates, be prepared for some contentious views. I've been reading Hitchens for a few years now and though I don't always agree with him I have never failed to come away with a bit better perspective. I first came to Hitchens because I was researching Thomas Paine, a personality that Hitchens claims would be one of his heroes, if he had heroes that is. These essays touch on numerous subjects from literature to history to politics and (almost) never fail Hitchens own standard of 'never be boring.' Read these and you will be better for it.
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Forged Writing in the Name of God Why the Bibles Authors Are Not Who We Think They Are
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Bart D Ehrman
Daniel Hatch
, September 24, 2011
Ehrman's latest work is an excellent introduction to the authorship of some of the more questionable books in the New Testament. The book is packed with references for further study. One of the more impressive points Ehrman makes in this book is that scholars, just like the rest of us, often believe something because they've heard it rather than because they've investigated it for themselves. Ehrman has once again delivered an interesting and thought provoking volume on biblical scholarship.
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Mudbound
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Hillary Jordan
Daniel Hatch
, September 11, 2011
I loved this book. Hillary Jordan tells a fantastic story from multiple points of view. Looking forward to her new book!
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Arguably Essays by Christopher Hitchens
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Christopher Hitchens
Daniel Hatch
, September 06, 2011
A great collection of essays by this master of the form. I especially like the pieces on literature, but there should be something of interest for everyone.
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How to Live or a Life of Montaigne in One Question & Twenty Attempts at an Answer
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Sarah Bakewell
Daniel Hatch
, September 01, 2011
Sarah Blakewell's life of Montaigne deserves all the accolades (including the National Book Critics Circle Award) that have come its way. Peering into the life of this extraordinary 16th century man is rewarding on many levels. He has much to share with the modern reader; a very human voice that reaches out from over 400 years in the past to reveal that our fears and hopes and lives may not be all that different.
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Science Of Liberty Democracy Reason & the Laws of Nature
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Timothy Ferris
Daniel Hatch
, January 01, 2011
Timothy Ferris presents a compelling case that democracy and reason are essential for science to thrive. I consider this book a must read, you can't help but learn something from every chapter.
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Thieves of Manhattan
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Adam Langer
Daniel Hatch
, August 21, 2010
Adam Langer's new novel is a great read, especially for those struggling on the outskirts of a writing career. The book is worth it for all the literary referencs alone but the characters and story stand on their own. The depiction of the New York writing community was spot on. You'll enjoy this one.
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Pictures At An Exhibition
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Sara Houghteling
Daniel Hatch
, March 21, 2010
I loved the setting and the journey. Learning about the art scene in Paris of the period was fascinating. Enjoy!
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Mudbound
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Hillary Jordan
Daniel Hatch
, March 19, 2010
A fantastic read, the varying POV style lets you relive events from the perspective of serveral of the major characters. Well deserving of its award. You won't be disappointed.
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Coffee Trader
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David Liss
Daniel Hatch
, February 11, 2010
I've read this book twice now and really enjoyed the sights, smells (particularly the smells) and sounds of 17th century Amsterdam. The characters were interesting and the story compelling. I enjoyed not only the peek into the markets of the period, but the openess of Amsterdam to those shunned elsewhere.
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The Coffee Trader: A Novel
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David Liss
Daniel Hatch
, January 02, 2010
I found this book interesting and enjoyable for several reasons. The author captures 17th century Amsterdam and the trading markets authenticately. I was intrigued by the introduction of coffee into the western world. And of course, I found the characters and the mystery captivating. Very enjoyable.
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