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October 01
Selected by Vivian Michelle from Houston, Texas
Vivian Michelle won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
An Invisible Sign of My Own
by Aimee Bender
Vivian Michelle's Comments:
"Vivian Michelle's comments:
"Bender's details and images border on magical in their uniqueness; I cannot recall when I have read such an original novel-- I truly cannot compare Bender with any of the many authors I have read, and that is such a rarity."" (read more)
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October 02
Selected by Nathan from Denver, Colorado
Nathan won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Best Thing I Ever Tasted
by Sallie Tisdale
Nathan's Comments:
"Nathan's comments:
"Wow, is this ever a refreshing look at the food we eat! The Best Thing I Ever Tasted takes us on a fascinating and in-depth journey through what has led us up to the food we consume in America today. From the invention of the microwave to the marketing of foods, find out why what we love and hate what goes in our mouths. But it's really more than that; the style of the prose is what captured my heart. Tisdale's romantic and descriptive writing deftly transported me back to my childhood days of fried bologna sandwiches and chicken chip bake so that I can understand why today I eat things like 'sauteed cherries in pinot noir with creme fraiche' and 'couscous tomato with fried caper buds.' What is the best thing YOU'VE ever tasted?"" (read more)
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October 03
Selected by Steve from Boise, Idaho
Steve's Comments:
"Steve's comments:
"I love this hat. It's very comfortable and the design is great. My friend Mallory keeps trying to steal it from me, so I found it for her on the website. That's why I'm writing this review."" (read more)
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October 04
Selected by Sari Lynn from San Francisco, California
Sari Lynn won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession
by Mark Obmascik
Sari Lynn's Comments:
"Sari Lynn's comments:
"A totally delightful story of three very different men, linked by a shared obsession ? to see the most different bird species in a year. Even if you're not similarly obsessed, the author's writing style and humor will catch you up and carry you along for the ride. It was such a fun read that it made me consider, if only momentarily, doing something similar. For avid birders, armchair travelers, and students of human nature ? enjoy!"" (read more)
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October 05
Selected by Roy from Boston, Massachusetts
Field Notes from a Catastrophe
by Elizabeth Kolbert
Roy's Comments:
"Roy's comments:
"This is an incisive and timely book on a crucial planetary issue. I saw the movie An Inconvenient Truth while reading this book. The experiece of both was enhanced by the other. My paradigm has been shifted. I have a moral imperative to reduce my environmental impact after reading this book. There are virtually thousands of books and websites devoted to this subject. Elizabeth Kolbert uses her journalistic skills to package and present the most pertinent information in a way that the layperson can comprehend."" (read more)
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October 06
Selected by Amy from Roseburg, OR
The Ruins: A Novel
by Scott Smith
Amy's Comments:
"Amy's comments:
"This book just REEKS! It's about vines, people. Vines. Deadly vines. I read this book, waiting for something more. It never came. I read the whole thing, certain that by the end I'd see what everyone else has seen in the novel. I didn't. It's inconsistent and monotonous, and too many loose ends are left. Why wouldn't they read the abandoned journals before burning them? How far could they possibly stretch that tequila?"" (read more)
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October 07
Selected by Nancy from Willseyville, New York
Nancy won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
Waiting for My Cats to Die: A Morbid Memoir
by Stacy Horn
Nancy's Comments:
"Nancy's comments:
"I howled with laughter and cried tears of sorrow. For everything written by the wonderful Stacy Horn is hauntingly true. We all approach middle life with a decided learning curve, wether it meets with humor or despair! A fantastic romp that won't be stopped. This is a five star book and then some!!"" (read more)
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October 08
Selected by James from Brooklyn, New York
James won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Easter Rising: An Irish American Coming Up from Under
by Michael P Macdonald
James's Comments:
"James's comments:
"In Easter Rising, Michael Patrick MacDonald accompanies readers on a blistering journey through familial pain, healing, and self-discovery. The slew of family tragedies that prompt MacDonald to leave his native Southie take him from the abandoned warehouses that spawned Boston's hardcore punk scene to the streets of Paris, London, New York, and ultimately, to the Ireland his grandfather left half a century before....What makes this book an essential piece of American writing is the author's uncanny ability to bravely and insightfully bring to light stories that would otherwise be whispered in quiet corners. In this regard, MacDonald's prose makes cowards of us all."" (read more)
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Sale - Hardcover
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October 09
Selected by Lisa from Salem, Oregon
Lisa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.: The Complete Series
Lisa's Comments:
"Lisa's comments:
"It's about time that this really great, yet all too short-lived TV series has come to DVD!! I still don't know why they cancelled this show after only one season, it is one of the most memorable, entertaining and engaging shows that I have ever seen! Brisco County Jr., has a little bit of everything ? Western, Sci-fi, Action ? and don't forget the humor! It's a quirky combination that has you thirsty for more. You can't help but love Bruce Campbell as Brisco!"" (read more)
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October 10
Selected by Matthew from Buxton, Maine
Matthew won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Exquisite (06 Edition)
by Laird Hunt
Matthew's Comments:
"Matthew's comments:
"Outstanding ? combine David Lynch, art history, noir murder, comedy, 9/11, and New York and you get this fantastic read."" (read more)
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Used - Hardcover
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October 11
Selected by Christy from Custer, Wisconsin
Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee
by Charles J. Shields
Christy's Comments:
"Christy's comments:
"I couldn't put the book down once I started reading. I hadn't realized that so many of the characters and events in To Kill a Mockingbird were based on her life in Monroeville, Alabama. Until I saw the movie Capote I did not know about Lee's relationship with Capote, so reading more about their investigation of the Kansas murders was especially interesting....I wonder if there will be writings that will be discovered later -- when she will not have to hear any comparisons with her beloved first book."" (read more)
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October 12
Selected by Hillary from Beaverton, Oregon
Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean
by Justin Somper
Hillary's Comments:
"Hillary's comments:
"Justin Somper's first novel combines two thrilling genres ? the adventure of pirates and the chill of vampires! This book, aimed at children ages 8 to 12, will be a fun read for adults who still dream of these adventures.....With the end of Lemony Snicket and Harry Potter drawing near, it's nice to meet new friends to go on adventures with."" (read more)
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October 13
Selected by Rachael from Elizabeth, New Jersey
Rachael won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
20 Times a Lady
by Karyn Bosnak
Rachael's Comments:
"Rachael's comments:
"I absolutely LOVED this book. Delilah Darling has slept with her 20th man and rather then adding another number to her headboard she decides to track down all her ex boyfriends and try to make it work with one of them. Delilah goes on a roadtrip across the US to rekindle a relationship with one of the 20 men. Will she find love again or will Delilah come home manless? Read this exciting book to find out!"" (read more)
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October 14
Selected by Jennifer from Vancouver, Canada, Canada
Jennifer won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Tickle the Duck: Don't You Dare
by Ethan Long
Jennifer's Comments:
"Jennifer's comments:
"This interactive book is a good laugh for both kids and adults. You'll have fun reading this to toddlers. I purchased two as gifts and they were well received. I really like Ethan Long's humour and playfulness. It's such a gem that I got two more: one as a gift and one to keep."" (read more)
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October 15
Selected by Sherry from Springfield, Oregon
Sherry won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Where's My Cow? (Discworld Novels)
by Terry Pratchett
Sherry's Comments:
"Sherry's comments:
"One of the funniest childrens books, that's not really for children, I've ever read. It's a fictional parody of a fictional childrens book written by the fictional main character of another fiction book by Terry Pratchet called Thud!. If that isn't strange enough for you, then you're beyond jaded."" (read more)
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October 16
Selected by Melissa from Missoula, Montana
Melissa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Geek Love
by Katherine Dunn
Melissa's Comments:
"Melissa's comments:
"I hesitantly agreed to read this book on the recommendation of a friend. I couldn't see how the story of a carnival family who seeds their own show by purposely creating mutant offspring could be instructive in any way. Halfway through, I found myself empathizing with the loyal-to-a-fault narrator, a bald, albino hunchback who is devoted to her limbless, partially aquatic egalomaniac brother. Their siblings, musically talented Siamese twins, and a clairvoyant younger brother, have similarly twisted relationships with their brother Arty. The story is wild and enchanting, but it is how it makes you think about 'normal' life that is most amazing."" (read more)
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October 17
Selected by Margaret from Bath, Maine
Margaret won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Cockeyed
by Ryan Knighton
Margaret's Comments:
"Margaret's comments:
"I quite enjoyed Ryan Knighton's cockeyed account of his evolution into a man of blindness. You will laugh with guilty pleasure and relief as he he recounts cringe-worthy moments of painful slapstick — and you will want to weep as he shares moments of raw pain and vulnerability. He isn't pitiful or noble but he is very honest as he taps his way through his teens (drivers ed!), adulthood (relationships! summer camp!), Korea, and IKEA. I love the way he writes and his insights about being/going blind in a sighted world."" (read more)
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October 18
Selected by Janet from New Paltz, New York
Janet won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Music for Torching
by A. M. Homes
Janet's Comments:
"Janet's comments:
"A. M. Homes is one gutsy writer, able and willing to face the dark side of modern life, yet continually poking you in the ribs with the absurd humor of it all. One shocking surprise after another makes it a hurly burly page turner that stays in your mind long after the haunting ending."" (read more)
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October 19
Selected by Kori from Corvallis, Oregon
Kori won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
October 20
Selected by Jonathan from Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Jonathan won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Thirteen Moons: A Novel
by Charles Frazier
Jonathan's Comments:
"Jonathan's comments:
"Wonderful follow up to Cold Mountain. Certainly worth the ten year wait. Charles Frazier's compelling novel is set in his beloved mountains of western North Carolina and follows the incredible life of the orphan Will Cooper. Readers will delight in Frazier's mastery of history and language in his compelling second book. Wrap yourself up in a blanket, put some wood in the fireplace and open this book."" (read more)
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Used - Hardcover
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October 21
Selected by Catherine from Lazo, British Columbia, Canada, , Canada
Catherine won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette
by Sena Jeter Naslund
Catherine's Comments:
"Catherine's comments:
"I have always been very inquisitive about the life, times, and people who had contact with Marie Antoinette and the great queen herself. This book answers all my questions ? and even those I didn't know I had ? wonderfully. It adeptly narrates a very factual, breathless account of what Marie Antoinette really did and what truly happened to and around France's last queen. How can one fail to be fascinated by history when it is written so masterfully? This book is a rare gem, and a true classic-to-be."" (read more)
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October 22
Selected by David from Gresham, Oregon
The God Delusion
by Richard Dawkins
David's Comments:
"David's comments:
"Richard Dawkins has set for himself what seems an impossible goal: to enlighten those who choose darkness and fear. I have great hope that this book will succeed, but I fear that it won't. I have read the book and am looking forward to meeting Dawkins on the 27th, but as I gaze at the reviews written on Amazon I find that his wisdom is falling on deaf ears. For example, I saw reviews of the book saying Dawkins didn't touch the idea that bouys the ID people, 'irreducible complexity.' Dawkins not only deals with this religious bogyman, he does it with great care and completeness. The other big criticism I have seen is that the book is filled with hatred and anger. This is not the case. Read it for yourself. If you are of a theist faith, then perhaps you will learn that things aren't as certain as you think they are, however, if you are an a-theist then you are sure to find an intellectual companion to help you thru these years of darkness.
This book is well written and very informative, don't pass it up because your faith makes you fear."" (read more)
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October 23
Selected by Bill from Yelm, Washington
Bill won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Victory At Sea
Bill's Comments:
"Bill's comments:
"My father was a Lt. Commander in the Navy, commanded a minsweeper fleet in the Pacific ? very tough duty. In 1952, 3 and 4, every Sunday we turned on the TV at 4PM and watched Victory at Sea on NBC. It won the Best Documentary in 1952, and I have yet to see its match. 'Gripping' is a totally inadequate word to describe this series. The US fought on three continents, two oceans and numerous islands, and won against multiple opponents starting from behind. To watch this unforld is simply the most dramatic work ever, fiction or documentary.
Outnumbered and outgunned, we fought back with heroics, incredibly fast technology advances and most important, the most effective production systems in the world. Boeing built 10,000 B-17's in four years, the P-51 was developed in 9 months and fighting 12 months after it was approved. The whole country was committed to support.
We'll never see the like again. You owe this to yourself and your children for a viseral sense of what our nation can rise to. This really is a Ten Star production. I have seen no other in 50 years that comes close."" (read more)
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October 24
Selected by Christi from Des Moines, Iowa
Christi won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Fraud
by David Rakoff
Christi's Comments:
"Christi's comments:
"[David Rakoff] couldn't be any funnier ? unless, of course, he was at one of my parties!"" (read more)
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October 25
Selected by Larry from Baltimore, Maryland
Larry won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
by Max Brooks
Larry's Comments:
"Larry's comments:
"You may not care about zombies, but this isn't your typical zombie tome. Told as a series of interviews, this 'oral history' of the zombie war is entertaining and erudite. Mr. Brooks cleverly works in historical references that add credibility to this history."" (read more)
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October 26
Selected by Lukas from Portland, Oregon
Lukas won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Vernon God Little
by D. B. C. Pierre
Lukas's Comments:
"Lukas's comments:
"This is by far the worst book I've read all year. It's incoherent, stupid, and ugly. D.B.C. ('dirty but clean' wtf?) Pierre no doubt thinks he's being very edgy and topical by dealing with school shootings, underage lust, and the media circus. His supposedly satiric version of America (he's Australian) is so grotesque and ludicrously overwrought as to be unrecognizable....Though supposedly comic, it's about as funny as a pencil stabbed into your ankle and broken off....This is not me being provincial; there is much about our culture that is ripe for satire, but not by somebody who knows nothing about it."" (read more)
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October 27
Selected by John from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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October 28
Selected by Effie from Chicago, Illinois
October 29
Selected by Kara from Eugene , Oregon
Kara won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
The Adventures of Polo
by Regis Faller
Kara's Comments:
"Kara's comments:
"The travels of Polo are told exclusively through comical illustrations that are entertaining for anyone between 3 and 103 years old....[It] is a graphic novel for the short set with characteristics of comic books, computer animation, and anime. This is a highly creative, expressive, and psychedelic story that is captivating from the very first illustration to the final page."" (read more)
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October 30
Selected by Dorinda from Hamilton, Montana
Dorinda won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Deerskin
by Robin McKinley
Dorinda's Comments:
"Dorinda's comments:
"I was completely surprised by this adult fairy tale....I especially loved the dogs in this book, as I am so often disappointed with books that attempt to talk about the relationship between dogs and people. A little inaccuarcy goes a long way to spoiling a book for me, and I was very taken with McKinley's knowledge of sighthounds, as I have lived with a deerhound and have studied dogs all my life. I took this book to work (in my head), and couldn't wait to get back to it."" (read more)
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October 31
Selected by Kim Elisa from Suffield, Connecticut
Kim Elisa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Red Sky at Morning (Perennial Classics)
by Richard Bradford
Kim Elisa's Comments:
"Kim Elisa's comments:
"While on vacation this summer on the coast of Maine, I found this delightful book on a shelf of neglected paperbacks in a used bookstore. What a treasure!! From the first page I was hooked...and laughing out loud. Irreverent humor? You bet! Hilarious, and poignant, and just a great story. My husband, a former English prof, had never read it, and couldn't believe he was hearing me chuckle and laugh through the whole book. (It was delightful to hear him do the same when I gave it to him to read when I was finished.) I wanted more Richard Bradford, and was disappointed to discover that he wrote only one other novel, and also that he passed away in 2002. (I had intended to contact him somehow and thank him for writing such a wonderful book.) I'm going to try to find the movie, but it cannot come close to the book."" (read more)
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