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May 01
Selected by Laurie from Lakewood, Ohio
Laurie won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
May 02
Selected by Karen from Vancouver, BC,
Karen won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Generation T: 108 Ways To Transform a T-Shirt
by Megan Nicolay
Karen's Comments:
"Karen's comments:
"Are you like me, with a motley collection of t-shirts wadded up in the back of your closet that you can't bring yourself to throw away? Wad no more...with the help of this book you too can transform your homely t's into something much, much cuter â€" stuff you will actually be proud to wear! Many of these projects do not require a sewing machine and skill levels are indicated for each one, so you really can't go wrong."" (read more)
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May 03
Selected by Sid from Ludington, Michigan
Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism
by Michelle Goldberg
Sid's Comments:
"Sid's comments:
"It is odd that Ms. Goldberg is so very concerned about Fundamentalist Christianity and not the ongoing terror of radical Islam.
Where the latter has very overtly proclaimed their intent to bring this nation and all Western culture under the hand of Muslim extremism, we do not see this same proclamation from the Christian community. What Ms.
Goldberg demonstrates in her book is the very intolerance she wishes to condemn. Indeed perhaps what grassroots America needs to do is take back this nation from liberal journalism."" (read more)
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May 04
Selected by Sherry from New York, New York
Sherry won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Josie and Jack
by Kelly Braffet
Sherry's Comments:
"Sherry's comments:
"I found myself immediately drawn into this story. The unconventional relationship of Josie and Jack is fascinating, and very complex. The author's style is illustrative and lyrical, even in the most twisted and cutting scenes. This is a book that is full of original characters and plot twists that you never see coming. A great read that will stay with you."" (read more)
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May 05
Selected by Zak from Boulder, Colorado
Zak won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
A Wild Sheep Chase
by Haruki Murakami
Zak's Comments:
"Zak's comments:
"One of my favorite books....The writing style has a magical way about it that really makes strange things happen in your head."" (read more)
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May 06
Selected by Jennie from Los Angeles, California
Jennie won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
California Transit: Stories and a Novella
by Diane Lefer
Jennie's Comments:
"Jennie's comments:
"Who knows these women? At first glance, the women in Diane Lefer's short fiction collection, California Transit, aren't at all the kind of people we meet in our day-to-day comings and goings. But then again, there is something familiar about them. Aren't they the women on the outskirts of our purposeful paths, who sometimes get in our way? Or maybe it's something else. Well, whoever they are, one thing's clear: they don't particularly know themselves, as much as they'd like us to believe that they do."" (read more)
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May 07
Selected by Deanna from Olympia, Washington
Deanna won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
May 08
Selected by Efrona from Kefar Tavor, Israel
Efrona won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (Barefoot Contessa)
by Ina Garten
Efrona's Comments:
"Efrona's comments:
"Ina Garten has put together a choice collection of French classics that fit the American palate. In an easy cooking format, she's modified recipes to fit busy schedules, but seriously the dishes hold their flavor and are well thought-out....Barefoot In Paris shows what's really going on in home kitchens set out over the beautiful countryside of France, and that simply put; is great cooking!"" (read more)
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May 09
Selected by Sarah from Portland, Oregon
May 10
Selected by Linda from Santa Monica, California
Linda won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Bartlett's Poems for Occasions
by Geoffrey O'Brien
Linda's Comments:
"Linda's comments:
"This collection, with a humble, intriguing forward by Billy Collins, delights with its breadth and time depth and oh, yes, there is emotional amplitude....One finds Chinese, Japanese and ancient Greek poets as well as Aphra Behn, Gwendolyn Brooks, Elizabeth Bishop, Cavafy and Langston Hughes....As a beautiful, insightful basic collection, this is a prize."" (read more)
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May 11
Selected by Vicki from Lexington, Kentucky
Vicki won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Ace of Spades: A Memoir
by David Matthews
Vicki's Comments:
"Vicki's comments:
"Filled with both humorous and tragic personal anecdotes about growing up biracial in 1980s Baltimore when 'black' and 'white' were the only categories allowed, David chose at a very young age, and before he could even be aware of the implications of his decision, to pass for white. I read the entire book in one sitting and slept through my alarm clock's ringing the next morning as a consequence, but it was so worth it."" (read more)
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May 12
Selected by Janice from Cumberland, Rhode Island
Alexander Hamilton
by Ron Chernow
Janice's Comments:
"Janice's comments:
"I've been reading many biographies of those involved in creating the US. Chernow's Alexander Hamilton is the best and certainly most compelling. Apart from the overall excellence of the presentation, I was astonished at Hamilton's drive, intellect and accomplishments. There should be a physical monument to this dedicated servant of the Revolutionary cause."" (read more)
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May 13
Selected by Paul from Portland, Oregon
Paul won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Sacred Games: A Novel
by Vikram Chandra
Paul's Comments:
"Paul's comments:
"Chandra has written a huge, churning tale that combines detective mystery, international thriller and religious pilgrimage â€" with a fascinating view into current life in India."" (read more)
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May 14
Selected by Jolie from Portland, Oregon
Jolie won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends
by Jack Bishop and Richard Jung
Jolie's Comments:
"Jolie's comments:
"I've been a vegetarian for over 20 years and an avid cook for the past 10 years. A lot of vegetarian cookbooks have a lot of the same old stuff. Bishop's cookbook had just what I was looking for. I've switched to seasonal cooking with my family the past year. It's a much healthier alternative knowing you are getting your food locally and in season. Great for the environment too!"" (read more)
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May 15
Selected by Mindy from Las Vegas, Nevada
Mindy won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
My War: Killing Time in Iraq
by Colby Buzzell
Mindy's Comments:
"Melinda's comments:
"Colby Buzzell, an American soldier deployed in Iraq, started an online journal while serving as a machine-gunner. The blog ran for just eight weeks before being shut down by the U.S. military. Thankfully, his blog entries and emails were picked up by a publisher. My War: Killing Time In Iraq is Buzzell's compelling narrative of his day-to-day life in Mosul. Buzzell's candid descriptions of his experiences on the front lines of the war in Iraq are blunt, funny, honest, surreal, but mostly extraordinary."" (read more)
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May 16
Selected by Lavinia from Golden, Colorado
Lavinia won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
May 17
Selected by Ayodeji from Ife, Osun, Nigeria
Ayodeji won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Half of a Yellow Sun
by Chimamanda Adichie
Ayodeji's Comments:
"Ayodeji's comments:
"Leafing through Half of a Yellow Sun on the shelf of our University bookshop, I almost didn't take it. But after settling down on a sofa at home to turn the first page, I just couldn't drop the novel. What I would have missed!....Half of a Yellow Sun is much more than just an enjoyable novel, it carries promise and stature. It is written by a Nigerian, about a Nigerian setting. But its quality will be appreciated by any eyes that encounter it â€" black or white, Nigerian or foreign. It is indeed a classic."" (read more)
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May 18
Selected by Toni from New Hartford, Connecticut
Toni won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Desiring Italy: Women Writers Celebrate the Passions of a Country and Culture
by Susan Cahill
Toni's Comments:
"Toni's comments:
"Crossing the dark waters from Venice en route to the Lido, I watch a woman so intent upon her reading that she seems oblivious to the haunting beauty visible in all directions....I ask what she is reading. It is Desiring Italy....I record it in my journal....Written by a group of women writers, it is a joyous celebration of all things Italian. It evokes cultural traditions, artistic impressions and history as it lyrically describes the glories of Italian locales. How fortunate the person who has this book as a traveling companion....The autobiographical slant resonates with how Italy has imprinted itself in the hearts and souls of the women who write about it and all who visit there."" (read more)
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May 19
Selected by Michael from Portland, Oregon
Honeymoon with My Brother: A Memoir
by Franz Wisner
Michael's Comments:
"Michael's comments:
"Franz Wisner's Honeymoon with My Brother: A Memoir...was the final kick in driving me over the edge in how I travel....[F]unny and often poignant. It is insightful and re-readable. It is a book to loan only with the promise of return, and it is a great book to give to anyone infected by wanderlust."" (read more)
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May 20
Selected by Bill from Somerville, New Jersey
The New Adventures of Jesus: The Second Coming
by Frank Stack
Bill's Comments:
"Bill's comments:
"I remember these stories were mindblowing in the vernacular of the time....I got to read some...by pulling issues out of a largely-ignored spinner rack of comics in a 'boutique' (a.k.a. head shop) in a New Jersey mall....Anyone who picked up a random issue in the decade they were published would want a copy of this collection just to see the amazing remainder of what one missed."" (read more)
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May 21
Selected by Karla from Rome, Georgia
Karla won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
by Barbara Kingsolver and Camille Kingsolver and Steven L. Hopp
Karla's Comments:
"Karla's comments:
"If you are a 'Foodie'...someone who is interested in organic or healthy eating....worried about the petroleum problems this country is facing, I think you will find this book a great read. It is extremely entertaining and humorous, but makes a great point for a new food lifestyle movement known as being a 'Locavore.' Maybe it is because spring and summer are a time for renewed energy, interest in growing things, or simply the thoughts of hitting the local farmers' market and EATING all that wonderful, fresh food, but this book really struck a cord with me and I have enjoyed it and been inspired from the first page of the prologue! So far, if I had to recommend one book to read this summer -- this is it!"" (read more)
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May 22
Selected by John from Casco, Michigan
John won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead: The Dirty Life and Times of Warren Zevon
by Crystal Zevon
John 's Comments:
"John's comments:
"Crystal Zevon gives an intimate insiders view of the turbulent genius and career of Warren Zevon. The anecdotes are often hilarious and just as often rather sad. In the end it is a great read for established fans, and a wonderful introduction for those not familiar with the man and the experiences behind his music."" (read more)
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May 23
Selected by Karen from Bremerton, Washington
Karen won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Prestige
Karen's Comments:
"Karen's comments:
"Drama, revenge, romance, a bit of history, a glimps of genius, and 'magic', this movie has something for everyone. It had those I watched it with guessing up till the end, and after it was over â€" a few were still guessing. David Bowie is great as Tesla; if I hadn't known beforehand I would not have known it was him."" (read more)
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May 24
Selected by Michelle from Portland, Oregon
Michelle won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Flight: A Novel
by Sherman Alexie
Michelle's Comments:
"Michelle's comments:
"As YA fiction, Flight succeeds on all levels. It is not the heady, intellectual pudding of yester-years, instead it is a proud and pithy piece, appealing to those of the younger generation....The entire premise of this book is...exactly the type of thing every red-blooded teen is dealing with today."" (read more)
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May 25
Selected by Jack from DeKalb, Illinois
Talking Right: How Conservatives Turned Liberalism Into a Tax-Raising, Latte-Drinking, Sushi-Eating, Volvo-Driving, New York Times-Reading, Body-Piercing, Hollywood-Loving, Left-Wing Freak Show
by Geoffrey Nunberg
Jack's Comments:
"Jack's comments:
"Liberals have often not been adroit enough in the war of words....Partly this is because liberals are by nature more open-minded, more reasonable people, who do not stoop to the kind of ad-hominem, scorched-earth tactics of conservatives....Liberals must be on guard to respond to outrageous conservative attacks and give no quarter."" (read more)
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May 26
Selected by Carol from Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
The Elegant Gathering of White Snows
by Kris Radish
Carol's Comments:
"Carol's comments:
"Since I'm of that 'certain age', I can relate to much of what these eight women were experiencing and the depth of their friendship. Their wish to remain true to themselves and to each other and their recognition of their own worth was what many of us went through before finally 'settling down.' I loved the writing, the descriptions, and the language. A bit overdone...but a really great read."" (read more)
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May 27
Selected by Michelle from Portland, Oregon
Michelle won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
May 28
Selected by Cathy from Price, Utah
May 29
Selected by Sophia from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Sophia won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Four Ways To Forgiveness (04 Edition)
by Le Guin
Sophia's Comments:
"Sophia's comments:
"Ursula Le Guinn's talent is for writing books and stories that are life affirming, sacred teachings. This book is one of those books that gets under your skin, and painlessly heals what you didn't realize was not whole."" (read more)
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May 30
Selected by Carolyn from Portland, Oregon
Shalimar the Clown: A Novel
by Salman Rushdie
Carolyn's Comments:
"Carolyn's comments:
"Spanning the utopia of tribal, peaceful life to the dystopia of modernization, world war, genocide and terrorism, Shalimar the Clown is hynotizing, heartbreaking, and above all, impossible to put down."" (read more)
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May 31
Selected by Mela from Portland, Oregon
Mela won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Dam Nation: Dispatches from the Water Underground
by Cleo Woelfle-Erskine and Laura Allen and July Oskar Cole and Annie Danger
Mela's Comments:
"Mela's comments:
"I attended a workshop at the Village Building Convergence given by the Graywater Guerrillas and bought the book. It is an incredible resource with drawings, instructions, information, and history...for those concerned about our water resources."" (read more)
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