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October 01
Selected by Barbara from Portland, Oregon
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Telex from Cuba
Telex from Cuba
by Rachel Kushner

Barbara's Comments:
"[A] fascinating historical novel that tells the story of an American corporate enclave in Cuba just before the revolution." (read more)

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October 02
Selected by Robin from Hood River, Oregon
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You Look Nice Today
You Look Nice Today
by Stanley Bing

Robin's Comments:
"Twists and turns in the corporate world plus a mind-boggling lawsuit make this a great read....If you have ever worked in a corporation, you will recognize everyone in this book." (read more)


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October 03
Selected by Rick from Salt Lake City, Utah
Rick won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Big Over Easy: A Nursery Crime
The Big Over Easy: A Nursery Crime
by Jasper Fforde

Rick's Comments:
"Jasper Fforde has a huge cult following....This book uses the cast of nursery rhymes past and puts them in a new light. Very clever writing and fun to read." (read more)

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October 04
Selected by Rosemary from Hillsboro, Oregon
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Superdove: How the Pigeon Took Manhattan...and the World
Superdove: How the Pigeon Took Manhattan...and the World
by Courtney Humphries

Rosemary's Comments:
"Some love them and feed them, some detest them and try in vain to eradicate them....I guarantee you'll never look at a pigeon the same way again." (read more)

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October 05
Selected by Eric from Oakland, California
Where to Invade Next
Where to Invade Next
by Stephen Elliott

Eric's Comments:
"The most amusing thing about this book is that it is very difficult to know if the authors expected it to be taken seriously." (read more)

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October 06
Selected by Pat from Camden, Maine
Pat won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Generation Loss
Generation Loss
by Elizabeth Hand

Pat's Comments:
"I read this book in the spring of 2008 and am still having dreams about it....The story got under my skin and I carry it like a faint tattoo. The characters took me places that I did not want to go, and yet I am grateful for the journey." (read more)

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October 07
Selected by Kim from Livonia, Michigan
Kim won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
With You and Without You
With You and Without You
by Deborah J. Wolf

Kim's Comments:
"This was very well written with great character development....[T]here was a lot of emotion that went with this story: laughter, cheering on, sadness....A great read!" (read more)


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October 08
Selected by Blythe from Fruita, Colorado
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Church of the Dog
Church of the Dog
by Kaya McLaren

Blythe's Comments:
"What can I say? I'm a sucker for the magical realism genre, and 'Church of the Dog' fits the bill perfectly." (read more)

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October 09
Selected by Kirsten from Lincoln City, Oregon
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This Gaming Life: Travels in Three Cities
This Gaming Life: Travels in Three Cities
by Jim Rossignol

Kirsten's Comments:
"Those who are interested in the shifting nature of videogames, of the ideas behind player-driven games, and the weird politics of online gaming, will enjoy this book." (read more)


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October 10
Selected by Ryan from San Jose, California
Ryan won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Screwed-Up Life of Charlie the Second
The Screwed-Up Life of Charlie the Second
by Drew Ferguson

Ryan's Comments:
"This thoughtful and entertaining novel has great characters and great writing that pulls you in and drags you through without having a chance to come up for air." (read more)

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October 11
Selected by Laura from Jeremiah, Kentucky
The Space Between Before and After
The Space Between Before and After
by Jean Reynolds Page

Laura's Comments:
"This book deals with the intricate dynamics of family relationships and how they affect our lives now and for many years to come." (read more)

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October 12
Selected by Michaeleen from Tucson, Arizona
Michaeleen won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion
The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion
by King Arthur Flour

Michaeleen's Comments:
"This is one of the most frequently used cookbooks we own. In addition to offering great recipes to follow, this book gives the reader why and how information that makes it easier to be successful experimenting!" (read more)

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October 13
Selected by Les from Portland, Oregon
Les won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Wordy Shipmates
The Wordy Shipmates
by Sarah Vowell

Les's Comments:
"Sarah Vowell is the sort of person you desperately wish taught your high school American history class: smarter than anyone else in the room, a quirky sense of humor, full of random trivia and a genuine enthusiasm for her topic." (read more)

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October 14
Selected by Nancy from Denton, Texas
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Scattershot: My Bipolar Family
Scattershot: My Bipolar Family
by David Lovelace

Nancy's Comments:
"Absolutely the best book I have ever read about bipolar illness....This is the most honest and heartfelt explanation of what it is really like." (read more)

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October 15
Selected by Amy from DePere, Wisconsin
Amy won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.

Amy's Comments:
"Auster's ability to effortlessly guide me in and out of the darkness is the result of true storytelling mastery." (read more)


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October 16
Selected by Maureen from Portland, Oregon
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House and Home
House and Home
by Kathleen McCleary

Maureen's Comments:
"I found this book totally delightful. The perfect length for that not-often-gotten alone time I need." (read more)

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October 17
Selected by Cathy from Sammamish, Washington
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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: On the Tracks of the Great Railway Bazaar
Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: On the Tracks of the Great Railway Bazaar
by Paul Theroux

Cathy's Comments:
"Paul Theroux makes travels through even the most forbidding countries fascinating." (read more)

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October 18
Selected by Sharon from Waldport, Oregon
Apocalypse Nerd
Apocalypse Nerd
by Peter Bagge

Sharon's Comments:
"This is one of the most disturbing books I've read in a long time. But that doesn't mean that it's also not one of the most important." (read more)

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October 19
Selected by Brian from Tualatin, Oregon
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Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World
Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World
by ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman

Brian's Comments:
"This book will take you on an emotional adventure....The authors really captured their own personal struggles throughout the journey, and allowed the reader inside their heads." (read more)

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October 20
Selected by Kellie from Middleburg, Florida
A Lion Among Men: Volume Three in the Wicked Years (The Wicked Years #03)
A Lion Among Men: Volume Three in the Wicked Years (The Wicked Years #03)
by Gregory Maguire

Kellie's Comments:
"Yackle is such a fascinating character, one of my favorites in the Maguire universe to be sure....This will no doubt be a must-read for Wicked fans." (read more)

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October 21
Selected by Jeraldean from Martinez, California
Restitution
Restitution
by Lee Vance

Jeraldean's Comments:
"I am surprised that this is a first book....I'm looking forward to the next thriller." (read more)

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October 22
Selected by Paul from Circle Pines, Minnesota
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Adventures in Unhistory: Conjectures on the Factual Foundations of Several Ancient Legends
Adventures in Unhistory: Conjectures on the Factual Foundations of Several Ancient Legends


Paul's Comments:
"[A] wonderful set of essays. The style of Davidson is conversational, jovial, joking, digressive but in the end illuminating and entertaining." (read more)


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October 23
Selected by Lisa from Eva Beach, Hawaii
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A Season for the Dead
A Season for the Dead
by David Hewson

Lisa's Comments:
"If you loved the 'Da Vinci Code' but are tired of waiting for Dan Brown's sequel, this is the book you're looking for." (read more)

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October 24
Selected by Benjamin from San Francisco, California
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One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War
One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War
by Michael Dobbs

Benjamin's Comments:
"[An] entertaining and eye-opening read about a series of events that brought us one small accident away from nuclear devastation." (read more)

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October 25
Selected by Susan from San Diego, California
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Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries
Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries
by Naomi Wolf

Susan's Comments:
"Naomi Wolf is a leader in the truest sense of the word." (read more)

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October 26
Selected by Ginger from Spring, Texas
People of the Whale
People of the Whale
by Linda Hogan

Ginger 's Comments:
"This is a powerful book and Linda Hogan writes in a way that makes the reader want to consume it in one sitting." (read more)

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October 27
Selected by Felicity from Portland, OR
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Consider Phlebas
Consider Phlebas
by Iain M. Banks

Felicity's Comments:
"I enjoyed the complex moral fabric of the universe, and the author's willingness to make sorrow a part of the book and world. My first Iain M. Banks: I will be reading more." (read more)

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October 28
Selected by Donna from Lake Oswego, Oregon
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The Darker Side
The Darker Side
by Cody McFadyen

Donna's Comments:
"Cody McFadyen is my new favorite mystery/thriller writer." (read more)

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October 29
Selected by Michele from Port Orchard, Washington
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To Siberia: A Novel
To Siberia: A Novel
by Per Petterson

Michele's Comments:
"[A] poignant story of a young girl and her brother growing up in northern Denmark during World War II and the life-altering ramifications following the Nazi invasion of Denmark." (read more)

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October 30
Selected by Tedra from Fort Dodge, Iowa
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Testimony
Testimony
by Anita Shreve

Tedra's Comments:
"This is beautifully written in the many voices who participated and observed the events that take place....[A] very timely and thought-provoking book." (read more)

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October 31
Selected by Sarah from Romeo, Michigan
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Tender Morsels
Tender Morsels
by Margo Lanagan

Sarah's Comments:
"It's been almost a week and I am still basking and soaking in this story....It is quite possibly THE best reading experience I've had so far this year." (read more)

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