Daily Dose Archives
December 01
Selected by Ruth from Los Angeles, California
December 02
Selected by Michael from Harpenden, Herts, United Kingdom
Michael won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
December 03
Selected by Ruth from Lake Oswego, Oregon
Ruth won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
December 04
Selected by Kay from Ellicott City, Maryland
Kay won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
December 05
Selected by Victoria from Portland, Oregon
Victoria won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
December 06
Selected by Tiffany from Framingham, Massachusetts
Tiffany won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Cakes and Ale: Or the Skeleton in the Cupboard
by W. Somerset Maugham
Tiffany's Comments:
"'Cakes and Ale' is supposed to be based on the author's early childhood and his relationship with Thomas Hardy and their consecutive rise in the literary world....Like all of Maugham's works you feel as if you have walked in his shoes and conquered all of life's real human issues." (read more)
Your price $8.00
Used - Trade Paper
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December 07
Selected by Mario from Baldwin Park, California
December 08
Selected by Christine from Centereach, New York
Christine won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Scarpetta
by Patricia Cornwell
Christine's Comments:
"[A] fast paced novel....If you are like me, who prefers the earlier Kay Scarpetta novels, then you won't be disappointed." (read more)
Your price $1.00
Used - Hardcover
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December 09
Selected by Ashley from Surprise, Arizona
Ashley won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Freak Show
by James St. James
Ashley's Comments:
"James St. James has annihilated the stereotypes we use to mold who we are....Anyone who feels like they just don't belong, read this book — it will change your life." (read more)
Your price $5.95
Used - Hardcover
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December 10
Selected by Teresa from Portland, Oregon
Teresa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
December 11
Selected by Terry from Eagle River, Ontario , Canada
Terry won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
December 12
Selected by Sydne from Madison, Wisconsin
Miles from Nowhere
by Nami Mun
Sydne's Comments:
"[A] stark story of a girl choosing life on the streets instead of life with an absent father and non-responsive mother....[Q]uite gripping and original." (read more)
Your price $2.50
Used - Hardcover
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December 13
Selected by Randi from Big Stone Gap, Virginia
December 14
Selected by Jon from Annapolis, Maryland
Jon won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency
by Barton Gellman
Jon's Comments:
"Gellman's reporting is astonishing, compiling the bits and pieces of Vice President Cheney's actions and writings into a coherent portrait of a man driven by a deep devotion to secrecy and loyalty, a philosophical attachment to extensive executive power, and a fear of catastrophe so great that he is willing to sacrifice law and peace to defend against it." (read more)
Your price $7.95
Used - Hardcover
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December 15
Selected by Stacy from Portland, Oregon
Stacy won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
December 16
Selected by Cindy from Denver, Colorado
Cindy won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
December 17
Selected by Julie from Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Julie won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Lump of Coal
by Lemony Snicket
Julie's Comments:
"Lemony Snicket tells the story of a lump of coal finding his way in the world....His adventures, and eventual success, are told in a sweet-tart manner that is enjoyable for both kids and parents." (read more)
Your price $6.98
Sale - Hardcover
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December 18
Selected by Susan from Stony Brook, New York
Susan won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
December 19
Selected by Melissa from Minneapolis, Minnesota
Melissa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Suicide Collectors
by David Oppegaard
Melissa's Comments:
"I loved the mix of humor and imagery....The main character, Norman, is tenacious and lovable, and I would not mind taking him out for a whiskey sometime." (read more)
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December 20
Selected by LeAnna from Glendale, Oregon
LeAnna won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Thank You for Being You
by Bradley Trevor Greive
LeAnna's Comments:
"I love all Bradley Trevor Greive books, but this one I especially love. It is perfect to give to anyone that just saying 'thank you' to would never be enough." (read more)
Your price $6.95
Used - Hardcover
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December 21
Selected by Laura from Denver, Colorado
December 22
Selected by Genevieve from Austin, Texas
Mating
by Norman Rush
Genevieve's Comments:
"Elegant in its prose, each layer demands specific and alert attention from the reader; which it then richly rewards. Passion and intellect intertwine in this dissertation on love, its making, undoing, and lasting consequence. Superb." (read more)
Your price $7.95
Used - Trade Paper
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December 23
Selected by Carole from Asheville, NC
Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Foodways, Modern Flavors
by Andrea Quynhgiao Nguyen
Carole's Comments:
"I've recently been drooling over this cookbook at my local bookstore, hoping that Santa will find me worthy of its substantial weight in his pack! I have two reliable Vietnamese cookbooks that I love, but this one goes above and beyond - both in the sheer number of recipes, plus great resources and gorgeous photography. One of those cookbooks you browse through and immediately find yourself thinking, "I want to make three-fourths of these recipes!" A must-have for every cook who enjoys learning about Vietnamese culture while cooking this country's fabulous food!" (read more)
Your price $35.00
New - Hardcover
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December 24
Selected by Lukas from Portland, Oregon
Lukas won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $80.
Lukas's Comments:
"Do you drink bottled water? Well, knock it off! This illuminating, even-handed, and non-preachy book by the author of "Garbageland" details the development of the bottled water industry and its huge environmental impact. It raises many questions, such as should water be a commodity or a human right? Either way, it should convince bottled water drinkers to switch to tap or to buy filters. A must read for our times." (read more)
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December 25
Selected by Nancy from Stronghurst, Illinois
Nancy won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Tales from Shakespeare
by Tina Packer
Nancy's Comments:
"I am a sixth grade teacher and I used this text to introduce my students to the bard. It is awesome and they loved it, even lower ability readers. The illustrations are superb! I am planning to recommend this book to my seventh and eighth grade colleagues." (read more)
Your price $8.95
Used - Hardcover
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December 26
Selected by April from Silverton, OR
December 27
Selected by Terry from Covington, Louisiana
December 28
Selected by James from Silsbee, Texas
James won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
Going Solo
by Roald Dahl
James's Comments:
"Not ever dry or dull and some of it is even laugh out loud funny....It reads very fast and will leave you wanting more." (read more)
Your price $3.50
Used - Trade Paper
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December 29
Selected by Stephen from Pacific Grove, California
Stephen won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
December 30
Selected by Ruth from Portland, Maine
December 31
Selected by Debbi from Boise, Idaho
Debbi won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
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