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July 01
Selected by Andrew from Kirkland, Washington
July 02
Selected by Cassie from Hillsboro, Oregon
July 03
Selected by Chloe from Portland, OR
Chloe won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
July 04
Selected by HEATHER from CADIZ, KY
Immortals: The Calling
by Jennifer Ashley
HEATHER's Comments:
"GREAT READ!
This is the first book of the Immortal series. There are several contributing authors to this series: Jennifer Ashley, Robin T. Popp, and Joy Nash. The story combines mysticism, great characters and story line, suspense, and of course steamy love scenes. It was truly a delight to discover this series." (read more)
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July 05
Selected by Paul from Plano, IL
Paul won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Border Songs
by Jim Lynch
Paul's Comments:
"Lynch has secured a position as one of my favorites. Like his previous novel, The Highest Tide, this is a great story filled with great characters that teach us to see the world around us. I can highly recommend this book for anyone that enjoys a good story with characters we would love to meet and know." (read more)
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Used - Hardcover
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July 06
Selected by Mycroft from Portland, OR
Mycroft won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Crow Road
by Iain Banks
Mycroft's Comments:
"This is easily one of my favourite books. I loved Banks' command of language, the unusual way that the mystery unfolds. This was the first of Banks' novels I read. I was been somewhat disappointed in The Corporation in which I found his female lead character seriously unbelievable. This story, however, unfolds in this fun, creative way filled with interesting pieces from the lead character's past and wonderful development of the supporting cast. All in all a wonderful read." (read more)
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July 07
Selected by Jan from Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Jan won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Color of Lightning
by Paulette Jiles
Jan's Comments:
"Jiles describes a culture gap so deep that the results were likely inevitable, with tragedy for all involved. Her evocation of the plains is marvelous, and her descriptions of the protagonists and their interactions carefully non-judgmental. Although it may not have been her intent, this reader saw lessons that are still very relevant today that, sadly, we seem as a society not to have learned." (read more)
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Used - Hardcover
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July 08
Selected by Diane from Northern New York, New York
Diane won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Malice
by Lisa Jackson
Diane's Comments:
"*Gulp* Why do I keep doing this? Why do I keep spooking myself the way I do? Why? Why? Why??? 'Cause it's good, old-fashioned, creepy suspense delivered by Lisa Jackson." (read more)
Your price $2.75
Used - Hardcover
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July 09
Selected by Cindy from Springfield, Illinois
Cindy won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Wit
by Margaret Edson
Cindy's Comments:
"This moving play pulls at the heartstrings of anyone who has loved someone who is terminally ill....Having read the script and seen the production, I can honestly say I connected with Vivian more than most characters I have read." (read more)
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Used - Trade Paper
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July 10
Selected by Kelly from Champaign, Illinois
The Catcher in the Rye
by J D Salinger
Kelly's Comments:
"This has been my favorite book for years. I think one of the main reasons I'm so fond of this book is that I feel that I can somewhat relate to the main character, Holden Caulfield. There is such humor and relevance in his story." (read more)
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July 11
Selected by Melinda from Crossville , Tennessee
July 12
Selected by Lorraine from Oregon City, Oregon
Lorraine won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name: News from Small-Town Alaska
by Heather Lende
Lorraine's Comments:
"Heather Lende lives in Haines, Alaska, a small town of 2,500 at the north end of Alaska's Inside Passage. A short film available on the town's web site confirms the beauty Lende describes...a historic old town on the water, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Lende...provides a window on the day-to-day activities of school, church, local theater, parades, local politics, and changes as the town has become a popular tourist stop for cruise ship travelers and others. As the book progresses, it moves from the merely descriptive (albeit excellent and often amusing) to touching the reader's heart." (read more)
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July 13
Selected by Andrea from Boise, Idaho
Andrea won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Mercy Papers: A Memoir of Three Weeks
by Robin Romm
Andrea's Comments:
"I stumbled upon this book accidentally and was pleasantly surprised. Robin Romm is a recently recognized author and this memoir is candid, poignant, and so, so sweet. I am impressed with the way she writes like a seasoned memoirist. Although the book is sad and deals with loss, it also has a lot to say about life." (read more)
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July 14
Selected by Sarah from Newport, Delaware
Sarah won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho
Sarah's Comments:
"I read this book back when I was around 13 and still love it. It is one of those works that appeal to all ages for different reasons — it is insightful and thought provoking as well as entertaining. This is a book that everyone should read at least once in their lives. If they did, the world might be the better for it." (read more)
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July 15
Selected by Diane from Elizabeth, New Jersey
July 16
Selected by Kimberly from Neptune Beach, Florida
July 17
Selected by Katie from Portland, Oregon
July 18
Selected by Suzanne from Danbury, Connecticut
Little Bee
by Chris Cleave
Suzanne's Comments:
"I just finished reading Little Bee by Chris Cleave and feel a small loss for words about what to write....First we meet Little Bee and simply fall in love. She is so innocent, but quite insightful. " I wish I was a British pound coin instead of a African girl. Everyone would be pleased to see me coming." Little Bee is a 16 year old Nigerian refugee surviving in a UK immigration detention center. How she came to be in the immigration center is part of the story....The writing is captivating - and we are drawn into Little Bee's world.....I really enjoyed this book! The writing and characters will touch your heart! Make this one of your next reads!" (read more)
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July 19
Selected by Kristin from Portland, Oregon
July 20
Selected by Kelly from Bolingbrook, IL
Kelly won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $120.
In Cold Blood: A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences
by Truman Capote
Kelly's Comments:
"I read this novel in 3 days straight, I could not put it down. Capote's intense descriptions that are in 3rd person are so detailed and strong, it's as if it has all the emotion of a 1st person novel. I highly recommend this novel, not just for school reports, but also for a way to occupy your mind. But be warned, once you start, you won't stop." (read more)
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July 21
Selected by Andrea from Bothell, Washington
Andrea won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen
by Susan Gregg Gilmore
Andrea's Comments:
"As soon as I finished this book, I wanted to run to my local Dairy Queen for a Dilly Bar! Susan Gregg Gilmore has a winner on her hands with this portrait of a small town girl following her big city dreams....Salvation had me longing for the East Texas town where I spent a lot of my childhood!" (read more)
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July 22
Selected by Emma from Camas, Washington
July 23
Selected by Matthew from Lutz, Florida
Matthew won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
July 24
Selected by Laura from Zanesville, Ohio
Wolves and Honey: A Hidden History of the Natural World
by Susan Brind Morrow
Laura's Comments:
"A wonderful reflection that weaves nature and human story to demonstrate how everything connects...well-written and interesting. I especially enjoyed the section about bees. [W]hat fascinating creatures bees are. If you are a fan of Diane Ackerman or Aldo Leopold you will enjoy this book." (read more)
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July 25
Selected by Sidney from Winston Salem, North Carolina
Under the Bed
by Paul Bright and Ben Cort
Sidney's Comments:
"This is a great book for children. Especially those who are afraid of something under their bed....I recommend it 100%" (read more)
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July 26
Selected by Emme from Trumansburg, New York
Emme won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
Translucent: Volume 1
by Kazuhiro Okamoto
Emme's Comments:
"This manga was quite enjoyable. It is about a girl with Translucent Syndrome, she is often only partially visible and....struggles to maintain a normal life." (read more)
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July 27
Selected by Michael from Los Angeles, California
Michael won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Tijuana Straits
by Kem Nunn
Michael's Comments:
"I began the book expecting a lightweight thriller that would also include some insight into the border region, but discovered the book was far more profound that that....a riveting thriller....He brings to life the border region....Nunn's characters, from the central ones to the minor ones that just pass through, all are multi-dimensional and somehow reminiscent of people you might see walking down the street, in San Diego, in Tijuana, in Imperial Beach, in fact, almost anywhere." (read more)
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July 28
Selected by Tasha from Lincoln, Nebraska
Paint It Black
by Janet Fitch
Tasha's Comments:
"This book is so amazing! I've never read something that gripped my emotions and moved me as much as Paint It Black has.....( I've read it 3 times since!)." (read more)
Your price $2.50
Used - Hardcover
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July 29
Selected by Faizan from Dubai, , United Arab Emirates
Faizan won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
July 30
Selected by John from Labastide Esparbairenque, Languedoc, France
July 31
Selected by David from Binghamton, New York
David won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Watership Down
by Richard Adams
David's Comments:
"So many people (some of them here) comment that they are reading this book again, and again, and again throughout their lives -- they have lost count of how many times. I know exactly what they mean. Every time I lift this book from the shelf, I am drawn in again by its complex characters, compelling story, and Adams' tense but not overbearing analogies to 20th century political crises (here, of course, acted out by rabbits). I could recommend few other English novels to my friends more highly." (read more)
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