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April 01
Selected by Sam from Portland, Oregon
Dead End Gene Pool: A Memoir
by Wendy Burden
Sam's Comments:
"If you liked Frank Mccourt's classic memoir Angela's Ashes, you will love Wendy Burden's Dead End Gene Pool, also destined to be a classic. It's that good. ....Beginning with the book's Dedication: "To My Mother Goddammit", Burden turns on the seat belt sign, and prepares you for a turbulent but spell binding ride through a fascinating life told by a masterful storyteller....Burden's story, like Mccourt's, is a survivor's tale, and an equally great read about being born around the edges." (read more)
Your price $5.50
Used - Hardcover
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April 02
Selected by Claire from Aberdeen, Washington
Claire won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
A Long Way Down: A Novel
by Nick Hornby
Claire's Comments:
"It's the story of life, literally. The journey from the top of the building, to the ground is one of sacrifice, and the true meaning of looking out for one another. By taking the long way, the reader personally gets to know each of the four characters like a friend. You're so drawn in to what brought each of them to the top of that building on new years eve you can't put it down. Will they ever jump, or will the four of them find solutions to their problems, and learn to use the stairs forever?" (read more)
Your price $5.95
Used - Hardcover
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April 03
Selected by Chip from Ventura, California
Bright Shiny Morning: A Novel
by James Frey
Chip's Comments:
"I do not hesitate in calling this novel, or whatever it is, a masterpiece. It is brilliant, indescribable, page-turning, anxious, and so forceful you feel like you've been slammed by a truck! I have not "checked the facts" but I really don't care because I believe it captures LA and it's energy." (read more)
Your price $4.50
Used - Hardcover
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April 04
Selected by Nupur from Austin, Texas
April 05
Selected by Garrett from Eddington, Maine
Garrett won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
His Majesty's Dragon
by Naomi Novik
Garrett's Comments:
"Since I was into Anne McCaffrey when I was younger, and into Patrick O'Brien more recently, there was no way I was going to pass this one up....Novik puts a fair degree of science behind her dragons, rather than McCaffrey's they-fly-because-they think-they-can attitude. The characters have realistic conflicts with each other, and when they work them out (or don't), I never got a deus-ex-machina feeling about it." (read more)
Your price $4.95
Used - Mass Market
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April 06
Selected by Jane from New York, New York
Jane won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
April 07
Selected by Jan from Battle Ground, Washington
Jan won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table
by Molly Wizenberg
Jan's Comments:
"Molly Wizenberg loves to cook as much as she loves to write. In A Homemade Life she showcases both....I decided to flag the recipes I wanted to go back and try. By the end of the book, the little flags had grown into a forest of neon sticking out of the top of the book. ...Molly may have lost her Dad but she found her passion and the love of a good man along the way. The story is as much fun as the recipes." (read more)
Your price $7.95
Used - Trade Paper
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April 08
Selected by Janet from Portland, Oregon
Pinion
by Jay Lake
Janet's Comments:
"The third ...to the Mainspring series. I adore Jay's Clockwork Earth, and the characters. This one introduces the stoic, loyal, and dangerous Bernard Forthright Kitchens. ... I love the strong women in these books. In addition to the monk, Paolina Barthes and Emily McHenry Childress are both back -- the teenager and the older librarian who are changing the world. ...BTW, these books have the most beautiful damn covers out there. Of course, the artist had good material to work with. Cliffs! Dirigibles! Robots!" (read more)
Your price $11.95
Used - Hardcover
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April 09
Selected by Debbi from Niles, Ohio
Debbi won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Jake & Mimi
by Frank Baldwin
Debbi's Comments:
"WOW! WOW! WOW! This book made me sweat it was so intense. Twisting turning, all the things for an excellent spellbinding read. Have let all of my reading friends borrow it." (read more)
Your price $5.95
Used - Mass Market
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April 10
Selected by Michele from Saint Helens, Oregon
Michele won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
April 11
Selected by Kirsten from Castle Rock, Colorado
April 12
Selected by Jane from Portland, Oregon
Jane won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Trees of Greater Portland
by Phyllis C. Reynolds and Elizabeth F. Dimon
Jane's Comments:
"One of my favorite reference books because it is enjoyable on several levels: I love it for its examples of actual, mature trees I'm interested in seeing. But the peeks into Portland's history and growth, and the suggested tree walks are delightful additions. I think anyone interested in trees, walking, or Portland history will find reasons to use and enjoy this book." (read more)
Your price $13.50
Used - Trade Paper
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April 13
Selected by Doug from Beaverton, OR
Doug won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
by Robert B. Cialdini
Doug's Comments:
"Seminal work by the master persuader Dr. Cialdini. Incorporated much of this book into a class I was teaching. It's accessible, conclusive and draws from appropriate anecdotal evidence. If you want to understand why people do what they do, buy this book and read it." (read more)
Your price $10.00
Used - Trade Paper
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April 14
Selected by Ruth from Langley, Washington
Ruth won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Rowing to Latitude
by Jill Fredston
Ruth's Comments:
"This book took me on a journey unlike any book I have read. Filled with discovery, intense moments, vivid descriptions, and a total appreciation for nature the author takes the reader with her on this unusual journey. I would highly recommend this to anybody who enjoys rowing, kayaking or outdoor adventure, but additionally would recommend it to anyone who enjoys an extremely well written story." (read more)
Your price $7.50
Used - Hardcover
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April 15
Selected by Wendy from Bellevue, Washington
Wendy won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
April 16
Selected by Luz from Oak Park, Michigan
Luz won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Spiral Staircase
by Karen Armstrong
Luz's Comments:
"I found this book so compelling that I read its 300 pages in two days. People who have struggled with unfair dismissals, disappointment in religion as it is taught and practiced, disbelief, doubt and low self-esteem will find much to think about and to inspire." (read more)
Your price $7.95
Used - Hardcover
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April 17
Selected by Laura from Sterling, Alaska
Laura won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving: Over 300 Recipes to Use Year-Round
by Ellie Topp and Margaret Howard
Laura's Comments:
"I love this book. The recipes are easy to follow and basic so anyone can preserve foods at their peek. And best of all it does not require large amounts of fresh produce. Whether you have a home garden or buy produce from the store, you can use the recipes in this book. I would suggest this book to everyone who home preserves already or want to try it." (read more)
Your price $27.25
New - Hardcover
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April 18
Selected by Cynthia from Portland, Oregon
Cynthia won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Gimme Refuge: The Education of a Caretaker
by Matt Love
Cynthia's Comments:
"You should read this book. You will be highly entertained. Matt gives you a lot in his writing. Never a dull moment and that is what I like. I think if you read this book you may be inspired to take that chance that comes along. This is a beautiful story. I highly recommend it!" (read more)
Your price $13.95
Used - Trade Paper
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April 19
Selected by Diana from West Linn, Oregon
Diana won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Regretsy: Where DIY Meets WTF
by April Winchell
Diana's Comments:
"This book far surpassed my expectations, and I expected quite a lot. I believed it would be funny, and it was hysterical. I assumed it would be interesting, and in fact I could not put it down. What I had not anticipated was the extent to which this book would be moving. And -- in all actuality -- inspirational....I seriously doubt anyone could read this book without guffawing. It's that funny. Whether you're familiar with or passionate about Etsy, DIY, arts and crafts, or Regretsy, this book stands on its own and keeps you laughing. And, by the time you get through the Epilogue, chances are you'll be passionate about it all." (read more)
Your price $9.95
Sale - Trade Paper
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April 20
Selected by Courtney from Elkhart, Indiana
Await Your Reply
by Dan Chaon
Courtney's Comments:
"Dan Chaon's Await Your Reply is a well written novel that almost anyone can relate to; it contains three unique stories of lost individuals trying to discover their purpose in life....With every turn of the page you are left guessing about what is to happen next....Dan Chaon does an extremely well job of drawing out the suspense in the plot involved with the three characters; Lucy, Ryan, and Miles....Will their lifestyles of deceit and crime finally catch up with them?" (read more)
Your price $6.95
Used - Hardcover
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April 21
Selected by Kate from Vancouver, Washington
Kate won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
April 22
Selected by Michelle from Hartland, Michigan
Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli
by Barbara Jean Hicks and Sue Hendra
Michelle's Comments:
"Kids who love OR hate veggies will fall in love with the monsters in this delightfully versed and illustrated picture book. The monsters, our protagonists, will eat anything so long as it is not broccoli. Trees, structures, and various other inedible objects are all among their favorites. In the end it turns out that they love trees and, of course, broccoli is tiny delicious green trees! My son is a fan of broccoli, therefore he is a fan of this book. With that said, it is funny enough for kids who are broccoli-shy and adults also. Highly recommended and fantastically entertaining kids book." (read more)
Your price $16.99
New - Hardcover
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April 23
Selected by Qui from Portland, Oregon
Lullaby
by Chuck Palahniuk
Qui's Comments:
"Lullaby is such an entertaining book. It keeps you reading and wanting more. I didn't put this book down once. I read it all in one sitting!" (read more)
Your price $4.95
Used - Hardcover
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April 24
Selected by Cheryl from Tazewell, Tennessee
Cheryl won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
One Good Dog
by Susan Wilson
Cheryl's Comments:
"This is a book for dog lovers. I really enjoyed the way the author wove the story between the man who had a nervous breakdown and the pit bull mix dog that was bred to be a fighter. It is a highly emotional book that takes you from lows to highs several times. It was difficult to read the last 20 pages through the tears but worth it." (read more)
Your price $4.95
Used - Hardcover
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April 25
Selected by Elliott from Gastonia, North Carolina
Elliott won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
I Capture the Castle
by Dodie Smith
Elliott's Comments:
"This book made J.K. Rowling's, Nick Hornby's, and Kelly Link's lists of their favorite books and, having just finished it, I can see why....If you are looking for a book to fall in love with, choose this one." (read more)
Your price $5.50
Used - Trade Paper
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April 26
Selected by Jay from Vernon Hills, Illinois
How to Start and Make a Conversation: How to Talk to Anyone in 30 Seconds or Less
by Chris Gottschalk
Jay's Comments:
"Judging by the cover you might dismiss this as a bit tawdry or tabloid. 30 seconds? Anyone? Anywhere? But wade through the chill clinical chapters on personality types mixed with Maslow's time-tested Priority of Needs. You soon realize this guy knows what he is talking about: Talk. Gottschalk's emphasis on "active listening" should be required reading for grade-schoolers and many boomer-age friends. ....packed with a friendly arsenal of icebreakers, attention grabbers, and graceful enter and exit moves that give old guru Dale Carnegie a much-needed update and may pave the way for your much needed next date." (read more)
Your price $24.95
New - Trade Paper
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April 27
Selected by Michelle from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, , Canada, Canada
The Yellow Wall-Paper
by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Michelle's Comments:
"A wonderful read-- this text is a prime example of the medicalization of female emotion. The concept of the "Resting Cure" was typical of the era in which Gilman writes. This 'cure' confined women prone to 'hysterics' to quiet and supposedly calm spaces within the Victorian household. Experiencing the text is an enlightening experience, for both men and women." (read more)
Your price $3.50
Used - Trade Paper
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April 28
Selected by Teresa from Mokelumne Hill, California
Teresa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
The Twin
by Gerbrand Bakker
Teresa's Comments:
"Though some think this a sad, bleak tale, I disagree...[T]he deft way that Bakker weaves in the back story of the instigating tragedy that occurred is suspenseful storytelling at its best. And the slow yet inexorable journey of the main character, Helmer, as he moves toward and through a never anticipated transformation and redemption is exquisite. The final scenes are glorious." (read more)
Your price $9.95
Used - Hardcover
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April 29
Selected by Jay from Hempstead, New York
Jay won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
April 30
Selected by Diana from Mountain View, California
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