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June 01
Selected by Val from Liverpool, Merseyside,
Val won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Paris Immortal
by Sherry Roit
Val's Comments:
"This series of books is simply stunning. They are among the best vampire books I have ever read, and believe me I have read a lot of them. The characters are well thought out and believable. These vampires have real bite, and not a sparkle in sight." (read more)
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June 02
Selected by Tracey from Portland, Oregon
Tracey won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Boys from Little Mexico: A Season Chasing the American Dream
by Steve Wilson
Tracey's Comments:
"Octavio. Carlos. Omar. Cheo. Chuy. Coach Flannigan. Getting snippets into each of their lives and the decisions each of them made to bring them together in Woodburn was fun to follow. Steve Wilson has written a book that is engaging and real. I felt like he was telling me a story, not simply writing a book, because I could imagine these individuals as I read. The triumphs felt real. The obstacles and concerns were real." (read more)
Your price $17.50
Used - Hardcover
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June 03
Selected by Carol from Iowa, Wisconsin
The Art of Devotion
by Samantha Bruce-Benjamin
Carol's Comments:
"I LOVED this book. If you like period books like Rebecca, Atonement and The Great Gatsby, you should definitely buy this. The writing is beautiful, very lyrical....I couldn't put it down. I gave it to my friend once I'd finished and the exact same thing happened. The characters don't leave you. Long after the book is finished, they stay with you and you can't say that about many books." (read more)
Your price $5.50
Used - Trade Paper
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June 04
Selected by tiller from Portland, Oregon
tiller won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
June 05
Selected by Emma from Portland, Oregon
Emma won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Elliot Allagash
by Simon Rich
Emma's Comments:
"Simon Rich is one of today's brightest comedians, writing wonderfully dark short stories (compiled in his Ant Farm and Free Range Chickens, his first publications) to penning sketches for SNL as the youngest writer to ever have a seat at the writing table for NBC's most famous late night show. Elliot Allagash is just as delightful, and can be enjoyed by comedy lovers of any age....Allagash will definitely have you laughing to yourself." (read more)
Your price $6.50
Used - Hardcover
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June 06
Selected by Andrew from Ipswich, Massachusetts
Andrew won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
American Gods
by Neil Gaiman
Andrew's Comments:
"I love reading this book, not just the first time but every time since as well. I sometimes open it to a random page for a quick dose of excellent prose, fascinating characters, and masterful storytelling....American Gods approaches the same theme of Douglas Adams' The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul and Tom Robbins' Jitterbug Perfume: the fates of gods when men abandon them....This was my first experience reading a full-length piece by Gaiman and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys excellent writing." (read more)
Your price $12.50
Used - Hardcover
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June 07
Selected by Jessica from Portland, Oregon
The Hearts of Horses
by Molly Gloss
Jessica's Comments:
"This is a book that everyone should read, especially if you are an Oregonian. Gloss describes the Oregon countryside in amazing detail. Its a glimpse of Oregon that is hard to find and brings us an incredibly romantic glimpse of our past. The characters are strong, vibrant and so full of life I could believe that they had really existed....Everything in this book was an A+ the characters, the horses, the scenery and the situations. One of the most beautiful books I've ever read." (read more)
Your price $5.95
Used - Trade Paper
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June 08
Selected by David from North Miami Beach, Florida
David won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
The Corrections
by Jonathan Franzen
David's Comments:
"Engrossing characters in situations that I could identify with make this an enthralling read. I found it fascinating that the tale of one family could draw me in and make me not want to put the book down." (read more)
Your price $10.79
New - Trade Paper
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June 09
Selected by Amanda from Ormeau, QLD, Australia, Australia
Amanda won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea
by Chelsea Handler
Amanda's Comments:
"My Sister was so impressed with this book, she gave it to me as a birthday gift and insisted I read it immediately. Like her, I was so impressed. This book is "laugh out loud" funny. I love, love, loved it and didn't want it to end. Chelsea handler is so wrong, she's right." (read more)
Your price $3.95
Used - Trade Paper
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June 10
Selected by Joan from Terrebonne, Oregon
French Country Junk Chic
by Kathryn Elliott
Joan's Comments:
"This is a very inspired book. It takes thrift store finds, and turns your home into a warm, even luxurious place to be. Very creative, with many chic, but homey ideas." (read more)
Your price $17.95
Used - Hardcover
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June 11
Selected by Dustin from Kalamazoo , Michigan
Dustin won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
The Child Thief
by Brom
Dustin's Comments:
"I had little expectations for a book written by a fantasy artist going by a single syllable name, however the artist and growing author Brom has created a visually rich world with a story that was vaguely familiar. Brom has retold the story of Peter Pan in a way never seen. This dark and mutilated Neverland is covered with devils and demons, Goddesses and Puritans. Celtic culture and mythos is the filter through which the author has shown this common child's tale....I couldn't put this book down, and highly recommending it to any fan of J.M. Barry's classic or of Marion Zimmer Bradley's The Mists of Avalon." (read more)
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June 12
Selected by Teri from portland, Oregon
Teri won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
One Amazing Thing
by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Teri's Comments:
"This is one of those books that is life changing. The author keeps you rooted to your seat throughout as you glimpse people's lives through their stories of the secrets that change us." (read more)
Your price $8.95
Used - Hardcover
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June 13
Selected by Natalie from Oneida, New York
Tales from the Town of Widows: And Chronicles from the Land of Men
by James Canon
Natalie's Comments:
"A book I picked up, thinking it wouldn't be anything special, quickly became my absolute favorite. The characters are so absolutely and fundamentally human that it is impossible not to form a connection with them from start to finish. They are flawed and strange and each one has a gripping, humorous, inspiring tale to tell. Each chapter stays with the reader and leaves you wanting more and more....Altogether a first-rate book that I would recommend to anyone." (read more)
Your price $4.95
Used - Trade Paper
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June 14
Selected by Lisa from long beach, ca
Lisa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Among the Thugs
by Bill Buford
Lisa's Comments:
"Nonfiction that reads like fiction, not so much by virtue of the writing style as by the fact that some of the stories beggar belief. Solid and compelling reporting." (read more)
Your price $7.95
Used - Trade Paper
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June 15
Selected by Nancy B from Mascoutah, Illinois
Nancy B won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Dark Star
by Alan Furst
Nancy B's Comments:
"Mr. Furst creates a spine tingling tale and history at the same time. This story captures the seas of Europe and their casualties, ordinary merchant vessels that become extraordinary in times of war. I am smitten with the horrors and the mystifying quality of this war of neighbors, as close as Illinois and Missouri, yet different tongues and cultures. Ancient feuds that bring indifference or hate. And yet, the diversity of the crew of the merchant ship, the loyalty to itself as well as to their country and its allies." (read more)
Your price $6.95
Used - Trade Paper
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June 16
Selected by Neal from Camas, Washington
Neal won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Phantom Tollbooth
by Norton Juster
Neal's Comments:
"The book that first made me enjoy reading; The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster, is about a little boy named Milo, who finds himself immersed in a world of imagination. Milo explores the world of the English Idioms the way a child does, bringing the reader to a state of childlike innocence where humor rests every where from the "Road of Expectations" to the "Island of Conclusions". This book is simply a must read for any person (or watch dog) who enjoys a world where things are just a bit "punny"." (read more)
Your price $1.50
Used - Mass Market
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June 17
Selected by Teresa from Vancouver, Washington
Lullabies for Little Criminals (P.S.)
by Heather Oneill
Teresa's Comments:
"Authentic and captivating, I read it all in one day, just couldn't put it down! Heather really captures the essence of that time in life where we are transitioning from childhood to adulthood with a gut wrenching and funny delivery. There are several beautiful gems of insight throughout the book (I felt like I was on a treasure hunt!). Another takeaway I got was how we assimilate the world around us, especially during our formative years... a good read for parents and teenagers alike." (read more)
Your price $5.50
Used - Trade Paper
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June 18
Selected by Berdine from Portland, Oregon
Berdine won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Cooking on a Stick: Campfire Recipes for Kids (Gibbs Smith Jr. Activity)
by Linda White
Berdine 's Comments:
"This book is full of great ideas for keeping young (and older) campers entertained and happily fed on a camp-out. The recipes are simple, healthy and fun. The funny illustrations are a plus. My kids and I actually sat down and read the book cover to cover. We can't wait to try them next time we have a campfire. I'm also going to buy copies for our camping friends." (read more)
Your price $6.50
Used - Trade Paper
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June 19
Selected by Margaret from Dahlgren, Virginia
Margaret won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Caucasia
by Danzy Senna
Margaret's Comments:
"Great look into a kind of life I never thought about before. The writing made me feel like I could identify with the characters and their situation." (read more)
Your price $5.95
Used - Trade Paper
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June 20
Selected by Allan from Glenside, Pennsylvania
June 21
Selected by Aaron from Portland, Oregon
Aaron won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
The Lonely Polygamist
by Brady Udall
Aaron's Comments:
"No stranger to quirky stories that probe the depths of humanity, Udall has brought to bear every bit of the formidable strength he has been cultivating in his previous work. As a result, what he has given us is an exquisitely crafted novel whose 602 pages had me alternately laughing aloud and reading through unstoppable tears....[T]he skill and compassion with which Udall draws each nuanced character makes them so painfully human that by the end of the story, they aren't at all unbelievable, but rather, an assemblage of every family you've ever known....An epic tale of love and family and the deepest currents of what it means to be human, a novel that should be on everyone's bookshelf -- and every book award list for 2010." (read more)
Your price $6.50
Used - Hardcover
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June 22
Selected by David from Newport Beach, California
David won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Junky: The Definitive Text (50th Anniversary Edition)
by William S Burroughs
David's Comments:
"Burroughs sucks you right into the back allies of New York, and into the life of the user. He makes it clear the body doesn't want the drug, it needs it to survive. Junky gets to the staunch reality of being in the world of heroin and drugs, and doesn't glamorize it one bit. It is a way of life, not just a needle in the arm." (read more)
Your price $8.00
Used - Trade Paper
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June 23
Selected by Danielle from Beverly Hills, CA
Danielle won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Mad World: Evelyn Waugh and the Secrets of Brideshead
by Paula Byrne
Danielle's Comments:
"No matter how interesting the subject, I often find biographies to be dull. Not so with Mad World, which perfectly captures the wit and passion of Evelyn Waugh, whose life was just as intense and interesting as the lives of the Bright Young Things he befriended and wrote about....Whether you are a rabid reader of Waugh's work or simply a fan of the Jeremy Irons 1981 mini-series of Brideshead, you will find this book to be deeply engaging and...be inspired to read (or re-read) Waugh's work with a new perspective on this great literary figure." (read more)
Your price $17.95
Used - Hardcover
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June 24
Selected by Katherine from Greenwich, Connecticut
Katherine won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Heavy Lead Birdsong
by Ryler Dustin
Katherine's Comments:
"This book will take your heart into its hands and make art out of it. When you've got nothing to keep going with, read it. These are the poems you've felt crowding your stomach at your most intense moments, but didn't know how to say." (read more)
Your price $14.50
New - Trade Paper
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June 25
Selected by Catherine from Santa Maria, California
Catherine won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Dani Noir
by Nova Ren Suma
Catherine's Comments:
"I was drawn to Nova Ren Suma's debut novel Dani Noir the moment I caught sight of its title and attention-grabbing covers. Thanks to my love of pink, polka dot tights, and noir cinema, I found a new favorite author and another great addition for the keeper shelf....Nova Ren Suma transported me to Dani's world: the tedious heat small town summers; nothing to do, nowhere to go, no one to see. ....What a relief to escape my sadness and worries in cool comfort of celluloid, where dames are glamorous, private eyes know all and problems are solved in under two hours." (read more)
Your price $5.50
Used - Hardcover
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June 26
Selected by Yolanda from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Yolanda won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
June 27
Selected by Leslie from Monroe, Louisiana
Leslie won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
A Confederacy of Dunces
by John Kennedy Toole
Leslie's Comments:
"I cannot believe that I have lived in Louisiana my entire life and am just now reading this book at age 31. I have always avoided it, thinking it was a stuffy commentary on Louisiana politics -- how wrong I was!! It is a hilarious story, truly full of both insight and absurd moments that will make you laugh like a lunatic. I see these characters every day of my life, and Toole's rendering of New Orleans culture is spot-on for both the time of the story and today. This book is as close to literary perfection as I've ever seen." (read more)
Your price $4.95
Used - Trade Paper
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June 28
Selected by Aarti from Chicago, Illinois
The Crystal Cave: Book One of the Arthurian Saga
by Mary Stewart
Aarti's Comments:
"The first book in Mary Stewart's Merlin trilogy, The Crystal Cave is lyrically written, and tells Merlin's story *before* Arthur is born, which gives readers a wonderful new angle on the story. While her writing can be verbose in some places, overall the story is compelling, interesting, and a great start to the famous trilogy." (read more)
Your price $3.95
Used - Trade Paper
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June 29
Selected by Teresa from Garden Grove, California
Teresa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Little Bee
by Chris Cleave
Teresa's Comments:
"I don't know much about writing, but, like all of you, I know a great book when I can't put it down while reading it and can't stop thinking about it when done. Reading Little Bee is such a rich, rewarding experience that I feel like I should write Chris Cleave a thank you note. So here it is." (read more)
Your price $3.95
Used - Trade Paper
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June 30
Selected by Lisa from Lake Worth, Florida
Lisa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Cold Sassy Tree
by Olive Ann Burns
Lisa's Comments:
"Cold Sassy Tree is a poignant tale of a young boy on the farm as he witnesses the illness of a grandparent. The reader experiences the exuberance of youth, passions of life, love of the little things and the heart wrenching episode of a death in the family. Olive Burns tells this story while she herself was undergoing treatment for her own cancer. This is her testament to working through the disease giving her readers a treasure to encourage them to remember to laugh though the heart ache and pain of loss. Cold Sassy leaves the reader with a good feeling of being alive but with a new sensitivity for those facing a crisis whether it be their own, one of a family member or friend. Burns gives us strength through her novel to be there in the tough moments. Thank you, Olive Ann Burns, for your foresight, generosity and giving of yourself to make us strong." (read more)
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Used - Trade Paper
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