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November 01
Selected by Nancy from Seattle, Washington
Nancy won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing on Location Around the World
by Gabriel Campanario
Nancy's Comments:
"This long-anticipated compendium is fabulous from the cover to the last page. Gabriel Campanario does an amazing job of both including the work of a myriad of other talented and dedicated 'urban sketchers,' and modestly including just a bit of his own work....One could learn to draw from these pages, get some tips and techniques, or simply use it as a travel book to visit most 'corners' of the globe." (read more)
Your price $26.99
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November 02
Selected by Danielle from Westmoreland, New Hampshire
Danielle won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Maytrees
by Annie Dillard
Danielle's Comments:
"A beautiful and compelling description of a relationship and the variances of love and loss. Dillard is brilliant in her ability to capture the detail and nuance of people, as well as of place. I find her thoughtful words paint pictures of great depth." (read more)
Your price $4.95
Used - Trade Paper
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November 03
Selected by Carol from Hood River, Oregon
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood
by Alexandra Fuller
Carol's Comments:
"This is the amazing, startling, and at times horrifying story of the author's childhood and young adulthood in Africa....Despite the hardships, there are beautiful descriptions of this country that the family loved and could not leave. The author writes her story with humor as well as vividly describing the many interesting, sad, terrifying, and endearing experiences which the family lived through together. I didn't want the book to end." (read more)
Your price $3.50
Used - Trade Paper
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November 04
Selected by S from Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
S won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
The Graveyard Book
by Neil Gaiman
S's Comments:
"I love this book for many reasons. Neil Gaiman does an excellent job of showing that not all scary things are inherently evil. Each chapter shows yet another facet of the world of the graveyard and those experiences shape Bod as he grows into a young man. I would jump for joy if Gaiman wrote a follow up novel exploring Bod's life after this book." (read more)
Your price $5.50
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November 05
Selected by Lori from Fall River, Wisconsin
Lori won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Hiding Place
by David Bell
Lori's Comments:
"In his follow up to 'Cemetery Girl,' David Bell has delivered another suspenseful and haunting tale....The plot twists, the psychological depths, the frightening realization, evolved at an riveting pace....I did figure out the 'surprise' ending early, but David Bell is an author I will continue to follow and will be waiting to read his next thrilling novel." (read more)
Your price $10.50
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November 06
Selected by Prentise from Makawao, Hawaii
Empress (P.S.)
by Shan Sa
Prentise's Comments:
"An expansive vision of Chinese history and one of the world's early feminists....Author Sa has done extensive research, including drawing from the several books that Empress Wu wrote, and has given an in-depth, mind-opening picture of Empress Wu and her culture." (read more)
Your price $7.95
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November 07
Selected by Deborah from Boulder Creek, California
The Glass Butterfly
by Louise Marley
Deborah's Comments:
"There's a special delight in picking up a new Louise Marley novel, akin to expecting the unexpected. Who else could write about Mozart's musical genius transmitted by a vampire's bite, or time travel to discover the mystery of Clara Schumann's passionate romance with Brahms?...Bottom line: an extraordinary book by a master storyteller. If you don't already love Puccini's operas, you will." (read more)
Your price $10.50
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November 08
Selected by Jill from Snellville, Georgia
Jill won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
Letters of a Woman Homesteader (Women of the West)
by Elinore Pruitt Stewart
Jill's Comments:
"For me, this was an incredibly enjoyable book. The letters contained stories that were so rich and well written that I felt swept into the great Homesteading West. I am looking forward to reading more about Elinore Stewart. She is a true maverick and hero." (read more)
Your price $5.50
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November 09
Selected by Courtney Manuela from Portland, Oregon
Kill You Twice (Archie Sheridan and Gretchen Lowell #5)
by Chelsea Cain
Courtney Manuela's Comments:
"This chapter in the Gretchen/Archie series is nothing short of amazing. Each time a new one is released, I attempt to read just a few pages at a time, but fail miserably. Inevitably I devour every word in just one to two days, then have the agonizing wait for the next novel....I can only hope Mrs. Cain achieves her goal of writing at least one more novel than the Nancy Drew series." (read more)
Your price $17.95
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November 10
Selected by Susie from Columbia, South Carolina
The Sojourn
by Andrew Krivak
Susie's Comments:
"When an author can combine poetry with prose so that the prose sings, despite the circumstances that the words are painting, then that author deserves my high rating, and this author does exactly that. With poetic description, he takes you from hope to despair, from the idyllic description of landscape to the gruesome description of dying mortals, from the beginnings of learning wisdom to the achievement of it....I would read this again." (read more)
Your price $8.50
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November 11
Selected by Marcia from San Francisco, California
Marcia won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
The Invisible Arab: The Promise and Peril of the Arab Revolutions
by Marwan Bishara
Marcia's Comments:
"Bishwara provides an excellent brief history of the Arab countries counted among those which experienced the 'Arab Spring.' He also provides a recommended reading list for those of us wanting more detail....His open admiration for the youth who risked and gave their lives to change the direction of their countries is, frankly, thrilling. He is convincing in his belief that there is no going back, that the break is permanent, however uncertain the future may be. Highly recommended." (read more)
Your price $11.95
Used - Hardcover
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November 12
Selected by Lindsay from Portland, Oregon
Lindsay won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Bossypants
by Tina Fey
Lindsay's Comments:
"Lighthearted, funny, and totally relatable, Tina Fey delivered in this book....The first few chapters are definitely the best, and had me giggling non-stop. It's a great read if you're feeling like you need a laugh." (read more)
Your price $14.00
New - Mass Market
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November 13
Selected by Suzanne from Wofford Heights, California
Suzanne won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Shutter Island
by Dennis Lehane and Christian De Metter
Suzanne's Comments:
"This is truly a mesmerizing story with psychological suspense....The reader will be haunted by this journey into the world of paranoia, deception and mental illness. I highly recommend this novel as Lehane is a master of suspense." (read more)
Your price $5.50
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November 14
Selected by Lindsay from Portland, Oregon
Lindsay won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Moby-Duck: The True Story of 28,800 Bath Toys Lost at Sea and of the Beachcombers, Oceanographers, Environmentalists, and Fools,
by Donovan Hohn
Lindsay's Comments:
"This was a delightful and adventurous romp around the globe following the path of 30,000 rubber duckies that were lost from a cargo ship in a storm in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. What I thought was going to be an intense look at ocean currents and the environmental impact of such an event, turned out to be a look at every part of this story, from the factory in China that makes the toys to the beachcombers in every part of the world who scour the shores for treasures to the studies of currents in both the Atlantic and Pacific to the author's trip through the Northwest Passage. It was a great and entertaining read, and one that I would definitely recommend." (read more)
Your price $16.00
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November 15
Selected by Paul from Albany, California
Paul won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Roadside Picnic
by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky
Paul's Comments:
"When I found 'Roadside Picnic,' I didn't know what a treat I was in for. The authors start with a hard SF premise reminiscent of 'Rendezvous With Rama:' Yes, the aliens have arrived and no, we don't really understand anything else. There the resemblance ends....The Strugatsky brothers...[write] with the dark passion of Harlan Ellison and the political humanism of LeGuin. It's wonderful stuff." (read more)
Your price $10.95
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November 16
Selected by Irina from Omsk, Omsk Region, Russia, Russia, , Russia, , Russia
Irina won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Dreaming Tree
by C. J. Cherryh
Irina's Comments:
"Honestly, this is one of my most favorite fantasy books. And the most realistic and magical elves of all. Yes, 'magical' -- is the best word to describe Arafel Saga. The advancing of the plot may seem rather slow at first, but soon you'll be lost in this wonderful world, filled with fairies, Celtic atmosphere and awesome characters. This book made me cry a lot. But it also made me smile a lot too, and the feeling which it left after I finished it (for 2 or 3 times already) was very warm and pleasant." (read more)
Your price $3.50
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November 17
Selected by Nicole from Portland, Oregon
New York
by Edward Rutherfurd
Nicole's Comments:
"An amazing, entertaining, and educational novel. I learned so much about American history but was entertained with the stories that tied it all together. Read it!" (read more)
Your price $8.50
Used - Hardcover
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November 18
Selected by Grace from Gloucester, Massachusetts
November 19
Selected by Mary from Claremore, Oklahoma
Mary won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
The Angel's Game
by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Mary's Comments:
"There is something just musical about Zafon's writing -- perhaps that is the translation, but as with his first novel in this 'series' I somehow think it is just as musical in Spanish....The ending can be taken in so many ways -- it's good to have your readers wrapped up in discussions when a novel is over. Beautifully done, interesting, and engaging, just as a good novel should be." (read more)
Your price $8.50
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November 20
Selected by Carolyn from Milwaukie, Oregon
Carolyn won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Monkey Mind: A Memoir of Anxiety
by Daniel Smith
Carolyn's Comments:
"A shockingly honest and sometimes humorous account of one man's anxiety....At once poignant and light-hearted, Smith's memoir will make the reader cringe with embarrassment and laugh-out-loud at the absurdity of anxiety's hold on the mind and body." (read more)
Your price $13.00
Used - Hardcover
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November 21
Selected by Sam from Gold Beach, Oregon
Sam won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Divergent (Divergent Trilogy #1)
by Veronica Roth
Sam's Comments:
"Why didn't they have books like this when I was a teenager? I'm finding that even though I'm an adult, more often than not I'm reading YA literature instead of adult books. The quality of books these days for young adults is incredible. This book was no exception. It's fantastic, right up there with 'The Hunger Games.' I highly recommend this book!" (read more)
Your price $6.95
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November 22
Selected by Katherine from Salem, Oregon
Katherine won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
November 23
Selected by Janet from Portland, Oregon
Janet won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Califia's Daughters
by Leigh Richards
Janet's Comments:
"I love Laurie R. King's Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes mysteries, and her Kate Martinelli books (police detective in San Francisco). In 2004, she wrote this science fiction novel under the pen name Leigh Richards. I really enjoyed it, too....Suspenseful, imaginative -- I want more!" (read more)
Your price $7.99
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November 24
Selected by Gary from Glendora, California
Gary won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Macarons
by Berengere Abraham
Gary's Comments:
"Berengere makes this book just the thing for your gift list. These macaroons are shaped like little tasty burgers with just the correct bit of sweet and a big bite of flavor! As you can see from the cover the flavors range from key lime to cassis and beyond, what a treat and they are beautiful on the plate....Do yourself a favor and order while they last, you won't be disappointed!" (read more)
Your price $12.99
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November 25
Selected by Prentise from Makawao, Hawaii
Prentise won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Middlesex (Oprah's Book Club Selection #58)
by Jeffrey Eugenides
Prentise's Comments:
"What an appropriate title for a book that deals with 'the third sex' -- hermaphrodites who are the one percent of people born with physical and hormonal characteristics of both male and female genders. 'Middlesex' is a blend of racial, social, sexual, and family dynamics, as well as history, reproductive science, genetics, economics, politics, environment, and personal experience that is surprisingly non-egocentric and touching." (read more)
Your price $6.95
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November 26
Selected by Tom from Beaverton, Oregon
Tom won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Bowl of Heaven
by Gregory Benford and Larry Niven
Tom's Comments:
"Larry Niven and Gregory Benford have created a new world full of life that is both very familiar and very strange. The attention to physics and science is well done. The artificial world, i.e. the Bowl, is completely believable. What really makes the book compelling is that one not only sees the Bowl's life forms through our perspective, but we also experience the mind of one alien character. Read this book and then go enjoy others by Niven or Benford." (read more)
Your price $17.50
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November 27
Selected by Jodi from Portland, Oregon
The Wake of Forgiveness
by Bruce Machart
Jodi's Comments:
"Bruce Machart creates a brooding mood with his prose and character development....Although this book has a lot of prose in it the book is not at all fluffy....This book was my first 'western.' I considered them the same as Harlequin romances, but with tobacco and horses. I stand corrected!" (read more)
Your price $5.95
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November 28
Selected by Linda from Lakeland, Florida
Linda won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
The Wordy Shipmates
by Sarah Vowell
Linda's Comments:
"Sarah Vowell has an uncanny ability to bring history alive, and make it fun and interesting....In this case, she sheds light on some of the founding settlers and their stumbling upon what they wish to develop in the 'New World.' They find themselves bumping into some of the same obstacles that they encountered in England, and from which they had fled. Fascinating." (read more)
Your price $7.95
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November 29
Selected by Cynthia from Corvallis, Oregon
Cynthia won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
November 30
Selected by Karen from Sequim, Washington
Karen won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
by Robin Sloan
Karen's Comments:
"I should have HATED this book! It broke all my personal rules for reading -- it's written in first person, male narrative and set in the present tense....Not only did I try it, I savored and dawdled and re-read it!...If you are a book fan, bibliophile, or book-a-holic, do yourself a great favor and visit 'Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour Bookstore' today -- you never know what awaits...." (read more)
Your price $25.00
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