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May 01
Selected by Holly from San Diego, California
Holly won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Meat Lover's Meatless Celebrations: Year-Round Vegetarian Feasts (You Can Really Sink Your Teeth Into)
by Kim O'Donnel
Holly's Comments:
"For those who don't eat meat, the holidays can be daunting: store-bought vegetarian 'roasts' don't quite cut it, but what kind of homemade entree can compare to the traditional platter of roast meat? Kim O'Donnel offers a plethora of solutions with 'The Meat Lover's Meatless Celebrations.' Whether you or a family member is vegetarian or you're simply trying to consume less of it, or even if you're just looking for alternatives to some of the traditional fare, you are bound to find something appealing here....If you love to eat, do yourself a favor and pick up this cookbook!" (read more)
Your price $9.95
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May 02
Selected by Elena from Durham, North Carolina
Elena won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
When She Woke
by Hillary Jordan
Elena's Comments:
"Very interesting and enjoyable. The protagonist's relationship with God and her awakening independence lacked a thorough exploration but the book provides a good story and a chilling possible future for our country." (read more)
Your price $7.50
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May 03
Selected by Cheryl from Tallahassee, Florida
May 04
Selected by Kate from Portland, Oregon
Kate won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (Persephone Classics)
by Winifred Watson
Kate's Comments:
"'Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day' will have you laughing aloud as Miss Pettigrew careens around from one adventure to another. The story is sweet, the characters loveable, and the prose exceptionally readable. Perfect to read curled up in an armchair with a cup of tea in hand, this fresh and funny classic is a reminder that it is never too late to start living." (read more)
Your price $12.50
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May 05
Selected by Donna from Kankakee, Illinois
Donna won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
by Michael Chabon
Donna's Comments:
"Beautifully written story about cousins Joe Kavalier and Sammy Clay. During the early 1940's they create a series of comic books -- one, 'The Escapist,' deals with a hero fighting against Hitler and his forces in Europe. The story follows these two lives through both tragic and beautiful circumstances. I fell in love with these characters and was unable to read anything for a month after I finished this book. I was still living in that world." (read more)
Your price $3.95
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May 06
Selected by Shanna from Vancouver, Washington
Shanna won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
by Grace Lin
Shanna's Comments:
"This book was a recommendation from an elementary school teacher I highly respect and it exceeded all my expectations. There's a strong female protagonist (pure gold if you have a young daughter), the language is rich and beautiful, the plot compelling, the characters charming, the illustrations gorgeous. We read this aloud as a family and all ages found it engaging -- what a literary gem." (read more)
Your price $6.00
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May 07
Selected by Dan from Cambridge, Massachusetts
Dan won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
May 08
Selected by Jacob from Portland, Oregon
Jacob won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Eat Up: The Inside Scoop on Rooftop Agriculture
by Lauren Mandel
Jacob's Comments:
"This book is perfect for anyone who wants to bring farm fresh food to their own roof. If you have a small family or want to start a farm, this book has it all! Superbly written with excellent pictures, it is accessible to everyone from the novice to the farmer with expertise. This book is fantastic!" (read more)
Your price $29.95
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May 09
Selected by Barbara from Peshastin, Washington
Barbara won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Stockholm Octavo
by Karen Engelmann
Barbara's Comments:
"Karen Engelmann has woven a mesmerizing tale of love, magic and political intrigue. How could we have imagined what sorcery a simple fan could create when handled by an expert in the art of entrapment. I am looking forward to reading whatever story emerges next from Ms. Englemann's fantastic imagination." (read more)
Your price $10.95
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May 10
Selected by Elissa from St. Paul, Minnesota
Elissa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Kind One
by Laird Hunt
Elissa's Comments:
"'Kind One' is very unique and unlike any novel I had previously read involving slavery, class, and injustice in the American south. It covers about 100 years of the happenings and tragedies, told from multiple perspectives. Laird Hunt's writing is dreamlike and poetic, yet also brutally honest in discussing the horrors and redemption of one particular family. Highly recommend!" (read more)
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May 11
Selected by Dorothy from Portland, Oregon
English Creek
by Ivan Doig
Dorothy's Comments:
"I particularly enjoyed the attention that Ivan Doig gives to developing the characters, deftly detailing temperaments and unique personalities of the family and friends of this young man, Jick. Rarely does one read a book written from the perspective of a 14 year old boy. It is not only insightful and very believable, but nostalgically takes one back to their own teenage years....What a rich, wonderful, relaxing, and memorable read!" (read more)
Your price $5.50
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May 12
Selected by Bernard from Lynden, Washington
Bernard won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Feed
by M. T. Anderson
Bernard's Comments:
"Twice during the non-stop reading of this book, I had to flip back to reaffirm the 2003 publishing date. Back then, I would've thought M.T. Anderson's satirical story of a consumeristic dystopia, both imaginative and amusing...I found this book to be frighteningly insightful and its author; mystically intuitive." (read more)
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May 13
Selected by Danelle from Burlington, North Carolina
Danelle won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Long Live the King
by Fay Weldon
Danelle's Comments:
"This book is in the genre of 'Downton Abbey.' It follows the life and fortunes of an English uppercrust family. The author, having been an author of 'Upstairs, Downstairs' writes a fascinating plot with very real, easy to relate to characters....If you liked 'Upstairs, Downstairs' or 'Downton Abbey' on PBS, you will like this book." (read more)
Your price $25.99
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May 14
Selected by Alan from Portland, Oregon
Nutshell Library (4 Volumes)
by Maurice Sendak
Alan's Comments:
"When I was a first grade teacher, the children loved reading 'Pierre' (as did I). And 'Chicken Soup with Rice' was another favorite. Now that I read as a volunteer with the SMART program (Start Making a Reader Today), I have discovered the other two jewels in this collection. 'Alligators All Around' is a very clever alphabet book, and I found 'One Was Johnny' as entertaining as the kids did. I am going to buy this set for my grandson, even though we already own 'Pierre.' Maurice Sendak, we miss you." (read more)
Your price $11.50
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May 15
Selected by Lynne from Wellington, Kansas
Pastors' Wives
by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen
Lynne's Comments:
"'Pastors' Wives' by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen is an exceptional first novel that delves deeply into the private lives of three complex, fictional pastors' wives who are involved with a mega-church, Greenleaf, in Magnolia, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia....If one wants to experience a behind-the-scenes look into the workings of a mega-church such as Greenleaf, then 'Pastors' Wives' is a good place to start." (read more)
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May 16
Selected by Jennifer from Bainbridge Island, Washington
May 17
Selected by Susan from Mechanicsville, Virginia
Susan won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $80.
May 18
Selected by Myrna from Sonoma, California
A Canticle for Leibowitz
by Walter M. Miller Jr.
Myrna's Comments:
"This is a Sci Fi classic. Set in a post-apocalyptic desert in the southwest following a nuclear war, this story is about the attempt to rebuild a lost world of scientific knowledge. Monks in a monastery archive and study the preserved archives of Issac Leibowitz, a Jewish electrical engineer centuries after his death. This book is filled with irony and a compelling tale." (read more)
Your price $8.00
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May 19
Selected by Cristy from Yamhill, Oregon
Cristy won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Julie and Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously
by Julie Powell
Cristy's Comments:
"I recently read this after having seen the movie. I must say the book was so much better. Powell is an easy writer to read. She writes like she is talking to you, in a very comfortable prose; curse words and all....You can feel the intensity rolling off the page! Enjoy this book at the beach this summer -- just make sure you have a snack nearby or at least some fried livers!" (read more)
Your price $4.50
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May 20
Selected by Tammy from Portland, Oregon
May 21
Selected by Missy from Portland, Oregon
Missy won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
May 22
Selected by Lisa from Pearland, Texas
Lisa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Perfume Collector
by Kathleen Tessaro
Lisa's Comments:
"I have not read any of Kathleen Tessaro's books prior to this one, so I read this book without any expectations of a particular writing style. From the beautiful book cover, to the first pages, I was hooked....This is an absolutely fantastic historical book that readers will love from page one." (read more)
Your price $17.50
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May 23
Selected by Charles from Hopkins, Minnesota
Charles won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Tuner of Silences (Biblioasis International Translation)
by Mia Couto
Charles's Comments:
"A dystopian story, 'The Tuner of Silences' is about a father who takes his two sons [and] a loyal soldier, and simply withdraws. He tries to set up his version of a utopia in a former game reserve, but things, as they do, fall apart. Cuoto's writing is quietly devastating. I admired how he was willing to leave questions as questions: What is the war? What happened to the mother? When Cuoto's version of Godot does show up, the pace accelerates. Things change, but the questions -- and they are haunting questions -- remain." (read more)
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May 24
Selected by Teresa from Portland, Oregon
Teresa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Color of Rain
by Cori McCarthy
Teresa's Comments:
"Was lucky enough to read an advance copy. Gripping believable universe. Hard choices, hard consequences -- Rain has a lot a grit. Couldn't put it down. Had to read it again and liked it more the second time! You don't need to be a young adult to enjoy this one!" (read more)
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May 25
Selected by Alexa from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Nut Butter Universe
by Robin Robertson
Alexa's Comments:
"This book offers what vegans need most, delightful, tasty, spreads that are alternatives to lunches filled with simple peanut butter or the always incredible hummus. I wouldn't miss this one for the world. Whatever recipes Robin develops they are always top of the top." (read more)
Your price $18.95
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May 26
Selected by Lois from Velddrif, Western Cape, South Africa, , South Africa,
The List Lover's Guide to Jane Austen
by Joan Strasbaugh
Lois's Comments:
"Not only does Strasbaugh list the details of many aspects of the great novelist Austen's life (relating to her home, family and friends, among others) that enable one to come to a deeper understanding of her work, but she also provides valuable insights into her writing as well....A work that deserves to be popular, 'The List Lover's Guide' could just as easily grace a young girl's locker as it could an academic's bookshelf. In short, Strasbaugh deserves to be commended for making a subject that has elicited so much intellectual debate over the years so accessible to all and sundry in the current day." (read more)
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May 27
Selected by Brian from Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada,
Brian won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
White Sands, Red Menace
by Ellen Klages
Brian's Comments:
"'White Sands, Red Menace' was a thoroughly enjoyable book. Had I not noticed on the inside jacket cover that this was a youth story, I would have been hard pressed to figure that out....The author has woven historical fact into an enthralling story that depicts what life in the late 1940's might have been like for the two main characters. After reading this book and enjoying it so much, I will now look for Ms. Klages' first book and give that one a read also." (read more)
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May 28
Selected by Brian from Ramsey, New Jersey
Brian won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Color Blind: The Forgotten Team That Broke Baseball's Color Line
by Tom Dunkel
Brian's Comments:
"What a wonderful story to complement this year's celebration of Jackie Robinson. Author Tom Dunkel provides a well-researched and stirring account of a 1930's integrated semi-pro baseball team based in, of all places, North Dakota. The team, featuring the legendary Satchel Paige, put together a national championship season to remember that helped pave the way for '42' a decade later. It will make you stand up and cheer." (read more)
Your price $25.00
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May 29
Selected by Jenny from Palm Harbor, Florida
Jenny won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Woman Upstairs
by Claire Messud
Jenny's Comments:
"What a riveting read! I haven't felt so strongly about a book in years. Messud is excellent, not only in her literary skills, but in her ability to pin down the idiosyncrasies in all of us and force us examine them under bright light. This psychological novel has had a profound effect on me.... I am now left to wonder about the reality of day to day living and underlying motives of both my friends and myself." (read more)
Your price $17.95
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May 30
Selected by Anne from Seattle, Washington
Anne won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Third Son
by Julie Wu
Anne's Comments:
"Wow, what an unusual book!...I felt completely enmeshed in Saburo's world from the first scene -- but seldom have I encountered a first-person narrative that so convincingly carried the resonance of reality, or one that sounded so much like how a real person would actually tell his own story....'The Third Son' so impressed me that I've found myself recommending this book to random strangers in bookstores." (read more)
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May 31
Selected by Abby from Las Vegas, Nevada
Abby won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
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