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Friday, November 20
Today's Dose by Richard from Mount Holly, New Jersey
Richard, click here to claim your prize.
Smoke and Spice:Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue (Revised Edition)
by Cheryl and Bill Jamison
Richard's Comments
"This is a pleasure to read, and use. It starts with excellent guidance on equipment and techniques. This is followed by many easy-to-use recipes that are also great guides even for non-smoke cooking. And for fun there are lots of anecdotes and historical-fun boxes interspersed.
If you haven't done this style of cooking, this gem will convert you." ( read more)
Your price $16.95
New - Trade Paper
Previous Doses
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November 19
Selected by Kelly from Toms River, New Jersey
Secret Lives of Great Authors: What Your Teachers Never Told You about Famous Novelists, Poets, and Playwrights
by Robert Schnakenberg
Kelly's Comments:
"Very funny. Clever and insightful....a fun read for someone who loves English!" ( read more)
Your price $11.50
Used - Trade Paper
November 17
Selected by Cynthia from Portland, Oregon
Water Steps
by A Lafaye
Cynthia's Comments:
"Just as Kyna’s adoptive parents fill her with stories of magical creatures from their native Ireland -- silkies, fairies and leprechauns -- her story has a hint of magic as well. You'll find yourself cheering for Kyna with every water step she takes. And you'll love the Irish myths woven into along with a little bit of mystery too.
Good discussion points for mother-daughter book clubs reading Water Steps include overcoming fears, friendship, acceptance, and courage. Recommended for book clubs with girls aged 9 to 12." ( read more)
Your price $3.95
Used - Trade Paper
November 15
Selected by Marcia from Boston, Massachusetts
The Blood of the Lamb
by Peter De Vries
Marcia's Comments:
"Unflinching, raw exploration of a heartbreaking story - told in clean, sparse prose. There are several moments when this prose descends on you like a lightning bolt and leaves you forever altered." ( read more)
Your price $14.00
New - Trade Paper
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November 18
Selected by Bev from Portland, Oregon
Bev won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
The Girl Who Stopped Swimming
by Joshilyn Jackson
Bev's Comments:
"Joshilyn Jackson is the kind of writer we all dream of being. Every description contains scents and sounds and connections that leave the reader no choice but to become a part of the book. The plot of her book is compelling and sufficiently twisted, but the experience of living inside it is extraordinary." ( read more)
Your price $6.50
Used - Trade Paper
November 16
Selected by Mary from New York, New York
Mary won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $60.
Pnin
by Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov
Mary's Comments:
"[D]elightful novel, about an absent minded professor in a university almost totally at sea with his own preoccupations and research....[S]o well written and touching, a great Nabokovian gem." ( read more)
Your price $18.00
New - Hardcover
November 14
Selected by Erika from Davenport, Iowa
The Story Goes on
by Aileen Lucia Fisher
Erika's Comments:
"This is a beautiful book! I loved the childlike illustrations paired with the fun poetry story....Poetry can often be misunderstood and confusing, but this poetry picture book works well with the illustrations to ensure meaning is understood." ( read more)
Your price $17.99
New - Hardcover
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