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Powell's Q&A, Q&A | June 21, 2009

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The arrival of spring always makes us think of those old Peanuts cartoons where Snoopy dances with bunnies. We know exactly how they feel, as we've been traipsing through tulips over our interview with Jodi Picoult (Change of Heart), line-dancing over lilies with original essays by Sadie Jones (The Outcast) and Gerard Woodward (A Curious Earth), pliéing around peonies with INK Q&As from Scott Huler (No-Man's Lands), Pope Brock (Charlatan), and Jeff Gordinier (X Saves the World) — and, of course, dirty dancin' on the daisies with guest bloggers Sebastian Horsley and A. M. Homes. Save a dance for us, won't you?
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Change of Heart, Signed EditionPreorder a signed first edition of Jodi Picoult's newest novel, Change of Heart, which the Charlotte Observer describes as "an emotionally charged page-turner that reaffirms the possibility of miracles in the modern world," and which debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. These signed first editions won't last long; preorder yours now.
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FEATURED INTERVIEW

Jodi PicoultThe Washington Post claims, "Picoult has become a master — almost a clairvoyant — at targeting hot issues and writing highly readable page-turners about them...It is impossible not to be held spellbound by the way she forces us to think, hard, about right and wrong." In her new novel, Change of Heart, Picoult tackles thorny issues surrounding religion and capital punishment with grace and aplomb, creating a fast-paced but thoughtful exploration of free will and redemption. In this interview, Picoult spoke about the Gnostic gospels, visiting death row, and moving interactions with her readers.

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Write a poem and win 26 free books!   The SFU Scholarship Contest
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MatterMatter by Iain M. Banks

In Matter, his latest novel set in the Culture, a far-future society of seemingly limitless resources and infinite technological possibilities, Iain M. Banks "ably demonstrates that [he] is still at the height of his powers" (Publishers Weekly). An extraordinary feat of storytelling and breathtaking invention on a grand scale, Matter is a tour de force from a writer who has turned science fiction on its head.

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Farm SanctuaryFarm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food by Gene Baur

Written by one of the foremost experts on animal rights, Farm Sanctuary is an insightful, thought-provoking examination of the ethical questions involved in the breeding of animals for food. "A life-altering read," hails Booklist (starred review).

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No Country for Old MenNo Country for Old Men

Based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy, and featuring an acclaimed cast led by Tommy Lee Jones, 2008 Best Picture Academy Award winner No Country for Old Men finds the Coen brothers at the top of their game with a gripping and ambitious film that Rolling Stone calls "an indisputably great movie." As always, all DVDs ship for free from Powells.com!

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PravdaPravda by Edward Docx

Longlisted for the 2007 Man Booker Prize, and inspired by author Ed Docx's own family history, Pravda is a haunting second novel of suspicion and loyalty, love and loss, and the destructive legacy of deceit. "[W]ell written, vigorously plotted and perceptive about human nature," raves Kirkus in its starred review.

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God's Middle FingerGod's Middle Finger: Into the Lawless Heart of the Sierra Madre by Richard Grant

Part gonzo misadventure, part cultural history, God's Middle Finger explores a fascinating land — the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico — where few outsiders are foolish enough to venture. "[A] clear-eyed, empathetic account of this complex, fascinating place," praises Publishers Weekly (starred review).

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The Outlaw Demon WailsThe Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison

New to eBook: In Kim Harrison's The Outlaw Demon Wails, the riveting new tale in the bestselling Hollows series, bounty and vampire hunter extraordinaire Rachel Morgan must play a dangerous game in which the prize is her immortal soul. "This is the strongest entry in the series so far....Highly recommended," raves Library Journal.

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Intermission.
Powell's used book buyer Kirsten Berg writes a biweekly blog post on the world of rare books.

March 19, 2008:
Where the Book Ends and Art Begins

There's not a huge demand for lyric or ballad poetry these days, so at first glance it might seem strange that these two books are kept safely behind glass in our rare book room.

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The poetical works of Richard John King or Adelaide Anne Procter are hardly well known, but these copies of their books are special. The fore-edges of each were painted in water colors before the gilt was applied. Here's the painting from the fore-edge of Legends and Lyrics:

fore-edge

King's Selections from the Early Ballad Poetry of England and Scotland is a double fore-edge, with two paintings. Fan the pages to the left or right and the art work appears.

fore-edge

fore-edge

The practice of marking the fore-edge of a book dates back to the earliest days of printing, reaching its peak as an art form in the early 1800s. Books such as William Gilpin's Observations on the River Wye were highly successful, and the idea of the "picturesque" in art and landscape became popular with those Georgians who had enough money and leisure to travel outside of the cities to sketch the views...

Click here to read the rest of Kirsten's post — and check out the archive of all of her blog pieces.

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SADIE JONES: ORIGINAL ESSAY
Sadie Jones In her brilliant debut, Sadie Jones tells the story of a boy who refuses to accept the polite lies of a tightly knit community that rejects love in favor of appearances. Written with nail-biting suspense, The Outcast is an emotionally powerful testament to the powers of love and understanding. "A confident, suspenseful and affecting first novel, delivered in cool, precise, distinctive prose," praises Kirkus Reviews. Read Sadie Jones's original essay for Powells.com and save 30% off the cover price of The Outcast!
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GERARD WOODWARD: ORIGINAL ESSAY
Gerard Woodward In this successor to Gerard Woodward's Man Booker Prize finalist I'll Go to Bed at Noon, A Curious Earth slyly pits defiant Aldous Jones against the hazards of aging in this "brave, funny, and beautifully written" (the Guardian) novel. Read Woodward's original essay for Powells.com and pick up A Curious Earth for 30% off the publisher's price.
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SCOTT HULER: INK Q&A
Scott Huler In No-Man's Lands, writer and NPR contributor Scott Huler follows the route of Homer's Odyssey to learn what this great work offers three thousand years later. "[A] most fantastic voyage," says Kirkus Reviews. In this Q&A, Huler sings the praises of Joss Whedon's Firefly, describes a photo tour of his best breakfasts around the world, and more! Read the Q&A and save 30% when you buy No-Man's Lands from Powells.com.
No-Man's Lands: One Man's Odyssey through The Odyssey
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POPE BROCK: INK Q&A
Pope Brock Recent guest blogger Pope Brock tells the forgotten story of America's most ingenious con man and one man's decades-long battle to bring him to justice in the remarkably rich historical narrative Charlatan. "Wonderful American social history and lots of fun," hails Kirkus Reviews. In this Q&A, Brock discusses his strangest job, hails Hill Street Blues, and more! Read the Q&A and save 30% off Charlatan.
Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam
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JEFF GORDINIER: INK Q&A
Jeff Gordinier Taking off from his controversial Details essay "Has Generation X Already Peaked?" Jeff Gordinier conducts an eye-opening journey in his quest to find the essence of X. Like Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs and The Tipping Point, X Saves the World flips conventional wisdom on its head and expertly captures the spirit of a strange and crucial era in American society. In this Q&A, Gordinier shares his vision of the ideal life (hint: olive oil), a literary pilgrimage to "pester" Paul Bowles, and more! Read the Q&A and save 30% off the cover price of X Saves the World.
X Saves the World: How Generation X Got the Shaft But Can Still Keep Everything from Sucking
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SEBASTIAN HORSLEY: GUEST BLOGGER
Sebastian Horsley Meet Sebastian Horsley, the latest in a long line of English artists and eccentrics, from Oscar Wilde to Quentin Crisp. In his blazing memoir, Dandy in the Underworld, he recounts his years as a dandy, a male escort, and a brothel connoisseur — all with disarming honesty and a refreshing lack of sentimentality. "Horsley's book is unabashedly unashamed and brutally honest," praises Library Journal. "Each page is exciting to read." Even more exciting, Horsley is currently our guest blogger! Check out his posts each day on our blog and pick up Dandy in the Underworld at 30% off the cover price.
Dandy in the Underworld: An Unauthorized Autobiography
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A. M. HOMES: GUEST BLOGGER
A. M. Homes Before acclaimed author A. M. Homes was born, she was put up for adoption. The Mistress's Daughter is her story of what happened when, 30 years later, her birth parents came looking for her. "A can't-put-it-down memoir as remarkable for its crystalline prose, flinty wit, and agile candor as for its arresting revelations," raves Booklist in its starred review. Next week we're thrilled to welcome A. M. Homes as our guest blogger. Visit our blog for her daily posts and save 30% off your copy of The Mistess's Daughter all week long!
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1. The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff (Literature)
The Monsters of Templeton In the wake of a disastrous affair with her older, married archeology professor at Stanford, brilliant Wilhelmina Cooper arrives back at the doorstep of her hippie-mother-turned-born-again-Christian's house in Templeton, NY, a storybook town her ancestors founded that sits on the shores of Lake Glimmerglass... (read more)
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MARCH 27: Eric Alterman
Why We're LiberalsIn Eric Alterman's feisty, accessible primer, Why We're Liberals, the bestselling author of What Liberal Media? sets out to restore liberalism to its rightful, honored place in American political life. Why We're Liberals brings clarity and perspective to what has often been a one-sided debate for nothing less than the heart and soul of America.

APRIL 1: NPR's Scott Simon
Windy CityFor readers who loved Primary Colors and Thank You for Smoking comes Windy City, a wise and funny second novel of politics — Chicago-style — from Scott Simon, National Public Radio's Weekend Edition Saturday anchor and the bestselling author of the wrenching Pretty Birds.

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IN OUR NEXT EDITION:
An original essay from Steve and Melanie Tem (The Man on the Ceiling)
An INK Q&A from Ann Patchett (What Now?)
The winner of the 2008 Rooster Award
Fup.  Store Cat.

Fup would later call those days she lived in Boring, "A great but troubled experiment. And probably the strangest six weeks of my life."

Bandit, right away, fell out of favor with other dogs. They didn't know what to make of him, so for a while he simply stopped going to the park. What did he care? He'd never met anyone like Fup. Let the stupid mutts snicker.

The cats, on the other hand... Once they got used to how odd a sight those two made — did they ever get used to it, entirely? Let's say, rather, once they stopped laughing at the sight of this huge, rough dog from the country fawning over an overeducated city talker like Fup — they agreed it might be the greatest boon of their lives: Fup arriving from Portland and right away turning the Twibels' shepherd into a one-dog army. It was as if they woke up one morning with their own Secret Service.

To protect, and to please — they'd have sworn Bandit never wasted a thought on anything else.

"Dogs are like beavers," Wiggums observed, "except they're always building someone else's dam." And, in fact, later that evening, Bandit gathered branches and brought them back from the woods, just because Wiggums asked him to.

The cats ate it up. They wished Fup had visited years before. They never wanted her to leave.

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