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Powell's Q&A, Q&A | June 29, 2009
By Janna Cawrse Esarey
"I fell in love with Crosby, Stills, and Nash's song 'Southern Cross' when I was fifteen. By the time I got to college, 'I'm going to sail around the world someday' was sort of my pickup line."
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SIGNED EDITIONS
 "Hodgman is funny, clever, and has the face of a giant baby," says Ricky Gervais, a man who would know. More Information Than You Require is this year's surefire, laugh-out-loud gift. "Easily the best almanac of fake facts ever published with a brown and maize cover," raves our own Dave Weich. (Dave somehow even weaseled his way into the book!) Order yours while they last.
 Blink author Malcolm Gladwell returns with a dazzling study of what factors make one person more successful than another. "Gladwell's writing is always engaging, especially when he illuminates the mysterious elements that allow one person to succeed beyond all others," hails Powells.com's Chris Bolton.
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FEATURED INTERVIEW
 The PC in those Mac ads, the Daily Show's "resident expert" — yes, him. After a star turn in our recent State by State film, John Hodgman returns to Powell's with More Information Than You Require, his second volume of complete(ly made-up) world knowledge. At our Burnside store one recent Saturday, he talked about mole-men and hobos, of course, but also Battlestar Galactica, Mall of America food stands, and life as a famous minor television personality.
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HARDCOVER
 Creature by Andrew Zuckerman
Photographer Andrew Zuckerman's strikingly detailed images of animals from around the world are as delightful as they are inspiring. "My copy is wrecked from being pawed by houseguests young and old," says Dave of Powells.com. "But that's okay, because it's fun to watch them turning the pages, deciding on a favorite creature."
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 Ballistics: Poems by Billy Collins
In his stunning new collection, the former U.S. Poet Laureate touches on a greater array of subjects — love, death, solitude, youth, and aging — and delves deeper than ever before. "In poem after poem, Collins's trademark honesty, insight, and playfulness shine through," cheers Tessa of Powells.com.
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 Standard Operating Procedure
Through captivating interviews and dramatic reenactments, Academy Award-winner Errol Morris examines the incidents of abuse and torture of suspected terrorists at the hands of U.S. forces at the Abu Ghraib prison. "This is not a 'political' film," praises Roger Ebert. "It is driven simply, powerfully, by the desire to understand those photographs." All DVDs ship free from Powells.com.
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PAPERBACK
 2666 (3-Volume Boxed Set) by Roberto Bolaño
"The finest novel of our young century, 2666 is an epic masterpiece that solidifies Bolaño's reputation as a literary genius. It's an entire world unto itself, one — not unlike our own — filled with horror, neglect, depravity, brilliance, and beauty." —Recommended by Jeremy, Powells.com
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 I Like You: Hospitality under the Influence by Amy Sedaris
"A tongue-in-cheek pastiche of recipes and advice for host and guest alike, I Like You will embolden readers to take on any entertaining challenge, be it hosting children, a rich uncle, or a crew of lumberjacks." —Recommended by Sheila, Powells.com
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 Deadly Harvest by Heather Graham
When a young woman is found dead in a field, dressed up as a scarecrow with a slashed grin and a broken neck, the residents of Salem, Massachusetts, begin to fear that the infamous Harvest Man is more than just a rumor. Cop Jeremy Flynn is in town for another investigation, but is recruited by local occult expert Rowena Cavanaugh to find a killer.
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 Last week on our blog, Jeff Martin, author of The Customer Is Always Wrong: The Retail Chronicles, wrote about the holiday shopping insanity that is Black Friday.
November 13, 2008:
Freaky Friday
No matter where you work, there are certain words and phrases that strike terror into the hearts of all employees. For instance, the words "labor strike" are not taken lightly in auto plants and textile mills.
Other words, like "financial crisis," have taken on a new level of gravitas with bankers and brokers. But for retail people there are two words that are unlike all others. In the same way that Harry Potter's nemesis is often referred to as "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named," these words contain a powerful darkness.
Black Friday.
What is Black Friday? No, it's not a reference to a medieval pandemic or stock market crash. For the 26 people in America who've never shopped or worked in a retail store, please allow me to explain.... (read more)
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WALLY LAMB: INK Q&A
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Number-one New York Times-bestselling author and two-time Oprah's Book Club pick Wally Lamb delivers his first novel in over a decade — an extraordinary work of prodigious scope and ambition that explores the consequences of violent events, and the chaos that ensues. "[A] tour de force," proclaims Entertainment Weekly. "The Hour I First Believed is his best yet (Grade: A)." Read our INK Q&A with Lamb and save 30% on The Hour I First Believed. |
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DAME DARCY: GUEST BLOGGER
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Written and illustrated by the cult artist Dame Darcy (Meatcake), Gasoline is a rollicking, eco-conscious, gothic fairy tale of danger and suspense, heartbreak and redemption, and above all the perseverance of magic and love. This week we're honored to welcome Dame Darcy as our guest blogger. Check out her daily posts and save 30% on Gasoline. |
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Mystery, academic comedy, ghost story, literary romance... Monsters of Templeton is a rich, rewarding debut whose pieces stitch together seamlessly. A smart pleasure, it is one of my favorite (and most frequently recommended) books of the year. Recommended by Dave, Powells.com (read more) |
8. A Mercy by Toni Morrison (Literature)
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NOVEMBER 20: Portland City Walks
 From the inspired creator of the beloved Portland Hill Walks comes Portland City Walks, a rich collection of 20 eye-opening walks exploring the backstreets and back stories of the neighborhoods of Portland and five nearby towns. Laura Foster's new walking routes are easy to follow, self-guided, accessible by public transportation, and include plenty of snacks and offbeat treasures along the way. |
NOVEMBER 24: Builders of the Pacific Coast
 A continuation of Lloyd Kahn's journeys into the creative processes of owner-built homes, Builders of the Pacific Coast explores the aesthetics and skills of three master builders in California, Washington state, and the rugged terrain of British Columbia. With stunning photographs and detailed black-and-white drawings of the homes, this collection of unique and progressive designs creates a template for a future filled with forward-thinking architecture. |
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IN OUR NEXT EDITION:
"Did you hear anything about a squirrel?" Oreo asked when Zooey and Bear met them back in the Park Blocks after their visit to the bookstore.
No one had mentioned a squirrel.
Apparently, the squirrel was big news. If you believed Oreo and Bagheera, anyway. Chester was too busy treeing crows to participate in the discussion.
"What squirrel? Who?"
They had assumed that Bear and Zooey would know. No one knew. The conversation hit a dead end. The crows flew away. A couple walked by pushing a stroller, and one word jumped out from their talking: squirrel.
The five of them looked around, over the lawn and across adjacent streets, at pedestrians and automobiles and the #15 bus pointed west toward the hills, at two teenagers playing Frisbee and a man napping on a bench and a dog peeing on a tree. But no squirrels.
"Weird," Oreo said.
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