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Mink River by Brian Doyle Staff Pick I haven't enjoyed a book this much in so long! Set in a tiny coastal Oregon town, this story is populated with characters who seem to leap off the page and speak their lines into your ear. They are that real. Brian Doyle breaks all the so-called "rules... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Staff Pick After the umpteenth customer recommended this book to me, I made it my book club pick. The first few lines made me a bit nervous (because it could have gone so terribly wrong, you see), but I was laughing and crying within the first three pages. I... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Dora: A Headcase by Lidia Yuknavitch Staff Pick This book jumps off the cliff with the first chapter but never quite crashes at the bottom. The crazy ride stayed with me weeks after reading it, and I still occasionally ask myself what the hell just happened! The author calls it a farce; it's that and... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Chronology of Water: A Memoir by Lidia Yuknavitch Staff Pick Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir, The Chronology of Water, is fierce and voluptuous. Intimate and expansive. Hard, hard stuff presented in gorgeous language. I picked it up on impulse, read the first line, and was crying before I reached the end of the opening... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Portland: Including the Coast, Mounts Hood and St. Helens, and the Santiam River (4th Edition) by Paul Gerald Staff Pick Whether you're looking for a quick jaunt through Forest Park or a five-hour trek in the Columbia River Gorge, Paul Gerald's updated guide provides everything you need to get to the trailhead and back. New maps, hikes, and photos ensure you'll find... (read more) Your price: $17.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow Staff Pick Heartbreaking in its honesty, this perfect jewel of a novel mirrors the real life of the author, who grew up biracial in Portland, Oregon, in the 1980s. After an accident claims her family, Rachel is sent to live with her grandmother in a predominantly... (read more) List Price $13.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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On Mount Hood: A Biography of Oregon's Perilous Peak by Jon Bell Staff Pick Some 50 miles southeast of Portland lies the highest peak in the state of Oregon: Mount Hood, a 700,000-year-old stratovolcano. The fourth tallest in the Cascade range (around 11,240 feet high), Mount Hood is currently rated fourth by the U.S. Geological... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $11.87 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt Staff Pick This entertaining and heartbreaking story is told by a fabulous narrator, Eli Sisters. Eli and his brother Charlie are hired killers in late 19th-century Oregon and California, and this is the tale of their final job.... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Blasphemy: New and Selected Stories by Sherman Alexie Staff Pick What a powerful collection of short stories! Alexie really stretches his wings and explores fascinating new territories, while at the same time revamping his old works by placing them in new contexts. I was completely blown away by Mr. Alexie, as usual.... (read more) Your price: $27.00 New - Hardcover
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Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West by Stephen Ambrose Staff Pick At the heart of the immense and growing interest in Lewis and Clark in recent years stands this book. WWII historian Stephen Ambrose had long harbored a private obsession for the Expedition of the Corps of Discovery, and in Undaunted Courage he was able... (read more) List Price $18.00 Your price: $2.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Cartopia: Portland's Food Cart Revolution by Kelly Rodgers and Kelley Roy Staff Pick We Portlanders love our small neighborhoods of quirky livability, and the indie food carts exemplify some of that charm. Cartopia highlights some of the major pods (a cluster of three or more carts) and delves into the wellbeing of the food-cart realm... (read more) Your price: $6.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge: National Scenic Area, Silver Star Scenic Area, Portland/Vancouver to the Dalles (Day Hiking) by Craig Romano Staff Pick Featuring 100 treks (on both sides of the river), year-round options, detailed route descriptions, trail maps, and ratings of hike difficulty, dog friendliness, and views, this guide will keep you busy exploring the Gorge for months. Every Portlander... (read more) Your price: $18.95 New - Trade Paper
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Fire at Eden's Gate: Tom McCall and the Oregon Story by Brent Walth Staff Pick Speaking of great Republicans, Fire at Eden's Gate, the biography of Tom McCall, is tonic to those who wonder why conservation is no longer a principle espoused by our fearless leaders on the right. Send one to the White House while you're at it. McCall... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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West of Here by Jonathan Evison Staff Pick Through vividly realized characters scattered across a century’s worth of compelling narrative, West of Here is a book that impeccably captures the spirit of the Pacific Northwest as a place where identities are discovered and destinies are forged.... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $7.50 Used - Hardcover
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Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West (Lewis & Clark Expedition) by Stephen E Ambrose Staff Pick At the heart of the immense and growing interest in Lewis and Clark in recent years stands this book. WWII historian Stephen Ambrose had long harbored a private obsession for the Expedition of the Corps of Discovery, and in Undaunted Courage he was able... (read more) List Price $32.50 Your price: $6.95 Used - Hardcover
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Moon Pacific Northwest Camping: The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping in Washington and Oregon (10th Edition) by Tom Stienstra Staff Pick Moon Pacific Northwest Camping is the definitive guide to every sort of outdoor space you'd want to hunker down in for a night. RV, tent, back country you name it, it's in this newly revised volume. A mandatory sidekick for your next PNW outdoor... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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On Mount Hood: A Biography of Oregon's Perilous Peak by Jon Bell Staff Pick Some 50 miles southeast of Portland lies the highest peak in the state of Oregon: Mount Hood, a 700,000-year-old stratovolcano. The fourth tallest in the Cascade range (around 11,240 feet high), Mount Hood is currently rated fourth by the U.S. Geological... (read more) List Price $22.95 Your price: $15.95 Used - Hardcover
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Above Portland by Bruce Forster and Chet Orloff Staff Pick Finally, my fantasy of seeing Portland from the air is fulfilled! Not by riding in a traffic copter, as I'd imagined, but by turning the pages of this gorgeous book. Celebrated Oregon photographer Bruce Forster's low-level aerial photos (including a few... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $12.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Gimme Refuge: The Education of a Caretaker by Matt Love Staff Pick To date, Gimme Refuge is my only staff pick, and I read constantly on a wide variety of subjects. Once you've begun, you won't want to put this book down. Do you ever wonder what your life would be like if you took the necessary risks that allow you to... (read more) Your price: $20.00 New - Trade Paper
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Out and About with Kids Portland: The Ultimate Family Guide for Fun and Learning, 4th Edition by Shawn Jones and Nelle Nix Staff Pick Perfect for visitors and residents alike, this clever, useful guide covers an immense amount of ground, and includes helpful icons that denote which attractions are free, stroller accessible, and educational. An indispensable guide for entertaining... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $9.00 Used - Trade Paper
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