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Powell's Books Reader
2009 August


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A Most Wanted Man
A Most Wanted Man
by John le Carre
Staff Pick
With A Most Wanted Man, legendary spymaster John le Carré tackles the "War on Terror" with this incisive critique that doubles as a stunning thriller. Espionage fans — and people who question the stories we're fed on front pages — will be riveted.... (read more)

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Twilight Saga #03: Eclipse
Twilight Saga #03: Eclipse
by Stephenie Meyer
Synopsis
Readers captivated by Twilight and New Moon will eagerly devour the paperback edition Eclipse, the third book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire love saga. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her... (read more)

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The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire
by Stieg Larsson
Staff Pick
Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo caught the world by surprise with its relevant and riveting story. The Girl Who Played with Fire, the second novel in the Millennium trilogy, reads even more smoothly. It leaves me wanting much more from this... (read more)

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Zeitoun
Zeitoun
by Dave Eggers
Staff Pick
Dave Eggers wowed even his most ardent skeptics with What Is the What, the "autobiography" of a Sudanese immigrant that Eggers wrote based on interviews with Valentino Achak Deng. Now Eggers is back with Zeitoun, which examines the disappearance of a... (read more)

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Damage Control
Damage Control
by J A Jance
Publisher Comments
At first glance, it appears to be an accident . . . A car carrying an elderly couple goes off the side of a mountain and tumbles into oblivion on a beautiful sunny day in the Coronado National Monument. A note pulled from the twisted wreckage suggests... (read more)

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Generation T: Beyond Fashion
Generation T: Beyond Fashion
by Megan Nicolay
Staff Pick
Megan Nicolay ups the ante with this follow-up to her first guide to transforming the T-shirt. This time, the scope has moved beyond apparel to include baby gifts, home décor, and other fun stuff like wine cozies, toilet-seat covers, and grocery totes... (read more)

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Atmospheric Disturbances
Atmospheric Disturbances
by Rivka Galchen
Staff Pick
In Rivka Galchen's incredibly impressive debut novel, Dr. Leo Liebenstein tries to unravel the mystery of his missing wife — and her "replacement," who looks almost exactly like her. Funny, heartbreaking, absurd, and extraordinarily intelligent... (read more)

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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: On the Tracks of the Great Railway Bazaar
Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: On the Tracks of the Great Railway Bazaar
by Paul Theroux
Publisher Comments
Paul Theroux returns to the transcontinental expedition that made Great Railway Bazaar a classic of travel literature and realizes—in rich, anecdotal detail—how much the world has changed.   Half a lifetime ago, Paul Theroux... (read more)

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Ranger's Apprentice #06: The Siege of Macindaw
Ranger's Apprentice #06: The Siege of Macindaw
by John Flanagan
Publisher Comments
The kingdom is in danger. Renegade knight Sir Keren has succeeded in overtaking Castle Macindaw and is now conspiring with the Scotti. The fate of Araluen rests in the hands of two young adventurers: the Ranger Will and his warrior friend, Horace. Yet... (read more)

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Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice
by Thomas Pynchon
Staff Pick
I'm no pro from Dover, but I think that there are as many ways of looking at a work by Pynchon as he has storylines in each book. Inherent Vice is definitely one of the more approachable works by a guy who can have the reader wading hip-deep through... (read more)

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter #07)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter #07)
by J. K. Rowling
Staff Pick
I couldn't imagine a better ending for this extraordinary series. J. K. Rowling, thank you for staying true to your vision.... (read more)

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The Hour I First Believed (P.S.)
The Hour I First Believed (P.S.)
by Wally Lamb
Publisher Comments
When high school teacher Caelum Quirk and his wife, Maureen, a school nurse, move to Littleton, Colorado, they both get jobs at Columbine High School. In April 1999, while Caelum is away, Maureen finds herself in the library at Columbine, cowering in a... (read more)

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Rain Gods
Rain Gods
by James Lee Burke
Publisher Comments
When Hackberry Holland became sheriff of a tiny Texas town near the Mexican border, he'd hoped to leave certain things behind: his checkered reputation, his haunted dreams, and his obsessive memories of the good life with his late wife, Rie. But the... (read more)

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The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America
The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America
by Douglas Brinkley
Publisher Comments
In this groundbreaking epic biography, Douglas Brinkley draws on never-before-published materials to examine the life and achievements of our naturalist president. By setting aside more than 230 million acres of wild America for posterity between 1901... (read more)

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The Winds of Dune (Dune)
The Winds of Dune (Dune)
by Brian Herbert
Publisher Comments
With their usual skill, Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson have taken ideas left behind by Frank Herbert and filled them with living characters and a true sense of wonder. Where Paul of Dune picked up the saga directly after the events of Dune, The... (read more)

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Out and About with Kids Portland: The Ultimate Family Guide for Fun and Learning, 4th Edition
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)

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Clone Wars: Jedi in Training (DK Reader - Level 2)
Clone Wars: Jedi in Training (DK Reader - Level 2)
by Dk
Synopsis
Anakin's new Padawan learner is young, brash--and a girl! But more than a match for any battle droids, in this Level 2 reader. Full color.... (read more)

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That Old Cape Magic
That Old Cape Magic
by Richard Russo
Staff Pick
Fans of Richard Russo's hilarious novel Straight Man will rejoice upon learning that the Pulitzer winner has once again trained his sights on academia. Most of That Old Cape Magic takes place off-campus, however, as Jack Griffin reckons with his parents'... (read more)

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Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Recipes from Pure Food and Wine
Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Recipes from Pure Food and Wine
by Sarma Melngailis
Publisher Comments
Picking up where the bestselling Raw Food/Real World left off, Sarma Melngailis invites us inside her glamorous restaurant, Pure Food and Wine, with dozens more recipes for fresh and vibrant juices, shakes, soups, simple dishes, main courses, desserts... (read more)

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Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip -- Confessions of a Cynical Waiter (P.S.)
Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip -- Confessions of a Cynical Waiter (P.S.)
by Steve Dublanica aka the Waiter
Publisher Comments
According to The Waiter, 80 percent of customers are nice people just looking for something to eat. The remaining 20 percent, however, are socially maladjusted psychopaths. Eye-opening, outrageous, and unabashed—replete with tales of customer... (read more)

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