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Every year, the booksellers at Powell’s submit their Top Fives: their five favorite books that were released in 2023. It’s a list that, when put together, shows just how varied and interesting the book tastes of Powell’s booksellers are. I highly recommend digging into the recommendations — we would never lead you astray — but today...
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Old Patagonian Express By Train Through the Americas
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Paul Theroux
Leo Vleugels
, November 16, 2012
In "The Old Patagonia Express" Paul Theroux manages to elevate the genre of travel writing to a level rarely seen before. Theroux's journey, be it unique by itself, is not just one of regions,countries and continents, it is a journey through humanity and art. Next to stunning descriptions of landscapes, there are the many little witty, sad or strange stories that Theroux hears when talking to his fellow travellers and for the literary buffs there is Theroux's meeting with Jorge Luis Borges. All in all far, "The Old Patagonian Express" is far more than just a traveloque, it is a box of surprises that nurture mind and soul of even the most spoiled reader. Picture sitting cozy inside in your favorite armchair, snow falling outside, phone off the hook and this book. Be sure that you have enough food around because once you embark with Paul Theroux on this journey, it is pretty hard to bail out. This is the book that keeps you spinning pages until it is done. I have read it three times and only because I really wanted to enjoy it forced myself to take it slow; the first time I read it I finished it the same day.
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Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry A Novel
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Rachel Joyce
Leo Vleugels
, August 04, 2012
Probably my best read in 2012!!! The story of a recently pensioned man who in stead of sending a letter to a dying friend decides to walk to her to bring his message; only it is over 600 miles, diagonal across the UK and he is not trained nor prepared. A journey across the UK and into a man's heart. Truly amazing book.
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The Tigers Wife
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Téa Obreht
Leo Vleugels
, January 01, 2012
A wonderful tale, skillfully told, complex and humane, secretive and yet open. Surely my best read this year.
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Black Water Rising
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Attica Locke
Leo Vleugels
, January 01, 2011
Absolutely grand debut!! Couldn't put it down.
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