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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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Path Appears Transforming Lives Creating Opportunity
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Nicholas D Kristof, Sheryl Wudunn
Jmitzel
, October 17, 2014
Absorbing, intelligent book that fairly propels you to write a check, volunteer, DO SOMETHING!! Another compelling book by this couple. Excellent!
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A Discovery of Witches: All Souls 1
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Deborah Harkness
Jmitzel
, January 01, 2013
I loved this book. Fun, fun history and rich characters I cared about. I just wanted to disappear with it until I was finished!
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Acqua Alta
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Donna Leon
Jmitzel
, August 20, 2012
When I need book that will offer me an intelligent, wonderful escape to another place...Donna Leon is always a pleasure. Brunetti is a fabulous character and his wife is just as enjoyable. The food, the culture, the subtle and not so subtle comments on Italian culture and politics...beautiful. This book is one of my favorites in the series which, thankfully, has many volumes. Great mystery writer.
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Greywalker Greywalker 01
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Kat Richardson
Jmitzel
, August 20, 2012
I am not a science fiction person. Really. But something caught me about this book, and I am now three deep into the series. A smart heroine who you could almost see yourself being. Especially fun reading for people who know Seattle and its culture a bit.
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The Art of Racing in the Rain
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Garth Stein
Jmitzel
, January 01, 2012
I read at least one book weekly. I enjoy most of what I read, but this one will always reside in my heart. Part of it is due to the pitch perfect Seattle descriptions, mostly it is the raw humanity (or perhaps caninanity?). Just read it.
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Last Rituals (Thóra Gudmundsdóttir #1)
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Yrsa Sigurðardóttir
Jmitzel
, November 06, 2011
After exhausting the "Girl" books, I embarked on a wonderful exploration of Scandinavian literature. This book offers a fascinating look at Icelandic culture and a not for the faint of heart review of the history of witchcraft and witch burnings. Excellent read.
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Baking Cakes in Kigali
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Gaile Parkin
Jmitzel
, August 05, 2011
I loved this book, really loved it. The aftermath of the genocide in Rwanda is multilayered, and this book offers a fascinating view. The characters were wonderful and the profundity of their experiences sneeks up on the reader in a beautiful way. Highly recommended for anyone interested in modern Africa, but might like to see it through a fictional lens.
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The Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife's Memoir
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Patricia Harman
Jmitzel
, October 15, 2009
This is one of those memoirs that I kept thinking about (no,worrying about), when I had to take breaks from reading. I worried about the patients, about the financial stability of this woman's practice, about the author herself. As a healthcare provider who sees patients very similar to those Ms. Harmon writes of, I can definitely say her telling rings true. This is important reading for anyone who wants to enter the healthcare field with their eyes truly open to the myriad of pressures they may face (physical, emotional, financial, legal). Providing good care to patients is often impeded by a healthcare system fraught with inequalities and a patient population who often has shockingly little understanding of how their own bodies work. This book reads like a catharsis and a tribute to the patients Ms. Harmon clearly cares about so deeply.
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