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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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Songs Without Words
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Ann Packer
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, January 02, 2008
I really wanted to like this. The truth is, it's pretty boring. The only interesting character in the book is Liz's daughter. Nothing happens with any of the other characters, literally nothing. Her son goes to school, her husband goes to work. Liz is a typical mother and Sarabeth, her best friend, is annoying and whiny. I like Ann Packer and had high hopes for this book. It starts out with promise, but it doesn't really go anywhere.
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One Mississippi
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Mark Childress
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, January 02, 2008
This is written from the point of view of a teenage boy growing up in small town Mississippi. The kid's family is odd, and his friends are odd, but the more you read, the more you learn, and the more you like them. The ending was a bit out of left field, but on the whole, a good read.
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Cooking with My Sisters One Hundred Years of Family Recipes from Bari to Big Stone Gap
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Adriana Trigiani
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, October 04, 2007
It's a cookbook as much as it is a history of her childhood and family. Adriana gives fantastic recipes from both of her grandmothers while telling stories that correspond with the recipes. Good read, REALLY good Italian recipes and plenty of photos. It's the kind of cookbook you can pick up and browse anytime for an interesting read. But it's also handed-down family recipes that you know will be great.
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Best Ever Cookies
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Nestle
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, September 28, 2007
If you enjoy baking, particularly cookies and bars: Get. This. Book. Nice big 8 1/2 by 11 book (240 pages) with one recipe per page. Many color photos throughout the book so you have an idea of the end result. So many eye-catching photos, in fact, that we had a hard time deciding what to make first. Rocky Road Bars, Chocolate Macaroon Bars, or Chocolate Almond Biscotti?(I'm so excited about this book.) Oddly, there are also chapters on pies, breads and other desserts, but the bulk of the book is cookies. Do yourself a favor for the Holiday season and order this book and then dive into your baking!
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World Of Pies
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Karen Stolz
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, September 25, 2007
Get a taste of life in a small town. Follow Roxanne's life story as she grows up. It's a pretty quick read, not fascinating in the way you can't put down, but pretty good.
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One Heart
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Jane Mccafferty
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, September 24, 2007
The story centers on two sisters - Gladys and Ivy. While the story describes their lives moving forward, it also reveals parts of their past. Each chapter rotates telling the story from one character's point of view, which is interesting. There isn't a lot of dialogue, more first person description, but I like the way this one is written. The characters are likeable and she makes you want to read on to find out more about the secrets in their past, and how their lives will turn out. Excellent!
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Diary
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Chuck Palahniuk
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, August 20, 2007
This is one of those books that you have to keep reading just you can put the pieces together and figure out what the heck is going on. And once you've finished the book, you have to keep puzzling on it for the next couple days "Oh, so THAT'S why she . . ." The main character is pretty likeable and the more you find out about her life and her surroundings, the more unbelievable it seems. Not predictable at all - very innovative.
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No, David!
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David Shannon
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, August 15, 2007
The terrific illustrations are really the focus of his David series. There are really only a couple words per page - the perfect read for your toddler. Particularly if you have a "busy" child like David.
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