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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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Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?
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Roz Chast
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, March 18, 2015
Hilarious and heartbreaking, Roz Chast's illustrated memoir is brutally honest about her parents' decline in their final years, her complicated relationship with them and the indignities of aging. Getting older isn't for sissies but this book will make those of us caring for aging parents laugh out loud and feel less alone
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Infographica The World as You Have Never Seen it Before
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Martin Toseland, Simon Toseland
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, March 30, 2014
Engaging and occasionally hilarious infographs covering everything from the facial hair of dictators and the jaw strength of hippos to the amount of radiation in a plane flight - measured by bananas! A great gift for teh trivia buff or visual learner in your life.
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Redshirts
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Scalzi, John
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, December 10, 2013
Hilarious and affectionate send up of the original Star Trek series that surprises with both entertaining twists and genuinely touching moments. John Scalzi is not only a gifted writer but he creates delightful characters you look forward to spending time with. A perfect Christmas gift for the geek in your life!
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Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty
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Roberts, Dorothy
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, August 30, 2012
If you care about women, health disparities, human rights or maternity care, this book is essential reading. Roberts goes into depth about the history of eugenics, birth control and the experience of black women in this country. Lucid and well written, Roberts raises important questions about our society, health and race. Her extensive footnotes are a treasure trove for anyone who wants to learn more about any of these areas.
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Then Came You
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Jennifer Weiner
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, August 27, 2012
This novel explores reproductive technology from the perspective of an egg donor, a surrogate, an older trophy wife and her step-daugter. I laughed, I cried and I enjoyed chick lit that engaged interesting questions with humanity and empathy (though limited realism).
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Blue Place
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Nicola Griffith
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, August 03, 2012
I want to be Aud Torvigen when I grow up! A former police lieutenant, Torvigen moves between the sophistication of her upbrining and the violence of her impulses. This fast-paced mystery satisfies my inner action-movie fan while also providing a compelling heroine and glimpses into Scandinavian culture.
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Right to Be Hostile The Boondocks Treasury
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McGruder, Aaron
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, August 03, 2012
The Boondocks follows 10 yr old Huey Freeman, a disgruntled black miliant as me moves through his new homogenous 'burb. Insightful and sanity-preserving hilarity!
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Gun Seller
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Hugh Laurie
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, August 03, 2012
The man who plays Dr. House is not only an actor and a musician, he's also a pretty good writer! This pulpy thriller keeps you on your feet and engaged up until the end. An ideal beach read!
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Little People in the City The Street Art of Slinkachu
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Slinkachu
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, July 06, 2012
I love this book! These photographs of miniatures in urban settings are charming and disturbing, by turns and simultaneously. Too small to qualify as a coffee table book but these pictures make me smile.
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Babylon Steel
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Gaie Sebold
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, July 06, 2012
This perfect summer read blends action, adventure, mystery, sex and science fiction. Sebold's debut novel kept me happily reading despite being a touch blue and heteronormative. Looking forward for her next!
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Fathers Day A Journey into the Mind & Heart of My Extraordinary Son
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Buzz Bissinger
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, July 06, 2012
Touching, resonant and recognizable, this memoir offers the reflections of a man who makes his living writing and his attempt spend time his adult son who was born significantly premature leaving him with the articulation of an eight year old. At turns hilarious and heartbreaking, this book offers insights and the author a chance to exorcise some of his own demons.
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Still Life Adventures in Taxidermy
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Melissa Milgrom
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, September 05, 2011
Everything you ever wanted to know about taxidermy and more. I've always been a bit grossed out by taxidermy but Milgrom's explorations led me to a genuine appreciation of a captivating subculture.
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Worldwired Jenny Casey 03
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Elizabeth Bear
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, August 18, 2011
A sci fi book set in the Canadian future with ex-military, 50-something Jenny Casey saving the day. Action, intrigue and space travel, this is the final book in the best trilogy I've read in a decade. Meet your future: Elizabeth Bear is an exciting new voice in fiction and Jenny Casey rocks!
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A Bad Day for Pretty: A Crime Novel
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Sophie Littlefield
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, August 13, 2011
Stella Hardesty stars in this mystery as a "mature" heroine. A widow & survivor of domestic violence, Stella has made made it her job to help other women in similar situations but this time she's helping a friend's husband who's been implicated when a dead body appears. A healthy dose of comedy makes this a novel that leaves you smiling.
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The Last Shot
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Darcy Frey
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, August 13, 2011
Is basketball the way out of the projects? A year in the lives of four high school players suggests that athletics can't compensate for failures in education. This eloquent book serves as an indictment of college recruiters and the NCAA as well as how we as a society fail students from poor neighborhoods.
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After the Golden Age
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Carrie Vaughn
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, July 30, 2011
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a superhero? "Soon I will be invincible" offered hilarious insight but Carrie Vaughn's concerned with what it would be like to have superheros for parents. Celia West struggles with making her way in the world but that journey is complicated by having super parents. A thoroughly enjoyable summer read (if a bit predictable) with a different twist on old school heroes.
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It Gets Better Coming Out Overcoming Bullying & Creating a Life Worth Living
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Dan Savage, Terry Miller
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, March 23, 2011
Such an important message. While LGBT people become more visible, growing up different is still painful and often dangerous. With the spate of recent suicides resulting from bullying, everyone who cares about young people should get a copy for themselves, their kids, their local school and anyone who interacts with young people.
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Mockingjay: Hunger Games 3
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Collins, Suzanne
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, January 02, 2011
this culmination of the best action/adventure trilogy to combine greek mythology, the depravity of reality tv and the need for revolution features not only compelling characters and a heart-racing story, Collins also creates a strong female protagonist, recognizably flawed but also truely inspirational. A fantastic read!
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Finding Nouf
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Zoë Ferraris
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, October 22, 2010
A beautifully written look into Saudi Arabia shared through an engrossing mystery. Nayir al-Sharqi is a compelling narrartor, at turns alien to "western" eyes and incredibly resonate in his loyalty and humanity. This eloquent story allows readers to gain insight in subtle and unexpected ways. A must read!
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Spoon Fed How Eight Cooks Saved My Life
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Kim Severson
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, September 07, 2010
cozy memoire of 8 incredible women in the food world and the author who has worked as a journalist in Anchorage as well as for the SF chronicle and the NY times. enchanting portraits with yummy recipies!
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Juliet Naked
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Nick Hornby
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, March 24, 2010
Nick Hornby has done it again! Tucker Crowe is a musician whose hayday has passed for all but a small community of internet-connected obsessives. Annie, whose partner is a committed "Crowologist", is begining to question his sanity and their relationship. "Juliet, Naked" is a hilarious story of lonely people trying to sort out what is important to them. Another of Hornby's good-at-heart but rubbish-at-life protagonists who will make you laugh out loud and perhaps even shed a tear.
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Fledgling
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Octavia E Butler
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, January 08, 2010
Fledgling is amazing! A vampire story that delves into race and power issues in the contemporary world. Octavia Butler created her most compelling protaganist in Shori, a revolutionary vampire that will change vampires forever. Edward has nothing on Shori!
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My Latest Grievance
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Elinor Lipman
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, August 07, 2009
A delightful comic novel with a sharply and humourously drawn academics, adolescents and the best intentions. a fun summer read full or verve and hilarity.
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Woman An Intimate Geography
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Natalie Angier
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, December 19, 2008
A joyous exploration and explaination of what makes us women written by the science writer for the NYT. Exquisitely told (it reads like a novel) and chock full of fascinating facts about how the female body works. A must read for every woman and anyone who loves a woman!
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Uncounted:new Math of American Electi
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, October 23, 2008
With the election around the corner, this documentary summarizes all the scary stuff from 2004 in one 70 min documentary. It's not enough to vote, we must ensure that all citizens have access to voting. a must-see for folks who want to understand what's happening in the US.
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Finding Nouf
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Zoë Ferraris
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, September 29, 2008
this fascinating novel filled with vividly drawn characters not only provides a compelling read, it is also a mystery, a cultural study and a meditation on love. an excellent debut - I can't wait to see her next novel!
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Hammered
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Elizabeth Bear
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, April 13, 2008
A sci fi book set in the Canadian future with ex-military, 50-something Jenny Casey saving the day. Action, intrigue and the promise of space travel, this is the first book in the best trilogy I've read in a decade. Meet your future: Elizabeth Bear is an exciting new voice in fiction and Jenny Casey rocks!
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Soon I Will Be Invincible
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Austin Grossman
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, February 04, 2008
Fantastic comic novel about the quodian lives of superheros and supervillans. In the gleeful but knowing tone of "the Incredibles", "Soon I will be invincible" takes you inside the internal lives of the superpowered demonstrating that everyone has insecurities and problems (even if some of us are trying to hide the heat signature of our first nuclear reactor...) I didn't read comic books as a kid but this makes me think I may have been missing out
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House:season Three
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, December 05, 2007
if you like mysteries and sarcastic asides, this is the show for you! every episode includes a medical mystery for the brilliant but snarky dr. house and his team of docs to solve! this is teh reason I own a TV!
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Beka Cooper 01 Terrier A Tortall Legend
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Tamora Pierce
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, February 15, 2007
the latest Tamora Pierce novel for young adults with a very important twist: Becca's beat is far from the luxurious world of nobility - she's learning to be a cop. It's delightful to find that pierce's storytelling magic works as well from the persepctive of the Lower City (as we learned with George!) This compelling read has all the elements of a good mystery and is a terrific addition to the world of Tortall
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Beka Cooper 01 Terrier A Tortall Legend
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Tamora Pierce
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, February 15, 2007
the latest Tamora Pierce novel for young adults with a very important twist: Becca's beat is far from the luxurious world of nobility - she's learning to be a cop. It's delightful to find that pierce's storytelling magic works as well from the persepctive of the Lower City (as we learned with George!) This compelling read has all the elements of a good mystery and is a terrific addition to the world of Tortall
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Boy Meets Boy
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David Levithan
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, February 15, 2007
if only the world really was like this! a delightful young adult novel set in a fantasy world that celebrates the fabulousness of all young people - no matter their sexual orientation. a tale of friendship and learning to navigate the world told with sweetness and sass. you won't find a more charming valentine
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Daughter of the Lioness 01 Tricksters Choice
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Tamora Pierce
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, February 15, 2007
One of the best adventure stories ever! Fans of harry potter will appreciate the fast pacing and detailed characters but this outstanding tale of duty and revolution holds a special place in my heart because "Aly Homewood" continues Tamora Pierce's tradition of strong heroines with a twist. Alanna's daughter has the strength and skills of her parents but is learning to build her own place in the world adding nuance and challenges many of us face growning up to a fabulous tale. Young adult novels will never be the same!
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