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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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The Beekeeper's Apprentice: Or, on the Segregation of the Queen: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
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Laurie R King
Emily Lehman
, January 01, 2013
Despite the fact that many people recommended this book to me it still took me totally by surprise how much I enjoyed it. Mary Russel is a captivating character who is easy to sympathize with, and even though there has been such a Sherlock Holmes craze on the last couple of years the story feels fresh and exciting. The relationship between Mary and Sherlock seems very natural and believable and fascinating. I warn you it is very, very hard to put down.
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Thousand Words For Stranger Trade Pact1
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Julie E Czerneda
Emily Lehman
, August 05, 2012
This is the first sci-fi book I ever read and got me into the genre. I first picked it up just because I thought the title was interesting, but it is easy to get sucked into the story. I like the telepathy story line, I think it is well handled and adds a lot. The aliens are cool and believable, not just humans in furry hats, or with weird ears like in some books. Sira is a great lead character, she is vulnerable but strong, and she gets stronger and more sure of her self as the story progresses. I would recommended this whole series!
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Matter Of Class
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Mary Balogh
Emily Lehman
, July 29, 2012
This is a short easy read that on the surface looks like every other light regency romance. However there is a really surprising twist at the end of this one that really sets it apart and changes the way you look at the whole story. I will not ruin it....but pick it up, I think you will like it.
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Rules of Civility
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Amor Towles
Emily Lehman
, January 16, 2012
This book was really good! After the first chapter I was completely sucked in. I think this will go on to be a classic, or should be anyway. The heroine is inspiring and realistic, I was actually surprised that the author was a man. He really seems to capture the time period, the whole book has a delicious atmosphere, and all the characters are interesting and surprising.
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Most Beautiful Walk in the World A Pedestrian in Paris
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John Baxter
Emily Lehman
, September 01, 2011
I really enjoyed this book, it gave me some great ideas for my upcoming Paris trip and was very entertaining. Although the author comes off as a strange combination of dirty old man and sweet family man, its clear he really loves Paris and has lead an interesting life there.
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Simply Sara
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Hillary Manton Lodge
Emily Lehman
, December 19, 2010
I usually don't like christian fiction because it is too preachy, but I picked this up because it was by a Portland author. I really loved it! The characters lived and visited some of my favorite places in Portland and the story had a really simple sweetness about it. Sarah is easy to like and sympathize with and the romance was nice and tastefully done. Would recommend.
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Shades of Grey
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Jasper Fforde
Emily Lehman
, January 28, 2010
The best sci-fi novel with romance for people with retrousse noses who like carnivorous plant adventures, plus post-apocalyptic, maybe even apocryphal, mystery I have read so far this year, or in fact ever. Such an interesting new concept that makes you think, and gives you laugh out loud moments. What more could you want? A new favorite from Jasper Fforde and I can hardly wait to read the next installment!
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The Left Hand of Darkness
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Ursula K Le Guin
Emily Lehman
, November 11, 2008
I was told this book was a classic and that I had to read it, so I wasn't expecting to enjoy it that much. But I couldn't put it down. The story is touching and compelling, and most of all human. Just a really beautiful book.
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Irish Country Doctor
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Patrick Taylor
Emily Lehman
, July 15, 2008
Such a charming and sweet book in a perfect rainy day and curl up kind of way. Each chapter has an amusing episode and the pages fly past. I'm a sucker for small town irish stories, and this is my new favorite.
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American Sign Language A Teachers Resource Text on Grammar & Culture
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Charlot Baker Shenk
Emily Lehman
, June 24, 2008
Since American Sign Language is a visual language it's one of those things you kind of have to really see to appreciate, and this book is probably best used in a class setting. That said it is one of the best, and really helps in a natural way to get a feel for the grammar and flow of this beautiful language. I would definitly reccomed it.
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The King of Attolia
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Turner, Megan Whalen
Emily Lehman
, May 01, 2008
This is a wonderful story, and the conclusion of one of my very favorite series. Megan Whalen Turner has a real gift, her fictional world reads like believable history. And her characters always surprise you.
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Mr Poppers Penguins
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Richard Atwater
Emily Lehman
, April 30, 2008
This is one of my favorite books from childhood. I remember laughing and laughing, and then wanting a peguin for a pet. This is a classic that every child should have in thier library.
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Crown Duel
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Sherwood Smith
Emily Lehman
, December 04, 2007
This book is allot of fun, and would make a great present for any teenage girl. It has a little bit of everything, political intrigue, great party dresses, hostages, escapes, near death experiences, romance and the list goes on and on. Mel, the main character, is realistic and likable and the main man is adorably mysterious. Trust me and just pick it up.
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Miles in Love
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Lois McMaster Bujold
Emily Lehman
, November 25, 2007
These were my favorites of the series, its great to have both novels and the short story together in one volume. These do strike a slightly different tone than the others, but its so much fun to see Miles through Ekaterins eyes. If you have never read any of the Vorksogian series this is as good a place as any to start. And if your not into sci-fi don't be put off, all these books are well written character driven fiction, and alot of fun.
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Journey Into The Deaf World
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Harlan Lane
Emily Lehman
, October 26, 2007
The Deaf American Culture is so rich and interesting, and misunderstood. I had to read this book for my Deaf studies class at Portland Community College and really enjoyed it. This book is such a wonderful introduction to Deaf culture, and after I finished my class I wanted everyone to read it (getting the book is cheaper than taking the class although the class is more fun). Understanding other cultures and other points of view is so enlightening and helpful. Highly recommended.
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An Assembly Such as This
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Aiden
Emily Lehman
, October 21, 2007
Jane Austen sequels are a dime a dozen these days. Especially sequels of pride and prejudice, and most of them are appallingly bad. But somehow this series rises above the usual, maybe because its actually just Pride and Prejudice, simply from another point of view, and of course from the point of view we are all most curious about, Mr. Darcy’s. This is actually the only book of its kind that I’ve read that I would actually recommend to others. Highly enjoyable reading!
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Bloody Jack 05 Mississippi Jack Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber Midshipman Fine Lady & the Lily of the West
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L A Meyer
Emily Lehman
, October 17, 2007
This newest installment of the Jacky Faber nautical adventures pretty much proves beyond a doubt that you just can't keep the girl down. Meyer has a knack for keeping Jacky likable and real and the stories full of action and adventure. Which is good because the romance is starting to feel really, really, really drawn out. But these are all great books, and I would highly recommend them. Just a note: Even though they are marketed toward teen’s, adult readers would enjoy them. Plus they all make a perfect rainy weekend read.
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Wild Trees
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Richard Preston
Emily Lehman
, October 06, 2007
There is actually a sort of disclaimer in the back of this book telling us that tree climbing should only be done by professionals with extensive training and can result in death. After reading the wild trees though you can see why such a disclaimer is necessary. Preston is a master at portraying the passion and daring of this small exclusive group of scientists and botanists and human-beings, that you will soon find their love of redwoods and all trees infectious. Prepare to deal with sudden urges to drive to the nearest redwood park and see for yourself.
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Miles Errant
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Lois M Bujold
Emily Lehman
, October 03, 2007
In which we fall in love with Miles Vorksogian. I started this (ridiculously long) series based on a recommendation from a friend, and I am unfortunately one of those people who has to finish what they start. Let me just say by the time I reached this book in the series I was very glad I started. I highly recommended the entire series, although starting with this book would be a fine place to begin. And I have to say that not just to sci-fi fans would enjoy it, buy anyone who enjoys a good novel with some well written characters. Getting to know characters like Miles is what makes reading so fun!
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The Fourth Bear
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Fforde, Jasper
Emily Lehman
, September 30, 2007
Jasper Fforde is one of my favorite authors, and when you start this new series you'll find out why. His kooky alternate universe writing, and familiar characters from old nursery rhymes and classics make it the perfect mix of mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, and just about any other genre you can name. It's hard to find an author that you can recommend to everyone, but Fforde fits the bill.
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A Movie...and a Book
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Wagner, Daniel
Emily Lehman
, April 26, 2007
All in all I enjoyed this book. It was short, and don't expect a plot or a tying up of any loose ends. But somehow the meandering narrative is the beauty of it. Just sit back and relax into the author?s sometimes vivid observations about life here on earth.
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Myst Reader
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Rand Miller
Emily Lehman
, January 20, 2007
Part sci-fi part fantasy, you may think these are only worth a read if you are already a fan of the myst series of computer games, however these books stand alone. The premise is so original and the characters are all very well written. Who wouldn't want to live in a place where opening a book could phisically transport you to another world? This book is for anyone who loves the power of books, so pick it up and prepare to loose yourself in the rise and fall of a great (fictional)civilization and then watch as it rises again.
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