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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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God Effect Quantum Entanglement Sciences Strangest Phenomenon
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Brian Clegg
sarahnaomi24
, July 30, 2009
A fascinating topic from a lovely writer...Highly recommended!
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Monsters of Templeton
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Lauren Groff
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, November 23, 2008
At times heartbreaking and hilarious, Lauren's Groff's debut is one you won't want to miss. The gothic mixes easily with the romantic in this funny, poignant novel. I found myself flying through the pages, willing myself to read slowly, but far too engrossed to be disciplined.
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Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science
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Priscilla K. Shontz and Robert R. Newlen
sarahnaomi24
, October 03, 2008
I found the book absolutely inspiring and informative. The personal accounts provide the opportunity to experience "hindsight is 20/20" without needing to actually make any mistakes! It's a must-have for the burgeoning librarian...
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Ballet Shoes
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Noel Streatfeild
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, September 18, 2008
As a young child, these books enabled me to enter deeply into the world of imagination where dreams of acting, dancing, and skating could come true...Not in the way of fairy tales, with a swish of a wand, but rather through hard work, humble attention to form and practice. One of the most endearing aspects of the series is the attention paid to socio-economic realities and the difficulty lower-class children experienced in trying to succeed in expensive fields. I myself came from a struggling family and could readily idenitfy with the difficulties and also with the pride in being able to bring home a salary to share with the family. The stories are beautifully written and also quite factual, representing the research done by Ms. Noel Streatfeild as well. I was an ice-skater for many years as well as in ballet and really appreciate the fine attention to detail. In the end, it is the friendships and tenderly drawn charaters which draw you in. Even now, 25 years after first having read a library copy, my mind runs over the old familiar lines with as much joy as that of a reunion with a dear friend.
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All Creatures Great & Small
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James Herriot
sarahnaomi24
, July 07, 2008
Perhaps I am a bit prejudiced, having grown up with James Herriot, but to this day there is nothing like curling up with a nice pot of tea, some biscuits, and settling in with Yorkshire and the country vet...So many stories told with such startling simplicity-it is easy to believe that the stories wrote themselves. But we know that they did not; they are the work of a very fine writer, one who knows how to work his way into your imagination until the characters and adventures become part of your own memories. A beautifully told collection which will have you laughing through your tears.
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