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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 Book Thief
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Markus Zusak
Michelle Wilczewski
, September 19, 2011
Mark Zusak used an inventive approach to bring us a new perspective on the Holocaust. Not only were we looking at it through the eyes of a child but through the one thing that could claim her irrevocably. I couldn't put this book down.
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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John Boyne
Michelle Wilczewski
, September 19, 2011
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is an incredible book. Taking on the perspective of a nine year old boy; it really speaks to the innocence of that age and to the horrors of the world around him. Even in the microcosm that was created we could see juts how truly awful things were.
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Her Fearful Symmetry
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Audrey Niffenegger
Michelle Wilczewski
, August 16, 2010
I couldn't put this book down...it was beautiful and very thought provoking all at once. Ghosts, twins, the history of Highgate cemetery all in one incredible package!!! A must read!
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City of the Beasts 01
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Isabel Allende
Michelle Wilczewski
, July 18, 2010
I was in a reading funk: nothing was keeping my attention. Then I saw Allende on the shelf and knew she wouldn't let me down. City of the Beasts is an amazing adventure in life and in magic; true to Allende's style. It kept me engrossed and I couldn't put it down until it was over. Sadly so it is over, for now. There are two more adventures awaiting and I can't wait to get to the store and start them. Fans of Allende and new readers won't be disappointed. Instead they'll be enlightened!!!
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Resurrection
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Leo Tolstoy
Michelle Wilczewski
, May 08, 2010
After having learned more about the life of Tolstoy I became obsessed and found this unheard of novel. It is a mind opening experience that left me wanting more. His philosophy on humanity permeates throughout and is just as relevant today as it was 100 years ago. Taking his readers to a place they may not have expected to go we arrive at the doorstep of a time so different from our own but it many ways just like it. The main character Prince N. goes on an inner journey that takes hime place he never expected and comes out the better for it.
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Crime & Punishment
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Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Michelle Wilczewski
, March 22, 2010
"Crime & Punishment" is one of my favorite classics. I'm reading it now for the fourth time. Part psychological thriller, part forensic novel with character study thrown in for good measure. We follow the story of Rodyon Raskolnikov as he contemplates, plans, commits and regrets the murder of an old pawnbroker. Engaging and intriguing for it's look into Russian life as well.
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His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass / The Subtle Knife / The Amber Spyglass
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Philip Pullman
Michelle Wilczewski
, March 10, 2010
I am currently reading this series for the second time. I was thoroughly intrigued the first time through and wanted to go back to really soak in all the ideas and philosophies that Pullman introduced. He really manages to make me think about so many concepts; from the idea of a soul, to angels, to "preemptive penance" which is quite the idea to cogitate. Anyone who has given any thought to religion at all should read this book.
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