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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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White Bone
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Barbara Gowdy
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, April 13, 2008
This is a story narrated by elephants. With elephant vocabulary and perspectives, we humans are given a beautiful and heart wrenching view into another world. A really wonderful book.
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Hummingbirds Daughter
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Luis Alberto Urrea
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, April 13, 2008
This is a beautiful book worth reading twice. Every character won my heart as they grapple with love, war, mystery, and even a miracle. I cannot recommend it more!
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The Book Thief
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Markus Zusak
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, March 09, 2008
A fantastic book! Narrated by death; a story about life. This book respects the intellect of younger readers and challenges the imagination of older folks. Zusak creates beautiful relationships and imagery - playing with words in ways that evoke laughter, tears, and a maybe even a deeper understanding of life itself. One of my all time favorite reads!
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Arthur & George
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Julian Barnes
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, February 03, 2008
While shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, I would not have read Arthur & George had it not been for the suggestion of some friends. The verdict: take the advise of others and read this book! Julian Barnes is a true artisan with words. Along with the fantastic character development of Arthur and George, Barnes brings Sherlock Holmes alive once again.
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Judgement In Stone
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Ruth Rendell
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, January 30, 2008
Well, it is a quick read. There is decent development of the main character, while the others are a bit unidimensional. I was left feeling frustrated at the lack of wisdom of the characters. Maybe that signifies good writing. I did appreciate the focus on the struggles involved with illiteracy - it gave me some insight. Overall, however, I wasn't that impressed.
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Bills Food
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Bill Granger
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, January 27, 2008
Its easy enough anymore to search for and download recipes from the internet. It works, and there are a lot of options from which to choose. However, I like to hold a cookbook in my hands, flip through the pages and muse about what I might try next. Bills Food is a beautiful cookbook; from the feel of the thick quality paper to the organization of recipes into time of day sections - breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. Each recipe is accompanied by a full page color picture, blurring the distinction between art and information. At the same time, the recipes themselves are easy to follow (with no need for fancy equipment) rendering dishes that look and taste amazing. They will think you are taking a cooking class! (Some of my favorites: Open-faced feta and leek omelet, Crepes with ricotta filling and bitter orange sauce, Spicy roast pumpkin, feta and olive salad, and of course, White chocolate cheesecake!)
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Sweetness in the Belly
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Camilla Gibb
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, January 26, 2008
Well written with vivid images. A story of a woman in search of herself and of meaning in her life. Multicultural. Multidimensional. A love story, filled with complex relationships between the characters, particularly between the women. Recommend it highly.
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