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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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Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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Rebecca Skloot
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, January 14, 2011
A fascinating story, but I feel that the language is far too casual. The author uses lots of contractions which to my ear do not fit with the weightiness of the subject matter. I do not have the book with me so cannot offer an example, but I have read some of what I consider sloppy writing to my husband and he agreed. Worth reading, but the author needed an old-fashioned hands-on editor.
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Freedom
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Jonathan Franzen
Antonette
, January 10, 2011
Franzen has an unerring eye for the precise detail that defines a person, place or time. It makes reading his books feel like "you are there." I also admire his sense of humor and his empathy.
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