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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 Genome
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Sergei Lukyanenko
MDS
, March 18, 2015
Another great read from Sergei Lukyanenko! If you enjoyed the Night Watch/Day Watch series, give this a try. While very different thematically, it is well written, with a good likeable cast of characters and a mystery well solved. This universe is full of genetically enhanced humans with specific talents and skills, with a few normals among them, and alien encounters a daily occurrence. While I loved the magic of the Watch books, I am looking forward to more books with master pilot Alex Romanov and the rest of his crew. Such a nice translation, too. It reads as though the novel had been written originally in English, not Russian.
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Feed Newsflesh Book 1
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Mira Grant, Seanan Mcguire
MDS
, November 09, 2013
Zombies! a fast paced novel, set in the future, compelling characters and a fairly sensible explanation of the cause of a world wide zombie pandemic beginning in 2014. Love the idea that responsible respectable journalism is in the hands of bloggers in 2039. I read the whole trilogy with great enjoyment.
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Alif the Unseen
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G Willow Wilson
MDS
, July 20, 2013
Wow. This is an amazing read: religion, programming, Arabia, love, djinns, geekery, good, magic, evil, revolution, courage, loss and triumph. It is all here, separate threads woven into a fascinating whole. You will like these characters, even if they aren't all quite human.
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Dog Stars
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Peter Heller
MDS
, January 01, 2013
Great story, beautifully written in a unique style. This post-apocalyptic novel has moments of soaring beauty, great love, heartbreaking loss, fear and violence--and in the end, hope. Peter Heller, please write Book Two...I really want more of these characters.
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Dog Stars
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Peter Heller
MDS
, August 25, 2012
If you've read Peter Heller's nonfiction, you know he's a solid, skilled writer. After you read The Dog Stars, you will know that he is an amazingly talented and gifted author. This is a wonderful book. Yes, there is post-apocalyptic violence, turmoil, and heartbreak. And yes, the world ended with a whimper, but that's followed by plenty of bang. Amidst the despair and struggle, life still has its small joys, growth, tenderness. The style of writing suits the story wonderfully. It's almost prose poetry. I finished it yesterday; I think I'll read it again today.
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Across The Nightingale Floor
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Lian Hearn
MDS
, June 22, 2012
Fascinating first book in an amazing fantasy series set in ancient Japan. The characters are mesmerizing and the setting is rich and detailed. Across the Nightingale Floor is so beautifully written. It pulls you into a different world, a different century, a different culture. I read this, loved it, bought the other 3 books in the series--and enjoyed every word of each.
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Night Watch Night Watch 01
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Sergei Lukyanenko
MDS
, March 03, 2012
The battle between good and evil--In a world where the lines between Light and Dark are blurred and motives unclear. Negotiated treaties between the eternal adversaries try to keep the world in balance. The Night Watch is built of magicians, healers, sorcerers, and shape-changers who defend humanity against the Dark. Engaging characters...good plot. The English translation is easy to read, but the story still flows like a Russian novel, rich, dark, and layered. This is the first of four novels.
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Ready Player One
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Cline, Ernest
MDS
, January 01, 2012
Innovative, imaginative, intriguing. The characters of Ready Player One are as fascinating in their virtual lives as in the "real" world of 2044. Social interaction has evolved, economic disparities have grown, but a treasure hunt may save--or ruin-- the world. The references to 80's & 90's gameplaying are amusing and integral to the storyline. This book has multi-generational appeal. In our family, 40 year olds, 60 year olds and 14 year olds are all hoping for a sequel. This is a book to read and share--and a writer who is going on my watch-for list.
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Magicians
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Lev Grossman
MDS
, September 04, 2011
Engaging characters, well written. Enjoyable and I will be buying the second book in the series.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
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Lee, Harper
MDS
, January 23, 2010
A beautifully written book, worth reading more than once.
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