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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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Frostbite
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David Wellington
MarcusHorne
, November 23, 2009
Frostbite is fast-paced and full of action, it did not disappoint. The characters are interesting and the brand of lycanthropy in the book is so devastating to their lives that it's hard not to sympathize with them. The settings are fleshed out and vivid. The only thing I didn't care much for were the transformation scenes, they were just too simple. Otherwise, Frostbite is a fresh and fun new addition to the werewolf genre.
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Big Burn Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire That Saved America
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Timothy Egan
MarcusHorne
, November 18, 2009
With wildfires again in the news and raging on the west coast, this book becomes all the more timely. Telling the story of the largest forest fire ever to strike the United States, Egan looks that the ecological, political and social implications of wildfires and forest fires and the response of humans to nature's fury. At the same time, Egan profiles the uniquely American icon Theodore Roosevelt, a man of deep contradictions, yet stern beliefs in both nature and man's place within it. There is an interesting dualism between the fight that TR had to create the US Forest Service amidst the stern opposition of business and industry and today's battle between Barak Obama and the insurance interests to provide national health care. Egan writes in a thoughtful and lucid manner about both the battle on the front lines of the great fire of 1910 and the great political battles being fought in Washington. Fans of American history will find this book both interesting and illuminating.
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Private Patient
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P D James
MarcusHorne
, November 16, 2009
After the first page it is very clear that you are once again reading something by one of the masters of the genre. And Adam and his fiance are both involved in the story although she is not involved at all in the mystery. The actual mystery involves a patient at a private clinic outside of London who wishes to have a scar removed from her face. The clinic sounds utterly marvelous (in an old estate) and the characters are wonderfully drawn. By the end of the book you feel you've once again left some friends behind. A definite read for any mystery or British mystery fan. Enjoy.
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Gothic Charm School
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Jillian Venters
MarcusHorne
, October 13, 2009
Jillian Venters' Gothic Charm School website has for some time been offering advice, hints and tips on etiquette and lifestyle to her fellow Goths and those close to them. Always insightful, witty, and down-to-earth, she treats her correspondents with obvious respect and a healthy dose of affectionate humor. The same respectful yet witty tone is liberally larded in this, her first volume distilling the essentials of the most common themes and topics in her advice columns. Though primarily aimed at the Dark and Spooky Crowd, most of what she presents here about dealing with a world that looks askance at those who are different will be taken to heart by anyone who is to either side of the mainstream, and her advice on manners is as applicable to snide cheerleaders as it is to gossipy Goths. Pete Venters' droll, spot-on illustrations (in black and white, of course!) are a perfect accompaniment to the text and worth appreciating in their own right. All in all, a very fine read, indeed.
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Simply Perfect
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Mary Balogh
MarcusHorne
, September 29, 2009
Balogh has written a winner! This final book in the "Simply" series is marvelous...almost a feminine version of the final "Bedwyn" book, 'Slightly Dangerous.' Claudia is similar to Wulfric Bedwyn in that she is prim, rigid, and utterly correct in her manner and behavior just as Wulfric was. His story is one of my favorite Balogh books, but 'Simply Perfect' rivals it as one of my new favorites. Balogh writes a touching tale of an independent woman who makes a successful life for herself after experiencing heartache at a young age. Her journey toward opening herself up to love in this book is well-told, believeable, and tremendously moving. Balogh knows human nature well. She always does such a good job of portraying all the psychological and emotional roadblocks we put in our way as we travel toward love. She is a master storyteller. Joseph is the perfect hero to Claudia's stern heroine. Their tale has it's share of twists and turns, but is ultimately completely satisfying. As always, I hate to reach the end of a Balogh book. If only she could write faster. How will I make it for another year?! She is truly unequalled as the best historical romance writer today.
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End of the Third Age History Lord 4
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J R R Tolkien
MarcusHorne
, September 23, 2009
Awesome book. I love everything by Tolkien and this one is no exception. If you have read any of his worka nd enjoyed it you will love this one. It moves smoothly and is not hard to follow like some of his later work. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to all lovers of really good literature.
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Will to Resist Soldiers Who Refuse to Fight in Iraq & Afghanistan
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Dahr Jamail
MarcusHorne
, September 23, 2009
Award-winning independent journalist Dahr Jamail The Will to Resist: Soldiers Who Refuse to Fight in Iraq and Afghanistan is the true story of those within the U.S. military service whose consciences prompt them to resist the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. From battalions that refuse orders, to active-duty soldiers who sign antiwar petitions, individual soldiers who refuse redeployment, those who dare to take a public stand against the occupation, and more, The Will to Resist is a fascinating examination of what motivates such opposition amid the United States' loyal defending force. The Will to Resist is not a politically neutral book; chapters reflect a decidedly negative and critical view of the American occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Yet the heart of The Will to Resist is not its politics, but rather the true stories of the men and women who serve - and who choose to resist what they perceive as unjust, whether it be sexism, discrimination, or apparent crimes of war. An eminently readable account that, once started, cannot be put down.
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Summer Of 49
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David Halberstam
MarcusHorne
, September 21, 2009
Halbertam is a great one for capturing incredible detail in bringing the era alive. To read one of his books feels like you are living a road trip with the teams involved for the whole season. Amazing research and written in a style that even those unfamiliar with a lot of the ballplayer names, can still enjoy it. I especially loved the insights into DiMaggio, Toots Shor and Ted Williams. It is amazing how many innings would pitch in those days, even with injuries, and still pitch effectively.
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What the Storm Means: Prologue to The Gathering Storm
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Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
MarcusHorne
, September 18, 2009
This is the prologue (about forty pages printed, or about 500 kindle "locations") to the new book in Robert Jordan's _Wheel of Time_ series, _The Gathering Storm_; it's coauthored by Jordan (who sadly died about a two years ago) and by Brandon Sanderson, author of several excellent but less-well-known fantasy novels. The quality of the Wheel of Time series overall has been somewhat of a sine wave, with definite peaks and definite valleys, and despite a marked increase in quality in the book immediately prior to this one (Knife of Dreams, which came out in 2005), Jordan's death and the series' checkered history gave real reason to fear that the handover of this series would not go well. So far as this preview goes, at least, the handover has succeeded. There's a real spark and fire here; if you're a fan of the earlier books, and you haven't gotten completely jaded to the entire Wheel of Time series by now, this prologue will probably be good enough to get you excited about the upcoming book (or, at least, it got *me* excited. But I've always been a Wheel of Time fan). Because of the nature of the coauthorship (Jordan wrote some sections of this book before he died, and the rest was completed from outlines and notes), it's hard to know how much we're seeing here of Brandon Sanderson's work and how much of Jordan's, and there were one or two moments where I as a reader wondered whose voice I was reading. But only one or two. The puzzle-like interlocking complexity of Jordan's world and the compelling characters (major and minor) are definitely still here, and these few pages were a thrill to read.
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Beyond The Spiderwick Chronicles 03 Wyrm King
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Black, Holly and DiTerlizzi, Tony and DiTerlizzi, Tony
MarcusHorne
, September 08, 2009
This continual series is a must read for all upper elementary kids. My son loves these as well as all his friends. This one is no different. He read it twice the first week he got it. This story was very action packed and was better than most of the series in my eyes. So if you love the series this book will not let you down and if you usually do not this one might surprise you! A must read for ALL readers.
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Light Of Burning Shadows Iron Elves 2
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Chris Evans
MarcusHorne
, September 03, 2009
Although the overarching theme does not move forward, the second Iron Elves high quest fantasy is a great tale as Chris Evans expands the author's world adding much depth to it. The story line once again focuses on Konowa and his unit who though victorious still hurt mentally and physically from the recent battle and their commander's decision on the Red Star. Fans will enjoy this fine entry as Konowa seems on the verge of PTSD caused not just by sending men to die knowing they are cursed to become shades, but also having to make difficult decisions, which keep his men in harm's way.
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On Becoming an Alchemist A Guide for the Modern Magician
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Catherine MacCoun
MarcusHorne
, August 31, 2009
It is cool to be smart. this book gives you the insight in how to do several small magic tricks with a huge science twist. It gives step by step plans on how to amaze your friends as well as learn a lot about chemistry as you read. Several books like this one are a boring read where you have trouble finishing them; that is definately not the case here. I have used a few of these with my high school students. A must read for all science fans.
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Blue Fairy Book
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Andrew Lang, H J Ford, G P Jacomb Hood
MarcusHorne
, August 28, 2009
"The Blue Fairy Book" is amazing. I am planning to collect all of Andrew Lang's color fairy tale books. It has an excellent group of stories from different fairy tale writers, including Perrault, d'Aulnoy, and Grimm. This book was originally printed in the 19th century. It has not been abridged, nor have any of the original pictures been taken out. (Be warned, they're *artistic*) These are the original, unaltered by Disney versions, and contain the nightmarish plots they were meant to have. Anyone who collects fairy tales should have this.
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Hug
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Jez Alborough
MarcusHorne
, August 17, 2009
Give me a HUG!!! This book will bring a tear to your eye as you read it. Then you heart will begin to flutter as you finish it. How can 3 little words say so much. this is a definate favorite at my house. A must have for every parent or grandparent.
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Hos, Hookers, Call Girls, and Rent Boys: Professionals Writing on Life, Love, Money, and Sex
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David Sterry
MarcusHorne
, August 14, 2009
I was at first alittle weary about reading this book out in public, but once I got into I really did not care. This is a very enlightening inquiry into a lifestyle that has been around for years. I was really amazed at the stories and insight given in the book. It was an entertaining read but also a sad one at that. If you can put aside any preconcieved notions of the book and give it a chance you will realy be intriqued by this book. I give it an easy 5 stars.
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Merlin's Dragon
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T. A. Barron
MarcusHorne
, August 09, 2009
Exciting action packed book. Always been a huge Merlin fan and this book delivers. Had not heard much about Barron, but I was really impressed. This is a great read. It was a lot of fun and very action packed. I give it an easy 5 out of 5. A must read!
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School Daze 03 Do The Funky Pickle
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Jerry Spinelli
MarcusHorne
, August 08, 2009
My daughter and I read this book (and the whole series) together, and we both laughed our way all the way through. The friendship formed among 4 new middle-schoolers is a treasure. You'll find their humor, hopes, fears, "schemes", and loyalty to each other keeping you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend this book for any pre-teen. If you have a child who doesn't enjoy reading, this might be the book(s) to peak his or her interest.
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Treasury Of Curious George
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H A Rey
MarcusHorne
, August 04, 2009
Simply put this is my son's favorite book of all times. He is now seven and has carried it (well a copy of it had 4 now) with him for the past four years. I loved these stories when I was a kid and now I have them to share with my son all in one place. This is a great collection full of all the favorites you remember. This is a must have in every child's collection or those still young at heart.
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Lovers
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John Connolly
MarcusHorne
, August 02, 2009
With his private investigator's license revoked (see THE REAPERS), Charlie Parker leaves New York City to tend bar in Portland, Maine. The job gives him time think about the other tragedy in his life besides the murders of his wife and daughter that haunts him. When Charlie was fifteen, his father Will an NYPD cop shot dead two teens, who after he kills them learns they were unarmed. Unable cope, Will committed suicide. As Charlie digs into the background of that traumatic incident, he finds some shocking evidence that makes him wonder if his beloved parents were his biological ones. He decides to return to Manhattan to investigate and avoid the police. At the same time a frightened disturbed woman is on the run from whatever killed her boyfriend. Writer Mickey Wallace investigates the stranger that haunt the Big Apple; as this pair converge on Charlie, two of the undying also come together wanting Parker dead. Charlie's focus remains on his personal life, but spins to what happened to his father rather than himself. He is at his best as he begins to uncover shocker after shocker as if someone has connected his body to live electrical wires (see the Cheney torture handbook for more details). He makes the LOVERS a great urban Noir fantasy although the paranormal is kept to the minimal. Readers will relish his escapades as Charlie investigates his father's suicide while the undying want to give him an opportunity to question dad in whatever hell the dead old man resides in.
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Book of Dead Philosophers
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Simon Critchley
MarcusHorne
, August 01, 2009
A wonderful concept for a book. It spends a page and half or so on the deaths of 170 different philosophers. For some, it nicely juxtaposes their beliefs with their practical applications. For others, it illustrates a hypocrisy. Mostly though, I think it does a good job bringing the lot of them back down to earth. The introductions (there are three) are themselves a decent discussion on death and dying. It's one of those books you wish was a Wikipedia page so you could follow all the strands it begins to tug at.
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Outlander
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Gil Adamson
MarcusHorne
, July 31, 2009
In 1903, nineteen years old Mary Boulton calmly grabs her husband's rifle and fires killing him. The widow knows she cannot hang around not because she fears the law, but her abusive brother in laws would enact vengeance in their vicious style. Mary flees across wintry isolated Idaho and Montana while knowing in her composed gut they pursue her. On her trek, she reflects on her unhappy but thankfully short marriage exacerbated by the dead child. As her deep depression enables her to remain eerily unruffled, she meets people along the way. First there is the Frontiersman who admits creeping civilization makes him depressingly feel like an anachronism; then there is the Reverend who treats her like an adored daughter. There are others some not as kind towards the itinerant female especially after a mining disaster that the locals feel she caused by being there. However, the worst is coming as the brothers are nearing and the Reverend wants to change their relationship to that of more of equal partners. An allegory of a way of life that seems all but vanished, THE OUTLANDER is an excellent historical thriller starring a strong support cast, a spirited lead female, and a vivid picturesque setting. Readers anticipate High Noon is coming, but it is the trip to the final showdown that makes for a deep look at early twentieth century America in a remote part of the northwest.
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The Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things Threatens Our Health and Well-Being
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Baker, Nena
MarcusHorne
, July 30, 2009
This book is well researched and invaluable to understanding the hazardous chemicals that we are exposed to every day. Its strength is that the author, Ms. Baker, does not make conclusory statements without factual and scientific substantiation, like some books in this area unfortunately do. (Compare "The Body Toxic" with "Poisoned Profits: The Toxic Assault on Our Children.") Ms. Baker carefully and precisely sets forth the scientific facts underlying the book's theme yet does so in an engaging way by including real-life stories that illustrate the hazards behind the scientific facts. The way that she exposes the dangers of assuming that the FDA is protecting the public with regard to these chemicals is especially compelling. In summary, "The Body Toxic" is an exceptionally well-written investigative book that we can't afford to ignore.
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Vampire Kisses 06 Royal Blood
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Ellen Schreiber
MarcusHorne
, July 30, 2009
WEll this is the 6th book to the series! and i just keep loving it! In this book Raven meets Alexanders parents Constantine and Cassandra they like her and well who wouldn't!!! Also they want to see the MANSION!! which is totally crazy! and Well we know Trevor is in love with Raven but seriously you find out how much!! This is just another great book and i cant wait for the next one!
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