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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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Mission Street Food: Recipes and Ideas from an Improbable Restaurant
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Leibowitz, Karen and Myint, Anthony
Raingirl
, August 15, 2012
Talk about adventures in the kitchen! Part graphic novel, part cookbook, with a dash of philosophy and the kitchen sink stirred in, Mission Street Food is unlike any cookbook you've ever seen. I was enthralled from the first page 'til the end. Amidst some very handsome food photography and a multitude of useful recipes, the book chronicles the rise and fall of a San Francisco eatery that was completely...well, unique doesn't even begin to describe it. Just read it and you'll see what I mean.
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Lidias Italy in America
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Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, Tanya Bastianich Manuali
Raingirl
, January 19, 2012
Lidia's best cookbook, and my pick for favorite book of 2011. Who doesn't love Italian food? But Lidia expands our ideas of what Italian cuisine is all about, and she does this by taking us across the US and into the kitchens of her paisanos. She's included a huge variety of recipes with plenty of detail so you can perfectly re-create these dishes at home (everything from antipasti to dolce), and her tone is always instructive and caring, never patronizing or preachy. The crab cakes are fabulous, by the way!
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Making Rounds with Oscar
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David Dosa
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, September 19, 2011
Every nursing home should have a cat like Oscar--he has the uncanny gift of sensing when an Alzheimer's patient is close to death, and is there to provide comfort and companionship during their last moments. I loved this book! Dr. Dosa, the author, starts off as a non catlover and eventually not only believes in Oscar's abilities, he learns a great deal more about compassion and the end of life process along the way. It's a compelling read and I stayed up late into the night to finish it. Highly recommended for anyone who has a family member or loved one suffering from dementia.
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Magic For Beginners
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Kelly Link
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, January 20, 2010
This book of short stories hooked me in quickly with its quirky, fantastical themes of the undead, faeries, and enchanted handbags. But beyond its immediate charms, this collection stands out due to the author's lyrical style and insight into the complexities of human nature.
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Hello Cupcake
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Karen Tack
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, June 07, 2009
This is a beautifully-photographed book full of ideas for funky, creative cupcake decorations. I love the April Fool's cupcakes, the alligator, and the Halloween-themed cupcakes. The designs are clever rather than complex and well within the reach of most home bakers. My 12-year old niece was able to produce the sunflower cupcakes, and they were stunning!
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Generation T 108 Ways to Transform A T Shirt
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Megan Nicolay
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, April 28, 2007
Are you like me, with a motley collection of t-shirts wadded up in the back of your closet that you can't bring yourself to throw away? Wad no more, since with the help of this book you too can transform your homely t's into something much, much cuter--stuff you will actually be proud to wear! Many of these projects do not require a sewing machine and skill levels are indicated for each one, so you really can't go wrong. I just did the one that's on the cover, and my husband says it's sexy....
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Uzumaki (Spiral)
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Hinako Saeki
Raingirl
, April 28, 2007
This movie's got more than its share of twists and turns, with some phantasmagorical images that you won't forget. Heck, I saw this movie a week ago and I still shudder when I think of the washing machine scene! You don't have to be into Japanese horror to like this one--it transcends the genre in its own lyrical way.
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I Like You Hospitality Under the Influence
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Amy Sedaris
Raingirl
, April 28, 2007
Hellaciously funny writing, drawings, diagrams and photos on the art of entertaining, with a few decent recipes thrown in. This book is laugh-out loud hysterical. The secret poster is worth the price of the book alone. Yes, the book's cover is somewhat offputting, but mind the old adage and don't let it deter you from picking this one up.
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