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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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Apothecary Rose
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Candace M Robb
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, July 29, 2007
I love this series! Owen Archer is a great detective.
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Anodyne Necklace
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Martha Grimes
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, July 29, 2007
One of the early Richard Jury mysteries. Excellent as always.
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Abuse Of Power
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Nancy Taylor Rosenberg
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, July 29, 2007
If you like John Grisham, check out this writer.
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100 Crooked Little Crime Stories
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Robert Weinberg
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, July 29, 2007
This is a great collection of mysteries! Many classic stories and classic authors. A must-have for any mystery fan.
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Harry Potter 07 & The Deathly Hallows
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J.K. Rowling
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, July 20, 2007
To quote Oliver Wood: "This is it. The big one. The one we've all been waiting for." And here it is hours away from being released! Whoooo-Hoooooooo
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My Horizontal Life A Collection of One Night Stands
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Chelsea Handler
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, July 12, 2007
I don't think this should be shelved in "Erotica". It's really more humor. It's a fun book that you could read in front of your grandmother.
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Year 1000 What Life Was Like at the Turn of the First Millennium An Englishmans World
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Robert Lacey
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, July 12, 2007
I enjoyed the book. It's not a page-turner, but it is interesting and well-written. I dipped into at odd moments over the course of a week instead of reading straight through.
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Eldest Spanish
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Christopher Paolini
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, August 31, 2006
This is the Spanish langauge version! Don't be fooled into thinking it is in English!
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Glass Books Of The Dream Eaters
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Gordon Dahlquist
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, August 10, 2006
I wanted to like this book. And I did, I really, really did -- until maybe about page 600...... I love the three main characters but the novel devolved into an action movie or a video game. At the end of the book, I would have been fine if everyone had died. I was that tired of it. And yet, I think Dalquist is a good story teller because I did read the whole book. It just should have been better.
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Douglass' Women
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Jewel Parker Rhodes
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, July 03, 2006
One of my favorite historical novels! The two women -- one white, one black -- who shaped Douglass' life finally get a chance to shine. Powerful and moving.
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Times Arrow
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Martin Amis
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, July 03, 2006
Wow. What an amazing piece of storytelling. Read it. Read it right now.
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Birds of a Feather: Maisie Dobbs 2
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Jacqueline Winspear
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, July 03, 2006
A good series. I enjoy historical mysteries and post WWI London is lovingly recreated. The detective is sharp and likeable and very modern in her thinking.
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Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting By in America
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Barbara Ehrenreich
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, July 03, 2006
This is a quick read by a great writer. It has (thankfully) been years since I had to hoist a tray of fish sandwiches and coleslaw but this book brought it all back home to me -- the terror of rent day; the struggle over which bill to pay on time...... Excellent book and should be required reading for all of our college-aged kids!
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Between the Lines: Master the Subtle Elements of Fiction Writing
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Jessica Page Morrell
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, July 01, 2006
Jessica is a great teacher! I'm very happy that she has another book out.
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Mums The Word
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Cannell, Dorothy
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, June 28, 2006
One of my favorite mystery series! Start with The Thin Woman.
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How To Murder Your Mother In Law
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Dorothy Cannell
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, June 28, 2006
One of my favorite mystery writers!
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Femmes Fatal
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Dorothy Cannell
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, June 28, 2006
One of my favorite mystery series!
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Thin Woman
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Dorothy Cannell
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, June 28, 2006
Ellie Haskell feels dumpy and unloved and wouldn't you know it she has to go to a family reunion. She hires an actor to portray her fiance. Murder and humor ensue........ Read this one first. Otherwise you'll spoil the story arc for yourself. There are not enough books in this series, so read them slowly.
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How To Murder The Man Of Your Dreams
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Dorothy Cannell
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, June 28, 2006
Read this series! It is wonderful! But, don't start with this book -- this is the middle of the series. Start with [t]The Thin Woman[/t]. This is one of my all-time favorite mystery series. I just wish there were more. OK, really quick -- in the first book Ellie Haskell feels dumpy and unloved and wouldn't you know it she has to go to a family reunion. She hires an actor to portray her fiance. Murder and humor ensue........
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Here Be Dragons
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Sharon Kay Penman
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, June 28, 2006
If I had a dollar for every good thing I've said about [a]Sharon Kay Penman[/a], I'd be rich. If you have not read her, start here! Great historical novels. Wonderful writing.
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Dream Of Reason A History Of Philosophy
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Anthony Gottlieb
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, June 28, 2006
An excellent overview of the early philosophers. Perfect as a "brainy" graduation gift. It's not dry read at all. The personalities of these thinkers comes through.
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Towing Jehovah
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James Morrow
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, June 24, 2006
God is dead. Or sort of. And his body is brought to The Haag to stand trial. Great book. 'Nuff said.
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City Of Falling Angels
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John Berendt
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, June 17, 2006
This is an engaging book. It's similar to "Midnight" but there's an obvious reason -- same author, afterall. If you want a glimpse behind the curtain of Venice, read it. I'm glad I read the book before I visit [kw]Vencie [/kw]this summer -- I now have a better chance of not looking like a tourist!
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The Omnivores Dilemma
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Michael Pollan
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, April 28, 2006
I will never look at a corn field the same way. Most of the corn grown in this country is processed into unrecognizable bits and pieces. I think this book will be life-changing and I can only hope that it might be government policy changing as well.
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London Fields
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Martin Amis
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, March 29, 2006
My favorite Martin Amis book. A mystery from start to finish..... Who is the killer? Keith, the odds on favorite bad boy or Guy, the seemingly nice guy.
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