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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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Arranged
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Catherine Mckenzie
maynardbutts
, August 22, 2012
I was anticipating a quick summer romantic beach read when I picked this book up. What I got was a wacky enjoyable experience with more depth than I was anticipating. In the United States it’s not customary to have arranged marriages and this book takes an unconventional approach to a problem facing many of today’s singles. The problem: how exactly do you find ‘the one’ when you have a trail of lack luster relationships strewn like trash behind you? Author Catherine McKenzie’s answer for our heroine Anne Blythe’s problem is an arranged marriage. Anne is a thirty-three year old professional who having mastered the art of failed relationships seems to call it quits altogether when she finds out her boyfriend Stuart has been cheating on her. It certainly doesn’t help in the midst of her break-up that her brother Gil and his perfect wife break the news they are expecting child number three. Anne feels helpless after a string of bad dates and happens upon a card with a number for Blythe and Company-Arrangements Made. When she calls the number and discovers Blythe and Company is more than a dating service is when the plot thickens. The questions she asks herself are what I would have expected to be asking myself. Can someone in this day and age take the leap and marry a complete stranger? Does the philosophy of being friend’s first work? I shed a tear at the end of this novel and didn’t expect the twists and turns it took. Don’t expect a happily ever after in a traditional way but more a modern messy take on what real love can be like. I recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a fast, easy read and may have a little time between dips by the pool.
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Etiquette for an Apocalypse
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Anne Mendel
maynardbutts
, July 11, 2012
2020, a post apocalyptic family set in Portland, Oregon where the cast of characters is rich, witty and tangible. Sophie Cohen and her husband Bertrand are dealing with the inevitable issues of disease, starvation and safety. Sophie and Bertrand’s relationship, although emotionally strained, has one focus and that is to keep their surviving family members safe. They live on the 11th floor of a high rise with their teenage daughter Sasha and Sophie’s mother Lulu-who seems to be unaffected by this new world. Initially, you think Lulu is crazy yet you fall in love her with in an endearing "I won’t accept what’s really happening way." In order to keep their family secure and fed, Sophie uses her autistic brother Mitchell’s talents at drug making to trade for goods. Bertrand uses his medical background to heal those in need and provide security to his family. The plot thickens when women begin to turn up murdered and Sophie and Bertrand take it upon themselves to solve the mystery behind the serial killings. Etiquette for an Apocalypse isn’t like other sci-fi apocalyptic novels. Instead, it deals more with the reality of violence, a lack of a fast food joints on every corner and a longing for security, but in a darkly comedic way. Sophie, our heroine, (albeit unlikely heroine) consistently thinks about food. It’s what I imagine all of us would go through if we were in this position. Anne Mendel sheds a light so clearly and so naturally you get lost in this uber fast read. She has a way of writing appreciation for the things you have and to providing a thrilling ride into lives of people that could easily be your own friends and family.
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Internet Is a Playground Irreverent Correspondences of an Evil Internet Genius
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David Thorne
maynardbutts
, March 23, 2012
David's use of satire when abusing his co-workers is hilarious. His stories, emails, and offensives will leave you rolling. You'll definitely ask yourself 'is this for real?' My one bone to pick is that there is little 'new' material in "The Internet is a Playground" that you can't already find at his website 27bslash6.com.
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Hunger Games 01
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Suzanne Collins
maynardbutts
, March 22, 2012
Katniss the main character's trials, thoughts and feelings jump off the page at you in a hard-thought provoking way. Would you throw your life on the line for your family? What would you do to survive? These questions and more create an atmosphere of suspense so rapid-fire you will not put this book down.
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Needle in the Blood
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Sarah Bower
maynardbutts
, March 13, 2012
Britain’s Bayeux Tapestry, a source of mystery, controversy and speculation is the focal point of this book. It depicts the Battle of Hastings-William the Conquers conquests through England and the fall of Harold, the King of England. Little is known about the tapestry or its origins but Bower takes a stab and successfully fills our minds with a plausible past. Bishop of Bayeux and Earl of Kent Odo has enlisted the commissioning of this wonder to display the tale of his brother’s �"William, Duke of Normandy--overtaking of Britain to all who view it. He uses his nun sister Agatha as the tapestry guide to unfold a future that leads him to Gytha. Gytha, a lady-in-waiting to the fallen Lady Edith Swanneck takes a turn from harlot to heroine in The Needle in the Blood. She guides us through her perspective of war-the murder of the Saxon King Harold and the tumultuous relationship that develops between herself and Bishop Odo despite the fact they are destined to be enemies. Their relationship evolves from one of fury to one of ambition, growth and love. This historical fiction novel is well-written; the details and events depicted are believable and fascinating. The book is less about William the Conqueror and more about the forbidden love story that unfolds between Gytha and Bishop Odo and how perhaps the Bayeux Tapestry came to be. The facts in the book are well researched. The characters are well developed and you can feel their passion and longing as you flow through the tapestry of their lives. While not destined to be classic, The Needle in the Blood deserves a read.
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Get Married This Year: 365 Days to I Do
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Janet Blair Page
maynardbutts
, February 08, 2012
Don’t let the title “365 Days To ‘I Do’-Get Married This Year” throw you off of this book. It’s not just about getting hitched. If you are looking for ways to figure yourself out, discover your short comings when it comes to dating, and figure out why you don’t pick the ‘right’ partners then this book is for you. Being a single dating gal, I recognize dating has almost become a sport and choosing the wrong potential dates has become a joke�"at least among my friends. This book describes ways to avoid dating pitfalls, while keeping a positive attitude and maintaining the course without discouragement. In Dr. Page’s book she outlines how to get to know yourself and figure out what you are ‘really’ looking for in a relationship to find the right partnership. The book is predominately geared toward female, male relationships but could easily be used by any single person looking for a life mate. If you aren’t willing to be honest with yourself and do the work then this book will be of no use to you. The point that hit home the most with me was ‘..just as you wouldn’t go to the store without some idea of what you want to buy, you shouldn’t begin dating without a clear idea of what you’re looking for in your ideal mate. It’s time to figure out exactly what you’re looking for by putting together a Spouse Shopping List.’ Why didn’t I think of it? The book goes further into detail about how to keep your mate once you’ve found him. I know I’ll be applying some of these lessons to my own dating life�"shopping list in hand. ‘Get Married This Year’ is a straight shooting self-help book that connects with any reader. The read is interesting, dynamic and fast. If you’re looking to get married in a year, looking to find the partner with the best fit or even gearing up to start dating I recommend you pick up a copy.
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Help
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Kathryn Stockett
maynardbutts
, January 06, 2012
If you didn't walk away from this book moved by the cast of colorful characters then I'd say you could be without feeling. This book was so rich with camaraderie it jumped off the pages. I was genuinely heart-warmed and couldn't put the book down. I recommend this book to everyone if you are looking for a refreshing well written read.
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Pharmacology
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Christopher Herz
maynardbutts
, January 06, 2012
Pharmacology is not a read for everyone; its focus is a narrow group of readers. The novel takes you for an interesting ride but leaves out the soul of Herz’s purpose. The real surprise comes at the end of the novel and then lies flat. While I give credit for attempting to write a woman and creating interesting characters, I would say this novel is unmemorable.
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