Cart
|
|
my account
|
wish list
|
help
|
800-878-7323
Hello, |
Login
MENU
Browse
New Arrivals
Bestsellers
Featured Preorders
Award Winners
Audio Books
See All Subjects
Used
Staff Picks
Staff Picks
Picks of the Month
Bookseller Displays
50 Books for 50 Years
25 Best 21st Century Sci-Fi & Fantasy
25 PNW Books to Read Before You Die
25 Books From the 21st Century
25 Memoirs to Read Before You Die
25 Global Books to Read Before You Die
25 Women to Read Before You Die
25 Books to Read Before You Die
Gifts
Gift Cards & eGift Cards
Powell's Souvenirs
Journals and Notebooks
socks
Games
Sell Books
Blog
Events
Find A Store
Don't Miss
Creatives on Creating Sale
Spotlight Sale
Picture Book Sale
Powell's Author Events
Oregon Battle of the Books
Audio Books
Get the Powell's newsletter
Visit Our Stores
Powell's Staff:
Five Book Friday: In Memoriam
(0 comment)
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...
Read More
»
Brontez Purnell:
Powell’s Q&A: Brontez Purnell, author of ‘Ten Bridges I’ve Burnt’
(0 comment)
Rachael P.:
Starter Pack: Where to Begin with Ursula K. Le Guin
(0 comment)
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
##LOC[Cancel]##
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
##LOC[Cancel]##
Customer Comments
sikoya has commented on (11) products
Intoxicated By My Illness & Other Writin
by
Anatole Broyard
sikoya
, October 29, 2014
I love Anatole Broyard's writing more than anyone else. How this writer escaped me until now is a mystery. His words conjure metaphor, inspiration and meaning. What a powerhouse. If you are or know anyone who is sick right now, this would be a good read for them. Illness as metaphor: how to grasp the last days of your life with intensity and fire. This is your read, or even if not ill, this will make you wake up to all that is beautiful in life.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
(3 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
report this comment
Path Appears Transforming Lives Creating Opportunity
by
Nicholas D Kristof, Sheryl Wudunn
sikoya
, October 21, 2014
An inspirational book about taking action and making change in the world. Not only are there numerous cases of people helping people, and the details of how that came about, but also lists of nonprofits that one can get involved with if you have the altruistic desire. Kristof once again comes through with a lucid and heartfelt demonstration of what really matters in the world: how a single human being can make a difference in the realm of world poverty, education and human rights.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
report this comment
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
by
Kristof, Nicholas D. and Wudunn, Sheryl
sikoya
, March 19, 2013
This book writes about the human rights violations against women and girls in the developing world. Nicholas Kristof, writer for the New York Times, and his wife Sheryl WuDunn, move through Africa and Asia, and interview and speak with amazing women that are struggling there. From Sex slavery to limited access to health care (simply because they are female), its all there. With great intelligence and skill, Kristof and WuDunn describe these atrocities, and it just may move you to action. The book has a great appendix of NGO's for getting involved.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
report this comment
Anthill
by
Edward Osborne Wilson
sikoya
, August 19, 2012
Great book, great writer, great naturalist. I would highly recommend this book. How little ants can change the world of one little boy and one little town.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
report this comment
Rare Portraits of Americas Endangered Species
by
Joel Sartore
sikoya
, June 03, 2012
Joel Sartore is a photographer like no other. He risks his life to venture into the world's harshest and most difficult places. And he has the photos to prove it. With this book, he brings to light the animals that are endangered and the beautiful reasons why we should wake up to protect them from extinction. I admire and respect not only his courage but his artistic ability and his down to earth sensibility. If only all could embrace with such love and enthusiasm the passion he feels for the natural world. It would be a different kind of world indeed...
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
report this comment
As I Lay Dying
by
William Faulkner
sikoya
, September 20, 2011
It is the story of Addie Bundren's death, and her family's search to honor her wish to bury her in the town of Jefferson, Mississippi. Faulkner's stream of consciousness style engages the reader. Each chapter is narrated by a different character. I would highly recommend this book, as Faulkner's style grips you, and it's hard to put the book down once you get started.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
report this comment
Empire of the Summer: Moon Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History
by
S. C. Gwynne
sikoya
, July 30, 2011
This is a well written book of non fiction about the Comanche Indians during the 19th Century when battles between Texans and Comanches, and between Comanches and other Indian tribes were frequent and bloody. The most interesting part of this book is the honest account of the fierceness of the Comanche tribe, adept warriors they were, unafraid to raid and kill, and steal horses. There is no romantic noble savage depicted here, and hence was an eye opener for me and I'm sure will be for you too. This story is part history of the Comanche nation and part narrative of a white woman whose family was killed as she was captured by the Comanches, only to live with the tribe until her death. She assimilates into the Comanche culture and even when given opportunities to leave, she decides to stay. One of her children, Quanah of mixed blood, becomes one of the greatest Comanche chiefs.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
report this comment
Mountains Beyond Mountains Farmer
by
Tracy Kidder
sikoya
, January 01, 2011
This book tells the story about an amazing person: Paul Farmer. It will open your eyes onto the world of poverty and disease, and how they are inextricably linked. Tracy Kidder is an excellent writer who keeps you engaged from cover to cover. It is full of hope and passion, and may inspire you to do good in the world.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
report this comment
Day Out of Days Stories
by
Sam Shepard
sikoya
, May 11, 2010
There is something about Sam Shepard's writing that compels me to come back for more and more. This group of short stories is his best so far. Little nuggets of gold. Reading his words is akin to unwrapping a christmas present only to find your favorite gift inside. Succinct yet multi-layered and metaphorical. Reminiscient of a time gone by. American to the core. References to native culture with a western ethos and a modern message. He is truly an American treasure.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
report this comment
A Summer of Hummingbirds: Love, Art, and Scandal in the Intersecting Worlds of Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Martin Jo
by
Christopher Benfey
sikoya
, December 02, 2009
This book explores the relationships between several famous writers of the 19th century and how they used the hummingbird as a interconnecting symbol for their creative expression regarding art, religion, literature, politics, sexuality and family relations. If you are enamored with Emily Dickinson or Mark Twain, or simply fascinated with 19 century culture and history, this is a must read.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
(3 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
report this comment
Take the Cannoli Stories from the New World
by
Sarah Vowell
sikoya
, October 25, 2009
Outrageously funny, witty, intelligent autobiographical stories about life, childhood anxiety, parental disagreements, life and love. A little bit of something for everyone. Highly recommended.
Was this comment helpful? |
Yes
|
No
(4 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
report this comment