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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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The Signature of All Things
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Elizabeth Gilbert
Santa Rosa Beth
, October 22, 2014
This is the kind of historical fiction that takes you straight back to the 1800's. It's the story of Alma Whittaker, a woman who is not only a botanist, but one of the richest and most educated women of her time. Author Elizabeth Gilbert certainly did her research for this book. It's full of fascinating details about plants, travel and life in early America. But it's Alma's personal journey -- and matters of the heart -- that make this novel a page-turner. In many ways, she was searching for the same things we still search for today.
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Water 4.0 The Past Present & Future of the Worlds Most Vital Resource
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David Sedlak
Santa Rosa Beth
, August 14, 2014
Anyone who's concerned about our future ability to provide clean water to communities, even in the face of drought, should read this book. David Sedlak gives a mini history lesson about water systems, and sewage treatment and disposal. It's a subject that could have been very dry (no pun intended!). But Sedlak is a great writer, and this book is a pleasure to read. As water/sewage pipes in many cities continue to age and fail, and drought forces many communities to ration water -- Sedlak leaves the reader with much-needed information on re-use, recycling and possibilities for our water future.
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Cinnamon & Gunpowder
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Eli Brown
Santa Rosa Beth
, July 25, 2014
This was one of the most surprisingly satisfying reads of my summer. Picture a cook from a Jane Austenesque kitchen ending up on a pirate ship. Suspend your disbelief. All will be told in time. Author Eli Brown weaves in reminders of the harsh realities of colonialism, and descriptions of tough living conditions that would apply to life both on- and off-ship in the 1800's. But the vivid characters make the entire read fun. I would love it if the Food Network's cooking show "Chopped" -- in which contestants have to make meals out of unusual ingredients -- does a pirate-themed show. Wedgwood is nothing short of an alchemist in the ship kitchen!
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