50
Used, New, and Out of Print Books - We Buy and Sell - Powell's Books
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

  • Scientifically Proven Sale
  • Staff Top Fives of 2022
  • Best Books of 2022
  • Powell's Author Events
  • Oregon Battle of the Books
  • Audio Books

Visit Our Stores


Harper C.: Five Book Friday: Uncanny Graphic Novels (0 comment)
We are in the thick of winter here in the Pacific Northwest, which means it's dark, damp, and chilly. Rather than escaping to stories with warmer, brighter climates, I personally want nothing more than to dive deep into gothic and uncanny fiction as the wind rattles my windows at night...
Read More»
  • Powell's Staff: New Literature in Translation: December 2022 and January 2023 (0 comment)
  • Kelsey Ford: From the Stacks: J. M. Ledgard's Submergence (0 comment)

{1}
##LOC[OK]##
{1}
##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]##
{1}
##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]##

Customer Comments

librariphile has commented on (38) products

    The Badass Feminist Coloring Book by Ijeoma Oluo
    librariphile, December 29, 2015
    Best girlfriend gift ever. <3
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson
    librariphile, December 29, 2015
    I loved this book so much that I want everyone everywhere to read it. You're guaranteed to learn something, and you're very likely to fall in love with Maggie Nelson's writing style.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Pen & Ink by Wendy MacNaughton
    librariphile, June 21, 2015
    How am I the first to comment on this book?! That's crazy. I love hearing the stories of tattoos. And I like looking inside medicine cabinets when I got to people's houses. This book fills both urges. It's purty too.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    No Future for You by John Summers
    librariphile, June 21, 2015
    It hurt my head and my heart, but the way your head and heart sometimes *should* hurt because being alive is hard. But being able to read writing this good makes it better.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Spinster: A Life of Ones Own by Kate Bolick
    librariphile, June 21, 2015
    I can't believe how much I enjoyed this book *and* how much I learned. Kate Bolick is a *fantastic* writer. Her descriptions, her phrasing, her anecdotes, her heroes...all of it is wonderful. I'd recommend this book to everyone...single or married, man or woman.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    How It All Vegan Irresistible Recipes for an Animal Free Diet 10th Anniversary Edition by Tanya Barnard, Sarah Kramer
    librariphile, June 21, 2015
    Try as hard as you can, I guarantee you won't beat this recipe for Rise & Shine Granola. LOVE this book.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    Love and Shame and Love by Orner
    librariphile, August 02, 2014
    A lovely summer read! The Popper family is quite special and Orner writes with humor, deep insight, and smart sentence structure. Random tidbit: I happened to read Anthony Marra's A Constellation of Vital Phenomena after this book and found out in the appreciations at the end that Orner was Marra's advisor. Both are wonderfully gifted writers.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    Power of Habit Why We Do What We Do In Life & In Business by Charles Duhigg
    librariphile, August 02, 2014
    I somehow missed the hype about this book when it came out, but recently fell in love. Read this book, figure out your keystone habits, and live a happier life! Or just be blown away by all the case studies and look at day-to-day things in a different way. A win either way.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (3 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Manage Your Day To Day Build Your Routine Find Your Focus & Sharpen Your Creative Mind by Jocelyn K Glei
    librariphile, August 02, 2014
    99U is geared towards creative professionals, but this book has advice pertinent to pretty much everyone. The thoughtfulness with which these essays are curated helped me overcome a rut of feeling unproductive and stuck at my day job as well as in my creative pursuits. Highly recommend to anyone looking for inspiration and a bit of a push. You'll find many other great resources via 99U, including motivational desktop quotes that aren't cheesy!
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (7 of 8 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra
    librariphile, August 02, 2014
    LOVED this book! The story -- the constellation -- is brilliantly told and it stuck with me for a long time after reading it. I can't recommend it enough.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (0 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
    librariphile, August 02, 2014
    Funny and a good story! I particularly liked the incorporation of technology into the story in a way that doesn't seem as though it'll get dated over time -- we'll see. A nice bonus is that Robin Sloan's website is quite charming. I'm looking forward to getting his newsletters.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (4 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead
    librariphile, April 21, 2014
    Don't trust the star ratings (they're skewed!) -- this book is great. It helped me dig out of a rough winter. It's funny, thoughtful, and the story is fabulous.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    Natural History of the Senses by Diane Ackerman
    librariphile, April 21, 2014
    If you liked Omnivore's Dilemma and Botany of Desire, then why haven't you already read this book?! It's well researched, has an insane amount of absolutely fascinating information that will make you a hit at parties, and is followed up recently by Ackerman's A Natural History of Love (which I cannot wait to read).
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Annihilation (Southern Reach Trilogy #1) by Jeff Vandermeer
    librariphile, April 21, 2014
    This book is ridiculous! I absolutely loved it, and cannot wait for the second installation. Beware: You will get stressed out while reading this, but, if all goes well, your mind will also be blown and you will insist that everyone around you also read it. I don't want to say too much about the plot because the less you know in advance, the better. READ THIS!
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (5 of 8 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Ballad by Blexbolex
    librariphile, December 17, 2013
    This book is STUNNING! And it isn't just for children. It would make an absolutely lovely gift for book lovers or visual artists of all ages. I keep looking through the pages and wanting to Instagram every single one.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    Wheelmen Lance Armstrong the Tour de France & the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever by Reed Albergotti, Vanessa OConnell
    librariphile, December 10, 2013
    I cannot stop talking about this book. It's well-researched and written like a soap opera. It's been a while since doping in cycling has been in the news, but I remember a lot of what this book describes as it happened in real time -- and having the back story is eye-opening, both disappointing and inspiring, and simply shocking. That said, I'm so happy to have gotten to learn about Greg LeMond!
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    What We Eat When We Eat Alone Stories & 100 Recipes by Madison, Deborah and McFarlin, Patrick
    librariphile, December 10, 2013
    I love this book. I love browsing through it when I'm standing in the kitchen by myself eating something like sardines on toast or English muffin 'pizza' (a childhood favorite I had forgotten!). It is simply a fantastic idea for a book, filled with recipes that satisfy and charming, colorful illustrations.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
    librariphile, December 10, 2013
    Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I got a chance to dig into this unfortunately named, but incredibly beautiful book. It's the first novel of Ruta Sepetys, the daughter of Lithuanian refugees who was born and raised in Michigan: a nicely written story with brilliant female characters. The imagination and clarity with which Sepetys creates Lina is touching, inspiring, and lovely. I also love how this book is written for all ages -- with short, engaging chapters and seamless shifts in chronology that add depth to already deeply shocking story.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri
    librariphile, December 10, 2013
    There are treats hidden in every beautiful illustration, an awesome story, and humor! I read this book before going to bed last night. If it had been published decades ago, I'd be one of those kids insisting this one be on repeat.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    David & Goliath Underdogs Misfits & The Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell
    librariphile, October 27, 2013
    There were times when I felt like Gladwell was cherry-picking scenarios to make his case about underdogs, but that didn't really take away from the enjoyment I got reading this book. It really surprised me how many times he described scenarios that happened to other people that I could relate to -- and now understand from a different perspective. I enjoyed Blink! and Tipping Point and look forward to the next thoughtful challenge he poses to an ordinary way of thinking.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (6 of 10 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    White Teeth by Zadie Smith
    librariphile, September 24, 2013
    I may be late to this party, but I'm still thrilled to be here. This book is fabulous. I think about the characters and what they're up to when I'm not reading it. I love Smith's wit, character development, and ability to write about race and gender. Love. Can't wait to read everything she writes.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    How to Stay Sane by Philippa Perry
    librariphile, September 15, 2013
    I whipped through this book in an afternoon about 2 weeks ago and still think about it. The writing style is fantastic and really resonated with me and I am better off for having done the exercises. I highly recommend it and look forward to checking out the other School of Life books. They really just have me at the titles.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
    librariphile, September 15, 2013
    The plot definitely sneaks up on you in a well-crafted and thoughtful way. But the reason readers devour this book in two sittings or less is how artfully Barnes develops Tony's character through a lifetime of epiphanies on memory, young love and relationships. It's truly wonderful. Not only did I laugh out loud multiple times, but this book gets bonus points because it's full of well-used "SAT words."
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    I finished Paul Auster's Brookyln Follies last night shortly past midnight and woke up this morning wondering how Rory and Nancy were doing and planning to ask after Nathan's health. Part of that may be the head cold. Still, I have a deep passion for fiction and haven't really been taken by surprise by any since well before May 2006 (enjoyed, yes -- taken by surprise, sadly no). Hooray for Paul Auster and his Nathan Glass...and Harry, Tom, Lucy, et al.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Tales Of Woodsman Pete by Lilli Carre
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    I love it when cute things are grumpy and heartless. That's what we have here. Plus, serious beards. As serious as illustrated facial hair can be. In other words, quite serious. It's worth checking out, and I'm happy to loan my copy to trustworthy people. I'll need a letter of reference from your local librarian as well as a background check done by a nerdy person. Oh also, I laughed out loud.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    Botany of Desire A Plants Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    This is the first book I finished after a long hiatus from "fun" reading. Each chapter presented well-researched, new information as well as charming anecdotes from the author.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (4 of 8 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Astonishing Splashes Of Colour by Clare Morrall
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    I enjoyed this book, the colors, the characters, etc. It started out quirky, but the unraveling scared me towards the end, and I was almost racing to the last page in afraid of what I'd find.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    Minimalist Cooks Dinner More Than 100 Recipes for Fast Weeknight Meals & Casual Entertaining by Mark Bittman
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    Mark Bittman delivers. He's single-handedly revolutionized our kitchen. Well, not single-handedly. There have been others. But I wouldn't feel crazy buying every book he's ever written.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    Brilliant. I could not stop thinking about this book while--and after--reading it. One of those reminders of how hard it is to laugh, cry, and struggle to keep reading all at the same time.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (3 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    Well-placed, evenly-spaced box & highlight SAT words. About every 20 pages, I'd guess. Maybe less often. Excellent Tourette's writing. Good handle on the detective genre, enough to be slightly outside it. EatmeBailey.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto by Michael Pollan
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    Even if it's obvious and I've already learned it, I love the way MP shares it. It's pretty basic, but still difficult: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. Who else would/could provide algorithms and not be obnoxious?
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    This is one of those books that made me marvel at the existence of that kindred spirit feeling, despite incredibly different beginnings. I can't sum up what I learned--except maybe in a diary--and probably could benefit from a re-read.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    Empire Falls by Russo, Richard
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    Everything I like about novels is in this novel. The HBO films adaptation more than disappointed me. In part this is because the book was so perfect I can't understand trying to recreate its characters and setting, but also because its casting was confusing.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (3 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    The satisfaction of both, reading a trashy magazine AND feeling brilliantly literate! I don't like Elizabeth or Darcy very much, but I get smitten with them and Austen's story almost every time. There are many awful movie versions of this story. The book and the BBC Series are the ways to go.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    Last Days Of Summer by Steve Kluger
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    This is one of three epistolary novels I have read. Ella Minnow Pea is another. Both are so wonderful that I might have a misconception about how good epistolary stories can be. Last Days of Summer is a fantastic, funny, and charming story. I missed Joey and Charlie Banks when it was over. I'd like to buy a case and hand it out to everyone I know.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
    librariphile, October 21, 2012
    Beautiful, engaging, unnerving.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

    Swamplandia by Karen Russell
    librariphile, August 03, 2012
    Karen Russell's imagination weaves together a beautiful -- equal parts heart-braking and funny -- story out of one of the most foreign of settings: Florida swamp! How can you not want to pick up this book?
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    (1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
    report this comment

    The Loved Dog by Tamar Geller
    librariphile, August 02, 2012
    Despite the (to me) bizarre dog-trainer-to-the-stars marketing, I really liked this book. It helps that I had two lovely pups misbehaving a bit motivating me to devour this book's advice. The non-dominant/forceful strategies of working with dogs really appeals to me and Tamar Geller seems to really know what she's talking about. It's not always as easy the author describes to understand what a dog is thinking or why, but the strategies really work over the long term.
    Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
    report this comment

  • Help
  • Guarantee
  • My Account
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Security
  • Wish List
  • Partners
  • Contact Us
  • Shipping
  • Transparency ACT MRF
  • Sitemap
  • © 2023 POWELLS.COM Terms