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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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Revolution
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Russell Brand
Leo9
, April 02, 2015
These days, the world seems troubled beyond repair, the ills of society insurmountable & even trying to educate yourself on the issues leaves one feeling depressed & paralyzed. Enter Russell Brand & his 'Revolution'! Entertaining as well as meaningful & well researched, I recommend this book to anyone tired of hearing that income inequality is just the way things are. Comedian Russell Brand may be an unlikely source for non-fiction, much less a blueprint for true global democracy but he takes ideas from experts & hilariously translates them to concepts he (therefore, most anyone) can understand. Finally, a book that left me feeling that it's us, the 99%, that are too big too fail!
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Dont Worry He Wont Get Far On Foot
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John Callahan
Leo9
, November 13, 2014
The memoir of a quadriplegic doesn't sound hilarious but John Callahan's never anything less. His story is as life affirming as his cartoons are twisted! He tells his story thru drawings as well as beautiful prose. You can almost smell the rain & see Callahan zip around downtown Portland in his wheelchair. The perfect gift for an alcoholic with a sense of humor!
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The Enchanted
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Rene Denfeld
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, November 13, 2014
I loved this novel but have struggled to explain it to friends. It's about poverty & death row but it's not depressing or hopeless. The language is lyrical yet spare, dealing with harsh realities & brutal truths thru the voice of a damaged narrator. As if by wild horses, you are pulled into an ugly story full of unexpected small beauties & I was very grateful for the ride.
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Bridget Jones Mad about the Boy
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Helen Fielding
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, November 13, 2014
'Mad About the Boy' is the third Bridget Jones book and I found I liked Bridget even more as a frazzled single mom! She's still hilariously inappropriate & embarrassing herself in public and Daniel Cleaver's still a charming jerk but now her angst feels earned & her dramas more real. Fun & witty, a perfect vacation read!
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