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Five Book Friday: In Memoriam
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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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Powell’s Q&A: Brontez Purnell, author of ‘Ten Bridges I’ve Burnt’
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Rachael P.:
Starter Pack: Where to Begin with Ursula K. Le Guin
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Body Movers: 2 Bodies for the Price of 1
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Bond, Stephanie
Rachael
, August 26, 2007
If you like romance, mystery and humor all in one book, then you are going to LOVE Body Movers 2! The men are sexy, the mystery is fun, and the story has some hilarious scenes. Stephanie Bond knows what her readers want and she definitely delivers it in this fantastic new installment in her mystery series. BODY MOVERS 2 concludes with another exciting cliff hanger to leave readers in suspense for the third book due out in 2008.
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Fear No Evil
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Allison Brennan
Rachael
, May 24, 2007
FEAR NO EVIL was the most suspenseful, thrilling, bone chilling, serial killer mystery that I?ve ever read. Every last page of this book was perfection. Allison Brennan knows how to write like no other writer in the business. The villains are pure evil and so real that you will feel yourself looking over your shoulder. I became so absorbed in this story that I couldn?t think about anything else until I was done reading it. Look for the first two books in this trilogy, Speak No Evil and See No Evil.
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Blind Submission
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Debra Ginsberg
Rachael
, May 24, 2007
Blind Submission is a book that book lovers will adore! At first it did feel a bit like The Devil Wears Prada, but this book was so unique and entertaining that I forgot the comparrison rather quickly. The writing flows beautifully and there is never a dull moment. I loved reading the book within this book along with the main character Angel. I loved the title of the book and the book cover, and the premise hooked me within seconds of reading what it was about. Excellent book and I look foward to more by this wonderful author!
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Count To Ten
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Karen Rose
Rachael
, March 25, 2007
COUNT TO TEN is suspense at itâs finest. Only a master can write a gritty murder scene with blood and gore, and in the next chapter have a love scene! The murders were so horrifying that I was actually gasping in shock. If you want to read a thrilling mystery, COUNT TO TEN is the way to go.
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Teahouse Fire
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Ellis Avery
Rachael
, January 06, 2007
This book is perfect for people who loved Arthur Golden's novel MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA. The Teahouse Fire is very similiar in concept and people wanting a taste of geisha life and culture will love this book. I highly reccomend this beautiful uplifting novel! It is a must read.
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True Evil
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Greg Iles
Rachael
, December 30, 2006
This is the best book I've read in a long time. It's captivating, intelligently written, breath taking, and just such an exciting mystery! True Evil is about spouses who don't want to lose money in a divorce, so instead of divorcing their divorce attorney suggests murder. But murdering your spouse would get you caught and incarcerated right? Well it wouldnt if you were paying someone to secretly inject them with a deadly cancer causing virus that will kill them within a year and save you millions in a divorce settlement! If this has your blood boiling and thinking, how sick and horrible, then read on. If you are intrigued and wondering if the bad guy will get caught in the end, and if the latest victim will die or find out and turn the tables on his wife, then read this book! Greg Iles writes like no other writer around. You will NOT be dissapointed!
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Like Dandelion Dust
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Karen Kingsbury
Rachael
, November 28, 2006
I loved this book. I read it with my bookclub and everyone loved it. I highly recommend it.
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Peoples Act Of Love
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James Meek
Rachael
, November 28, 2006
Wonderful Russian literature. This book has alot of praise and it was well worth it. Beautiful book by a very talented author.
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Prey
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Allison Brennan
Rachael
, November 12, 2006
This book was so thrilling and suspenseful! I absolutely loved it. There are two other books in the trilogy. The Hunt and The Kill. This book is a must read for mystery fans!
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Not Quite a Bride
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Kirsten Sawyer
Rachael
, November 05, 2006
I had the pleasure of reading an ARC copy of this book. It is excellent! It has comedy, romance, friendship, everything you could ask for. This is Kirsten Sawyer's first book and I think she will be having a very long career if she keeps on this path. This book was about a girl who wants to get married but doesnt have a fiance or boyfriend. So she hires a man to pretend to be her fiance so she can throw herself a fabulous wedding. The only problem is, the girl's night and shining armor is right under her nose and she doesnt know it. Will she go through with this sham of a wedding or will she run off with Mr. Right? Read this book to find out! Also if you enjoyed Karyn Bosnak's book 20 Times a Lady, I am sure you will find this similar with the humor and love this one too.
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Thirteenth Tale
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Diane Setterfield
Rachael
, October 16, 2006
This book has had alot of hype around it, perhaps as much as The Da Vinci Code. I originally wasn't sure if I wanted to bother reading a ''popular book'', but I am glad I did! This book lives up to all the hype. The story is told by an old author who is dying and wants to tell her life story to Margaret, a bookstore working unexperienced biographer. The story transports you back in time and it is an amazing feeling to feel like you are swept up into the pages of this book, and secretly watching someone's life live out. While reading this book, nothing else existed for me. I lived and breathed this book. I would wake up in the morning thinking about this book. All I wanted was to read more to find out what happened next. This is a fabulous book that book lovers are sure to enjoy. Read this book!!!
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The Kite Runner
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Khaled Hosseini
Rachael
, October 06, 2006
This is a beautifully told story that alot of people are sure to enjoy. I read it with my bookclub and there were mixed reactions. I enjoyed the way the author writes. His words were so beautifully phrased and crafted. It's a very worth while read. This story will stay with you for a long time. Some people will love the narrator and some will hate him. Try this book. You won't regret it.
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Deal Breaker
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Harlan Coben
Rachael
, October 06, 2006
This is the first book in the Myron Bolitar series. Even if you don't like sports, you will still love this series. I have absolutely no interest in sports, but the series doesn't revolve around that. The series revolves around mysteries with ordinary people. Deaths, murders, kidnappings, etc. It's a very exciting series that I highly recommend.
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Dirty Little Secrets
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Julie Elizabeth Leto
Rachael
, October 05, 2006
This book is so exciting! I thought it would be another typical romance novel but it was anything but! I can definetely see this turned into a movie. I highly reccomend this thrilling book to anyone who gets bored easily and wants a book that will captivate them.
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How I Stole Her Husband
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Liz Ireland
Rachael
, October 05, 2006
This book was hilarious, romantic, and interesting! It's just one of those books that puts a smile on your face. After reading the title, I bet your immediate thought is that you will hate the person who stole someone's husband? Well the main character is too damn loveable to hate her! You will feel sympathy and compassion for her AND root for her to win the man. Enjoy this wonderful book which is more than your average chick lit novel.
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Memoirs Of A Geisha Movie Tie In
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Arthur Golden
Rachael
, October 01, 2006
This was a beautiful absorbing book that I just could not put down. The movie does not do this book justice. The characters are so real that you will hate and love them. The ending felt kind of rushed and didn't compare to the rest of the book, but this is still a worth while read. If you like your books to take you away into another land then you will love this book. Ever detail is so vivid in your mind's eye, that you could feel every emotion, smell every scent, feel every victory or loss that the main character goes through. Enjoy this beautiful novel and let it take you away into the world of Geishas. I am sure Arthur Golden's next book will be as huge a success as Memoirs of a Geisha was. I guarentee you will be obsessed with reading about Geishas after reading this book. Some other great books to read after this are Kite Runner, The Good Earth and The Rice Mother. Happy reading!
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Life Support
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Tess Gerritsen
Rachael
, October 01, 2006
This was my first and favorite Tess Gerritsen novel. If you are new to her, this is an excellent place to start. It is one of her stand-alone medical mysteries. I never was interested in a medical mystery before reading Gerritsen's books. She writes so well that it doesn't matter what it's about, you just will become so absorbed in the story. I loved this book and recommend it to anyone who is new to mysteries who wants to try a great book. Warning: There are some very scary scenes not for the faint of heart!
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Gone: An FBI Profiler Novel: FBI Profiler 5
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Lisa Gardner
Rachael
, October 01, 2006
This is the best book I've read in a long time. The way Lisa Gardner describes scenes is so vivid, that I could imagine it perfectly. There is one scene specifically in the book that is everyone's biggest nightmare, drowning to death. I will never forget that scene. This book would make an excellent movie. Lisa Gardner writes EXCELLENT thriller/mysteries and I recommend them to anyone who likes a great mystery that is fantastic from page one to the last. This book is part of the series so make sure to read the other series books first. This was my first Lisa Gardner book and I wasn't aware it was in the series and some events are spoiled if you read the series out of order. The first book is The Perfect Husband. Work your way through the series and read this amazing book. You will NOT be disapointed. Harlan Coben and Tess Gerritsen fans are sure to LOOOOOOOOOOVE this author's books. Remember Lisa Gardner next time you want a great book to read!
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20 Times a Lady
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Bosnak, Karyn
Rachael
, September 27, 2006
I absolutely LOVED this book. Delilah Darling has slept with her 20th man and rather then adding another number to her headboard she decides to track down all her ex boyfriends and try to make it work with one of them. Delilah goes on a roadtrip across the US to rekindle a relationship with one of the 20 men. Will she find love again or will Delilah come home manless? Read this exciting book to find out!
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Good Earth
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Pearl S Buck
Rachael
, August 16, 2006
The Good Earth is my favorite book of all time. The way Pearl Buck tells the story makes you feel as if you've traveled to China and you're experiencing everything yourself. This book is extremely easy to read and is hard to put down once you start. The Good Earth is a beautiful tale about hardships, love, strength, pride, and most importantly about family. Enjoy this heart touching story about one man's journey through life in China with his family. It is amazing that Pearl Buck was able to write so well in the perspective of an Asian male, as she was a White female. This is a classic that I will have on my keeper shelf for a very long time. Enjoy this beautiful novel.
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The Glass Castle: A Memoir
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Jeannette Walls
Rachael
, August 16, 2006
This memoir about Jeanette Walls' life is so heart breaking but inspiring at the same time. It is a miracle that she turned out to be so successful after all that she went through in her childhood. Wall's memoir makes you greatful for everything you have, and makes you count your blessings and thank god you have a roof over you head. This is a beautiful tale of a sad homeless child who grows up into a happy successful woman. I highly recommend reading this book and I guarentee you will not be disappointed.
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