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August 31
Selected by Ernie from Gresham, Or
Ernie won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Peyton-Allan Files
by Phil Stanford
Ernie's Comments:
"Phil Stanford has a natural talent for writing and investigating. For those who remember, he was the "Steve Duin" of the 80's at the Oregonian, and did a dam good job! This book, The Peyton Allan Files, leaves you on the edge of your seat, as you read. It's the kind of book that you can't put down. Phil is one of the most "Tenacious" people I think I know. Maybe he's a writer, who should have been a cop (detective). I'm familiar with his other works, and he probably knows more than anyone else anywhere on anything he does." (read more)
Your price $15.95
New - Trade Paper
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August 29
Selected by Vincent from Chatham, Michigan
Kraken
by China Mieville
Vincent's Comments:
"It's time to get your squid on! The sheer force of Mieville's imagination is enough to propel this eschatological shaggy dog story of fringe beliefs, city streets and brine. Sure, the characterizations are a little haphazard but every turn of the page brings a new wonder including a sentient ocean taking up residence in a London flat and heroic, poignant patchwork angels that watch over the legacies of museums both relevant and anachronistic. And, at least in this book, it seems that Mieville has finally found the balance between the lyrical and the merely verbose. So jump in, the water's fine, and enjoy this search for a missing giant squid. Finding it may just be the key to saving the world from inky Armageddon. A good bet for fans of Jeff Vandermeer." (read more)
Your price $16.00
New - Trade Paper
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August 27
Selected by Baochi from Santa Monica, California
Baochi won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Dracula in Love
by Karen Essex
Baochi's Comments:
"I have been a longtime fan of Karen Essex and have read all of her books....Essex blew me away with Dracula in Love -- this novel is unique in its own right, imaginative, and utterly engrossing....I love it when a favorite author continues to write exciting, high quality work. Essex is like a reliable friend who never disappoints and always opens my mind to new worlds. I recommend all of her novels and am wondering if indeed Dracula in Love is my favorite...hard to say considering all her novels are so dang good!" (read more)
Your price $10.50
Used - Trade Paper
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August 30
Selected by Annie from Tualatin, Oregon
Annie won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
The Lonely Polygamist
by Brady Udall
Annie's Comments:
"Loved this book from the moment I started it. Poor Golden, trying so hard to keep everyone happy....I loved all the kids, especially Rusty, who just wanted to have a steak party for his 12th birthday and not have to share it with his father....A great story about a father of 20+ kids who is trying to keep his head above ground...An interesting and amusing look into the world of modern day polygamy with twists all along the way and a bittersweet ending that will have you cheering for this family. A must read in my book!!" (read more)
Your price $15.95
New - Trade Paper
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August 28
Selected by Wendy from Port Townsend, Washington
Wendy won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Fat of the Land: Adventures of a 21st Century Forager
by Langdon Cook
Wendy's Comments:
"After following Langdon Cook's blog for some time, I loved reading this book. It's a wonderful introduction to the complexity of foraging in Washington state, and a perfect introduction for me, a transplant to this new environment. I enjoyed the author's sense of humor, open mind, and ability to share his insights about food, ecosystems, and people. Now when I notice dandelions growing by the road, or slurp a fresh oyster at the local restaurant, I remember his adventures, and appreciate that he produced this collection. Each chapter includes a recipe at the end, and they all look good....I recommend this book to anyone in the Pacific Northwest who would like to understand more about the land and food here." (read more)
Your price $16.95
New - Trade Paper
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August 26
Selected by Nina from Dundee, Oregon
Nina won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness
by Alexandra Fuller
Nina's Comments:
"Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness by Alexandra Fuller is a return to Fuller's childhood upbringing in East Africa....Fuller's storytelling effortlessly flows from the contemporary setting of her parent's fish farm in Zambia to the remote cool wet weather of Skye (Scotland) or bleak post-war England. She gives life to her characters through each person's own unique voice. Fuller shows the reader that her heritage is both stubborn and free-spirited. And she answers the question of why her parents never left Africa." (read more)
Your price $17.95
Used - Hardcover
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