Daily Dose
Tuesday, February 09
Today's Dose by Alison from Portland, Oregon
Congratulations, Alison, for claiming your $20 gift certificate!
Girl in Landscape
by Jonathan Lethem
Alison's Comments
" Girl in Landscape is a beautifully written science fiction story about a girl coming of age on a strange new planet. The main character, Pella Marsh, finds her life drastically changing and many demands are put upon her by her family, her new home and by the very small community she has been brought to. Lonely and confused, she finds solace in the planet itself.
This story is unique and moving. One of my all time favorites!" ( read more)
Your price $13.00
New - Trade Paper
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February 08
Selected by Teresa from Hillsboro, Oregon
Teresa won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Martian Chronicles
by Ray Bradbury
Teresa's Comments:
"This book will send shivers down your spine. It'll beg the question; If and when humans leave earth, will it be for adventure, or to escape? The Martian Chronicles is definitely a must read!" (read more)
Your price $7.99
New - Mass Market
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February 06
Selected by Lowell from Missoula, Montana
Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle
by Chris Hedges
Lowell's Comments:
"His book carefully documents the illusion of democracy that exists today, and how the convergence of government, corporations and the military have taken away real democracy, i.e. democracy no longer exists in America. As well as the complicity of the media in substituting illusion for reality. Today our political system has become a culture that rewards hypocrisy and irresponsibility rather than serious efforts to solve America’s problems." (read more)
Your price $13.00
Used - Hardcover
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February 04
Selected by Caitlin from Portland, Oregon
Straight Man: A Novel
by Richard Russo
Caitlin's Comments:
"This book is perfection....Devastatingly poignant and funny, I found myself in tears and hysterics more than once - and often at the same time. Russo's ability to capture who these people are and what they are about is second to none. This is the book I make everyone read." (read more)
Your price $8.50
Used - Trade Paper
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February 07
Selected by Russell from Port St Lucie, Florida
Russell won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
Birds Without Wings
by Louis de Bernieres
Russell's Comments:
"A full scale "Historical" novel with a dash of Magical Realism thrown in. Setting "Oriental" Turkish and Greece, Bernieres develops multiple, colorful characters, you will fall in love with. Touching on issues spanning the whole of the human condition, yet with a simple, direct approach that captures your interest. I couldn't put it down." (read more)
Your price $7.98
Sale - Trade Paper
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February 05
Selected by Emily from Portland, Oregon
Emily won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
The Graveyard Book
by Neil Gaiman
Emily's Comments:
"This is a wonderfully sweet and dark book. The story of a human boy growing up in a grave yard, amongst ghosts that died centuries ago. It is suspenseful and charming all at the same time." (read more)
Your price $12.50
Used - Hardcover
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