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Wednesday, December 30
Today's Dose by E from Las Vegas, Nevada
Congratulations, E, for claiming your $20 gift certificate!

When the Emperor Was Divine When the Emperor Was Divine
by Julie Otsuka
E's Comments
"This short, spare novel about a Japanese-American family being sent to an internment camp during World War II packs a huge emotional punch. It makes you realize how horribly unfair the internment of Japanese citizens was and how it disrupted and affected their lives long after the war." (read more)
Your price $12.00
New - Trade Paper

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December 29
Selected by Shelly from Conroe, Texas
Shelly won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Paper Bag Christmas
The Paper Bag Christmas
by Kevin Alan Milne

Shelly's Comments:
"If you don't believe in Santa or Christmas miracles, you may change your mind after reading this! I laughed, I cried, my heart hurt and was filled with joy! This is just a sweet little story about how one boy's life was changed...when he was 9....It's amazing how one event can change your life. Maybe one little book could change yours..." (read more)

Your price $14.99
New - Hardcover
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December 27
Selected by Katie from Flagstaff, Arizona
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything across Italy, India and Indonesia
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything across Italy, India and Indonesia
by Elizabeth Gilbert

Katie's Comments:
"I purposely did not buy this book because of all of the hype. Silly, I know. This is the same mentality that caused a ten year delay in my reading of Kingsolver. And it is with great humility that I recommend this book. After receiving Eat, Pray, Love, as a gift, and reading it, I can truly say that I am happy to have read it. I loved this book and highly recommend it in the new year!" (read more)

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December 25
Selected by Hubert from Erie, Colorado
Hubert won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
The Last Chinese Chef
The Last Chinese Chef
by Nicole Mones

Hubert's Comments:
"A nicely woven story of the love developing between a chef and a writer, and love between the writer (a culinary journalist) and traditional Chinese food. The love story is light, if you're in love with a chef you'll recognize things. Recommended for food lovers." (read more)

Your price $3.95
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December 28
Selected by Stephanie from Santa Cruz, California
Stephanie won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
People of the Book: A Novel
People of the Book: A Novel
by Geraldine Brooks

Stephanie's Comments:
"I picked up this book because I was intrigued by a novel about the lengths people have gone to in order to save a book. Being a book lover, I couldn't think of a more perfect topic!" (read more)

Your price $17.95
Used - Hardcover
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December 26
Selected by Hannah from Portland, Oregon
Hannah won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $20.
Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale
Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale
by Holly Black

Hannah's Comments:
"I have read the other books in this series, but this novel surpassed my expectations. I am definitely in favor of reading books in order, but read quickly; this one is the best." (read more)

Your price $10.50
Used - Hardcover
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December 24
Selected by Zelda from Claysville, Pennsylvania
Zelda won a Powells.com gift certificate worth $40.
The Good Journey
The Good Journey
by Micaela Gilchrist

Zelda's Comments:
"I have to say this is probably the best book I've read on 19th century America. The writing is so vivid and rich you see the prairie stretch out in front of you. It has an ability to be read over and over again and each time make you notice new things." (read more)

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