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Undermajordomo Minor
by Patrick DeWitt
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The delightful and cunning author of The Sisters Brothers returns with another enigmatic, off-kilter tale. Set in a vaguely fairy tale-like land, Undermajordomo Minor traces the wayward path of the young Lucien, who is to begin a new post at the castle of a mysterious baron. Darkly funny and deftly crafted, deWitt's new novel is smart, seductive, and a lot of fun. Recommended by Renee P., Powells.com
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Near and Far: Recipes Inspired by Home and Travel
by Heidi Swanson
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Heidi Swanson, author of the fantastic Super Natural Every Day, doesn't disappoint in this newest collection inspired by her travel journals. Her vegetarian recipes contain influences from Japan to Italy to Morocco to India and are delicious, inventive without being complicated, and, as a bonus, fairly healthy. Recommended by Tessa, Powells.com
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Gamelife: A Memoir
by Michael Clune
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Michael Clune's mother accused him of using computer games to escape from reality. She wasn't wrong, but part of what's fascinating about Gamelife is where Clune escapes to and what he thinks about along the way. "I need to be somewhere else," he writes, and that is the gift and the curse computer games offer. Recommended by Mary Jo, Powells.com
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Fates and Furies
by Lauren Groff
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An attractive, charismatic couple who married young, Lotto and Mathilde were exceptional, with a seemingly perfect marriage and happy life together. As recounted from both of their perspectives, Fates and Furies reveals the stunning truth and dark secrets that lie behind their relationship. A tense and vibrant tale. Recommended by Genevieve A., Powells.com
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The Thing about Jellyfish
by Ali Benjamin
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Benjamin's first novel is a stunningly beautiful and heartfelt book about overcoming a sudden death of a friend. Suzy wants answers as to why Franny has died. As she works through this, she gains two friends, acceptance of her parents' divorce, courage, and an appreciation for life in this universe. Recommended by Richard C., Powells.com
List Price $17.00
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Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
by Jenny Lawson
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Jenny Lawson writes mainly about therapy, mental illness, and taxidermy, and I was laughing about every two sentences. About every six sentences, I had to put the book down and regain composure. In fact, reading this book made me annoying to be around, as though I were involved in a 273-page inside joke. Recommended by Britt, Powells.com
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Quicksand
by Steve Toltz
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When failed novelist Liam Wilder decides his best friend, Aldo Benjamin, is his muse, we are introduced to one of the most grimly hilarious, heartbreaking, foulmouthed, loveable characters to have graced the page in a very long time. Aldo consistently and comically loses at business and, sadly, in love, yet as Liam tells his story, often using Aldo's own words, we meet an original philosopher, an optimist of dark and deranged slant. Toltz has created a breathtaking world of deep and surreal emotion and profound intelligence. Recommended by Kathi, Powells.com
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Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation
by Bill Nye
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Science guy Bill Nye's book Undeniable is definitely a manifesto. He takes on Creationism and the deniers of evolution eloquently and successfully. But it's more. With Nye's easy style and wit, Undeniable both effectively explains and exalts the wonders of science and our evolved world. Recommended by Gigi Little, Powells.com
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The Blackthorn Key
by Kevin Sands
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From debut novelist Sands comes an extremely clever mystery, with codes, apothecaries, a wonderful bookseller, twists and turns, action, and humor. Christopher and Tom have a friendship that reminds one of Frodo and Sam. Set in a medieval time with an ending full of warmth and love, The Blackthorn Key is definitely a grand read. Recommended by Richard C., Powells.com
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Waiting
by Kevin Henkes
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Caldecott-award-winning-author Kevin Henkes brings us this elegant and lovingly charming book centering around toys Owl, Pig, Bear, Puppy, and Rabbit. Their lives are spent together waiting on the window sill content with observing and sharing their wonderful world. A great picture book that teaches patience, stillness, and community. Recommended by Kim T., Powells.com
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Purity
by Jonathan Franzen
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Purity focuses on its namesake, a drifting 20-something, and Andreas Wolf, a Julian Assange stand-in whose dubious morality drives her to unexpected destinations. The fast-paced story spans decades and continents without losing sight of its characters' motivations and quotidian concerns; it is Franzen's most approachable novel to date. Recommended by Ashleigh, Powells.com
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Heartlandia: Heritage Recipes from Portland's the Country Cat
by Adam Sappington and Jackie Sappington and Ashley Gartland
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Beloved Portland restaurant The Country Cat is this city's go-to for rustic yet elegant Midwestern farmers fare. Chefs Adam and Jackie Sappington call Heartlandia, "glorified gramma food." Restaurant-proven recipes are made nicely manageable for the home cook. Now we can enjoy "The Cats'" savory goodness at home and in our jammies. Recommended by Tracey T., Powells.com
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The Serpent of Venice
by Christopher Moore
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William Shakespeare may have performed for royalty, but he wrote for the cheap seats. In The Serpent of Venice (the sequel to Fool), Christopher Moore once again follows in the Bard's bawdy footsteps. The Serpent of Venice finds Pocket (a lewd and... (read more)
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Allegiant (Divergent Trilogy)
by Veronica Roth
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The final book in the Divergent series brings the story to a climactic and explosive finale. Like the first two books, Allegiant is complex, action-packed, well-written, and intelligent. Veronica Roth is one of the finest YA authors writing today; this... (read more)
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The Day the Crayons Came Home
by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers
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Broken! Lost in the couch! Stuck to a sock! Eaten by a dog! It's one tale of woe after another for Duncan's poor crayons, told through a series of colorful postcards, in this hilarious, inventive story of artful adventure with a sweet surprise at the end. Recommended by Gigi Little, Powells.com
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Randoms
by David Liss
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This space adventure throws one average kid into an intergalactic mishmash of weird aliens and weirder political schemes. Not only have the aliens been watching us, but they've been sneaking clues about their existence into our books, movies, and TV shows! Can Zeke use his sci-fi know-how to make friends, get the girl, and save the planet? Recommended by Victoria, Powells.com
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