Powell's Books: OverviewThe latest book-related content from Powells.comReview-a-Day for Fri, Jul 4: American Nerd: The Story of My People- July 4, 2008 American Nerd: The Story of My People by Benjamin Nugent, a review from Washington Post Book World by A. J. Jacobs.http://www.powells.com/partner/18/review/2008_07_04.html?utm_source=overview&utm_mediu... Daily Dose for Fri, Jul 4: The Outlander- July 4, 2008 The Outlander by Gil Adamson Reviewed by Michael from West Linn, Oregon.http://powells.com/partner/14/features/dailydose.html?utm_source=overview&utm_medium=r... Review-a-Day for Thu, Jul 3: Happiness: A Revolution in Economics (Munich Lectures in Economics)- July 3, 2008 Happiness: A Revolution in Economics (Munich Lectures in Economics) by Bruno S. Frey, a review from The New Republic Online by Alan Wolfe.http://www.powells.com/partner/18/review/2008_07_03.html?utm_source=overview&utm_mediu... Daily Dose for Thu, Jul 3: Atmospheric Disturbances- July 3, 2008 Atmospheric Disturbances by Rivka Galchen Reviewed by John from Berwick, Pennsylvania.http://www.powells.com/partner/14/biblio/9780374200114?utm_source=overview&utm_medium=... Daily Dose for Wed, Jul 2: 42- July 2, 2008 42 by M. Thomas Cooper Reviewed by Timothy from Portland, Oregon.http://www.powells.com/partner/14/biblio/9781932010244?utm_source=overview&utm_medium=... PowellsBooks.news Jul 2 2008- July 2, 2008 We're too old to cheer, "School's out!" But we can't help ourselves &151; we get so excited when summer begins. Maybe it's the air-conditioned movie theaters full of wonderfully mindless blockbusters, or the smells of barbecue grills in every backyard &151; or, more likely, the delights of being able to read our favorite books outside in the warm sunshine! There's no shortage of great summertime reading in our newsletter, either. From our interview with Ethan Canin to signed first...http://powells.com/partner/16/pbn/booksnews_2008_0702.html?utm_source=overview&utm_med... Review-a-Day for Wed, Jul 2: Life Studies and for the Union Dead (FSG Classics)- July 2, 2008 Life Studies and for the Union Dead (FSG Classics) by Robert Lowell, a review from New York Sun by Adam Kirsh.http://www.powells.com/partner/18/review/2008_07_02.html?utm_source=overview&utm_mediu... Author Q and A with Jonathan Evison- July 1, 2008 William Miller is weakened by his irrepressible crush on his new stepsister, Lulu. Once Lulu departs for college, Will attempts to find himself in Jonathan Evison's debut novel All about Lulu, which Publishers Weekly called "a stunner." In this INK Q&A, Evison shares some truly strange jobs he's held, his vision of the ideal life, and more!http://powells.com/partner/13/ink/jonathanevison.html?utm_source=overview&utm_medium=r... Author Q and A with Edward Dolnick- July 1, 2008 Edward Dolnick, the Edgar Award-winning author of The Rescue Artist, is back with The Forger's Spell, the riveting story of the brilliant con man &151; "the world's most famous art forger" (the New York Times) &151; who perpetrated the greatest art hoax of the 20th century.http://powells.com/partner/13/ink/edwarddolnick.html?utm_source=overview&utm_medium=rs... Review-a-Day for Tue, Jul 1: Get to Work: And Get a Life, Before It's Too Late- July 1, 2008 Get to Work: And Get a Life, Before It's Too Late by Linda R. Hirshman, a review from The Atlantic Monthly by Sandra Tsing Loh .http://www.powells.com/partner/18/review/2008_07_01.html?utm_source=overview&utm_mediu... |