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Books
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Essays proffer poetry, political commentary
Last week, I faced two important anniversaries of the life-anddeath variety, so when it came to selecting a book to review, I was in the mood for something wise and kind and far-reaching, something profound and truthful, something to sustain and soothe my weary soul.
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Literary calendar for Nov. 1
LITERARY CALENDARAUTHOR APPEARANCES AND EVENTSBook release party for Anthea Lawson’s “All He Desires”: 6 p.m. Nov. 3, Orca Books, 509 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Call 360-352-0123.“In Tahoma’s Shadow” Poetry Reading: 7 p.m. Nov. 5, King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma. Poets from the anthology will read from their work. Call 253-272-8801.
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Local bestsellers for Nov. 1
BORDERS BOOKS (REGIONAL)1. “In a Perfect World” by Laura Kasischke2. “The Glass Castle” by Jeanette Walls 3. “The Shack” by William P. Young
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Bestsellers for Oct. 25
BORDERS BOOKS (REGIONAL)1. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown2. “Have a Little Faith” by Mitch Albom
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Sometimes, it's for the best to put some belief in angels
I'm not the biggest fan of stories with angels in them - I think the territory was sufficiently covered with "It's A Wonderful Life" - but I do tend to like Bainbridge Island writer Suzanne Selfors' quirky style, so I settled down with her latest book earlier this month.
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Literary Calendar for Oct. 18
Alysia Angel – “What I Do When You’re Not Looking”: 6 p.m. Oct. 22, Orca Books, 509 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Beloved local queer poet, fashion plate and bon vivant Alysia Angel drops by to share stories and bits of wisdom from “Guts,” the first in her “What I Do When You’re Not Looking” series of five handmade and numbered chapbooks. Call 360-352-0123.
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Local bestsellers for Oct. 18
BORDERS BOOKS (REGIONAL)1. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown2. “Have a Little Faith” by Mitch Albom 3. “A Touch of Dead” by Charlaine Harris 4. “Her Fearful Symmetry” by Audrey Niffenegger5. “Arguing with Idiots” by Glenn Beck
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Elkins digs up more forensic mystery for Gideon Oliver
Gideon Oliver was a forensics phenomenon well before "CSI" became a television franchise. At work and at play, the fictional anthropology professor created by Sequim author Aaron Elkins is a magnet for the bones of people who've met a homicidal demise.
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Engaging books give insights into Islamic history
Lesley Hazleton's warning is ominous: "History is often made by the heedless" And as the British-born, Seattle-based author demonstrates in her new book, leaders of any constituency, in any era, who fail to pay attention to the context of a conflict will meet with devastating results.
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Local bestsellers for Sept. 20
Borders Books (regional) 1. “The Glass Castle” by Jeanette Walls2. “Home” by Marilyn Robinson
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