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Patrick D., bookseller at Powell’s Books for Home & Garden, recommends The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook for gourmands, aspiring home chefs, and food-blog addicts.

“Millions of people have flocked to Deb Perelman’s Smitten Kitchen blog for her beautiful photography and no-nonsense recipes. The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook is like having her right by your side, commiserating and encouraging – and did I mention the recipes are fantastic?”

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Shopping for a design-minded reader? Jen C., merchandiser at Powells.com, recommends Building Stories by Chris Ware.

“This box set takes Ware’s penchant for untraditional formats to a whole new level. A variety of pamphlets, newspapers, books, and even a ‘game board’ allows readers to start and end wherever they like, making for a unique reading experience. Aficionados of print ephemera and graphic novels will love this collection.” 

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The New York Times just released their list of 100 Notable Books of 2012. We spied a few titles that are featured in our Holiday Gift Guide; like everything else in the guide, they’re 30% off!

Dear Life by Alice Munro: http://powells.us/TrvJF8

Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon: http://powells.us/X1qyBd

Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver: http://powells.us/X1qCRB

Building Stories by Chris Ware: http://powells.us/TrCLcY

See the entire list here: http://powells.us/TrvPfZ