Category Archives: Book Spotlight

Book Spotlight- “Frank” by Barney Frank

Posted on April 7, 2015 by tomdwyer

“Frank” By Congressman Barney Frank Barney Frank, once referred to as “America’s only left-handed, gay, Jewish congressman”, is out with a new political memoir. He has been in congress for 35 years in some of the most crucial battles of … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Merchants of Doubt”

Posted on March 13, 2015 by tomdwyer

We owe this month’s Book Spotlight to the bright spotlights of Hollywood, in the form of an NPR interview with the director of the film “Merchants Of Doubt’. “Merchants” was based on a 2011 book of the same that gave … Continue reading →

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Feb Book Spotlight- “The Meat Racket”

Posted on February 20, 2015 by tomdwyer

Food production in America largely goes unnoticed and unappreciated by those not involved in it, but for those in our country’s heartland it defines their lives. While there was once a broad region of independent farmers, the requirements of industrial farming … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight

Posted on January 15, 2015 by tomdwyer

2014’s Library and some guest recommendations One of the most unique features of our shop is our Book and Bumper Sticker Library. On two walls of our lobby you’ll find a range of fascinating books, videos, and bumper stickers on … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- Scroogenomics

Posted on December 10, 2014 by tomdwyer

If it’s true that “it’s the thought that counts”, then there is no better gift than a book. You can spend hours searching for the exact title to show your giftee that you know them like no one else. Books … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell

Posted on November 11, 2014 by tomdwyer

Legalized pot. Gay marriage. Charter schools. Tea Party and Occupy. Iggy Azalea and twerking. Hula hoops, school shootings, ebola… what could they possibly have in common? All these things, for better or worse, have popped out of seeming obscurity to … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- Two Columbus Day Discoveries

Posted on October 14, 2014 by tomdwyer

Two Columbus Day Discoveries This past Monday brought the somewhat awkward celebration of Columbus Day. In our News To Make You Furious this month we talked about a push to sanitize history and leave a panoply of heroes without flaw, … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- Spotlight on Police Militarization

Posted on September 19, 2014 by tomdwyer

Our Book Spotlight this month shines brightly on one of the problems in Ferguson, Missouri, that we’re facing around the country. Officer Friendly is dead, and our streets are patrolled by SWAT robots with a “kick it in and ask … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Camp Free in the Mt Hood National Forest”

Posted on August 15, 2014 by tomdwyer

Looking back at our past Book Spotlight choices, we seem to lean a little heavily on political choices. We also seem to send you to the Powell’s website for each book we pick, and the reviews are almost invariably from … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “So Rich, So Poor: Why It’s So Hard to End Poverty in America” by Peter Edelman

Posted on July 17, 2014 by tomdwyer

Income disparities in our wealthy nation are now wider than at any point since the Great Depression. The structure of today’s economy has stultified wage growth for half of Americas workers—with even worse results at the bottom and for people … Continue reading →

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