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Generosity
Generosity: An Enhancement | Richard Powers
14 posts | 6 read | 1 to read
Intrigued by an Algerian woman whose blissful demeanor contrasts with the horrific environment of her home country, Chicago teacher Russell Stone brings her to the attention of others who become equally entranced. By the National Book Award-winning author of The Echo Maker. 75,000 first printing.
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melissajayne
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The hosts look at the history of generosity during the Christmas/holiday season #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs +6pts

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vivastory
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As I have not yet read this one, I'm not sure in what ways the story has to do with #giving beyond what is hinted at in the title. What intrigued me about Powers' novel is that there seems to be a similar subplot in his latest involving science & questions of what makes us the people that we are. It seems that this is a common theme for Powers, a writer that I keep meaning to read. #GratefulHarvest @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Billypar Absolutely and he looks at identity through different scientific lenses with each novel: genetics in Generosity, neuroscience in The Echo Maker, and AI in Galatea 2.2. I really like how he writes about complicated questions and still has memorable characters and dramatic moments - not easy to find that complete package. 2y
vivastory @Billypar I had no idea how many books he had published until recently. It seems like he wasn't getting a ton of attention until The Overstory. I'm definitely intrigued, what's your favorite? 2y
Billypar I think it's The Echo Maker, but Plowing the Dark is a close second (tackles VR in 2000, but it's pretty prescient). I haven't read his more recent stuff - he was one author I somehow stumbled on when I first started reading more and only knew a handful of authors. But I definitely want to try Overstory and his new one. 2y
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vivastory @Billypar Thanks for the recommendations! I've added them to my TBR 2y
Billypar Also, @Leftcoastzen swears by his debut, but I still need to try it: 2y
Hooked_on_books I read and loved his latest two, which prompted me to pick up some of his backlist in my recent Powell‘s haul. I love when authors noodle around with science. 2y
vivastory @Hooked_on_books I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed his most recent books. I've heard positive things about Bewilderment, but mixed reviews on Overstory. I hope to read him soon. 2y
Hooked_on_books They‘re very different books from each other. Overstory is long and has multiple storylines, so I would say go into it when you have a lot of time to really dig in, otherwise I think it‘s a harder book to enjoy. Bewilderment is shorter and a single storyline, so it requires less planning. 2y
vivastory @Hooked_on_books Thanks for the info 👍 For some reason I haven't been in the mood for big books lately, so I think Overstory will have to wait 2y
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robinb
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What a wonderful box of goodies on my porch today!! 😍😍🎉❤️ @JenlovesJT47 knows that a dear aunt of mine loves Amish stories and so very generously sent along this collection (along with the 3 top titles for me!) for her to enjoy! WOW...thank you so much for thinking of her (and me), Jen...you‘re the sweetest! She‘ll be so tickled to get these! Love and big hugs from us both! 💕🥰🤗

Suet624 That‘s wonderful! 4y
JenlovesJT47 Wow that got there fast! I just mailed it Saturday 😱 I hope you both will enjoy them! 🤗 4y
robinb @Suet624 yes, it is...just another example of how wonderful Littens are. 😊 4y
robinb @JenlovesJT47 I know we will! Thanks again! 💕 4y
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CaliforniaCay
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Thanks to @BethM for the lovely chocolate and coffee, they were all delicious 😋

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Jason7
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Mehso-so

This novel has its moments. Powers explores some complicated concepts as he speculates on the future of science, genetics, mental health, and reproduction. There‘s a narrator who breaks into the story at various intervals, and I never did figure out who this person was. Maybe I wasn‘t supposed to. Generosity: An Enhancement is good for stretches, but it has a pattern of losing momentum just when it gets going. Overall rating: 3.96 stars

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Laura317
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This popped up in my inbox today. Has anyone had any experience with Chirp? I already have an Audible membership.

Soubhiville Haven‘t heard of it. 5y
Laura317 It part of BookBub 5y
Laura317 https://www.chirpbooks.com/deals is the site if anyone is interested. 5y
Bookladylinda Sounds interesting. 5y
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Bronte_Chintz
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Wow @CBee I just got a lovely email with your very generous Amazon voucher. I have already been scanning what to buy. I‘m so very grateful. I don‘t know how to express it more than that. I‘m so touched by all the thoughtful gifts I may have actually shed a little tear. #soft

BeansPage Happy birthday book bestie!!! 🤗😘🤗😘🤗🥂🍾✨🎈🎉 6y
Bronte_Chintz @TheReadingMermaid 😂😂 Thank you fellow book bestie!! 💖💖💖 6y
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Bronte_Chintz @Trashcanman I have just watched that video from start to finish, I am both highly entertained and creeped out in equal measure. I approve! 😂😂😂😂👍🏻 6y
Trashcanman It had the desired effect then! Listen, (I know you can't hear this) but listen, have a great birthday. 👁️👁️ 6y
Bronte_Chintz @Trashcanman 😂😂 I want it known that I truly adore your sense of humour! 👍🏻 It doesn‘t matter... it‘s my birthday 👀 6y
Trashcanman Hehehe 🤗 thank you, that made me smile!😊 6y
CBee @Bronte_Chintz ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Happy birthday lovely! 6y
Bronte_Chintz @CBee Thank you so much! 💖💖💖💖 6y
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Smangela
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GUYS @EH2018 SPOILED ME.

Yesterday I thought it was the 6th all day. I‘m all out of wack over here lately. 🤦🏻‍♀️

I finally got home and opened my AMAZING package & fell asleep in the crib before taking a picture 🙄 #momlife

Seriously what an amazing #sockswap package. These HP socks are LIFE & I don‘t have any of these books and they ALL look amazing. I‘d be lying if I said the candy bar was still around... Just thank you so much Erica ♥️♥️♥️

Smangela And to clarify, I don‘t sleep in a crib 😂 but my 18 month old does 👍🏻 6y
EH2018 So glad you like!! It was fun shopping 📚📖🧦 Enjoy! 6y
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Lova
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Reposting for @IamIamIam ‘s #giveaway #15kgiveawayJG how awesome!

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robinb
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The wonderful @eanderson is hosting a #oneofthreegiveaway! Congratulations, Elisabeth, on your 30K milestone, and thank you for being such a generous Litten! 😊 Just post a pic of three books from your TBR to enter, include the hashtag, and don‘t forget to tag Elisabeth. Good luck everyone! 👍🙌
#RandomActsOfKindness

eanderson Thank you!! I put your name in the hat! 6y
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IamIamIam
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Let's take a second to congratulate @CoffeeCatsBooks on 15K!!! An amazing milestone! Here's an okapi which, next to the unicorn, is my favorite animal! Check out her giveaway because she's awesome!!!! 🤗🤗🤗 #payitforward

CoffeeCatsBooks I don‘t think I‘ve seen a photo of a Okapi before. Amazing! 💕 6y
IamIamIam @CoffeeCatsBooks They're my favorites at the Bronx Zoo! They're shy so they can be hard to find in the enclosure but they're gorgeous! 6y
CoffeeCatsBooks I will look out for them next time I go! 6y
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Laughterhp
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My incredibly generous coworker sent me a $100 visa gift card thanking me for being an incredible coworker and helping him out so much. I am so touched. ☺️

The desire to spend the entire gift card on books is so strong! I could get so many books on ThriftBooks! 📚

Tamra Go for it! 6y
robinb Sounds like #RandomActsOfKindness, from you and your coworker. 😊👍❤️👏 Enjoy your shopping! (edited) 6y
Laughterhp @robinb Yes! That is a perfect way to put it! 😊 6y
GrilledCheeseSamurai Yaaaas! Awesome. Buy all the books! 🙌 6y
Rachbb3 😀😀😀 6y
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Balibee146
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Happy Birthday @BarbaraTheBibliophage who has done a lovely #payitforward... Check out her feed for more info on how to enter the #trickortreatbday
Good luck!

BarbaraTheBibliophage Thanks for sharing! 🎉🎉📚📚🍰🍰😘😘 6y
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KafkaKitten
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Just a little PSA for all the Littens! Your nearest Barnes and Noble is probably doing a holiday book drive right now that will continue until Christmas, and it should benefit an organization or charity in your area. My location is giving books to the pediatric wing at our local hospital, and these are some things I've given so far. If you stop by a B&N, ask about it! It's always nice to give back, especially with books! ❤️