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Tom Luce

Apr

6

2018

Tom Luce, bookseller at Powell's

Portrait of a Bookseller: Tom L. of Powell’s Books

How would you describe your job to someone you just met? I buy new books, as opposed to used books. I look at publisher catalogs to pick out upcoming books, and also keep an eye on replenishing books that have sold. Last book you loved: Pete With No Pants by Rowboat Watkins. It’s a picture book. …

Apr

2

2015

Thornbrook Park: One of Tom's Top 5 picks

Tom Luce of Powell’s named
Bookseller of the Year by RWA

Tom Luce from Powell’s Books was named Bookseller of the Year by the Romance Writers of America (RWA). Tom has been the Powell’s romance buyer for many years and beforehand was a buyer at Borders, where his nickname was “Doctor Love.” Tom was instrumental in the creation of Powell’s “Mutual Attraction” program which launched this year. Avon …