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Take a peek at what our booksellers have their noses in this week. A good mix here: YA, Historical Fiction, and some weird short stories! The Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesA delightful historical novel from Jojo Moyes, The Giver of Stars was a perfect book for a comfy chair and a cup of tea. … Continue reading What We’re Reading 11/27
If you're like us, you'll most likely be towing a book along to the Thanksgiving festivities later this week. Once the turkey's settled and your family and friends turn on the big football game, you'll probably want to cozy up with a good read and, lucky for you, we've got a few new titles that'll … Continue reading New Releases for Your Thanksgiving Break!
Explore some recent middle grade reads beloved and recommended by the BookKids staff! These are ideal for readers ages 8-12 with a goofy sense of humor and a thirst for great adventure! Charlie Hernández and the Castle of Bones by Ryan Calejo *Recommended by WILL B!* "The first Charlie Hernandez book was something that really … Continue reading BookKids: Middle Grade Magic!
We're honored to host Jean Mendoza for An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States, which she adapted for young readers along with Debbie Reese. Mendoza will be here Tuesday, November 26th at 7 PM-- we hope you'll join us! In the meantime, check out this Q&A with the author and bookseller Rachel R, who has … Continue reading Q&A with Jean Mendoza
This week our booksellers have their sights set on fantastical happenings and...murder? See what your favorite bookfriends have to say about their current reads.The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern I had my nose buried so deeply in Erin Morgenstern's sophomore novel, The Starless Sea, that I missed several overhead pages at BookPeople and a storewide … Continue reading What We’re Reading 11/20
November's flying right by and we haven't even had time to enjoy the mild weather settling in. It's been a busy couple of weeks for sure, but we're always thankful for a moment to slow down and appreciate all the lovely new titles coming into the store. Check out these new books that are giving … Continue reading Thankful for New Releases!
Earlier this month we had the honor of welcoming back to the store bestselling author André Aciman for a reading and discussion of his latest novel, Find Me. In it, he continues the story of Oliver and Elio that began with the smash-hit Call Me By Your Name. It's a title that our booksellers absolutely devoured (Read … Continue reading André Aciman on the BookPeople Podcast!
A look at some YA books that bookseller Rachel R has been lovin' lately! Rachel always has some amazing recommendations up her sleeve... check 'em out below: Black Canary: Ignite by Meg Cabot "I've always loved Dinah, and this graphic novel is full of the best parts of this incredible character. The art by Cara … Continue reading Teen Thursday: Rachel R’s Latest Loves!
The Lost Coast by Amy Rose CapettaThis book blew me away. The deftness of Capetta's writing pulls off what in another author's hands would come off as cheap or silly. I was particularly drawn to the representation of the landscapes' flora and fauna as characters just as important as the humans. This transhumanism invokes such … Continue reading What We’re Reading 11/13
BookFriends, the cold is settling in on Central Texas, but our new releases keep coming and they're keeping us cozy while inside the store. This week we've got a few titles celebrating some icons we've lost in recent years, some stellar non-fiction, and a special treat for Michael Crichton fans! Read along for more! Carrie … Continue reading Brace for Cold Weather with ~HOT~ New Releases!
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