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Author: alisonkn

I'm the Marketing Director for BookPeople, and I love my job. I book different authors to come to the store, talk to publishers about why BookPeople is the greatest independent bookstore ever, and I also work hard at making sure you, the public, love BookPeople as much as I love BookPeople. The best part is getting to meet amazing authors, like Pres. Jimmy Carter, David Sedaris or Ron Jeremy*. My favorite books seem to vary wildly. I cannot understate how much I love Mr. Darcy, and Pride and Prejudice has been reread many times. Also, I have Harry Potter lightning bolts tattooed on my feet, and I truly feel like I should have played Hermione in the movies (even though I'm about 10 years too old). Some recent favorites are: The Story of Forgetting by Stefan Block, The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova, The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly and Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Also, I have a sweet hubby and super cute son named Lucas. It is widely agreed-upon (by me and my family) that Lucas is the most adorable baby ever born. *Seriously though, Ron Jeremy wore sweatpants to the store and talked nonstop about famous people who are his "friends." It was a hilarious and magical evening, and he left with a girl named Bambi. I'm not making any of this up.

T-shirt Design Contest!

BookPeople is looking for our next amazing t-shirt.  As your local, independent bookstore, we want the t-shirt design to represent YOU, the people who make up our community. We’re running a T-shirt Design Contest from Sept 22 – Oct 16, 2011.  Quirky, funny, nostalgic, retro, Austin-y…feel free to take the design in any direction you’d … Continue reading T-shirt Design Contest! →

alisonkn Uncategorized Leave a comment September 22, 2011

Let’s Run Away and Join ‘The Night Circus’

~Post by Alison Have you ever read a book that thoroughly transported you to another world? A world full of impossible things, where you could swear you can actually smell the caramel apples? That is the beauty found in The Night Circus. When some staff members went to Book Expo of America in New York … Continue reading Let’s Run Away and Join ‘The Night Circus’ →

alisonkn Uncategorized 2 Comments September 13, 2011

Attn Book Clubs (and authors!)

I love reading books with a book club.  I like the comradery, I like reading a book I might not have picked up on my own, heck I even like the "pressure" of making sure I get the book read by a certain date. Galleycat has just announced a really cool new program for book … Continue reading Attn Book Clubs (and authors!) →

alisonkn book clubs 2 Comments August 10, 2011

Bob Mould at BookPeople 7/24/11 7PM

By BookPerson Joel Nihlean Bob Mould is coming to BookPeople on Sunday,  and I am pretty damn excited. I’ve met my fair share of rock stars, artists, authors and the like between working here at BookPeople and gigging and touring with my own band, but Bob Mould definitely stands out. He has risen to critical … Continue reading Bob Mould at BookPeople 7/24/11 7PM →

alisonkn BookPeople Events Leave a comment July 23, 2011July 23, 2011

Ties are boring…

...but books aren't! Here are some fun gift ideas for Dad. Don't forget to show him some love; Father's Day is Sunday, June 19! If your Dad is into pop culture and nerdy things like Star Wars, then grab him a copy of Nerd Do Well by Simon Pegg.  We've got signed copies - how … Continue reading Ties are boring… →

alisonkn Signed Books, staff reviews, Uncategorized Leave a comment June 17, 2011

Video of Simon Pegg!

Take a look at the man himself greeting the crowd before signing over 600 (!!) books! PLUS, see what some of the fans here had to say about Simon.

alisonkn BookPeople Events, events 3 Comments June 15, 2011June 16, 2011

Getting to know your BookPerson – Kester Smith

Get to know the people that make BookPeople great.  Meet Kester Smith, Master Bookseller extraordinaire.  

alisonkn Getting to know your BookPerson Leave a comment June 9, 2011June 6, 2011

Getting to know your BookPerson – Steve Bercu

Get to know the people that make BookPeople great.  This is our intrepid CEO, Steve Bercu.

alisonkn Getting to know your BookPerson 1 Comment June 3, 2011

Happy Birthday Bob!

Bob Dylan turns 70 today.  Hard to believe, right? Here are some of our favorite books about the Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. When Bob Met Woody This amazing children's book, written by Gary Golio and illustrated by Marc Burckhardt, follows Bobby Zimmerman as he leaves Minnesota, takes on a new identity, and meets his musical hero, … Continue reading Happy Birthday Bob! →

alisonkn staff reviews 2 Comments May 24, 2011

The BookPeople Five – Steve Earle

The BookPeople Five is an interview we do with visiting authors. Steve Earle was here on May, 18 2011 to a rabid crowd of fans.  His new book, I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive, is about Doc Ebersole and the ghost of Hank Williams. Signed books are available.

alisonkn videos Leave a comment May 19, 2011May 19, 2011

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