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A little Flashback Friday action for y'all! We dove into the archives of the BookPeople podcast for one of our favorite conversations. Author Sarah Smarsh visited BookPeople to read and sign her book Heartland, which was longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Listen in as Sarah Smarsh discusses her eye-opening memoir with Rose … Continue reading The Archives: Sarah Smarsh on the BookPeople Podcast!
There's only three more New Release Tuesday's before the New Year hits, three for the decade! My goodness, how time flies. But this isn't goodbye, no, we'll still be on here in 2020 and beyond, so let's keep the party going! This week we're giving you a glipmse at a heartwarming book of comics, a new release … Continue reading 4th to Last New Release Tuesday of 2019! Wow!
Wow, can you believe it's December already? November just passed us by and we're in full holiday mode now, thinking about pumpkin spiced everything and dreaming of all the colorful wrapping paper that'll be lighting up our lives so very soon. And because we're getting so close to that special time of the year, you'll really … Continue reading The First Wave of December’s Newest, Hottest Titles Are Here!
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!
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!
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!
Last month we had the pleasure of hosting Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of Ego is the Enemy and The Obstacle is the Way, for a presentation on his new book, Stillness is the Key -- a title that offers a simple but inspiring antidote to the stress of 24/7 news and social media. Holiday spoke at length about … Continue reading Ryan Holiday on the BookPeople Podcast!
It's the first new release day of November and we're stoked to present you some buzzy books that have us talkin,' a few event books, and titles that you'll want to grab for the holidays (Signed First Editions make great gifts, am I right??) ! Read on for more! The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern Erin … Continue reading New Release November!!
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose and, most recently, A Dog's Promise, W. Bruce Cameron. Joined by a few furry friends in the audience, Cameron stopped by to read from and sign his newest book. In it, the adventures of Bailey, the lovable pup from previous entries in … Continue reading W. Bruce Cameron on the BookPeople Podcast
