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We think everyone should read the classics at some point in their lives. But sometimes, it's good to have fun with books that put a twist on those much revered faves. Bug has one such read for you that also dishes up the perfect summer vibes! Bug here—local goblin punk and bookseller—here to tell you … Continue reading Bookseller Review: ‘The Chosen and the Beautiful’
Who doesn't love a good thrill? We got plenty hosting May Cobb and Riley Sager last week on Zoom. Catch a replay of the event now! If you love thrillers, you'll want to get your hands on a copy of The Hunting Wives, May Cobb's second novel centered on small town living, obsession, seduction, and murder. … Continue reading Virtual Event Replay: May Cobb + Riley Sager
Teen Press Corps member, Hanna Lou, has been all about ROMANCE lately! She put together a swoon-worthy list of books perfect for your summer tote bag, which features books for teens and adults alike. Honey Girl by Morgan Rodgers Grace Porter, after getting her PhD in astronomy, goes to Vegas, gets drunk, and gets married. … Continue reading Add Some Romance to Your Summer Reading!
A new week's worth of books brings us a new book from a Japanese superstar, a new history of the Watergate scandal, and a volume of collected essays from Salman Rushdie just to name a few. Scroll on for more noteworthy picks hitting shelves today. Heaven: A Novel by Mieko Kawakami From the bestselling author … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (5/25)
Bookseller and mystery/crime fiction aficionado Scott M. reviews the "perfectly executed and deliciously satisfying" (Chandler Baker) new novel from local author May Cobb. May Cobb's attention-getting debut, Big Woods, showed promise as her being a writer to watch. She has delivered on that promise in her follow up, The Hunting Wives. Here the subject matter … Continue reading Scott M. Reviews ‘The Hunting Wives’
Manga enthusiast, internet order specialist, and diligent student-- Lillian can do it all! And she's this week's featured bookseller! We invite you to learn a lil' bit more about your local friendly bookseller below... How long have you worked at BookPeople? L: Two and a half years What is your favorite thing about working here? … Continue reading Meet the Bookseller: Lillian
What does it mean to be an American? What is freedom? How do we avoid making flawed decisions? This week's new releases are concerned with big questions and if you're ready to tackle them, we'll be ready to put them in your hands. Read on for more! The Anthropocene Revised: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (5/18)
Roll out the red carpet. This week's new releases looks more like a laundry list of folks up for the cover of Vanity Fair! Stacey Abrams, Seth Rogen, Billie Eilish, and 80s hearthrob Andrew McCarthy all vie for your attention this week with new reads that don't hold back. But if all the lights n' cameras … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (5/11)
Everybody needs a laugh, Uriel included. He's looking forward to the joy of a new Phoebe Robinson essay collection later this year! 2020 was messy, and if you're still mad about it: join the club. I'm personally over folks trying to make sense of it (S___ is f'ed!), but if there's anyone's commentary I want to hear, it's Phoebe … Continue reading Books I’m Excited About: ‘Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes’
BookPeople hosted indie rock royalty on Zoom last week. If you missed out, now's your chance to catch up and re-live the fun! Last week was one for the books in terms of virtual events, and we're pleased to highlight one of our favorites here! It was a night of indie rock stardom when Michelle … Continue reading Virtual Event Replay: Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast)
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