TOP SHELF IN OCTOBER: Bats of the Republic: An Illuminated Novel

Once in a while you run across a book that is different enough to warrant closer investigation, something out of the ordinary or on the edge. Many of these experimental books are visually enticing, but, at least for me, that is not enough. It takes more than a pretty book to get me drawn in. … Continue reading TOP SHELF IN OCTOBER: Bats of the Republic: An Illuminated Novel →

Our Evening with Mary Karr

This post comes from our bookseller Mona. You'll find a reading list from Mary Karr at the bottom. Over the last few years, I have been to a number of events at BookPeople, where I come to grow in my journey as a reader and a writer. Now, as I bookseller, I am thrilled to … Continue reading Our Evening with Mary Karr →

Where in the World is Esteban?

(All photos originally posted on Drew Daywalt's instagram feed. Follow him: @drewdaywalt!) Last time we saw Esteban the Peagreen Crayon, a giant yarn crayon knitted by bookseller Merrilee, he was departing Austin with Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit, after a book signing here at BookPeople for Drew's new book, The Day the … Continue reading Where in the World is Esteban? →

New Books! 9/22/15

Library of Souls: The Third Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Time is running out for the Peculiar Children. With a dangerous madman on the loose and their beloved Miss Peregrine still in danger, Jacob Portman and Emma Bloom are forced to stage the most daring of rescue missions. They ll travel … Continue reading New Books! 9/22/15 →

Jonathan Franzen Recommends…

Jonathan Franzen graced us with his presence Saturday, September 19 to speak about his new novel, Purity. While he was here he imparted some food for thought, admitted to liking the song “Muffin Man” by Frank Zappa, and suggested several novels to add to your collection (or a gift to add to someone else’s): Elena … Continue reading Jonathan Franzen Recommends… →

Statesman Selects September 2015: FURIOUSLY HAPPY

BookPeople is proud to partner with the Austin American-Statesman for their monthly Statesman Selects program. Each month, BookPeople will highlight the Statesman‘s top recommended read for Austin. September’s pick is Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson. Come down to the store Wednesday, September 23 at 7PM when Lawson will be speaking and signing her new book … Continue reading Statesman Selects September 2015: FURIOUSLY HAPPY →

New Books! 9/15/15

New in Hardcover The Marvels by Brian Selznick “Weaving together fantasy and mystery, historical and contemporary settings, The Marvels is suspenseful and intriguing. It was easy, as a reader, to fall in love with the characters, the ghosts, and the history, and I’m not ashamed to admit I shed a few tears at the ending. … Continue reading New Books! 9/15/15 →

Man Booker Shortlist Announced

The short list for the Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2015 has been announced. Check out the finalists: A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Satin Island by Tom McCarthy A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma Our bookseller picks: A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist Announced →

Amy Stewart brings GIRL WAITS WITH GUN to BookPeople in October!

We are psyched to welcome one of our favorite people in the world, Amy Stewart, back to BookPeople. We're huge fans of Wicked Plants, Wicked Bugs, and the wonderfully brilliant, The Drunken Botanist, and we're thrilled to celebrate her move over to the fiction genre with Girl Waits With Gun on Wednesday, October 7 at 7PM. … Continue reading Amy Stewart brings GIRL WAITS WITH GUN to BookPeople in October! →

New Books! 9/8/15

New in Hardcover This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance! by Jonathan Evison With Bernard, her husband of fifty-five years, now in the grave, seventy-eight-year-old Harriet Chance impulsively sets sail on an ill-conceived Alaskan cruise that her late husband had planned. But what she hoped would be a voyage leading to a new lease on life … Continue reading New Books! 9/8/15 →