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California by Edan Lepucki Reviewed by Alex Rosental As a member of the End of the World Book Club here at BookPeople, I've read a lot of apocalyptic fiction over the last 16 months. A lot. From atomic fallout to zombie hoards, we have covered a whole slew of catastrophes that could spell the end … Continue reading CALIFORNIA: A New Kind of Apocalypse
We are thrilled to announce a last minute event with bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss here at BookPeople! Join us Monday, June 9 at 7pm for an evening with the author of Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear as he discusses his work and signs books. Wristbands are required to join the signing … Continue reading Just Booked: PATRICK ROTHFUSS – Monday, June 9 at 7PM!
Top Shelf in June: The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey Reviewed by Joe Once again it is the month of June, the time when summer kicks in and the heat in Texas becomes nigh unbearable. It’s the time for tubing and swimming, watering holes and greenbelts. When we’re out, we want shade … Continue reading Top Shelf in June: THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS
Here at BookPeople, we believe that there is nothing better to do on a lazy summer day than to dig into a great book. And that’s why our new motto is Carpe Librum! We say: Seize the summer, and seize the book! In this spirit, we're happy to once again offer a free summer reading … Continue reading Give Me Summer! Give Me Books!
Welcome to our Book Club Corner, where each month we highlight books new to paperback we think would make perfect picks for your next book club discussion. If you’re looking to join a book club, we host a wide variety of free, bookseller-run book clubs right here at BookPeople. Join us! We love to talk books. _______________________________________________________ … Continue reading Book Club Corner: May Recommendations
HARDCOVER FICTION Beowulf translated by J.R.R. Tolkien Joe's new release pick of the day! "Make no bones about it, J.R.R. Tolkien is one of the most important writers in my life. So, it is with great excitment that I hold in my hand his long-rumored translation of Beowulf. Whilst I don't expect it to rival … Continue reading New Releases 5/20/14
Sarah Bird stopped by today to sign a big round of pre-ordered copies of her new novel, Above the East China Sea, which hits shelves Tuesday, May 27. There's still time to pre-order your own signed, personalized copy of the novel. Head on over to our website and we'll set you up. We ship worldwide! Ben … Continue reading Sarah Bird Signing ABOVE THE EAST CHINA SEA
Ooooooh, Raul scored an advance copy of The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell. Here's what he has to say: "Mitchell has a marvelous way of describing characters who are willing to risk everything for friendship and love. His writing will grab your attention for its emotional complexity and imaginative play on what is and what could be. … Continue reading Sneak Peek of THE BONE CLOCKS by David Mitchell
Wordsmiths, fire up your pencils and head over to Threadgill's this Thursday, May 22 for the annual Austin Chronicle Adult Spelling Bee. Compete with fellow Austinites for the title of Ultimate Spelling Champion! Impress friends and strangers with your superior spelling abilities! Wield the letters of our language with accuracy, intelligence and general bad-assery! And also … Continue reading Austin Chronicle Adult Spelling Bee This Thursday!
~post by Meghan G. As we have mentioned, Varian Johnson is awesome because he is going to be personalizing any pre-orders we get for his new book, The Great Greene Heist. PLUS, BookPeople is able to exclusively offer signed copies of The Kelsey Job, a prequel to The Great Greene Heist along with these personalized … Continue reading More Reasons Why Varian Johnson Is Awesome!
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