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New Novel from Sarah Bird – Pre-Order Signed, Personalized Copies!

We're happy to announce a special opportunity to pre-order signed, personalized copies of Above the East China Sea by Sarah Bird, bestselling author of The Yokota Officers Club and eight other novels. BookPeople is the only bookstore in the country fulfilling orders for signed, personalized copies of Above the East China Sea in advance of … Continue reading New Novel from Sarah Bird – Pre-Order Signed, Personalized Copies! →

Book Club Corner: April Recommendations

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: April Recommendations →

Win Two TASTE Passes to the Austin Food & Wine Festival!

Hey there book lovers, we're giving away two TASTE Passes to the Austin Food & Wine Festival, happening this weekend, April 26 & 27, out at Butler Park!  The TASTE Pass delivers an indulgent experience that’s perfect for every palate. This year’s expanded Grand Tastings feature over 100 food, wine, and spirits purveyors. Learn the … Continue reading Win Two TASTE Passes to the Austin Food & Wine Festival! →

Sutter’s Kitchen: YUCATÁN, Recipes From a Culinary Expedition

On the table this month in Sutter's Kitchen: Yucatán: Recipes from a Culinary Expedition by David Sterling A stunning new addition to our cookbook selection this month, Yucatán: Recipes from a Culinary Expedition by David Sterling offers not only tons of incredible recipes and gorgeous photography, but a wonderful introduction to the Yucatecan people, culture, history, and … Continue reading Sutter’s Kitchen: YUCATÁN, Recipes From a Culinary Expedition →

Nolan Ryan Comes to BookPeople!

BIG NEWS! We're very excited to announce legendary Major League baseball player NOLAN RYAN will sign his new book, The Nolan Ryan Beef & Barbecue Cookbook: Recipes from a Texas Kitchen here at BookPeople on Friday, May 16 6pm - 8pm! This event is a signing only. Tickets are required and are available in-store and via bookpeople.com. Please visit http://www.bookpeople.com for … Continue reading Nolan Ryan Comes to BookPeople! →

Statesman Selects: MONDAY MONDAY by Elizabeth Crook

We're excited to announce this month's Statesman Selects pick is the forthcoming novel by Elizabeth Crook, Monday, Monday! Each month, BookPeople and the Austin-American Statesman highlight one book you simply should not miss. Read the Statesman's review of Monday, Monday on Sunday, April 27. Be sure to join us Tuesday, April 29 at 7pm when Elizabeth Crook speaks … Continue reading Statesman Selects: MONDAY MONDAY by Elizabeth Crook →

Austin Food & Wine Festival Is Almost Here!

The Austin Food & Wine Festival is almost here! We're happy to once again be the official bookseller for this weekend long festival (April 25-27) that offers an endless array of tastings, libations and demos with some of the top chefs, sommeliers and winemakers working in the industry today. In addition to exposing festival-goers to unique cuisine, fine wines and fun, … Continue reading Austin Food & Wine Festival Is Almost Here! →

Reading Recommendations From Elizabeth Strout

Last night we had the pleasure of hosting a wonderful conversation with Elizabeth Strout and Amanda Eyre Ward about the writing life, Strout's latest novel The Burgess Boys, and just how one goes about creating a Pulitzer Prize-winning work such as Strout's story collection, Olive Kitteridge. Thanks to Liz, Amanda and everyone who came out (and asked … Continue reading Reading Recommendations From Elizabeth Strout →