Publisher's Weekly talked to Ann Brashares (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) about her new YA novel, The Here and Now: PW: Can you describe what your writing day is like? AB: I tend to be either immersed in a book and writing a lot, or I’m not at all and I’m busy trying to find my way into … Continue reading PW Q&A with Ann Brashares
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David Yow to Write Cat Book. Seriously.
Last month, when the guys from The Jesus Lizard were here signing their new book, David Yow gave us the low down on his next project: a cat book. In fact, a book of illustrated cat puns. Seriously. Word is out. Copycat: And a Litter of Other Cats will be on our shelves August 5. You can pre-order … Continue reading David Yow to Write Cat Book. Seriously.
The Erotic Sonnets of Salvador Novo
In honor of National Poetry Month, we're reading the work of Mexican writer and poet, Salvador Novo. The University of Texas Press recently published a new translation of Novo's memoir, A Pillar of Salt, and included nineteen of his erotic sonnets at the end. These bold romantic verses about desire are a lot of fun to … Continue reading The Erotic Sonnets of Salvador Novo
What’s Happening in BookKids in April
If you’d like to keep up with all of our BookKids news, subscribe to our monthly BookKids e-newsletter. We also have all of our usual fun & fabulous storytimes happening this month for your very young readers. All storytimes and events are free and open to the public. Join us! ______________________________________________________________ U P C O M I N G E … Continue reading What’s Happening in BookKids in April
Top Shelf: THE HOMESICK TEXAN’S FAMILY TABLE
Top Shelf in April: The Homesick Texan's Family Table: Lone Star Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours by Lisa Fain Reviewed by Arian & Julie Just as we love to fill our shelves with books, we love to fill our kitchens with the aromas of down home, Texas-style cooking. Lisa Fain is one of our favorite … Continue reading Top Shelf: THE HOMESICK TEXAN’S FAMILY TABLE
Lois Ehlert: A Colorful Artist
The Scraps Book: Notes from a Colorful Life by Lois Ehlert Reviewed by Ellen, BookKids Inventory Manager Lois Ehlert is one of those artists whose work is deceptively simple at first glance. It’s full of bright colors, stark-lined recognizable shapes, and many deal with beginning concepts like the alphabet or colors. But take a closer look … Continue reading Lois Ehlert: A Colorful Artist
President Jimmy Carter Comes to BookPeople
BookPeople is honored to welcome President Jimmy Carter to the store on Tuesday, April 8, 12:30pm - 2:30pm to sign his new book, A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence and Power, in which Carter draws upon his own experiences and the testimony of courageous women from all regions and all major religions to demonstrate that women around … Continue reading President Jimmy Carter Comes to BookPeople
Guest Post: Dottie May’s MAGNOLIA CITY
Guest Post by Duncan W. Alderson Author of Magnolia City This month marks the debut of my historical novel about Houston entitled Magnolia City. One of the first questions people always ask me is, “What inspired you to write this book?” The truth is close to what Flaubert said: “We do not choose our subjects. They … Continue reading Guest Post: Dottie May’s MAGNOLIA CITY
Shteyngart Penning ‘International Thriller’
Random House has announced a fourth book from bestselling author Gary Shteyngart, according to the New York Times. Currently titled Hotel Solitaire with a 2017 pub date, the novel is described by Shteyngart as, "...a family drama set in the high-stakes world of global finance, moving from upstate New York to Shanghai, Mumbai, Dubai... It’s about how power is … Continue reading Shteyngart Penning ‘International Thriller’
Booksellers in the Wild. With Goats.
This weekend Robyn and Steven headed out to The Writing Barn to sell books at a party for local children's author Jeff Crosby in celebration of his new book, Rockabilly Goats Gruff. In addition to sunny weather and root beer floats, the event also provided a new friend. A goat friend. Who quickly turned into a thief. … Continue reading Booksellers in the Wild. With Goats.
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