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~post by Julie W. It must be fall because my kitchen is calling. These last few weeks, as central Texas temperatures have descended from their 90 degree heights and we've turned off our air conditioners and opened our windows, I've broken out the slow cooker, the rice cooker, the recipes that call for preheated ovens and … Continue reading A Quick Fall Feast From SIMPLY NIGELLA
The effects of Hurricane Patricia couldn't dampen our spirits when we had the great privilege of hosting Brian Selznick at Westlake Performing Arts Center in October for his first Texas tour. Although the weather unfortunately dampened our scheduled pre-show festivities, Brian's presentation about his latest book, The Marvels, dazzled attendees--as did his spiffy tuxedo. We were … Continue reading A Rainy Night Brightened by Brian Selznick
We love Mary Gaitskill for her gorgeous and daring short fiction and novels, such as Bad Behaviorand the National Book Award finalist, Veronica. Her latest novel, The Mare, is a no-holds-barred dive into the psychology of two women - one grown and living in the suburbs; one stepping into gritty adolescence in Brooklyn - as … Continue reading MARY GAITSKILL Brings THE MARE to BookPeople!
Avenue of Mysteries by John Irving (speaking & signing in our store 11/12! Tickets available online.) Juan Diego a fourteen-year-old boy, who was born and grew up in Mexico has a thirteen-year-old sister. Her name is Lupe, and she thinks she sees what's coming specifically, her own future and her brother's. Consider what a terrible … Continue reading New Books! 11/3/15
It’s here, the book we’ve all been waiting for, the epic conclusion to Austin author and illustrator Edward Carey’s Iremonger Trilogy, Lungdon. Carey has taken us through The Heap House, digging up secrets and whispering to objects; he’s opened our eyes to Foulsham as objects change to people and people change to objects; and now … Continue reading An Uncommon Evening with Edward Carey
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. November's pick is Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl by author, actress and rockstar Carrie Brownstein. Brownstein will appear in conversation with Austin’s Liz Lambert at Central Presbyterian … Continue reading November’s Statesman Selects: HUNGER MAKES ME A MODERN GIRL by Carrie Brownstein
It’s that time of year when our attention turns to holiday feasts and cozy nights cooking up special dishes to gather around. As the temperature dips, the leaves crisp, and the sweaters come out of the closet, hovering over a stove top and preheating the oven become welcome, heartening rituals. In this spirit, this month … Continue reading Top Shelf in November: A Feast of Cookbooks!
The Familiar, Volume 2 by Mark Z. Danielewski (speaking & signing at BookPeople 11/5) In The Familiar, Volume 2: Into the Forest, the lives of the disparate and dynamic nine characters introduced in One Rainy Day in May begin to intersect in inexplicable ways, finding harmonies and echoes in each other. What once seemed remote … Continue reading New Books! 10/27/15
Earlier this month, the 2016-2017 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List was announced at this year's Texas Book Festival. Considered one of the most prestigious children's literature awards in the the nation, the list of 20 titles is eagerly awaited by Texas students, librarians and teachers as part of a unique statewide reading program in which … Continue reading BookPeople Bluebonnet Award Picks!
We cordially invite you to join us Tuesday, October 27th at 7PM to welcome the celebrated Richard Ford at our store when he speaks and signs Let Me Be Frank With You. Richard Ford has dedicated 1,352 pages to the iconic character Frank Bascombe in books that include The Sportswriter, the Pulitzer Prize and PEN/ Faulkner-winning Independence Day, and The … Continue reading Let Me Be Frank With You…
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