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by Sunny Sone "Science fiction," says Yoss, "is the only literature today capable of capturing not only the decisions we're making in the present, but also the consequences these decisions can have on our future." Cuban science fiction writing has become more prevalent in the past several years, and at the head of the movement … Continue reading Found in Translation: Super Extra Grande by Yoss
Stay with Me Ayobami Adebayo Ayobami Adebayo's debut novel is a story to treasure; set in Nigeria, Stay With Me is the heartbreakingly beautiful story of a marriage, and the forces that threaten to tear husband and wife apart. It's picking up lot of bookseller buzz already--marketing director Abby highly recommends this stunning first novel … Continue reading New Books: 8/22!
An Introduction to BookPeople’s Lit in Translation Coterie by Gregory Day There is a phrase that has been jammed in my mind this summer: “Translations are sacred.” For a few years now, I’ve been almost solely reading fiction in translation. These works have brought the world to me (well, as much as they can), helped … Continue reading Found in Translation
Monsterland James Crowley Halloween is the best time of year in Charlie's small town...but ever since his cousin went missing, things really haven't been the same for Charlie. When he thinks he sees his missing cousin in the woods, he follows him deeper into the trees until he stumbles into Monsterland. Werewolves, goblins, and vampires … Continue reading New Books: 8/15
Shannon This Is Not The End by Chandler Baker When I first dove into This Is Not The End, I was not prepared for the onslaught of feels that Chandler Baker was going to send crashing down on me. I never expected to care what happened to Lake, Will, and Penny within the first few pages, but I found … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week: 8/10
Blackthorne Stina Lecht Local author Stina Leicht has a new book out in her Malorum Gates series, an epic fantasy historically inspired by the American Revolutionary War and the French and Indian War! Blackthorne is set in the kingdom of Eledore, beseiged by the neighboring Acrasians for fear of the magic Eledore possesses. But Eledorian … Continue reading New Books: 8/8!
Ahead of Odie Lindsey's visit to BookPeople next week, our Events Coordinator Lindsey reviewed his short story collection. We hope you'll join us Thursday night to hear him in conversation with local author John Pipkin. I have always delighted in the southern story: the quiet grotesqueness of Breece D'J Pancake's West Virginia, the dark edges … Continue reading Booksellers Review: We Come To Our Senses: Stories
Solo Kwame Alexander Award-winning author and poet Kwame Alexander, together with Mary Rand Hess, has a brand new novel out today! We're so excited for this new hybrid story--part verse, part prose, and part social media--about 17-year-old Blade Morrison, the adversity he faces, and the courage he exhibits. Crushed between scathing tabloid coverage of his … Continue reading New Books: 8/1!
Every month here at BookPeople we like to spotlight a smaller, independent publishing house that we love. These Indie Presses are helping to push the literary world forward with unique and adventurous work and we’re proud to showcase their titles in our store. This month check out the wonderful Beacon Press! Beacon Press is an independent … Continue reading Indie Press Spotlight: Beacon Press
Lindsey We Come to Our Senses by Odie Lindsey Odie Lindsey's We Come to Our Senses is a rollercoaster of language. His sentences are oftentimes puzzingly poetic, which makes this short story collection one of those where I keep a pen in my hand, underlining moments that stun me, make me jealous, and remind … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
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