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I recently read Kim Stanley Robinson's novel, 2312. Having never read Robinson's work before, not even his acclaimed Mars Trilogy, I was a little unprepared for how epic in scope this book turned out to be. Not only was the world he envisioned broad in spectrum - encompassing a solar system completely populated with humans … Continue reading Austin Event – Kim Stanley Robinson at UT
This year, four science fiction-loving booksellers will delve into Fantastic Planets, Forbidden Zones, and Lost Continents: The 100 Greatest Science-Fiction Films, the new book by film historian Douglas Brode. They’ll watch the movies, read Brode’s take, and tell you – point blank – how they feel about all of it. #93 on Douglas Brode's list of … Continue reading Fantastic Planets #93 – Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
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. FEATURED … Continue reading Book Club Corner – April
Each month I'll be investigating events around town that might pique the interest of the book nerds, the literature obsessed, and those who enjoy stimulating entertainment and/or socializing. Not surprisingly, Austin has a number of things going on every month the Book People community would enjoy. Scott Pilgrim vs The World Quote-a-Long Alamo Drafthouse Ritz Sunday, April … Continue reading Austin Events for the Literati – April
In the Required Reading Revisited Book Club we focus on books considered “Required Reading” by most educational institutions, i.e. books you read (or were supposed to read) in school – either high school or university. Absolutely True Diary of Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie On March 13th, out on the Book People patio … Continue reading Required Reading Revisited – April
Each month I'll be investigating events around town that might pique the interest of the book nerds, the literature obsessed, and those who enjoy stimulating entertainment and/or socializing. Not surprisingly, Austin has a number of things going on every month the Book People community would enjoy. The Crusader Bible: A Gothic Masterpiece The Blanton Museum of … Continue reading Austin Events for the Literati – March
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. The … Continue reading Book Club Corner – March
In the Required Reading Revisited Book Club we focus on books considered “Required Reading” by most educational institutions, i.e. books you read (or were supposed to read) in school – either high school or university. Valentine's Day greeted the Required Reading Revisited book club with a lovely day on the BookPeople patio (our regular 3rd … Continue reading Required Reading Revisited – March
The #1 spot on Douglas Brode's list of 100 Greatest Science-Fiction Films is the 1927 Fritz Lang classic, Metropolis This is an incredible piece of cinema by any standard, and in order to pay it proper tribute we four booksellers held a private screening of Metropolis and would like to share our thoughts about it … Continue reading Fantastic Planets #1 – Metropolis
This year, four science fiction-loving booksellers will delve into Fantastic Planets, Forbidden Zones, and Lost Continents: The 100 Greatest Science-Fiction Films, the new book by film historian Douglas Brode. They’ll watch the movies, read Brode’s take, and tell you – point blank – how they feel about all of it. The following review has been written … Continue reading Fantastic Planets #52: Man of Steel
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