Author: Sarah H

Swans of 5th Ave

The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin The New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator's Wife returns with a triumphant new novel about New York's Swans of the 1950s and the scandalous, headline-making, and enthralling friendship between literary legend Truman Capote and peerless socialite Babe Paley. Truman Capote and the socialites of 1950s New York … Continue reading Swans of 5th Ave →

Fantastic Planets #56 – Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

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. #56 in Douglas Brode's Fantastic Planets, … Continue reading Fantastic Planets #56 – Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind →

Austin Events for the Literati – February

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.  Sense & Sensibility Screening Monday, February 1st at 7pm - Alamo … Continue reading Austin Events for the Literati – February →

Booksellers On Fantastic Planets: The Saga Begins

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. Fantastic Planets, Forbidden Zones, and Lost … Continue reading Booksellers On Fantastic Planets: The Saga Begins →

Required Reading Revisited – February 2016

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. In January we discussed Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms. We had a number of new book club attendees (thanks, guys!), and … Continue reading Required Reading Revisited – February 2016 →

Austin Events For The Literati – January 2016

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.   2016 is upon us, and Austin has some really amazing events coming … Continue reading Austin Events For The Literati – January 2016 →

Required Reading Revisited – January 2016

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. Our last meeting of the year was a rousing discussion of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart. The novel itself has a number … Continue reading Required Reading Revisited – January 2016 →