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A lot is being said about Austin no longer being the haven of weirdness it has prided itself on for the last several decades. But here at Book People we like to keep apprised of the weirdness situation in our much beloved town. Well, the fine folks over at Fifth Dimension Books are certainly doing their part! Sukyi and … Continue reading Fifth Dimension Books, An Out of this World Book Mobile!
~post by Katie G. I chose George Clooney's star-driven rendition of The Monuments Men as the start of my venture into a twice monthly column that will add another voice to the venerable debate: Can a movie ever live up to the book? The book The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel is a great romp … Continue reading Cover to Reel: THE MONUMENTS MEN
Do you know we have a whole blog dedicated to crime fiction? Book reviews, author Q&A's, industry news & more can all be found over at mysterypeople.wordpress.com. Here's what Crime Fiction Coordinator Scott M. and his cohorts have been talking about the last couple of weeks: Scott Reviews Pale Horses by Nate Southard "Nate Southard … Continue reading Keepin’ Up with MysteryPeople
~ CHRIS M Chasm City by Alastair Reynolds “I’m reading Chasm City by Alastair Reynolds and I gotta say, it’s pretty bad ass. The story is told from the perspective of former soldier Tanner Mirabel, who is out for blood after the woman he loves is murdered. Reynolds has been lauded as a master of … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
~ JOHN G Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs "This is really good. It’s mysterious and dark. The pictures do really add something and make the story stand out. Granted, the story is really good, too. Even without the pictures, the story would still be superb. The characters are great -- each … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
_____________________________________________ HARDCOVER FICTION The Polaris Protocol by Brad Taylor Brad Taylor's bestselling thrillers are fueled by his more than twenty years of experience in the US Army, including eight years in Delta Force. Taskforce operators Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill are used to putting their lives at risk, but in The Polaris Protocol it's Jennifer's … Continue reading New Releases – 1/14/14
~ BEN Watership Down by Richard Adams "This book is pretty awesome. It's like Benjamin Bunny meets The Epic of Gilgamesh. This twitchy nosed adventure is full of bunny mythology and twists galore. Don't miss out on it, and don't think it's just for kids, either. The best part is, you get to learn bunny … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
_____________________________________________ HARDCOVER FICTION Radiance of Tomorrow by Ishmael Beah When Ishmael Beah’s A Long Way Gone was published in 2007, it soared to the top of bestseller lists, becoming an instant classic. Now Beah, whom Dave Eggers has called “arguably the most read African writer in contemporary literature,” has returned with his first novel, an … Continue reading New Releases – 1/7/14
Do you know we have a whole blog dedicated to crime fiction? Book reviews, author Q&A's, industry news & more can all be found over at mysterypeople.wordpress.com. Here's what Crime Fiction Coordinator Scott M. and his cohorts were talking about last week: Getting to know Daniel O'Shea a little better: "I got to know Daniel … Continue reading Keepin’ Up with MysteryPeople
Consuelo is an assistant manager and will read anything you put in front of her. Seriously – nutrition facts on the cereal box, maps, receipts, road signs. And books, of course. _____________________________________________________ House of Earth by Woody Guthrie A lyrical and heartfelt story, Guthrie’s only complete novel was published this year. I couldn’t have been … Continue reading Consuelo’s Top 5 Reads of 2013
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