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Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison: We're so excited Jonathan Evison is coming by the store to celebrate his new book Lawn Boy! His new novel follows a young Chicano in Washington state trying to discover the secret to achieving the American dream. Bookseller Will B says, "Lawn Boy is at times irreverent, hilarious, and heartbreaking … Continue reading New Releases 4/3
Jackrabbit Smile by Joe R. Lansdale: Joe Lansdale's latest is finally here! In Jackrabbit Smile Hap and Leonard find themselves chasing a missing persons case that leads them smack into a revivalist cult that believes Jesus will return flanked by an army of lizard-men -- with a murder to boot. MysteryPeople is proud to present … Continue reading New Releases: 3/27
Kristin Casey stops by the store this Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. to read from her new memoir, Rock Monster: My Life With Joe Walsh. Below, the author's sister (who also happens to be a former BookPeople employee) shares her thoughts on the book. A little background before I talk about this book. You … Continue reading Review: ‘Rock Monster, My Life With Joe Walsh’
Educated by Tara Westover: The memoir of a woman who grew up in the mountains of Idaho with a separatist Mormon family who eschewed technology and education, instead teaching their children the survivalist skills of the pioneers. Tara Westover taught herself enough math and grammar to get into Brigham Young University and escaped to a … Continue reading New Releases 2/20
The Ambrose Deception by Emily Ecton: We're pretty excited for this new chapter book release! In The Ambrose Deception, three unlikely students are chosen to compete for a ten thousand-dollar scholarship, following clues that lead them to various locations around Chicago. At first the three contestants work independently, but it doesn't take long before each … Continue reading New Releases 2/13
The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú: Bookseller favorite coming through! We are so excited that not only is Francisco Cantú's book, The Line Becomes A River, finally out but we have an event with him next week on February 12! A memoir of what it's like to work on the border patrol, we're mesmerized … Continue reading New Releases 2/6
Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff: By now you've probably heard about the phenomenon that is Fire and Fury -- the tell-all book from Michael Wolff, a journalist who took advantage of the chaos and confusion to set up residence in the White House last year, recording interviews and revealing key players of the Trump presidency. … Continue reading New Releases: 01/09/18
The Only Girl in the World by Maude Julien: One of our new and noteworthy picks for December, The Only Girl in the World is one woman’s true story of escaping an unimaginable childhood. Raised in isolation, without heat, adequate food, or affectionate treatment of any kind, Maude Julien was born to fanatical, paranoid parents … Continue reading New Releases: 12/12
The Sentient Machine by Amir Husain: In The Sentient Machine, acclaimed technologist and inventor Amir Husain answers the universal question of how we can live amidst the coming age of sentient machines and artificial intelligence—and not only survive, but thrive. Amir Husain argues that we are on the cusp of writing our next, and greatest, … Continue reading New Releases 11/21
A Darker Sea by James L. Haley: The gripping naval saga by award-winning historian James L. Haley, featuring Commander Bliven Putnam, continues, chronicling the build up to the biggest military conflict between the United States and Britain after the Revolution—the War of 1812. We're so excited that Haley is going to be here tonight, Nov. … Continue reading New Releases: 11/14
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