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A must listen for aspiring writers; ISABEL IBAÑEZ, ADRIENNE YOUNG, SHEA ERNSHAW take us through the process. Generously sharing their personal stories, they describe their successes, road blocks, and breakthroughs. Listen in as these three accomplished writers discuss, publishing, process, and maybe even a bit of magic. Stream our episode when you click below, … Continue reading New Podcast! Isabel Ibañez, Adrienne Young, & Shea Ernshaw
A look at the amazing literary starts coming our way... plus, new releases, signed books, & TPC love! Upcoming Events for Teens Sunday, March 1 at 5 PM - Marissa Meyer - Lunar Ever After Tour So many fun treats and giveaways await at this event! Come meet the author of this iconic YA fantasy … Continue reading Teen Thursday: March Madness!
Welcome! It's the inaugural post with our friends from Austin Liti Limits! This episode features author, comedian, screenwriter and director Owen Egerton. He's authored numerous novels, including Hollow, The Book of Harold and Everyone Says That at the End of the World, and one story collection, How Best to Avoid Dying. In Part 1 of this episode, Larry Brill sits … Continue reading Austin Liti Limits: Owen Egerton
Anther week, another round of recommendations from our booksellers! Read on to see what pages their noses have been stuck in this week, from sci-fi, to teen lit, to fiction. A Trick of Light by Stan LeeDo you miss Stan Lee? Me too. I went into this book hesitant about what I would find and … Continue reading What We're Reading 2/19
This week's lineup of new releases has a little something for the thrill seekers and the readers who are just looking to get into their feels a bit. There's some established voices doing what they do best and some shining debut talent that's sure to grip. Read about them more below! The Dark Corners of … Continue reading New Releases to Look Out For! (2/18)
Every once in a while a title comes along that sweeps us off our feet, I mean, totally takes booksellers by storm, and in this early part of the year it's Brandon Taylor's Real Life. The first full-length novel from Taylor is a startlingly intimate look at the interior life of a gay Black man … Continue reading Raven Reviews Brandon Taylor’s ‘Real Life’
In honor of LOVE we're replaying Casey McQuiston's live event at the store from last May. She was joined in conversation with best selling author Cora Carmack to celebrate the release of her wildly popular debut novel: Red, White, and Royal Blue. They spoke about Casey's inspirations, her love of Texas, and the rise in … Continue reading Casey McQuiston on the BookPeople Podcast!
Bookseller Gina writes about ASH by Malinda Lo, queer fiction, and #ownvoices I am very late to the game when it comes to ASH by the remarkable Malinda Lo. I’ve been on a quest to read more LGBTQIA+ fiction and I’m so glad I found this trailblazer. In the far and distant past, 2009, Lo … Continue reading Teen Thursday: Reading a Trailblazer a Decade After Its Release…
Our Bookseller Pirates share the stories behind their tattoos, inspired by Isaac Fitzgerald's upcoming How to Be a Pirate! We can't wait to host The Internet's favorite biker-bar employee turned picture book author, ISAAC FITZGERALD! Isaac will be here March 5th to read us his delightful tale of a girl who desperately wants to be … Continue reading BookKids: Bookseller Pirates (Part 1)
It's almost Valentine's Day, y'all! Here at BookPeople, there's nothing we love more than books. Here are a few that our booksellers have fallen for lately! The Illness Lesson by Clare Beams The Illness Lesson's premise really struck a chord with me. Clare Beams’ debut novel plays an eerie, off-balance minor chord progression, descending a … Continue reading What We're Reading 2/12
