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Colleen and Zoë from Teen Press Corps were able to chat with authors Roshani Chokshi and Rick Riordan before our April 14th event for Chokshi's Aru Shah and the City of Gold! We're huge fans of both Rosh and Rick around these parts, so we were thrilled to listen in as they discussed the Aru Shah series, Rick's amazing imprint, TV and movie adaptations, and much, much more.
Hi y'all! It’s me, Griffin (like the monster), reading your kids’ books so you don’t have to! So, I read these three graphic novels for young readers, more middle than high school, but rife with adolescent drama: The Dragon Path, by Ethan Young (coming May 18th); Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter; … Continue reading BookKids: New Graphic Novels with Griffin (like the monster)
Roll out the red carpet. This week's new releases looks more like a laundry list of folks up for the cover of Vanity Fair! Stacey Abrams, Seth Rogen, Billie Eilish, and 80s hearthrob Andrew McCarthy all vie for your attention this week with new reads that don't hold back. But if all the lights n' cameras … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (5/11)
Here at BookPeople, our booksellers have got all the answers: Having trouble sleeping at night? Try a warm beverage and a new book! Want something impressive to talk about over your next Zoom coffee date? Read up on a new topic! Craving adventure while you're waiting for that second vaccine dose to kick in? Stage … Continue reading What We’re Reading
May springs with a bounty of good reads. From local author debuts to sci-fi epics, memoirs of motherhood and intimacy to concise histories and conversations about race. Make room on your shelves for these exquisite picks out in the world now. Olympus, Texas: A Novel by Stacey Swann *Virtual Event 5/5* "A gripping debut that takes … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (5/4)
"Now we come to spring break 2021, where I’m a little high on pain meds after getting my wisdom teeth out and planning on re-reading all of the Grishaverse novels before the show comes out. I was excited to rediscover what made me love these books and this universe so much, as well as to see if any of my opinions had changed (AKA, would I like Mal this time?). " - Ivy
Make room on your shelves: this final row of new releases in April demands your attention. Amy Kobuchar takes on big tech in her new book, the spiritual leader Sadhguru helps you find peace and tranquility, while Carrie Fountain provides the perfect coda to National Poetry Month. And there's so much more, too. Scroll down … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (4/27)
It's Wednesday everyone, and our booksellers know just what that means: it's that time again to rave about their favorite reads of the week! Scroll on to read all about the books they couldn't put down. Amber and Clay by Laura Amy Schlitz A bear cub of a girl chafes against rules and expectations … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
April's bringing showers alright--showers of books! Read on for more on the standout hits coming to shelves this week, including Michelle Zauner's highly-anticipated memoir, Crying in H Mart, an unearthed novel from Richard Wright, and debut authors you should keep your eyes on. Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner *Virtual Event 4/26* From the indie rockstar … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (4/20)
Helloooooo, readers of Austin and beyond! This week, our booksellers are here to recommend both new gems to discover and old favorites to revisit. Read on to find out which titles they don't want you to miss out on! Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian Original, wildly funny, and heartfelt, Gold Diggers reminds me of all … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
