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Ollie thought of every trick he’d ever seen in every battle movie he and Billy had watched and in every book that had been read to them. “Okay!” he commanded. “Our plan is gonna be: do some Robin Hood, and some Use the Force Luke, and some Trojan Horse, and some...Yellow Submarine.” - Ollie’s Odyssey, … Continue reading Top Shelf in July: OLLIE’S ODYSSEY by William Joyce
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. Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario Our last meeting we discussed the heart-wrenching story of Enrique and his journey from Honduras … Continue reading Required Reading Revisited – July
The Roommate Book by Becky Simpson (speaking & signing at BookPeople Thursday, 6/30 at 7PM) In The Roommate Book, which is filled with whimsical drawings and quizzes, author/illustrator and expert roommate Becky Simpson uses her optimism and sense of humor to highlight the advantages of having a roommate and how best to enjoy these shared … Continue reading New Books! 6/28/16
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. Evolution: Contemporary Art About Evolutionary Biology Tues-Sat 12pm-6pm Now thru July … Continue reading Austin Events For The Literati – July
Sarah H. is a badass bookseller who takes Texas book slingin’ to a whole new level. She currently helms BookPeople’s non-stop, party-all-the-time Internet Orders department. When not at work, she can be found researching Austin’s deep, dark literary underbelly. Look for her in the Sci-fi section and just about anywhere high caliber, boundary-defying, genre-bending lit … Continue reading Sarah H. – Summer Reading List 2016
Vinegar Girl: A Novel by Anne Tyler We are loving Hogarth's series of Shakespeare retellings! This is Pulitzer Prize winner Anne Tyler's contemporary take on Taming of the Shrew: Kate Battista feels stuck. How did she end up keeping house for her eccentric scientist father? Dr. Battista has other problems. He is on the verge of … Continue reading New Books! 6/24/16
We're thrilled to announce New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Mass will be in our store Wednesday, September 7th at 6PM! Important details below. We are so excited to have Sarah J. Maas speak and sign copies of the newest installment of her Throne of Glass series! As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around Aelin … Continue reading JUST BOOKED! Sarah J. Maas!
Once a month, an unfathomably powerful conspiracy of sorcerers meets at BookPeople to mete out the universe's continued destiny. They bring with them the secrets of their realms -- whispered half-truths from behind the stars, beyond the grave, and the bottoms of countless bottles of Mad Dog 20/20. These existentially complex beings cast their swirling … Continue reading The Nightmare Factory Checks In But Can’t Check Out From The Library At Mount Char
Join us and journalist-turned culinary historian Nola McKey on a Texas journey as she explores the state's foodways through heirloom recipes. She will be in our store Sunday, June 26 at 3PM to share with us From Tea Cakes to Tamales: Third-Generation Texas Recipes as well as some snacks found in the book! In this collection, there … Continue reading From Tea Cakes to Tamales: Third-Generation Texas Recipes
It's YA lucky day! It's Teen Thursday! We're bringing you YA news from around the globe and highlights from the BookPeople Teen Press Corps Blog! Don't forget to check out the blog for new reviews, event reports, and other teen news! Secrets & Second Chances Panel! Featuring Jessica Brody, Jenny Martin, Chandler Baker, and Meredith … Continue reading Teen Thursday (6/16/16)
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