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Tibetan Peach Pie: A True Account of an Imaginative Life by Tom Robbins Reviewed by Christy Popp Tom Robbins, a.k.a. Tommy Rotten, Picasso Triggerfish, Buffalo Silver, Max Saint Cherokee, and NOT the Unabomber, has succeeded in writing what must be classified as memoir, but is in fact a delicious explanation of what Robbins calls his … Continue reading TIBETAN PEACH PIE: Succinctly Melodic
When an author opens an event with erotic fiction about Mr. Rogers, you know you're headed for something special. We've been following Roxane Gay online for quite some time now and were so happy to discover she's as charming, witty and ready to talk about BeyoncĂ© in person as she is on twitter. Hearing about … Continue reading Reading Recommendations from Roxane Gay
Last night, we were lucky enough to have Michael Pollan discussing and signing his latest book, Cooked, at the store. A big thanks to the folks who came out. We filled chairs we didn't even know we had, not to mention the floorspace, nooks, and crannies all over our second floor. Folks were live-tweeting, so … Continue reading Reading Recommendations from Michael Pollan
~ post by Steve(n)After reading all about the inimitable Flip Wilson in Kevin Cook's astonishing new biography Flip, the Stand Up Sit Down book club foolhardily decided to travel through history, collecting comedy giants from the past, present, and future to make their next meeting the stuff of legend. Unfortunately, this team of time-traveling twiddlers … Continue reading Stand Up Sit Down Book Club: FLIP by Kevin Cook
Here at BookPeople, we believe that there is nothing better to do on a lazy summer day than to dig into a great book. And that’s why our new motto is Carpe Librum! We say: Seize the summer, and seize the book! In this spirit, we're happy to once again offer a free summer reading … Continue reading Give Me Summer! Give Me Books!
NoViolet Bulawayo's debut, We Need New Names, is a book that has been on my list awhile. While I was aware of its critical acclaim (shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize), it was only last summer at a capacity crowd reading for the VONA program faculty that I received the ever important endorsement from a … Continue reading WE NEED NEW NAMES: Overflowing With Truth
Welcome to our Book Club Corner, where each month we highlight books new to paperback we think would make perfect picks for your next book club discussion. If you’re looking to join a book club, we host a wide variety of free, bookseller-run book clubs right here at BookPeople. Join us! We love to talk books. _______________________________________________________ … Continue reading Book Club Corner: May Recommendations
~post by Steve(n) W. As the fluorescent lights flicker and the recycled air goes swampy, as the corridors stretch endlessly in front of you, and you realize you may not be alone in the labyrinthine hallways of BookPeople, you can take grim solace in the knowledge that whatever fate may befall you is just a … Continue reading Nightmare Factory Book Club MEETS TONIGHT
HARDCOVER FICTION Beowulf translated by J.R.R. Tolkien Joe's new release pick of the day! "Make no bones about it, J.R.R. Tolkien is one of the most important writers in my life. So, it is with great excitment that I hold in my hand his long-rumored translation of Beowulf. Whilst I don't expect it to rival … Continue reading New Releases 5/20/14
Sarah Bird stopped by today to sign a big round of pre-ordered copies of her new novel, Above the East China Sea, which hits shelves Tuesday, May 27. There's still time to pre-order your own signed, personalized copy of the novel. Head on over to our website and we'll set you up. We ship worldwide! Ben … Continue reading Sarah Bird Signing ABOVE THE EAST CHINA SEA
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