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Ooooooh, Raul scored an advance copy of The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell. Here's what he has to say: "Mitchell has a marvelous way of describing characters who are willing to risk everything for friendship and love. His writing will grab your attention for its emotional complexity and imaginative play on what is and what could be. … Continue reading Sneak Peek of THE BONE CLOCKS by David Mitchell
Wordsmiths, fire up your pencils and head over to Threadgill's this Thursday, May 22 for the annual Austin Chronicle Adult Spelling Bee. Compete with fellow Austinites for the title of Ultimate Spelling Champion! Impress friends and strangers with your superior spelling abilities! Wield the letters of our language with accuracy, intelligence and general bad-assery! And also … Continue reading Austin Chronicle Adult Spelling Bee This Thursday!
~post by Meghan G. As we have mentioned, Varian Johnson is awesome because he is going to be personalizing any pre-orders we get for his new book, The Great Greene Heist. PLUS, BookPeople is able to exclusively offer signed copies of The Kelsey Job, a prequel to The Great Greene Heist along with these personalized … Continue reading More Reasons Why Varian Johnson Is Awesome!
~post by Ben I'll admit, the first fifteen minutes after reading this announcement was spent gargling in my excitement, until I realized I don't live in upstate New York. BUT if you do, a new, half-hour documentary on American short story master, George Saunders, will air tomorrow night, 5/16 at 9:30PM (EST) on WCNY TV. … Continue reading “THE BOOK OF SAUNDERS” PREMIERES 5/16 @ 9:30PM EST
~Post by Arian B. Sometimes there are occurrences in our lives that leave such an impact on us, we are forever changed by them. A big metaphorical wooden fence dividing what we were before it happened, and what we became after. The amount we are affected varies based on the event, but nonetheless we are changed. … Continue reading BookPeople Review: AN UNTAMED STATE
MEGHAN G. We Were Liars by Erin Lockhart "E. Lockhart's mesmerizingly spare novel will suck you in with promises of dappled sun, first kisses, and golden days that go on for ever. But as the dark secrets hidden beneath the novel's bright, tidy surface begin their gradual escape, you will fly feverishly forward through the … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
FICTION Queen of the Dark Things by C. Robert Cargill Cargill appears here Thursday 5/15. Raul's new release pick of the day! “Colby Stevens has got a major problem: a young woman from his past has become something unearthly and menacingly dangerous. She is aggressively recruiting all the evil things of the night into an army. … Continue reading New Releases 5/13/14
There's still time to find the perfect Mother's Day gift for the mom(s) in your life. We've compiled a list of books we think make perfect gifts. We also have a wide variety of jewelry, knick-knacks and all sort of fun things. Maybe grandma needs a new pair of sushi socks? We're open 9am - 11pm daily! … Continue reading Mother’s Day Gifts!
"So why test children’s and teens’ books for representation? The Bechdel Test is a great exercise that we can all use to be aware of the people around us. It teaches us to think more critically. Being aware of how people are represented in the books that children read can lead to children being aware … Continue reading Book Vloggin’ with Jan: The Bechdel Test
Whitman Illuminated: Song of Myself Words by Walt Whitman. Illustrations by Allen Crawford. Forget the cute advice books. This is the gift every graduate wants. Or at least every English major. More about Whitman Illuminated. Get yourself a copy (before we buy them all ourselves).
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