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Matt Bell's debut novel, In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods, is an unusual book. Callie Collins, Codirector of the new Austin-based small press A Strange Object, described it: "Matt Bell's debut novel, In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods, is first a story, a … Continue reading IN THE HOUSE: A Story, A Myth & A Hellbent Beast
One of our favorite Austin authors, Owen Egerton, found Waldo hiding near his (very funny, for adults only) novel. Have you found Waldo around town yet? It's not too late to get started! Visit our website to download your passport of participating businesses (or pick one up in our Kid's section) and get to: The … Continue reading Have You Found Waldo Yet?
Where do I do my summer reading? In the living room listening to death metal. My wife watches TV in the bedroom, so I read on the couch, where I can get away from The Big Bang Theory and stuff like that. 1. Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen This novel is the first … Continue reading Raul’s Summer Reads
HARDCOVER FICTION The Last Word by Lisa Lutz In The Last Word, Izzy’s troubles are just beginning. After her takeover of Spellman Investigations, her employees are the furthest thing from collegial...and Izzy finds herself struggling to pay the bills. But when she is accused of embezzling from a former client, the ridiculously wealthy Mr. Slayter, … Continue reading New Releases
Earlier this year, students at Kealing Middle School received a lesson in bookselling from our Kid's Book Buyer, Meghan G. As an added challenge, we asked them to select a book and write about what drew them to that one in particular, what kind of reader they think it would appeal to, and what the … Continue reading Bookselling with Kealing Middle School
The Curiosity by Stephen Kiernan Reviewed by Katie I just finished this amazing book and couldn’t wait to share it. I’ve been completely absorbed! It comes out today and everyone should run to get a copy! The story, in a very small nutshell, is that a man from 100 years ago is reanimated in today's … Continue reading THE CURIOSITY: Completely Absorbing
We told our Teen Press Corps that Justin Bieber's mom, Pattie Mallette, will be here on Tuesday, July 16 at 3pm to sign her new book, Nowhere But Up, Teen Edition: The Story of Justin Bieber's Mom. And then we learned how careful you should be saying that name around teens. While we let them … Continue reading OMG Justin Bieber’s Mom is Coming!
We're in the thick of another hot Texas summer, which also means we're in the middle of some great summer reads. To accompany you on your trip to the lake, Barton Springs, or perhaps a nice air conditioned spot right on your own couch, we, along with the Austin American-Statesman, are happy to recommend the … Continue reading Statesman Selects: DOWNFALL by Jeff Abbott
~post by Marie My most recent foray into sci fi and fantasy was enjoyed predominantly on a very long plane ride. Currently I am sitting on a veranda overlooking gently swaying palm trees, crystal blue waters, and a tall island rests gently on the ocean, partially obscured by clouds as little boats and kayakers flit … Continue reading Sci Friday: LEVIATHAN WAKES (in Hawaii)
Michael Fry, author of The Odd Squad and Official Ambassador of our Summer Reading Program, wants to make sure you kids are keeping up with your summer reading. Pick up a summer reading bookmark the next time you're in the store and start turning those pages! The school with the most participants in our Summer … Continue reading You Heard it From Michael Fry
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