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We know many of you out there are as excited as we are to welcome Jackson Galaxy to BookPeople on Monday, May 27 at 7pm with his new book, Cat Daddy. This is going to an epic event! To ensure that we are all prepared for an awesome time, here's what you need to know … Continue reading Cat Lovers, Are You Ready For This?
You know how it goes. You're at work, maybe it's a slow afternoon, and you turn to the bookseller standing next to you and ask, "If you could be the main character of a totally fake book, who would you be and what would be your storyline?" And then the two of you start messing … Continue reading Sci Friday: Booksellers Gone Wild (with Photoshop)
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker Reviewed by Consuelo I definitely judged this book by its appearance. Simply stated, it’s gorgeous. It has a beautiful illustration of the Washington Square Arch on the cover and rich, navy blue edged pages. Just the look of the book made me excited to crack it open … Continue reading THE GOLEM & THE JINNI: Simply Gorgeous
ALEX The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller "I'm currently going through modern fiction and reading all the books connected to The Iliad and The Odyssey. The Song of Achilles is from Patroclus's point of view. Patroclus is Achilles best friend and although integral to The Iliad, he wasn't a completely developed character. Madeline Miller … Continue reading What We’re Reading
~Post by Children's Book Buyer Meghan G. Here is another round-up of some great kids books (new and old) that we're excited about right now. I personally can't say enough about On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein by Jennifer Berne (and illustrated to perfection by Vladimir Radunsky). This astonishingly accessible picture … Continue reading Notes From the Kids Staff
And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini Reviewed by Jessica To say Khaled Hosseini is an amazing writer is a vast understatement. Hosseini is able to create the most vividly tragic, yet hopeful stories that touch us deep within. From the loss one man suffered during his youth, a child was given a better life … Continue reading Bookseller Review: AND THE MOUNTAINS ECHOED
And the Mountains Echoed, the new novel from Khaled Hosseini, bestselling author of The Kite Runner, is on our shelves today! We are one of the incredibly lucky bookstores Hosseini will visit while on tour. You can meet him here Monday, June 10 at 7pm. If you can't make it to the event, you can … Continue reading Now Available: AND THE MOUNTAINS ECHOED by Khaled Hosseini
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill Reviewed by Steven Smokin' Socks Warren In a nearly surprising turn of events, the newest, most ferociously satisfying brick of horror to haunt our creaky shelves comes not from Stephen King, but from his depraved offspring, the inimitable Joe Hill. NOS4A2, a hideously hefty treatise on the interconnected, phantasmagorical pathways that … Continue reading NOS4A2 Set My Socks On Fire
School's almost out which means it's very close to being our favorite time of year - SUMMER! Barton Springs, sunscreen and good reads await us all. To encourage Austin's young readers to devour books along with their snow cones, this year we're once again happy to offer a free summer reading program for kids going … Continue reading Give Me Summer! Give Me Books!
~post by Steven As the Texas foliage begins to wither and crumble in the unrelenting heat of the summer sun, the time is once again upon us for a sinister meeting of the minds this Tuesday when THE NIGHTMARE FACTORY book club will be aggregating at 8:00 p.m. in the cafe to discuss The Red … Continue reading Beat the Heat With A Terrifying Distraction
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