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It's Tuesday, which means we have new books to tell you about. Descriptions courtesy of the books' publishers. HARDCOVER FICTION The Twelve by Justin Cronin In the present day, as the man-made apocalypse unfolds, three strangers navigate the chaos. These three will learn that they have not been fully abandoned—and that in connection lies hope, … Continue reading New Releases
John Taylor, co-founder of iconic 80's band Duran Duran, has a brand new memoir that hit shelves today, In the Pleasure Groove: Love, Death & Duran Duran. We just received confirmation that he'll be swinging through Austin on his book tour. Where: Scottish Rite Theater When: Friday, October 26 at 7:45p (doors at 6p) Tickets: … Continue reading Duran Duran’s John Taylor is Coming to Austin
More bookseller love for Let the People In: The Life and Times of Ann Richards: "Jan Reid has given us a definitive picture of the life of a larger-than-life Texan. For those of us who knew Ann and for those who didn't, there is plenty to read through and get the complete picture of how … Continue reading Remembering the Life & Times of Ann Richards
We're not the only ones who have been remembering Ann Richards this month. Here's a round-up of what people have been saying about Richards' and about Jan Reid's new bio Let the People In: The Life and Times of Ann Richards. No surprise - seems everyone has an Ann Richards story to tell. Sarah Weddington, … Continue reading Remembering the Life and Times of Ann Richards
~post by Grace Do you remember this "unique fruity soda"? Today we look back to Coca Cola's short lived OK Soda. The drink of Gen X, or so they'd hoped. In the summer of 93, OK was released in test markets and Austin was one of them. The cans were designed by artists like Daniel … Continue reading “Things Are going to Be OK”
From Abby: They team up to give you the old "kill 'em with kindness" routine. Sure, it looks like Yoko loves Rebel, but really it's only a pose to lull me into a false sense of security about how harmless they are. Cute, adorable security. For more tips on how to spot a feline with … Continue reading How to Tell If Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You
~post by Shappy Greetings to all lovers of obscure, illustrated printed matter! It is with a great deal of excitement that I have been asked to say a few words on the BookPeople web-a-logue about the upcoming appearance of Chris Ware and Charles Burns at our fiercely independent bookstore on October 25th, 2012. I have … Continue reading Chris Ware is Vaguely Aware That I Exist & He is Coming to BookPeople with Charles Burns!
With Lois Lowry visiting the store in just a few days (Monday, October 15 at 6pm) to speak about and sign her new novel Son, our booksellers have been talking about their favorite Lowry books and what her work has meant to them over the years. Merrilee: "I only read Lowry as an adult. The Giver came … Continue reading Bookseller Love for Lois Lowry
SALVADOR Cecil the Pet Glacier by Matthew Harvey and Giselle Potter "This book is about a wonderfully sweet little girl- Ruby, with parents who while just as sweet as she are a bit neglectful. They get so caught up in their hobbies that they treat her like a small adult instead of a child. One … Continue reading What We’re Reading
The Dallas Cowboys: The Outrageous History of the Biggest, Loudest, Most Hated, Best Loved Football Team in America  by Joe Nick Patoski Reviewed by Joe T. First things first, as I write this short little review of Joe Nick Patoski’s history of America’s Team, The Dallas Cowboys, there are some things you should know. Number … Continue reading The Epic Story of “America’s Team”
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