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~post by Matthew Being the “computer guy” at BookPeople, it's common knowledge around these parts that I'm a dork. I all too often walk out of my office wrapped in a seemingly endless supply of ethernet cable and if you're ever at the friendly information desk when I'm trying to diagnose our AIX connection, you're … Continue reading Nerding Out With Matthew and Terry Brooks
An announcement from the good people at KLRU: On Thursday, August 23, KLRU will honor the women currently featured as part of the Women and Girls Lead: Austin project and will announce the next group of women to be profiled. The free event takes place in KLRU’s Studio 6A at 7 pm (doors at 6:30) … Continue reading KLRU Honors Local Women Leaders
Here's a little preview of what's in store when Michael Brick brings the Reagan High School Marching Band to our parking lot as part of tonight's celebration of Reagan High: Man we love a good marching band. Who doesn't love a marching band? Brick is the author of Saving the School, the new book that … Continue reading Marvelous Marching Band Magic Tonight
Happy Tuesday to all! This week we have some great new releases. Come in and pick up one of these new reads today. As always, the blurbs are provided by the book's publishers. HARDCOVER FICTION Lionel Asbo by Martin Amis Lionel Asbo, a terrifying yet weirdly loyal thug, has always looked out for his ward … Continue reading New Releases
Brand new on the shelves today: Wards of Faerie: The Dark Legacy of Shannara by the one and only Terry Brooks! This seems like a fine time to remind all of you fine folks that Mr. Brooks will be here at BookPeople in exactly one week, Tuesday, August 28 at 7p, to speak about & … Continue reading On Sale Today: WARDS OF FAERIE
Many of us have little ones heading back to school soon, or heading to school for the very first time. Here are some of our favorite books for young readers preparing to make the big transition to the classroom. (Blurbs provided by the books' publishers. The love and recommendation are all ours, though.) Pete the … Continue reading Back to School Books
Book: Triburbia by Karl Taro Greenfeld Reviewed by: Spencer Triburbia is easily my favorite book of the year. Told through a series of vignettes, Karl Taro Greenfeld slowly weaves multiple stories into a single, cohesive stream. The writing is masterful, strong, tight as a drum, and keeps the reader glued to the page to the … Continue reading BookPeople Review: TRIBURBIA by Karl Taro Greenfeld
~post by Steven Good evening, boils and gruels. Our candelabras are flickering once again as we lead the teeming horde of nightmarish skeleton-men directly to your hiding place, having ourselves succumbed to their fiendish mind control, betraying your misplaced trust and fulfilling the ancient prophesy – just as the old crone warned. Such a convergence … Continue reading Nightmare Factory Attacked by Zombies of Sweden
May you always stay young at heart. This will help. Happy Thursday dears! UnWholly by Neal Shusterman We LOVE Neal Shusterman here at BookPeople and could not be more excited for his new book UnWholly. UnWholly is the long awaited sequel to UnWind, which Publisher's Weekly called “gripping, brilliantly imagined futuristic thriller.” Emily from our … Continue reading Teen Thursday
Book your getaway now! These new southbound airlines are in addition to previous intercontinental flights. Only Voyage Out Airlines travels to the New American South. Take advantage of our great low rates (10% off books purchased for Voyage Out Book Group), and travel to some extraordinary locations: August 26th - Swamplandia! by Karen Russell September … Continue reading Get Away With Voyage Out…
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