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In lieu of a slow new release day we've put together the list to end all lists, a comprehensive look at the adult fiction titles BookPeople booksellers couldn't get enough of in 2019. From runaway bestsellers to local favorites, our staff read far and wide to bring us this heap of good reads. And whether … Continue reading A Look At Our Favorite Fiction Reads of the 2019!
Books make great gifts--they offer the recipient a chance to enter a world unlike their own—even if it's just in the details. They're truly works of art, bound into pages and delivered in a handsome jacket. And what pairs well with written works of art? Sure, fine spirits—but also visual works of art! Recently BookPeople … Continue reading Last Minute Shopping? Gift Art!
We're turning back the clock again, diving into the archives of the BookPeople podcast to showcase another one of our favorite events we hosted in-store this year. Author Jasper Fforde stopped by BookPeople to read from and sign Early Riser, his first standalone novel since 2009. Listen in as Jasper Fforde discusses his latest that … Continue reading The Archives: Jasper Fforde on the BookPeople Podcast!
A couple of recommendations from members of our Kids Book Club! The Kids Book Club meets every third Saturday of the month right here at BookPeople! This book club focuses on titles that build empathy in young readers, specifically for kids ages 8-12, but all are welcome! The December meeting was on the smaller side-- … Continue reading BookKids: Book Club Recommends…
 A video interview with former White House Photographer Pete Souza and Teen Press Corps journalist Xander Christou! Guess what, friends? We learned a big lesson recently: IT NEVER HURTS TO ASK! Pete Souza, former Official White House Photographer, was coming to the store to celebrate the paperback release of his book, Shade. So we asked … Continue reading Teen Thursday: Interview with Pete Souza
Christmas is only one week away, folks! Having trouble thinking of the perfect gift? Take a look at these current reads from our staff for some inspiration. This Is Not a Love Song by Brendan MathewsThis Is Not a Love Song deserves a lot more praise than it has received, because it's beautiful. Every story … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/18
Happy Holiday Season, BookFriends! December's in full swing and we've finally got some chilly weather settling in on the ATX so it actually feels like the wintertime should! If you're a faithful reader of these posts then you've got a pretty good idea of the biggest, buzziest books that have come out this year, but … Continue reading New Releases for 12/17 + Our Favorite Titles of 2019!
A little Flashback Friday action for y'all! We dove into the archives of the BookPeople podcast for one of our favorite conversations. Author Sarah Smarsh visited BookPeople to read and sign her book Heartland, which was longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Listen in as Sarah Smarsh discusses her eye-opening memoir with Rose … Continue reading The Archives: Sarah Smarsh on the BookPeople Podcast!
This was originally published in the Teen Press Corps' blog: bookpeopleteens.wordpress.com The Teen Press Corps recently got together to talk BOOKS (as we do), going over what stories captured our hearts in 2019 and what we’re dying to get our hands on in 2020, like Infinity Son and Sword in the Stars! Here are a bunch of our … Continue reading Teen Thursday: The TPC’S 2019 Favorites!
So many books, so little time. It's a sad fact of life for many readers. But our booksellers are here to give you the 411 on titles you may have on your radar, and honestly, no one gives it to you the way a bookseller will. Check out these blurbs and mini reviews of titles … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/11
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