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There's only three more New Release Tuesday's before the New Year hits, three for the decade! My goodness, how time flies. But this isn't goodbye, no, we'll still be on here in 2020 and beyond, so let's keep the party going! This week we're giving you a glipmse at a heartwarming book of comics, a new release … Continue reading 4th to Last New Release Tuesday of 2019! Wow!
Holiday shopping, anyone? Here are some of our booksellers’ favorite Kids books of the year! Find more in our Holiday Catalog, which we distribute in-store. Saturday by Oge More "Saturday is the most special day of the week for Ava. She and her mother look forward to it all week long. The list of things … Continue reading BookKids: Favorite Kids Books of 2019!
Holiday shopping, anyone? Here are some of our booksellers' favorite teen books of the year! Find more in our Holiday Catalog, which we distribute in-store. Are You Listening? by Tillie Walden "From the Austin author of the graphic novels On a Sunbeam and Spinning, comes an all-new tale to wrap yourself in. Are You Listening? … Continue reading Teen Thursday: Favorite Teen Books of 2019!
It's December once more, and all of us here at the store know what means: cold temperatures, hot drinks, and new books to read while we keep warm! Here are some picks to read beside a fire or under a cozy blanket. Moth Smoke by Mohsin HamidThe descent of Darashikoh Shezad begins when he loses … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/4
Wow, can you believe it's December already? November just passed us by and we're in full holiday mode now, thinking about pumpkin spiced everything and dreaming of all the colorful wrapping paper that'll be lighting up our lives so very soon. And because we're getting so close to that special time of the year, you'll really … Continue reading The First Wave of December’s Newest, Hottest Titles Are Here!
Take a peek at what our booksellers have their noses in this week. A good mix here: YA, Historical Fiction, and some weird short stories! The Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesA delightful historical novel from Jojo Moyes, The Giver of Stars was a perfect book for a comfy chair and a cup of tea. … Continue reading What We’re Reading 11/27
If you're like us, you'll most likely be towing a book along to the Thanksgiving festivities later this week. Once the turkey's settled and your family and friends turn on the big football game, you'll probably want to cozy up with a good read and, lucky for you, we've got a few new titles that'll … Continue reading New Releases for Your Thanksgiving Break!
Explore some recent middle grade reads beloved and recommended by the BookKids staff! These are ideal for readers ages 8-12 with a goofy sense of humor and a thirst for great adventure! Charlie Hernández and the Castle of Bones by Ryan Calejo *Recommended by WILL B!* "The first Charlie Hernandez book was something that really … Continue reading BookKids: Middle Grade Magic!
We're honored to host Jean Mendoza for An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States, which she adapted for young readers along with Debbie Reese. Mendoza will be here Tuesday, November 26th at 7 PM-- we hope you'll join us! In the meantime, check out this Q&A with the author and bookseller Rachel R, who has … Continue reading Q&A with Jean Mendoza
This week our booksellers have their sights set on fantastical happenings and...murder? See what your favorite bookfriends have to say about their current reads.The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern I had my nose buried so deeply in Erin Morgenstern's sophomore novel, The Starless Sea, that I missed several overhead pages at BookPeople and a storewide … Continue reading What We’re Reading 11/20
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