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The Conscience of a Liberal by Paul Krugman In The Conscience of a Liberal, Paul Krugman examines 80 years of American History with a focus on the reform period that rectified the inequalities of the Gilded Age and the reemergence of those same inequalities since the 1970s. More than a history book, it also looks … Continue reading New This Month
One of the best things about my job is getting advance readers of new and exciting fiction yet to hit the bookshelves. I've discovered some fantastic books this way, and I love to share them with anyone who will listen. But I also get the chance to read books that have been out longer—be it … Continue reading Allison L.’s Books You Should Have Read By Now
Making a "Best of" list is never an easy thing; even after all the personal deliberating, one opens themselves up to the "but what about...?" complaints of fellow book lovers and to the very real possibility of regretting one's own choices (I once wrote that Chris Adrian's Children's Hospital was destined to be my favorite … Continue reading The Best Book of 2008
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Karen Maitland's new book, Company of Liars, is a dark but enjoyable read about a somber time in England's history. Playing with archetypes and themes from The Canterbury Tales, Maitland brings together a mismatched group of pilgrims: a camelot selling hope in the form of fake relics, two musicians, a painter and his wife, a … Continue reading Allison L. Recommends…
Excited about the new President-Elect and wish you knew him better? What better way to begin than by picking up a book from his list of favorites? Here are just a few you can find at BookPeople: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison Moby Dick by Herman Melville The Tragedies of William Shakespeare Parting the … Continue reading Favorites From The President-Elect
Voting is now open for The Austin Chronicle's Best Of Austin awards! You can vote now through Tuesday, so hurry up and get your ballot in. Make your voice heard...and remember your favorite local bookstore! Posted by alisonkn
Photo by Rodolfo Gonzalez One of our beloved assistant manger's, Dan Nugent, was recently spotlighted in the Austin American-Statesman. Check out the lovely article, and give Dan a high-five the next time you're in the store. Posted by alisonkn
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