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Give Me Your Hand By Megan Abbott: Megan Abbott's latest, Give Me Your Hand, uses the backdrop of the science field to look at the danger of ambition and secrets with two researchers reunited in competition for a research project under an esteemed scientist and a shared confidence severed their bond in high school. Megan … Continue reading New Releases 7/17
AT BOOKPEOPLE TONIGHT Thursday, July 12 ~ 7 PM Author CARRIE FOUNTAIN speaking & signing I'm Not Missing "Carrie Fountain's YA novel is part plot-twisty thriller, part sweet romance, and perfect for summer reading "—Bustle, Best YA Book of July It's senior year, and Miranda Black's best friend, Syd, has run away—suddenly and inexplicably, leaving behind … Continue reading Teen Thursday!
We’re now accepting applications for a full time Receiving position here at BookPeople. We’re looking for someone who has an aptitude for working with inventory and books. Ideal applicant should be resourceful, have a basic understanding of box cutters, lifting with your knees and not your back, and be able to work autonomously. Moderate to heavy lifting is required. … Continue reading We’re hiring! Full time receiving position open
We're thrilled to welcome this new voice to the YA world! Award-winning poet Carrie Fountain talked to us about her debut YA novel, I'm Not Missing. Check out the Q&A below and join us for the launch party Thursday, July 12 at 7 PM! BP: What inspired you to write this story? CF: I’m fascinated by … Continue reading Q&A with Carrie Fountain
Mat and Jason are the Book Cooks; two former kitchen commandos now working in a bookstore. We suck at keeping up with this blog. We can't promise we are going to be any better but here is one from us now. We rotate the books through our display on a regular basis and we had … Continue reading The Book Cooks dish on Anthony Bourdain
Hello! Austin Events for the Literati is BACK! It's been almost an entire year since I've been able to dedicate time to find all the literary-themed events going on in Austin every month and write about them. So, here we go! Each month I'll be investigating events around town that might pique the interest of book nerds, … Continue reading Austin Events for the Literati – July
Even before working at BookPeople, I always recognized Merrilee when I visited my local bookstore. I loved exploring the kids section, and she was hard to miss-- she's tall and exuberant, ready to share her many hilarious stories at the drop of a hat. Once I started working here, it became even clearer to me … Continue reading BookKids: Merrilee on 24 Years at BookPeople
This week I read a book by a French cartoonist called The Mental Load. It’s both a feminist education and the story of the artist’s own journey toward feminism, beginning with the mental load of managing a household and covering topics such as cutting a woman’s perineum during childbirth without her consent and the inevitable … Continue reading New & Noteworthy Book Club discusses Red Clocks
Kids Event Staff We are seeking help on our part-time event staff for our in-store events, with weekend shifts totaling around 8 hours week/available, with the potential for additional hours to be added. Working weekends is a must. Ideal candidates are book enthusiasts with event hosting experience, as well as some knowledge of YA and … Continue reading We’re Hiring!
The days are long and the weather is HOT-- you need something COOL to read! Below, the Kids team recommends a few books to keep your summer reading fresh and fun. Whether you're taking a dip in Barton Springs Pool or hiding at home enjoying the AC, we all need something cool to read this … Continue reading BookKids: Read Something COOL This Summer!
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