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Here at BookPeople, our booksellers have got all the answers: Having trouble sleeping at night? Try a warm beverage and a new book! Want something impressive to talk about over your next Zoom coffee date? Read up on a new topic! Craving adventure while you're waiting for that second vaccine dose to kick in? Stage … Continue reading What We’re Reading
May springs with a bounty of good reads. From local author debuts to sci-fi epics, memoirs of motherhood and intimacy to concise histories and conversations about race. Make room on your shelves for these exquisite picks out in the world now. Olympus, Texas: A Novel by Stacey Swann *Virtual Event 5/5* "A gripping debut that takes … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (5/4)
"Now we come to spring break 2021, where I’m a little high on pain meds after getting my wisdom teeth out and planning on re-reading all of the Grishaverse novels before the show comes out. I was excited to rediscover what made me love these books and this universe so much, as well as to see if any of my opinions had changed (AKA, would I like Mal this time?). " - Ivy
Make room on your shelves: this final row of new releases in April demands your attention. Amy Kobuchar takes on big tech in her new book, the spiritual leader Sadhguru helps you find peace and tranquility, while Carrie Fountain provides the perfect coda to National Poetry Month. And there's so much more, too. Scroll down … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (4/27)
It's Wednesday everyone, and our booksellers know just what that means: it's that time again to rave about their favorite reads of the week! Scroll on to read all about the books they couldn't put down. Amber and Clay by Laura Amy Schlitz A bear cub of a girl chafes against rules and expectations … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
April's bringing showers alright--showers of books! Read on for more on the standout hits coming to shelves this week, including Michelle Zauner's highly-anticipated memoir, Crying in H Mart, an unearthed novel from Richard Wright, and debut authors you should keep your eyes on. Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner *Virtual Event 4/26* From the indie rockstar … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (4/20)
Helloooooo, readers of Austin and beyond! This week, our booksellers are here to recommend both new gems to discover and old favorites to revisit. Read on to find out which titles they don't want you to miss out on! Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian Original, wildly funny, and heartfelt, Gold Diggers reminds me of all … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
We're bringing back our bookseller series and introducing you to Assistant Manager, LINDSEY! You may have seen Lindsey's incredible staff cards around the store, or been blown away by her badass Halloween costumes. She's worked events, dropped off your curbside orders, and has even been shouted out by customers online for her STELLAR personalized recommendations … Continue reading Meet the Bookseller: Lindsey
What can birds teach us about the the planet's ancient history? Who is Merry Clayton and how did she shape the musical landscape of music with one killer vocal track? What will planet Earth look like once we're through with it? You can find the answers in this week's new releases. The Hill We Climb: … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (3/30)
It's that time of the week again, and our booksellers are back to tell you all about their favorite reads of the week! Read on to see what they recommend picking up next time you stop by to browse our shelves. Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley Ever a slight outsider within her Sault Ste. Marie … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
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