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Stefan Merrill Block on Roald Dahl, the Brooklyn Public Library & why his favorite word is ‘Stella’

Stefan Merrill Block stops by the store Wednesday, January 31 at 7 PM to discuss his latest novel, Oliver Loving, which has already received rave reviews from places like Newsweek and Esquire. Check out the author's answers to The BookPeople Questionnaire below.  BP: What are you reading these days? SMB: I’m researching a novel that … Continue reading Stefan Merrill Block on Roald Dahl, the Brooklyn Public Library & why his favorite word is ‘Stella’ →

What We’re Reading This Week

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy: Earlier this week, I started Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things, a lusciously written family drama that received the Man Booker Prize back in 1997. I know, I’m now more than twenty years late for the party, but I’ve finally arrived and I can join the ranks … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week →

Literary Links: Malt shop novels, David Bowie’s book club & more

A roundup of the internet’s best literary news to make your Monday more tolerable. The New Yorker is calling William Melvin Kelley "The Lost Giant of American Literature." Why haven't you heard of him? Click here to find out. Have you ever read (or come across whilst thrift shopping) a "malt shop" novel? "Written from … Continue reading Literary Links: Malt shop novels, David Bowie’s book club & more →

LISTEN: Gary P. Nunn sings ‘London Homesick Blues’

Recognize this song? If you’ve been in Austin for a while or watched a bunch of Austin City Limits Live, you probably should. That’s Gary P. Nunn with Jerry Jeff Walker singing the iconic "London Homesick Blues." And guess what?! Gary P. Nunn is going to be in our store speaking and signing his memoir … Continue reading LISTEN: Gary P. Nunn sings ‘London Homesick Blues’ →

The Romance Bookshelves: Vampires, book clubs & more!

Cathy Maxwell is the Austin-based author of over thirty best-selling historical romance novels. She writes a monthly column for BookPeople. Visit www.cathymaxwell.com to learn more. I’m already loving this new year, even with Austin setting new records for “cold” weather. Nothing like a good book to enjoy while the nights are still long. Plus, intensity seems to … Continue reading The Romance Bookshelves: Vampires, book clubs & more! →

THIS FRIDAY: Helen Thorpe

Helen Thorpe stops by BookPeople this Friday, January 19 at 7 PM to discuss her new book, The Newcomers: Finding Refuge, Friendship, and Hope in an American Classroom. Adolescence is a hard enough period for anyone, but can you imagine going through your high school years as an immigrant? When you walk into a classroom … Continue reading THIS FRIDAY: Helen Thorpe →