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"I love walking into a bookstore. It's like all my friends are sitting on shelves, waving their pages at me." – Tahereh Mafi Film photography by BookPeople’s own Daniel M. Follow him on Instagram @dani.the.street. To see more posts in this series, click here.
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson: “No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality.” So begins one of literature’s most celebrated and terrifying reads – Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House. I’m wrapping this one up in celebration of the recent holiday and because re-visiting the … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
The Silmarillion, as reviewed by BookPeople's resident bard, Griffin Mauser. Sonnet: For years I used it to brace up my bed And sorry me I realized I’d not read I’m older now, of pages not too shy So reading then I knew I had to try Creation tale; the world came from a song … Continue reading ‘The Silmarillion’: A review in verse
The Familiar by Mark Z. Danielewski: The Familiar Volume 5 is the season one finale of Mark Z. Danielewksi's multi-sensory masterpiece. The astonishing series about a young girl who befriends a cat culminates in this volume, and the consequences of how we encounter one another are revealed in poignant and terrifying relief. All the while, … Continue reading New Releases: 10/31
A peek at some of the employee doodles that pop up around the store. — Stephen — Amber — Anonymous
Out of all the fun-filled family events and festivals our great city has to offer, we have a soft spot for the Texas Book Festival (TBF). For one weekend, downtown Austin transforms into a book lover's dream. White tents take over Congress Avenue to host amazing author signings, fascinating panels, and activities for readers of all ages. … Continue reading BookKids: Don’t miss these events at the Texas Book Festival!
"You're the only person I've ever met who can stand in a bookstore as long as I can. A smarty-pants, the kind you don't find every day." – This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz Film photography by BookPeople’s own Daniel M. Follow him on Instagram @dani.the.street. To see more posts in this series, click here. … Continue reading Scenes from a Bookstore: Vol. II
It’s Teen Thursday! Here’s the scoop on what’s new in the world of YA literature! #BookishHalloween Halloween is nearly upon us! Don't forget to tag @BookPeople and use #BookishHalloween to share your literary-inspired costumes with us on social media! We can't wait to see what you come up with! Looking for suggestions? Bookpeople's YA Specialist … Continue reading Hallow-teen Thursday: Bookish costumes, spooky reads and more
Edisto by Padgett Powell: Edisto is the type of novel that is rewarding and difficult in all of the ways that Faulkner's work is: it is heavy in Southern vernacular & highly stylistic. In parts, you might need to follow along with a pen to navigate passages. But, it is a dazzling novel. Told in the voice … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
Smitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb Perelman: Deb Perelman, award-winning blogger and acclaimed author of The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook is back! This new cookbook celebrates cooking as an escape from drudgery. Smitten Kitchen Every Day presents over 100 new impossible-to-resist recipes – real recipes for real people with busy lives who want to eat quality … Continue reading New Releases: 10/24
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