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It's that time of year when everything, even familiar things, feels new again. We smile more, the air is clear (unless you count the pollen), the bluebonnets are back, and we are starting to break out our warmer-weather clothing. It's spring! Spring has to be one of the prettiest seasons in BookKids. Easter and spring … Continue reading Bunnies, chicks, and eggs, oh my!
Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto by Aaron Franklin Reviewed by Joe T. Somewhere along the path of life, Austin became famous for its barbecue. This was not always the case and, in fact, was considered a barbecue desert surrounded by the oases of Taylor and Lockhart. Now people from all over the world line-up and … Continue reading Top Shelf in April: FRANKLIN BARBECUE by Aaron Franklin
We love this state of ours. It's rich in history, culture, beauty, great food, and talent. Here are some of our favorite kid's books written by Texas authors or books about the Lone Star State. Merrilee~ Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers by Kathi Appelt, illustrated by Joy Fisher Hein My mom used to say you could … Continue reading Home Sweet Texas
The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch, is a new picture book biography created by two Austinites - author Chris Barton, and illustrator Don Tate. Eight years in the making, this incredible, emotional, and important book about a unique and brave person is finally here and garnering praise. Published while the United States has its … Continue reading Chris Barton & BookKids talk about THE AMAZING AGE OF JOHN ROY LYNCH
ROBYN Zeitoun by Dave Eggars "Zeitoun is not just a story about a natural disaster, it's the story of a family. The Zeitoun family was living in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina and this true story of their experience will change the way you look at the world." Zeitoun is available on our shelves and … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
HARDCOVER FICTION The Stranger by Harlan Coben (Event 3/26/15) The Stranger appears out of nowhere, perhaps in a bar, or a parking lot, or at the grocery store. His identity is unknown. His motives are unclear. His information is undeniable. Then he whispers a few words in your ear and disappears, leaving you … Continue reading New Books! 3/24/15
Let's Have a Rockin' Good Time! Calling All Young Readers Ages 8 to 14! We're launching a brand new book club and we want YOU to join us! Rockin' Readers Book Club is open to passionate readers between the ages of 8 and 14 who love to read and discuss books! Once a month, … Continue reading Rockin’ Readers Book Club!
BookPeople is thrilled to host nearly staff-run a dozen book clubs every month. All but one of the clubs meets right here in the store. Following are this week's discussions. We hope you find one that fits your favorite genre! All BookPeople book club meetings are free and open to the public. Book club picks are 10% … Continue reading Book Club Meeting Round-Up for Week 03/22/15
Greetings, fellow travelers, those stalwart and adventurous souls who traverse the terrific and tantalizing tracts and trails through the vasty deeps of the nigh ineffable and wonder-filled book multiverse! As ever, we here at the BookPeople blog have sailed the considerably-more-than-seven starry seas to bring you the latest in newsworthy items from the ever expanding reaches … Continue reading News from the Book Mulitverse
Fraud by David Rakoff Through the eyes of David Rakoff, the world was an expanse of uncertain possibility to be mined for new experiences and unknown pleasures. All you had to do to reap life's existential bounty was look like you know what you're doing. Such is the thematic through line of Fraud, his Lambda … Continue reading Fraud: The Book To “Read” For The Stand Up Sit Down Book Club
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