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We did it, y'all! This is the last Wednesday of the year that no one saw coming. And, as always, our booksellers are here to help you pick out the perfect books to close out the year. Read on below to find some titles to enjoy in between sips of champagne. Have a safe and … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/30
That's it, folks! We've (nearly) made it to the end of this horrible year. And what better way to cap it off than with the 52nd volume of New Release Tuesday posts for 2020? This week's new releases has a few murder mysteries to cozy up with, some food guides to get you thinking about … Continue reading Final New Releases of 2020!
Alright everyone, time to check those holiday lists one last time. Don't have everyone crossed off? Have no fear! Our booksellers are here to help you pick out that perfect read. Check out what they've been reading this week below, and have a safe and happy holiday this year! The Shadows Between Us by Tricia … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/23
The penultimate New Release Tuesday of 2020 has arrived. A scant few days remain in a year we'd all like to forget, and though we're ready to put it all behind us, we've got a duty to spotlight the books that have made this ordeal worth trudging through. Take a peek at some of the … Continue reading New Books, Same Old Year
It was the worst of times, it was the worst of times. And unless your name is Jeff Bezos, you're probably not a whole lot better off than you were at the beginning of this godforsaken year. 2020 was a time of tremendous sacrifice and loss, TikTok dances and sourdough starters, Tiger Kings and Chess Queens … Continue reading Year in Review: BookPeople’s 31 Favorite Reads of 2020
That countdown to the holidays continues! Still looking for a good book to send to a friend or loved one this year? Fear not! Our booksellers have got recommendations for everyone on your list, from adults down to brand new readers. What Are You Going Through by Sigrid Nunez Sigrid Nunez's What Are You … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/16
We're halfway through December (wow!), and though the literary headlines chill along with the weather, our shelves are sure to be stocked with this week's new releases. Graphic novels, spooky YA reads, and nutritional advice for the new year. Read on for more! Remina by Junji Ito Another of Junji Ito's classics, the sci-fi masterwork Remina tells … Continue reading Winter Is…Here. And So Are New Books!
The holiday rush is in full swing here at the store, but our amazing booksellers have still found the time to read some new books this week! Check out the page below to see what they've been reading this season. In the meantime, we'll get back to filling those holiday orders for you. A Sorcery … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/9
In case you needed another reason to stay inside, our new releases this week have us booking hours-long reading dates after we close up for the night. Boisterous histories, revelatory discoveries and a pair of eye-opening debuts. Scroll down for more info on the books turning heads in this final month of 2020. Bag Man: … Continue reading Chilly Temps, Stellar Reads to Cozy Up With
Inventory Manager Molly joins us on the blog to make one very big reading recommendation for your long nights at home this winter...even if you're not the biggest sci-fi reader. A beginning is a very delicate time. Know then that it is the year two thousand and twenty. In this time the most precious substance … Continue reading Spice Up Your Life: The Time Has Finally Come for You to Read ‘Dune’
