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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)
Legendary Texas writer Joe R. Lansdale sat down with Semegran of Austin Liti Limits to reflect on his 50 years of writing books, articles, and taking a stab at comics. If you've ever visited the store, you know he's one of our favorites ever working in the crime genre! Watch Part 2 of this interview … Continue reading Austin Liti Limits: Joe R. Lansdale
Film buffs, this is the event replay for you. Take a trip back in time to Hollywood's great turning point and learn more about the Oscar-winning film that changed the movie biz forever. Have you ever nearly been run over by a car, stopped it in its tracks, slammed the hood and exclaimed, "I'm walkin' … Continue reading Virtual Event Replay: Glenn Frankel
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
Readers love big historical novels for a reason. The best of them bring the past to life and have a lot to say about the present despite the period they're set in. Here's one Uriel thinks you should have on your radar! What's better than books? Big books. I love getting lost in a hefty … Continue reading Books I’m Excited About: ‘Great Circle’
Spring is in the air and our new releases this week invite you to get in the spirit! Sports, escapes to far-off lands, and a glimpse into our future. Get a taste of what we have to offer below and check out more on our web page now. The Sports Revolution: How Texas Changed the … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases This Week (3/23)
Fall 2021's a distant dream, but Uriel's still looking forward to all the wonderful book's we'll be getting when we finally get there. In a year when so many standout authors are making a splash, there's one title he's most stoked for. Read on for more! Colson Whitehead's done it all. He's penned historical novels, a … Continue reading Books I’m Excited About: ‘Harlem Shuffle’
True Crime Thursday is a thing, right? If not, let's get the ball rolling on that one. Take a trip back in time with Casey Cep's October 2020 celebration of the Furious Hours paperback release. She was joined in conversation with the Michael Lewis (Moneyball, The Big Short, The Fifth Risk)! Casey Cep's Furious Hours blends true crime reportage and biography … Continue reading Virtual Event Replay: Casey Cep + Michael Lewis
Spring is just around the corner--we know because our CoffeePeople barista Emily just let us know that spring specials have been added to our menu! Ten out of ten booksellers agree that a nice cup of coffee or tea is the perfect accompaniment to a new book, so be sure to stop by the cafe … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
This week's new releases are all about revelations. Hear me out. One takes you behind the scenes of classic film, a few others reveal what it means to be a woman in and out of the spheres of power, and another's a straight-up mystery that begs to be solved. Read on for more one these highly-anticipated new … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (3/16)
