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February's gone with the wind, but with it comes the promise of Springtime and a bevy of new releases sure to put some pep in your step. This month brings us a plethora of scintillating new titles from debut authors, the hatching of a bookseller favorite, and an exciting announcement that cements Austin's place as … Continue reading Springtime for New Books!
Our Bookseller Pirates share the stories behind their tattoos, inspired by Isaac Fitzgerald’s upcoming How to Be a Pirate! Check out Part 1 here. Picture book author Isaac Fitzgerald will be here March 5th to read us his delightful tale of a girl who desperately wants to be a pirate and turns to her tattooed … Continue reading BookKids: Bookseller Pirates (part 2)
Bummed about missing Jenn Shapland's in-store event? We got you covered! Listen in to hear the story behind her critically-acclaimed debut memoir, My Autobiography of Carson McCullers. It' been buzzed about on several publications including The New York Times and it's a bookseller favorite. Inventory Manager Molly calls it, "a soft, intimate, deep heart work of … Continue reading Jenn Shapland on the BookPeople Podcast!
Meghan G, BP's Children's Programming Director, shares her experience at Austin ISD's Battle of the Books! This blog post was originally published in Publisher's Weekly. I’ve been hearing about Austin ISD’s epic Battle of the Books events for years from the middle school librarians we work with. I’ve always been curious, but I didn’t actually … Continue reading BookKids: Austin Kids Take on Battle of the Books
Griffin (like the monster) recommends some of the latest comics to hit our shelves... Shadow of the Batgirl by Sarah Kuhn and Nicole Goux Sarah Kuhn and Nicole Goux have introduced one of the least known Batgirls, Cassandra Cain, to a wider audience with energy and style. This is a whole 'nother Batgirl, steeped in … Continue reading Teen Thursday: Griffin Recommends…
Our booksellers have gone back in time this week to take a look at some classics! Look below for epic battles, political feuds, and decadent parties. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald I didn't expect to like The Great Gatsby. Now hear me out; I say this because despite it being insanely popular it … Continue reading What We’re Reading 2/26
We close out a month of stellar new releases with one of the best lineups yet! Below you can read up on the exciting titles by authors we'll be hosting in-store in the coming weeks, an thrilling return to a fantasy world, and a life-affirming memoir (among other fabulous new reads). Find your next favorite … Continue reading New Releases This Week! (2/25)
Ahead of her book launch at BookPeople on March 9th at 7PM, local author Deb Olin Unferth took a few questions from BookPeople booksellers about her latest novel, Barn 8. It tells the story of an improbable chicken heist by a legion of ragtag animal rights activists. The title has drawn praise from reviewers at Kirkus … Continue reading In Solidarity with The Chickens: An Interview with Deb Olin Unferth
A must listen for aspiring writers; ISABEL IBAÑEZ, ADRIENNE YOUNG, SHEA ERNSHAW take us through the process. Generously sharing their personal stories, they describe their successes, road blocks, and breakthroughs. Listen in as these three accomplished writers discuss, publishing, process, and maybe even a bit of magic. Stream our episode when you click below, … Continue reading New Podcast! Isabel Ibañez, Adrienne Young, & Shea Ernshaw
A look at the amazing literary starts coming our way... plus, new releases, signed books, & TPC love! Upcoming Events for Teens Sunday, March 1 at 5 PM - Marissa Meyer - Lunar Ever After Tour So many fun treats and giveaways await at this event! Come meet the author of this iconic YA fantasy … Continue reading Teen Thursday: March Madness!
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