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A video interview with former White House Photographer Pete Souza and Teen Press Corps journalist Xander Christou! Guess what, friends? We learned a big lesson recently: IT NEVER HURTS TO ASK! Pete Souza, former Official White House Photographer, was coming to the store to celebrate the paperback release of his book, Shade. So we asked … Continue reading Teen Thursday: Interview with Pete Souza
Christmas is only one week away, folks! Having trouble thinking of the perfect gift? Take a look at these current reads from our staff for some inspiration. This Is Not a Love Song by Brendan MathewsThis Is Not a Love Song deserves a lot more praise than it has received, because it's beautiful. Every story … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/18
Happy Holiday Season, BookFriends! December's in full swing and we've finally got some chilly weather settling in on the ATX so it actually feels like the wintertime should! If you're a faithful reader of these posts then you've got a pretty good idea of the biggest, buzziest books that have come out this year, but … Continue reading New Releases for 12/17 + Our Favorite Titles of 2019!
A little Flashback Friday action for y'all! We dove into the archives of the BookPeople podcast for one of our favorite conversations. Author Sarah Smarsh visited BookPeople to read and sign her book Heartland, which was longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Listen in as Sarah Smarsh discusses her eye-opening memoir with Rose … Continue reading The Archives: Sarah Smarsh on the BookPeople Podcast!
This was originally published in the Teen Press Corps' blog: bookpeopleteens.wordpress.com The Teen Press Corps recently got together to talk BOOKS (as we do), going over what stories captured our hearts in 2019 and what we’re dying to get our hands on in 2020, like Infinity Son and Sword in the Stars! Here are a bunch of our … Continue reading Teen Thursday: The TPC’S 2019 Favorites!
So many books, so little time. It's a sad fact of life for many readers. But our booksellers are here to give you the 411 on titles you may have on your radar, and honestly, no one gives it to you the way a bookseller will. Check out these blurbs and mini reviews of titles … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/11
There's only three more New Release Tuesday's before the New Year hits, three for the decade! My goodness, how time flies. But this isn't goodbye, no, we'll still be on here in 2020 and beyond, so let's keep the party going! This week we're giving you a glipmse at a heartwarming book of comics, a new release … Continue reading 4th to Last New Release Tuesday of 2019! Wow!
Holiday shopping, anyone? Here are some of our booksellers’ favorite Kids books of the year! Find more in our Holiday Catalog, which we distribute in-store. Saturday by Oge More "Saturday is the most special day of the week for Ava. She and her mother look forward to it all week long. The list of things … Continue reading BookKids: Favorite Kids Books of 2019!
Holiday shopping, anyone? Here are some of our booksellers' favorite teen books of the year! Find more in our Holiday Catalog, which we distribute in-store. Are You Listening? by Tillie Walden "From the Austin author of the graphic novels On a Sunbeam and Spinning, comes an all-new tale to wrap yourself in. Are You Listening? … Continue reading Teen Thursday: Favorite Teen Books of 2019!
It's December once more, and all of us here at the store know what means: cold temperatures, hot drinks, and new books to read while we keep warm! Here are some picks to read beside a fire or under a cozy blanket. Moth Smoke by Mohsin HamidThe descent of Darashikoh Shezad begins when he loses … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/4
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