Can You Predict a Classic Science Read? Come to the December Meeting of the ATXSciRead Book Group to Find Out

The world of fiction has its canon, those books agreed upon by old white men sitting in closed rooms, though PBS’ The Great American Read recently and publicly gave more voice to “everyday” readers, thus opening up the list of novels considered classics. Each fiction genre has its own canon, too. But what about the … Continue reading Can You Predict a Classic Science Read? Come to the December Meeting of the ATXSciRead Book Group to Find Out →

TEEN THURSDAY: THANKFUL FOR BOOKS

It's Thanksgiving and we're working to load our bellies up with all kinds of delicious goodies! But, it's important to take some time to remember what you're thankful for...like books, books, and...well, more books! Here's what's out this week to add to the ever growing To Be Read...I mean, To Be Thankful For pile! … Continue reading TEEN THURSDAY: THANKFUL FOR BOOKS →

New releases 11/20

The Camelot Code By Mari Mancusi: THE CAMELOT CODE: THE ONCE AND FUTURE GEEK is the first book in a new middle grade series--a fantastic genre-bending twist on The Sword in the Stone, perfect for adventurous readers with a great sense of humor! Mancusi brings humor to her re-imagining of the King Arthur legend by … Continue reading New releases 11/20 →

Q&A with Author Kayla Olson

BookTeen Event You Can't Miss! We have author Kayla Olson at the store this Saturday, November 17 at 6 PM for her latest and greatest Sci-Fi adventure, This Splintered Silence. She'll be speaking and signing copies of the new book, so hopefully we'll see you there! In the meantime, enjoy this Q&A between Teen Press Corps … Continue reading Q&A with Author Kayla Olson →

Teen Thursday

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BOOKPEOPLE Saturday, November 17 at 6 PM KAYLA OLSON speaking & signing This Splintered Silence From the author of The Sandcastle Empire comes a sci-fi thriller that’s equal parts Illuminae and One of Us Is Lying. Lindley Hamilton has been the leader of the space station Lusca since every first-generation crew member … Continue reading Teen Thursday →

The Romance Bookshelves—Because Life is Busy and a Great Book a Lifeline

The holidays are upon us. Life moves at a faster pace as I try to accomplish everything I usually do plus all the extra activities of the season. Books are my escape. They give me balance and great stories give me a mental breather. Here are a few I plan on reading this month— At … Continue reading The Romance Bookshelves—Because Life is Busy and a Great Book a Lifeline →

New Releases 11/13

Making Up Your Own Mind By Edward Burger: We solve countless problems—big and small—every day. With so much practice, why do we often have trouble making simple decisions—much less arriving at optimal solutions to important questions? Are we doomed to this muddle—or is there a practical way to learn to think more effectively and creatively? … Continue reading New Releases 11/13 →

BookKids: Celebrating National STEM Day with great books!

A look into some great titles that inspire young readers to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math, in honor of National STEM Day (Nov. 8) We love books that inspire readers to get out of their comfort zone and discover new skills! Whether it's a recipe book or a graphic novel about science, we … Continue reading BookKids: Celebrating National STEM Day with great books! →

Teen Thursday

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BOOKPEOPLE? Saturday, November 10 at 6 PM LUCIA DiSTEFANO speaking & signing Borrowed in conversation with Cindy House A triumph of authenticity, grace, and nail-biting suspense, Lucia DiStefano's ingenious debut is an unflinching, genre-bending literary thriller of love, mystery, and survival. As seventeen-year-old Linnea celebrates the first anniversary of her … Continue reading Teen Thursday →

New Releases 11/6

Nine Perfect Strangers By Liane Moriarty: From Liane Moriarty—author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Truly Madly Guilty, Big Little Lies, and The Husband's Secret, the New York Times bestsellers What Alice Forgot and The Last Anniversary, and The Hypnotist's Love Story—comes her newest hit, Nine Perfect Strangers. Nine people gather at a remote … Continue reading New Releases 11/6 →