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Tao Te Ching: A Book about the Way and the Power of the Way by Ursula Le Guin Ursula Le Guin's death encouraged me to finally give her translation of the Tao Te Ching its due. It's one of the few seminal religious texts you might read in one sitting, although I never have. This … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
Cathy Maxwell is the Austin-based author of over thirty best-selling historical romance novels. She writes a monthly column for BookPeople. Visit www.cathymaxwell.com to learn more. I heartily endorse February as being Heart Month. One thing we need in the world is more love. So, here are some books that I know you will love. Beyond Scandal and … Continue reading The Romance Bookshelves: February Edition
Educated by Tara Westover: The memoir of a woman who grew up in the mountains of Idaho with a separatist Mormon family who eschewed technology and education, instead teaching their children the survivalist skills of the pioneers. Tara Westover taught herself enough math and grammar to get into Brigham Young University and escaped to a … Continue reading New Releases 2/20
Steven Saylor stops by the store this Thursday, February 22 at 7 p.m. to discuss his new book, The Throne of Caesar. Check out his answers to the BookPeople Questionnaire below! BP: What are you reading these days? SS: For bedtime escape, my current very guiltily pleasure is an addiction to the Fu Manchu … Continue reading Steven Saylor on Tolkien, pudicity & swimming pools
If you're worried about having enough time to read Sightwitch before Susan Dennard comes next week, don't fret -- the book is on our shelves now! You can pick it up today and bring it in for the event on Tuesday, February 20 at 7 p.m. Don't forget to check out our interview with Susan! … Continue reading Teen Thursday: 02.15.2018
Hey Witchlanders! There's no denying the Witchlands are full of magic, but it takes an extraordinary power to create such a dynamic world. Our YA Specialist, Shannon, talked with Sightwitch author Susan Dennard about how much the Witchlanders impact her and all things magic! Check out the interview below and come see Susan at BookPeople … Continue reading Q&A with Susan Dennard
Dome of the Hidden Pavilion by James Tate: Is magical absurdism a thing? Is prose poetry? Are these even poems in any real sense? Are these short stories or clouds? Is James Tate a dead man or a koan? My guess is Tate wouldn’t care to answer these questions— that you beam smiles and ruggedly scratch … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
Emily Ecton stops by the store this Saturday, February 17 at 6 p.m. to discuss her new chapter book, The Ambrose Deception. It's a must read for kids and adults alike! Check out Emily's answers to the BookPeople Questionnaire below. BP: What are you reading these days? EE: I'm not reading much right now because … Continue reading Emily Ecton on staying up late, NPR & the word ‘snort’
The Ambrose Deception by Emily Ecton: We're pretty excited for this new chapter book release! In The Ambrose Deception, three unlikely students are chosen to compete for a ten thousand-dollar scholarship, following clues that lead them to various locations around Chicago. At first the three contestants work independently, but it doesn't take long before each … Continue reading New Releases 2/13
Enjoy a good mystery? Consider joining Murder in the Afternoon, our book club dedicated to crime and thriller fiction. The next meeting is Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. on BookPeople's third floor. Below, Scott shares a bit more about the group. Crimes don't always have to be committed at night. Our Murder in the Afternoon book club meets … Continue reading Book Club Spotlight: Murder in the Afternoon
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