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Book Review – FURIOUS COOL: Richard Pryor and the World That Made Him

Furious Cool: Richard Pryor and the World That Made Him by David Henry & Joe Henry Reviewed by Steve(n) Richard Pryor was a spearhead of righteous anger, a mad poet, and an inflammatory missile of social justice. He was a drug-addled demon, a rampaging tyrant, and a catastrophic force of destructive violence. He was a misunderstood prophet, … Continue reading Book Review – FURIOUS COOL: Richard Pryor and the World That Made Him →

Curious Minds Start Here: Fascinating Nonfiction for Kids

Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos by Stephanie Roth Sisson Recommended for ages 5 and up Depicting Carl Sagan's journey from imaginative young dreamer to passionate scientist, this beautiful book will inspire inquisitive youngsters to keep looking up into the night sky and dreaming about what's out there. Little Melba and … Continue reading Curious Minds Start Here: Fascinating Nonfiction for Kids →

Ansley’s Favorite Book of 2014: THE PAYING GUESTS

Every year, our marketing department works with our booksellers and book buyers to put together our Winter Catalog, a collection of our favorite books of 2014 along with recommendations for holiday gifts. Booksellers submit competing essays about their favorite books and the winners are featured in the full-color, glossy pages of the catalog. Tons of brainstorming goes into … Continue reading Ansley’s Favorite Book of 2014: THE PAYING GUESTS →

Special Signed Bookplate Offer from Holly Black

We're happy to announce we're now accepting pre-orders for copies of Holly Black's upcoming Young Adult novel, The Darkest Part of the Forest. All copies pre-ordered through BookPeople will receive a signed, personalized bookplate AND a free limited edition poster.  Orders must be in by January 10 in order to receive the special freebies. Head on over here to secure … Continue reading Special Signed Bookplate Offer from Holly Black →

Giving Tree 2014: Women’s Storybook Project of Texas

Our annual Giving Tree is up in BookKids! The Giving Tree is one of our favorite parts of the holiday season. Every year, Merrilee hand-cuts dozens of delicate paper snowflakes to decorate our Giving Tree. On the back of each snowflake is the name and age of a child who would like a book for the holidays, or … Continue reading Giving Tree 2014: Women’s Storybook Project of Texas →

Christy’s Favorite Book of 2014: THE HIP GIRL’S GUIDE TO THE KITCHEN

Every year, our marketing department works with our booksellers and book buyers to put together our Winter Catalog, a collection of our favorite books of 2014 along with recommendations for holiday gifts. Booksellers submit competing essays about their favorite books and the winners are featured in the full-color, glossy pages of the catalog. Tons of brainstorming goes into … Continue reading Christy’s Favorite Book of 2014: THE HIP GIRL’S GUIDE TO THE KITCHEN →

Statesman Selects in December: HOW TO BE BOTH

BookPeople is proud to partner with the Austin American-Statesman for our monthly Statesman Selects program. Each month, we get together to select one book you absolutely must not miss. December's Statesman Selects pick is the novel How to be both by Ali Smith. Pick up a copy of the Statesman on Sunday, December 7 to read their review! … Continue reading Statesman Selects in December: HOW TO BE BOTH →

Bosco’s Favorite Book of 2014: THE LAST KIND WORDS SALOON

Every year, our marketing department works with our booksellers and book buyers to put together our Winter Catalog, a collection of our favorite books of 2014 along with recommendations for holiday gifts. Booksellers submit competing essays about their favorite books and the winners are featured in the full-color, glossy pages of the catalog. Tons of brainstorming goes into … Continue reading Bosco’s Favorite Book of 2014: THE LAST KIND WORDS SALOON →