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HARDCOVER FICTION MysteryPeople's New Release Pick of the Day: Rose Gold by Walter Mosley In this new mystery set in the Patty Hearst era of radical black nationalism and political abductions, a black ex-boxer self-named Uhuru Nolica, the leader of a revolutionary cell called Scorched Earth, has kidnapped Rosemary Goldsmith, the daughter of a weapons … Continue reading New Releases – 9/23/14
We are positively gleeful to announce we'll host Neil Patrick Harris, Tony and Emmy award-winning stage and screen performer, here at BookPeople to sign his new book, Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography on Tuesday, October 21st at 7pm. Tickets are now available. Harris is famous for his roles as Barney Stinson in the popular … Continue reading Neil Patrick Harris Comes to BookPeople!
We're happy to announce that the Statesman Selects pick for September is Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David by Lawrence Wright. Delving into the historic meeting at Camp David, Lawrence Wright shows us again the insight and journalistic instincts which has made him one of the nation's best nonfiction writers. … Continue reading Statesman Selects: THIRTEEN DAYS IN SEPTEMBER
A copy of Rebel Yell, the new biography of Stonewall Jackson by S. C. Gwynne, bestselling author of Empire of the Summer Moon, has been making the bookseller rounds. Joe's been raving about it: "Stonewall Jackson was a 20th century general in 19th century clothing; a deeply religious man who hated war yet only came alive … Continue reading REBEL YELL: One of the Best Books of 2014
The National Book Award Foundation announced their Fiction Longlist last night. It's an exciting list! We were happy to see many staff favorites recognized. Thunderstruck by Elizabeth McCracken We have signed First Editions Available! Elizabeth McCracken is one of our own! An Austinite, she holds the James A. Michener Chair in Fiction at the University of Texas and the … Continue reading National Book Award Fiction Longlist Announced
Who: You, dear book lover! What: Percentage of all sales benefiting the Texas Teen Book Festival Where: Right here! BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78703 When: All day, September 23, 2014 We're donating a portion of sales on Tuesday, September 23rd to the Texas Teen Book Festival to keep the festival free and open to the … Continue reading Shop At BookPeople & Support Texas Teen Book Festival!
by Mo* Anyone with literary inclinations awaits the announcements of the MacArthur Genius Awards each year with much excitement and a little envy. Who, in a moment of assessing one's own "genius," hasn't mentally paid off their student loans and bought new shoes and a modest three-bedroom home with their imaginary MacArthur grant? I was … Continue reading For Alison, With Love and Genius
HARDCOVER FICTION Katie P.'s New Release Pick of the Day: Love Me Back by Merritt Tierce “Tierce’s novel cannot be lumped together with other fictional portrayals of addicts and wanderers, told in stark, purposefully alienating language, because we know its empathetic, intelligent, hopeful heart. This book will hurt you, and it will show you a … Continue reading New Releases – 9/16/14
The National Book Awards announced their poetry longlist this week. We at BookPeople are excited to promote poetry to our customers. Poetry is good for the soul, and here are six poets who are doing really well in the soul-goodness department. We highly encourage you to know, love, and cherish their work. This Blue … Continue reading The BookPeople Guide to the National Book Awards Poetry Longlist
Wolf in White Van by John Darnielle ~reviewed by Steve(n) The labyrinth of human consciousness can lead to any number of epiphanies or disasters, miracles or cataclysms. Some writers work within a comfortable, logical framework to produce their masterpieces. John Darnielle, in defiance of convention, follows the infinite regress of the imagination through every conceivable … Continue reading WOLF IN WHITE VAN: A Story of Drastic Measures and Desperation
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