Landline by Rainbow Rowell Reviewed by Consuelo I was hesitant as I started Landline. I haven’t read Attachments, and I was worried that Rainbow Rowell’s grown-up characters would not have the same grip on me that her young adult characters did when I read Eleanor & Park and Fangirl. My hesitation didn’t last long as I … Continue reading LANDLINE: A True Look At True Love
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A Modern First Library List from Chris Barton
Guest Post by Austin Author Chris Barton ___________________________________ I can’t promise that the titles on my list for Modern First Library will sound as fresh to parents on their twentieth reading as they do on their first one. But in putting my list together, I strove to remember how fun it was when the words … Continue reading A Modern First Library List from Chris Barton
Special Pre-Order Offer From Stephanie Perkins!
We’re excited to be part of Stephanie Perkins’s awesome pre-order campaign for signed copies of Isla and the Happily Ever After! Not only will copies pre-ordered through BookPeople be signed by Stephanie, she’s also throwing in a FREE bundle of decals and FREE BUTTONS with every pre-order! 25 lucky pre-orders will also receive a free tote bag! To … Continue reading Special Pre-Order Offer From Stephanie Perkins!
2014 Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize Long List Announced!
The Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize Long List was announced last week, and there are a lot of great books included. We've already been buzzing about a few of them at the store and certainly don't envy the judges when it comes to picking one winner from the bunch! While we wait for the announcements of … Continue reading 2014 Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize Long List Announced!
Bookseller Review: CATALOGING THE WORLD
Cataloging the World: Paul Otlet and the Birth of the Information Age by Alex Wright Reviewed by Jan Alex Wright channels his inner James Gleick here and offers us a compelling biography, not only of an important forerunner to information science, but a brief biography of the birth of the Web and information science itself. In … Continue reading Bookseller Review: CATALOGING THE WORLD
Introducing BookPeople’s Modern First Library
~post by BookPeople's Children's Book Buyer, Meghan G. I am thrilled to announce the launch of BookPeople's Modern First Library initiative. Under the banner of this program, we will be featuring a broad range of books, new and old, that we think belong on the shelves of the very youngest readers. BookPeople is committed to … Continue reading Introducing BookPeople’s Modern First Library
New Releases – 7/1/14
HARDCOVER FICTION Inside Man by Jeff Abott The latest Sam Capra novel from one of our favorite #ATX #crimefiction authors, Jeff Abbott, is here! When Capra's best customer - and friend - is murdered outside his Miami bar, Sam decides to seek justice. We can't wait to have Jeff here Tues 7/8 to celebrate! … Continue reading New Releases – 7/1/14
Top Shelf in July: CALIFORNIA by Edan Lepucki
Y'all might recognize this month's Top Shelf pick from The Colbert Report (and from recent posts right here on this very blog). California by Edan Lepucki is a debut post-apocalyptic novel coming out this month from Hachette Book Group, a publisher locked in a highly publicized struggle with an online retailer that has resulted in restricted access to Hachette's titles. Stephen Colbert … Continue reading Top Shelf in July: CALIFORNIA by Edan Lepucki
Photo Gallery: Hillary Rodham Clinton at BookPeople
Last Friday, June 20th, we had the honor of hosting Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton here at BookPeople to sign copies of her new book, Hard Choices. Over 1,000 people turned out to meet Secretary Clinton, who shook hands and signed books for two hours with a smile. It was one of the biggest, most successful events … Continue reading Photo Gallery: Hillary Rodham Clinton at BookPeople
Now Hiring at BookPeople: Tech Support
We're now accepting applications for a full time Tech Support position here at BookPeople. We're looking for someone who has an aptitude for working with computers, servers, and general electronics. Ideal applicant should be resourceful, have a basic understanding of computers and networking, and be able to work autonomously. IT related education is a plus, but not required. The … Continue reading Now Hiring at BookPeople: Tech Support
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