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~post by Meghan G. As we have mentioned, Varian Johnson is awesome because he is going to be personalizing any pre-orders we get for his new book, The Great Greene Heist. PLUS, BookPeople is able to exclusively offer signed copies of The Kelsey Job, a prequel to The Great Greene Heist along with these personalized … Continue reading More Reasons Why Varian Johnson Is Awesome!
~Post by Arian B. Sometimes there are occurrences in our lives that leave such an impact on us, we are forever changed by them. A big metaphorical wooden fence dividing what we were before it happened, and what we became after. The amount we are affected varies based on the event, but nonetheless we are changed. … Continue reading BookPeople Review: AN UNTAMED STATE
MEGHAN G. We Were Liars by Erin Lockhart "E. Lockhart's mesmerizingly spare novel will suck you in with promises of dappled sun, first kisses, and golden days that go on for ever. But as the dark secrets hidden beneath the novel's bright, tidy surface begin their gradual escape, you will fly feverishly forward through the … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
There's still time to find the perfect Mother's Day gift for the mom(s) in your life. We've compiled a list of books we think make perfect gifts. We also have a wide variety of jewelry, knick-knacks and all sort of fun things. Maybe grandma needs a new pair of sushi socks? We're open 9am - 11pm daily! … Continue reading Mother’s Day Gifts!
"So why test children’s and teens’ books for representation? The Bechdel Test is a great exercise that we can all use to be aware of the people around us. It teaches us to think more critically. Being aware of how people are represented in the books that children read can lead to children being aware … Continue reading Book Vloggin’ with Jan: The Bechdel Test
It's YA lucky day! It's Teen Thursday! Where we bring you highlights from the BookPeople Teen Press Corp! _______________________________________________________________________ May Buzz Book: Tease We’re buzzing about Tease for the month of May because it is a book you rarely see in today’s Young Adult market. Tease is an interesting and unique read that is sure … Continue reading Teen Thursday!
Austin author Varian Johnson has promised to SIGN & PERSONALIZE every single copy of The Great Greene Heist pre-ordered through BookPeople! That's not all! You'll also received a SIGNED BOOKMARK and a SIGNED COPY of The Kelsey Job, the short prequel to The Great Greene Heist! This offer is being made exclusively to BookPeople customers. We ship worldwide! … Continue reading Varian Johnson Is Awesome. Here’s Why.
Whoah. Hold onto your bookbags. We have a lot coming out this week, and our staff is buzzing about it! FICTION The Bees by Laline Paull A L E X: “A few chapters into The Bees I realized what a feat of writing I was witnessing. I was already immersed in hive culture and shown … Continue reading New Releases 5/6/2014
Mayor Lee Leffingwell, the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation, and the Austin Public Library have announced this year’s selection for The Mayor’s Book Club: Monday, Monday by acclaimed Austin author Elizabeth Crook. A chilling piece of Austin history, Monday, Monday follows three students caught up in the UT tower shooting: Shelly, who leaves her math … Continue reading Mayor’s Book Club Selection Announced!
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