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We're in the thick of another hot Texas summer, which also means we're in the middle of some great summer reads. To accompany you on your trip to the lake, Barton Springs, or perhaps a nice air conditioned spot right on your own couch, we, along with the Austin American-Statesman, are happy to recommend the … Continue reading Statesman Selects: DOWNFALL by Jeff Abbott
~post by Marie My most recent foray into sci fi and fantasy was enjoyed predominantly on a very long plane ride. Currently I am sitting on a veranda overlooking gently swaying palm trees, crystal blue waters, and a tall island rests gently on the ocean, partially obscured by clouds as little boats and kayakers flit … Continue reading Sci Friday: LEVIATHAN WAKES (in Hawaii)
Michael Fry, author of The Odd Squad and Official Ambassador of our Summer Reading Program, wants to make sure you kids are keeping up with your summer reading. Pick up a summer reading bookmark the next time you're in the store and start turning those pages! The school with the most participants in our Summer … Continue reading You Heard it From Michael Fry
~post by Children's Book Buyer, Meghan G. Towards the end of the school year I had the pleasure of visiting the Young Adult Literature class at Kealing Middle School with our Kids Outreach Coordinator, Topher Bradfield. Topher, as he does for schools all around town, came to talk to the kids (in his characteristically enthusiastic … Continue reading Bookselling with Kealing Middle School
Snow cones, road trips, picnics, Fredericksburg peaches, fireflies, wildflowers, sangria, sunsets at the ball fields, and, most important of all, a shade-spangled swath on the banks of Barton Springs where I can stretch out and escape the heat in the pages of a juicy book: my perfect summertime in a nutshell. 1. Wild by Cheryl … Continue reading Margaret’s Summer Reads
~post by Meghan G. At our staff meeting this week, we decided to share our thoughts for a great vacation read. Here are some of the books we wouldn't mind curling up with under a shady tree: MERRILEE Summer at Forsaken Lake by Michael Beil Recommended for ages 8-12 "The perfect summer adventure! Nick does … Continue reading Notes from the Kids Staff: Vacation Reads
Mayor Leffingwell & Waldo officially kick off Find Waldo Local 2013! Waldo's now hiding in locally owned, independent businesses throughout Austin. Pick up your passport of participating businesses and start searching for him! He'll be hiding throughout the month of July. When you find Waldo, someone at each store will either sign or stamp your … Continue reading Mayor Leffingwell Officially Kicks Off Find Waldo Local!
~post by Tommy Summer is upon us and we all need some new titles to add to our summer reading list. So without further ado let's dig into a list that includes a little urban fantasy, some alternate history, and another trip into David Weber's Honorverse. Beginnings by David Weber Weber has long entertained readers … Continue reading Sci Friday: Coming Soon to a Wormhole Near You
Top Shelf in July: Transatlantic by Colum McCann Reviewed by: Consuelo, Master Bookseller & Assistant Manager Colum McCann is back, and doing what he does best – weaving story lines across time and place into one stunning work of fiction. TransAtlantic begins with the stories of four real-life men with ties to Ireland. It opens … Continue reading Top Shelf in July: TRANSATLANTIC by Colum McCann
Today we're celebrating the release of The Day the Crayons Quit, the delightfully zany new picture book illustrated by one of our favorite children's book creators, Oliver Jeffers and written by Drew Daywalt. Meghan G., Our Kid's Book Buyer, is very excited: "At this point we all love Oliver Jeffers so much that all we … Continue reading Oliver Jeffers: Picture Book Maker
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