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Our latest episode of The BookPeople Podcast features Paul Yoon's chat with fellow author (and lovely wife) Laura van den Berg. Paul and Laura are currently visiting faculty members at the Michener Center for Writers, and they're introduced by best selling novelist and Michener Center Director, Bret Anthony Johnston. All of this talent gathered together … Continue reading The BookPeople Podcast with Paul Yoon
Each month I'll be investigating events around town that might pique the interest of book nerds, the literature obsessed, and those who enjoy stimulating entertainment and socializing. Not surprisingly, Austin has a number of things going on every month the BookPeople community would enjoy. Meximericon Mexican American Cultural Center September 1st, 11am - 7pm Free and … Continue reading Austin Events for the Literati-September
SAYING GOODBYE TO A FAN FAVORITE The #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series comes to a stunning conclusion in War Storm. BUT NOT WITHOUT ONE LAST JOURNEY! DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON? DON'T WORRY! WE'VE GOT THE BLURB BELOW! VICTORY COMES AT A PRICE. Mare Barrow learned this all too well when Cal's … Continue reading Teen Thursday!
A conversation with Celeste Ng, author of the bestselling Everything I Never Told You and, now, Little Fires Everywhere. Celeste Ng will appear at BookPeople on Tuesday, September 26th, at 7pm, in conversation with Clay Smith of Kirkus Reviews. Q: Tell us a bit about Shaker Heights. Do you see it as representative of Every Town, USA, or … Continue reading Author Q&A: Celeste Ng
Our booksellers simply love Samantha Irby, creator of the blog Bitches Gotta Eat and author of the equally amazing essay collection We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. We want to be her best friends on the Internet or, at the very least, hang out with her. And now we get to! We're thrilled to welcome her to … Continue reading We ❤ Samantha Irby!
It's YA lucky day! It's Teen Thursday! But wait--it's also July, and Austin has really turned up the heat. We've been working hard here at BookPeople to compile a list of some truly amazing YA summer reads for any and every possible situation! Come on and check them out! This week, we'll be looking at … Continue reading Teen Thursday Special: Summer Reads!
It's YA lucky day! It's Teen Thursday! We're bringing you YA news from around the globe and highlights from the BookPeople Teen Press Corps Blog! Don't forget to check out the blog for new reviews, event reports, and other teen news! Nebula Winners include Naomi Novik & Nnedi Okorafor! The Nebula Awards were announced this … Continue reading Teen Thursday! (5/19/16)
It's YA lucky day! It's Teen Thursday! We're bringing you YA news from around the globe and highlights from the BookPeople Teen Press Corps Blog! Don't forget to check out the blog for new reviews, event reports, and other teen news! April Buzz Book Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton Maddy says, "In the … Continue reading Teen Thursday! (4/14/16)
It's YA lucky day! It's Teen Thursday! We interrupt your regular Teen Thursday programming to bring you this Texas Teen Book Festival 2015 special edition! TTBF15 is THIS SATURDAY!!!! Here's a wrap up of all the panels, authors, and other things you need to know about the fest. See you there! #TTBF15 Keynote & Closing … Continue reading Teen Thursday – 9/24/15 – #TTBF15 Special Edition!
It's YA lucky day! It's Teen Thursday! Where we bring you YA news from around the globe and highlights from the BookPeople Teen Press Corps blog! Don't forget to check out the blog for new reviews, event reports, and other teen news! Texas Teen Book Fest 2015 News! TTBF15 is less than one month away!!!!! … Continue reading Teen Thursday 9/3/15
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