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Jonathan Franzen graced us with his presence Saturday, September 19 to speak about his new novel, Purity. While he was here he imparted some food for thought, admitted to liking the song “Muffin Man” by Frank Zappa, and suggested several novels to add to your collection (or a gift to add to someone else’s): Elena … Continue reading Jonathan Franzen Recommends…
BookPeople is honored to welcome Chelsea Clinton to our store on Thursday, October 8th at 7:00PM with a new book that tackles the biggest challenges facing us today and gives readers a deep understanding of the world around them—and how anyone can make a difference. Combining facts, charts, photographs and stories about children and teens … Continue reading CHELSEA CLINTON Comes to BookPeople Oct 8th!
You are cordially invited to an evening of marvelous mischief, spectacular storytelling, and feats of bookish brilliance heretofore unseen in the city of Austin! Brian Selznick, bestselling author and illustrator of Wonderstruck and The Invention of Hugo Cabret, will take the stage at Westlake Performing Arts Center to present his latest creation, The Marvels. With the … Continue reading Announcing BRIAN SELZNICK with THE MARVELS October 24th!
We're busy preparing the store for our event with President Jimmy Carter this Saturday, August 1st at 2:30PM. President Carter will be here at BookPeople to sign copies of his new book, A Full Life: Reflections at 90. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. Tickets are available in-store and via bookpeople.com. If you will be attending this event … Continue reading President Jimmy Carter Event – Important Info & Updates
Join us here at BookPeople on Friday, August 14 at 7pm for a Girls Night Out with Jennifer Weiner, queen of the bestseller lists and one of the most vocal writers in the conversation about modern American fiction! We'll celebrate her new novel, Who Do You Love, with champagne, nibbles and good conversation! With over 11 … Continue reading Girls Night Out with Jennifer Weiner!
We're very, VERY excited to announce that we will host the one and only Felicia Day, actress, internet celebrity and all around awesome human, here at BookPeople on Saturday, August 15 at 6PM. Day will be here to sign copies of her new book, You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost). Just who is Felicia Day? Thanks … Continue reading Felicia Day Is Coming to BookPeople!
Welcome to Day Three of our investigation of all things Nick Offerman. As we approach the day (Wednesday, June 3 at 7pm) when Offerman is here at BookPeople, live and in person (with his new book, Gumption), we’re digging up all of the information we can find (and that Wikipedia provides) on the Renaissance man known as … Continue reading Nick Offerman: More Than A Mustache
Welcome to Day Two of our exploration into all things Nick Offerman. As we approach the day (Wednesday, June 3 at 7pm) when Offerman is here at BookPeople, live and in person (with his new book, Gumption), we're digging up all of the information we can find (and that Wikipedia provides) on the Renaissance man … Continue reading Nick Offerman: More Than A Mustache
With comedian, bestselling author and Parks and Rec star Nick Offerman set to visit our bookstore on Wednesday, June 3 at 7pm with his new book, Gumption, we've been doing a bit of googling to get to know the man behind the book jacket. Boy howdy, have we learned a few things. From acting to boat building to … Continue reading Nick Offerman: More Than A Mustache
Besides the official documents, what more is needed to form a true American citizenship? British food critic, travel writer and Food Network regular Simon Majumdar expands the requirements in Fed, White and Blue: Finding America with My Fork. Join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 7PM when he joins us in-store to discuss his travels … Continue reading Simon Majumdar Brings FED, WHITE & BLUE to BookPeople!
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