March 2016 Statesman Selects: WORK LIKE ANY OTHER by Virginia Reeves

BookPeople is proud to partner with the Austin American-Statesman for their monthly Statesman Selects program. Each month, BookPeople will highlight the Statesman’s top recommended read for Austin. March's pick is Work Like Any Other by Virginia Reeves. Reeves will join us here at BookPeople Thursday, March 10 at 7PM to speak and sign her book. … Continue reading March 2016 Statesman Selects: WORK LIKE ANY OTHER by Virginia Reeves

DJ Stout: A Designer with an Eye for Texas

Editorial design is the art of storytelling, and DJ Stout's brand of it is uniquely American. Western American. As art director for Texas Monthly, he created memorable work that defined his field. As head of Pentagram, the Austin-based design firm that has become world-renowned, Stout has continued to innovate with his inimitable, often humorous perspectives. Join … Continue reading DJ Stout: A Designer with an Eye for Texas

What We’re Reading This Week

MONA  Children of Paradise: The Struggle for the Soul of Iran by Laura Secor "Earlier this year, I picked up an advanced reading copy of Laura Secor’s Children of Paradise: The Struggle for the Soul of Iran. Of the many great reads in our Middle Eastern Studies section, this new release is especially important and timely given … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week

Countdown to Lita Ford: 5 Days!

Only 5 days away! 80s rocker and former Runaway Lita Ford will be here at BookPeople to speak about her new memoir, Living Like a Runaway, in conversation with Raoul Hernandez of The Austin Chronicle. We’re counting down the days to the February 27 event by looking back at Ford’s career.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioiiMuKkMTU Let's kick this countdown off with Lita's signature … Continue reading Countdown to Lita Ford: 5 Days!

JUST ANNOUNCED! Cassandra Clare at St. Edward’s University!

JUST BOOKED! We're thrilled to announce bestselling author CASSANDRA CLARE will speak & sign LADY MIDNIGHT (The Dark Artifices Book 1) in the Mabee Ballroom at St. Edward's University Wednesday, March 16th at 7PM! Tickets are now available and include a copy of the book! If you can’t make the event, we are taking orders for signed copies of the book. We … Continue reading JUST ANNOUNCED! Cassandra Clare at St. Edward’s University!