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Debut author Simon Han discusses his much-lauded debut, Nights When Nothing Happened with Scott Semegran in the latest episode of Austin Liti Limits. The pair cover writing the Chinese-American experience and how the book came to be. Watch Part 2 of this interview for an excerpt of Nights When Nothing Happened performed by Simon Han. And be … Continue reading Austin Liti Limits: Simon Han
In Part 2 of his interview with Austin Liti Limits, bestselling author Kevin Wilson (Nothing to See Here, Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine) discusses the creative process and the inspiration he draws from...pro wrestling (?)! You'll have to watch below to find out more: Click here for Part 1 of Wilson's interview. About the Author: Kevin Wilson … Continue reading Austin Liti Limits: Kevin Wilson (Part 2)
Bestselling author Kevin Wilson (Nothing to See Here, Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine) joins Scott Semegran of Austin Liti Limits for a riveting interview on writing, parenthood, and spontaneous combustion. You can watch the pair's full interview below: And keep following this page for a virtual reading from Wilson coming soon. About the Author: Kevin Wilson is … Continue reading Austin Liti Limits: Kevin Wilson
Austin Liti Limits returns this week for an interview with author and professor Ran Walker. Semegram met with Walker virtually to discuss Walker's prolific quarantine experience, the varieties of microfiction, and the pair's shared love of hip-hop. Watch the full interview below! And catch Part 2 for a reading from The World Is Yours: Microfictions performed … Continue reading Austin Liti Limits: Ran Walker
Happy New Year, readers! Our friends at Austin Liti Limits are christening 2021 with a brand video interview with Michelle Cox, the bestselling author of the Henrietta and Inspector Howard novels. Larry Brill is on the scene to discuss Cox's A Child Lost—a book that transports readers through through the tangled halls of Dunning, the infamous … Continue reading Austin Liti Limits: Michelle Cox
The latest episode of Austin Liti Limits features a conversation with debut novelist Jacqui Castle. Scott Semengran met virtually with Castle to discuss The Seclusion, her first novel for young adults set in a dystopic United States, finding inspiration during a pandemic, and they make a few reading recommendations along the way. Catch Part 2 for … Continue reading Austin Liti Limits: Jacqui Castle
Hey, friends! After months of... *waves around* other things that have come up, we are bringing back our Meet the Bookseller series so you can continue to get to know your local indie booksellers! Today, we're talking to BookPeople's General Manager, Charley. How long have you worked at BookPeople? C: My eight month anniversary was … Continue reading Meet the Bookseller: Charley!
Happy mid-September! Time sure is flying this month, but our new releases are keeping us grounded. Explore the fantastical fiction capers, brilliant histories, and sobering narratives packing our shelves this week—you may just find your next favorite read! Piranesi by Susanna Clarke From the New York Times bestselling author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, an intoxicating, hypnotic … Continue reading “Park These Brand New Books Right In This Little Book Shelf,” OR Mid-September New Releases
Scott Semegran of Austin Liti Limits met virtually with local author, James Wade, to discuss his brand new literary Western, All Things Left Wild. In Part 1, the pair discuss what it's like to publish and promote a new book during a pandemic and explore the world of Wade's new book. Catch Part 2 for a … Continue reading Austin Liti Limits: James Wade
Ever wondered what it's like to be part of the BookPeople team? Now's your chance. Join our community bound by books! We are now hiring booksellers to work under our COVID-19 business model. Safety precautions and store operations to be discussed during interviews. Applications can be found online here. You can drop them off in … Continue reading Booksellers Wanted!
