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Brand new books, on sale today! Blurbs courtesy of the books' publishers. HARDCOVER FICTION Carry The One by Carol Anshaw Carry the One begins in the hours following Carmen’s wedding reception, when a car filled with stoned, drunk, and sleepy guests accidentally hits and kills a girl on a dark country road. For the next … Continue reading New Releases
Thank you to everyone who has come in over the last few days to donate money to support Leslie Cochran. We're continuing to accept donations and will do so indefinitely. Donations of $10 or more will continue to receive a Leslie magnet set. We are only accepting donations in-store. We're keeping Leslie in our thoughts, … Continue reading Leslie Update
~Post by Robyn It’s an odd feeling. Working, planning and creating something so intensively for a month and then all of a sudden it’s over. It’s impossible to fathom the number of times the word “yarn” has been used in BookPeople over the past few weeks. I can’t say that I miss it, yet, but … Continue reading Bookstore Yarn Bomb! SUCCESS!
Book: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon Reviewed by: Nolan I hate to say it, but I'm skeptical about the 'Creativity' section at our store. When I think of the books in there what comes to mind are books full of exercises, which are great for getting the juices flowing, but I see them … Continue reading Book Review: ‘Steal Like An Artist’ by Austin Kleon
Just found this while straightening in our Hinduism section: The Big Poster Book of Hindu Deities. The artwork is so vibrant and engaging, I love it. Each poster is removable so you can hang it on your wall, too. I also found Ramayana: Divine Loophole (Joe T. is narrating those awesome illustrations for me as I type) … Continue reading Found Book
Big congratulations to Austin's own Paul Qui, the latest Top Chef champion! Check out this video Addie Broyles posted to her Statesman blog of the reaction at Uchiko. What a moment! The Austin Food and Wine Festival posted a fun list of Qui's five favorite things about Austin. Qui's scheduled to appear at the April … Continue reading Congratulations, Paul Qui!
We are THRILLED to announce we have just confirmed legendary author Anne Rice will sign her latest novel, The Wolf Gift, here at BookPeople on Friday, March 23, 7p 6p! You can pre-order your book here on our site. In order to receive a wristband for the signing line at this event, a copy of … Continue reading JUST BOOKED: Anne Rice!
As of Friday, March 2nd 9am BookPeople will accept donations for the recovery expenses of Austin icon Leslie Cochran, hospitalized this week and currently recuperating from brain surgery at St. David's South Austin Medical Center. Soon after learning of Cochran's hospitalization, BookPeople contacted Cochran's friend Debbie Russell to inquire about expenses incurred by the surgery … Continue reading Collecting Donations for Leslie Cochran
Book: Threats by Amelia Gray Reviewed by: Brian C. If Joan Didion and Italo Calvino had a baby, and if that baby was best buddies with Slavenka Drakulic and Blake Butler, and if that baby wrote awesome sentences, then that baby would be Amelia Gray. If that baby probably hated forced metaphors about literary brethren, … Continue reading Book Review: ‘Threats’ by Amelia Gray
By now you may have heard that comedian Michael Ian Black is coming to Austin. Here's what you need to know if you want to see him: Sunday, March 4 7p - Alamo Drafthouse Michael Ian Black will take part in a special evening of clips and conversation at the Alamo Drafthouse at South Lamar. … Continue reading All You Need to Know About Michael Ian Black in Austin
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