Howdy! We're the largest independent bookstore in Texas. This is our blog.
In her new memoir The Other Side, Lacy Johnson recounts her terrifying experience being kidnapped, raped and imprisoned by her ex-boyfriend, a man she used to love, trust and live with. Johnson writes about the unbearable consequences of their relationship in poetic, gripping prose that cuts right to the bone. This is a story of strength in the … Continue reading Tin House Q&A with Lacy Johnson
~post by Scott Butki Teacher Kim Bearden has written a book, Crash Course, detailing the kind of amazing educational adventures she has done with students from various schools, including in the impressive Ron Clark Academy. She suggests other teachers can do this too! Each chapter ends with class notes and homework as she suggests ways … Continue reading Q&A with Kim Bearden, author of CRASH COURSE
HARDCOVER FICTION The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness Deborah Harkness will be in-store, speaking and signing on 8/9 at 4PM! After traveling through time in Shadow of Night, historian and witch Diana Bishop and vampire scientist Matthew Clairmont return to the present to face new crises and old enemies. At Matthew’s ancestral home at … Continue reading New Releases – 7/15/14
We're thrilled to announce we'll host Lena Dunham, the creator, director and star of HBO's hit show, Girls, at Central Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 12 at 6pm. Dunham will be touring with her new collection of essays, Not That Kind of Girl. Tickets are now available in-store and via bookpeople.com. Get 'em! “If I could take what I’ve learned and make … Continue reading BookPeople Presents: LENA DUNHAM
Guest Post by Austin Author Cynthia Leitich Smith This is the second week in a series of author guest posts about diversity in children's literature and the BookPeople Modern First Library initiative. Author Chris Barton shared his thoughts last week here and here. For more about BookPeople’s Modern First Library initiative, and for more recommendations of wonderful new and … Continue reading Modern First Library Guest Post: Cynthia Leitich Smith
~post by Steve(n) A frigid, damp breeze blows in from the swamp, dappling your shivering body with sharp pins of unforgiving moisture as an unseasonable fog unfolds over the village. One by one, marsh lights blink into existence over the haunted mire, illuminating the decomposing, alligator-torn remains of escape attempts forever fettered by their unlucky … Continue reading The Nightmare Factory: SPEAKS THE NIGHTBIRD Pt. 2
Robogenesis by Daniel H. Wilson ~post by Salvador One of my all-time favorite books during my 10 years at BookPeople would surprise most people. It’s the simple story of a robot uprising. More specifically, it’s about an artificial intelligence that becomes aware, escapes into computers around the world, then launches a worldwide attack on humanity … Continue reading ROBOGENESIS: More Heart
Alright, folks, we're excited (and by excited, we mean some of us are having heart palpitations) to announce that Monday, October 6 at 7PM, esteemed lyricist, singer for the Mountain Goats, and debut novelist John Darnielle will be speaking and signing copies of his book, Wolf in White Van, here at BookPeople! All the info is … Continue reading John Darnielle Comes to BookPeople!
The Girl With All The Gifts by M.R. Carey ~post by Sarah H. With all the post-apocalyptic fiction coming out these days, it’s hard to know which of them should make it on to your reading list this summer. The Girl With All The Gifts has so much more to offer than being just a … Continue reading THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS: Prepare Your Brain to Get Drop Kicked
Austin, mark your calendars: Thursday, August 28 12:30pm legendary musician Graham Nash will sign copies of his book, Wild Tales, here at BookPeople! All the info is available on our website. But while you’re here, we’ll double down and mention a few things: This event is a SIGNING ONLY. Tickets are required to join the … Continue reading Graham Nash Comes to BookPeople!
BookPeople 