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Earlier this year, students at Kealing Middle School received a lesson in bookselling from our Kid’s Book Buyer, Meghan G. As an added challenge, we asked them to select a book and write about what drew them to that one in particular, what kind of reader they think it would appeal to, and what the book’s marketing … Continue reading Bookselling with Kealing Middle School
This Wednesday we're getting tipsy with David Alan, professional bartender and author of the new book Tipsy Texan: Spirits and Cocktails from the Lone Star State. He'll be here with our friends from edible Austin magazine. We'll sip a cocktail made from one of the recipes featured in the book, enjoy beverages courtesy of Saint … Continue reading Gettin’ Tipsy with David Alan & edible Austin
& Sons by David Gilbert Reviewed by Consuelo In David Gilbert’s & Sons, he creates a spectacular puzzle of characters. The story revolves around A.N. Dyer, an aging, reclusive New York author who’s major novel Ampersand is a coming-of-age classic, a la Catcher in the Rye. Gilbert gives his tale a surprising first person narrator … Continue reading Painful, Funny, Beautiful, Unexpected: & SONS
I like to do my summer reading in one of two places: either sitting on my front steps hanging out with the neighbor's cats, or lying on the couch while my rabbits hop about and try to escape their pen. 1. Legs Get Led Astray by Chloe Caldwell This collection of essays made me believe … Continue reading Julie’s Summer Reads
As a man of few words, Waldo's visit to the KUT studios didn't generate much content for the airwaves, however he did have time to meet with the one and only John Aielli. Waldo is still hiding in select independent businesses here in Austin. You have until the end of July to find him. Grab … Continue reading John Aielli Found Waldo!
New novel on shelves today: & Sons by David Gilbert As per our friend Gianna on Liz & Gianna's Adventures in Bookland, the only other book blog you should be reading: "You won’t find anything better than this novel to spend your money on this summer. I am including Schlitterbahn Water Park or seeing the … Continue reading Forget Spiderman. Read & SONS.
~post by Julie W. Gary Shteyngart, author of such bookseller favorites as Super Sad True Love Story (I still have the coasters Random House sent out to stores to promote that one), Absurdistan, and The Russian Debutante's Handbook, has a new book coming out in January. This time, it's all about him: Little Failure: A Memoir. … Continue reading Gary Shteyngart Memoir Coming in January
I'm from Montana and do not handle the infernal Texas heat very well. Not very well at all, in fact. Thus, my favorite summer reading spots are all air-conditioning-related. My top spots are either the cold, dark confines of Casino El Camino South Side with an ice-cold Lone Star by my side and soul and … Continue reading Stephanya’s Summer Reads
~post by Marie I’ve already been over my very first love in Science Fiction, A Wrinkle in Time, but I have thus far neglected a very critical and formative part of the development of my love for sci-fi and fantasy: Young Adult sci-fi and fantasy! If you’ve ever been in any bookstore ever, you know … Continue reading Sci Friday: Teen Fantasy and Sci-Fi
Waldo took a break from hiding around town to have a quick jam session with Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson. He also hung out with Ray's dog, Emmylou. There's still time to find Waldo hiding in independent businesses around Austin. Grab your passport and start searching!
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