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The Curiosity by Stephen Kiernan Reviewed by Katie I just finished this amazing book and couldn’t wait to share it. I’ve been completely absorbed! It comes out today and everyone should run to get a copy! The story, in a very small nutshell, is that a man from 100 years ago is reanimated in today's … Continue reading THE CURIOSITY: Completely Absorbing
We told our Teen Press Corps that Justin Bieber's mom, Pattie Mallette, will be here on Tuesday, July 16 at 3pm to sign her new book, Nowhere But Up, Teen Edition: The Story of Justin Bieber's Mom. And then we learned how careful you should be saying that name around teens. While we let them … Continue reading OMG Justin Bieber’s Mom is Coming!
We're in the thick of another hot Texas summer, which also means we're in the middle of some great summer reads. To accompany you on your trip to the lake, Barton Springs, or perhaps a nice air conditioned spot right on your own couch, we, along with the Austin American-Statesman, are happy to recommend the … Continue reading Statesman Selects: DOWNFALL by Jeff Abbott
~post by Marie My most recent foray into sci fi and fantasy was enjoyed predominantly on a very long plane ride. Currently I am sitting on a veranda overlooking gently swaying palm trees, crystal blue waters, and a tall island rests gently on the ocean, partially obscured by clouds as little boats and kayakers flit … Continue reading Sci Friday: LEVIATHAN WAKES (in Hawaii)
Michael Fry, author of The Odd Squad and Official Ambassador of our Summer Reading Program, wants to make sure you kids are keeping up with your summer reading. Pick up a summer reading bookmark the next time you're in the store and start turning those pages! The school with the most participants in our Summer … Continue reading You Heard it From Michael Fry
~post by Children's Book Buyer, Meghan G. Towards the end of the school year I had the pleasure of visiting the Young Adult Literature class at Kealing Middle School with our Kids Outreach Coordinator, Topher Bradfield. Topher, as he does for schools all around town, came to talk to the kids (in his characteristically enthusiastic … Continue reading Bookselling with Kealing Middle School
Snow cones, road trips, picnics, Fredericksburg peaches, fireflies, wildflowers, sangria, sunsets at the ball fields, and, most important of all, a shade-spangled swath on the banks of Barton Springs where I can stretch out and escape the heat in the pages of a juicy book: my perfect summertime in a nutshell. 1. Wild by Cheryl … Continue reading Margaret’s Summer Reads
~post by Meghan G. At our staff meeting this week, we decided to share our thoughts for a great vacation read. Here are some of the books we wouldn't mind curling up with under a shady tree: MERRILEE Summer at Forsaken Lake by Michael Beil Recommended for ages 8-12 "The perfect summer adventure! Nick does … Continue reading Notes from the Kids Staff: Vacation Reads
Mayor Leffingwell & Waldo officially kick off Find Waldo Local 2013! Waldo's now hiding in locally owned, independent businesses throughout Austin. Pick up your passport of participating businesses and start searching for him! He'll be hiding throughout the month of July. When you find Waldo, someone at each store will either sign or stamp your … Continue reading Mayor Leffingwell Officially Kicks Off Find Waldo Local!
~post by Tommy Summer is upon us and we all need some new titles to add to our summer reading list. So without further ado let's dig into a list that includes a little urban fantasy, some alternate history, and another trip into David Weber's Honorverse. Beginnings by David Weber Weber has long entertained readers … Continue reading Sci Friday: Coming Soon to a Wormhole Near You
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