by Ethan S. Disclaimer: Check Trigger Warnings (TWs) on all books before reading. One thing I love about the wintertime is having lots of time to reflect, scrolling my Goodreads, about all the new and exciting books and authors I read this year. I especially love deep-diving into the book and what the author intends, … Continue reading 5 Books I Read This Year That WILL be Future Classics
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Book You Should Read Instead of Studying for Finals
by: Harper C. There are hundreds of awesome book series to read and obsess over throughout the months, but it seems that when finals roll around, you have a lot more reading time. You could be ahead of your classmates and able to read instead of studying, or like me… You could be avoiding your … Continue reading Book You Should Read Instead of Studying for Finals
Review: Into the Blue Deep by Jennifer E. Archer
by Barbara V. Touching upon many themes like grief, loss, and moving on, Into the Deep Blue by Jennifer E. Archer is an emotional tale that will show you the intricate beauty of human relationships. It’s been almost a year since her mom passed, and yet Fiona still can't seem to go back to who she was … Continue reading Review: Into the Blue Deep by Jennifer E. Archer
Review: The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero
by: Holly W. If you’re a fan of mystery, whimsy, verse books, and just a pinch of suspense and romance, The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero could be your next favorite read! Every couple months I seem to find myself back in the wonderfully immersive world of verse books— whether they be fiction, … Continue reading Review: The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero
“Preserving Our Voices in the Fight for Intellectual Freedom,” Save the Books Teen Op-Ed Contest Winner Essay
Save the Books is a teen-led project run by Austin Public Library and funded by the Library Foundation with the goal of increasing student discussion of intellectual freedoms. This year was their first annual Op-Ed contest, where students between 14 and 18 could submit an entry about “What the Freedom to Read Means to Me.” The winner was Azeemah Sadiq from Houston, TX. Thank you to all the Save the Books members and partners who made this possible!
Meet the Bookseller: Gregory!
Today in our Meet the Bookseller series, we're chatting with the one, the only, booksellin', filmmakin', wrestle-lovin' GREGORY! Gregory is BookPeople's Operations Manager, keeping the store afloat and the team going strong. You may have spotted his beautiful handmade staff cards in the Lit in Translation or Film sections, read some of his thoughts on … Continue reading Meet the Bookseller: Gregory!
Author Interview: Jason June & Becky Albertalli
Authors Jason June and Becky Albertalli sat down to chat with Teen Press Corps journalist, Ivy. Catch up with the author friends as they discuss Jason June's YA debut, Jay's Gay Agenda, developing characters similar to yourself, advice for young writers, and more! Good news! We currently have signed copies of Jay's Gay Agenda and … Continue reading Author Interview: Jason June & Becky Albertalli
Meet the Bookseller: Lindsey
We're bringing back our bookseller series and introducing you to Assistant Manager, LINDSEY! You may have seen Lindsey's incredible staff cards around the store, or been blown away by her badass Halloween costumes. She's worked events, dropped off your curbside orders, and has even been shouted out by customers online for her STELLAR personalized recommendations … Continue reading Meet the Bookseller: Lindsey
Review: A Court of Silver Flames
Colleen W. of BookPeople's Teen Press Corps shares her thoughts on her favorite author's latest: Sarah J Maas's A Court of Silver Flames! You can find more of Colleen's reviews over on the Teen Press Corps blog! *Note: This review will not contain spoilers beyond what is present in the synopsis of the book until … Continue reading Review: A Court of Silver Flames
Meet the Bookseller: Ellen!
Continuing our bookseller series with... Ellen! As BookPeople's Bookfairs Manager, Ellen is always busy working with schools to put together awesome bookfairs for their students! Learn more about her favorite books, quotes, and her delicious ice-cream making abilities below! How long have you worked at BookPeople? E: Seven years! What is your favorite thing about … Continue reading Meet the Bookseller: Ellen!
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