Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis stopped by last night to talk to a packed house about the third book in their bestselling Wildwood series, Wildwood Imperium. After a sweet slideshow of childhood pictures and artwork, a Q&A with kids in the audience, and a long signing (these two are total troopers), we asked Colin and Carson … Continue reading Carson Ellis & Colin Meloy’s Favorite Children’s Books
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What We’re Reading This Week
~ WIL Cress by Marissa Meyer “The story I’ve been waiting for in The Lunar Chronicles, Rapunzel on the moon! I’ve been reading the advance reader, and Cress is already delivering. It looks like there’s going to be this big dust up between the Lunars at the ‘Earthens.’ This series is really taking off and … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
Book Club Corner: Recommendations
Oh no, look out, there it is, that dreaded question: What should my book club read next???? Please, come, sit down, you're safe here. Welcome to a new monthly series in which we highlight some favorite new paperback releases we believe are perfect for book club discussions. Featured Books of the Month: Benediction by Kent … Continue reading Book Club Corner: Recommendations
Winter Reads for Youngsters
(post by Meghan G., Children's & YA Book Buyer) The recent blast of winter chill reminds us that, while temperatures don't often dip below freezing in Austin, it's still winter, and you never know. Being from the north, Austin's infrequent cold snaps always put me in the mood to read some of my favorite wintry … Continue reading Winter Reads for Youngsters
Book Vloggin’ with Jan
"Adventure can be thrilling, breathtaking, and a powerful obsessive force. But it can also be dangerous, terrifying and painfully lonely. I'm so glad we have each other." Welcome to the first installment of Book Vloggin' with Jan! Each month, Jan will pick a different topic and tell us about her must-read books. This month she's … Continue reading Book Vloggin’ with Jan
2013: A Bookstore Year In Review
Seems it was only yesterday we were popping the corks and dusting off our 2013 party glasses. Alas, another year has come and gone, and what do we here at BookPeople have to show for it? How do we measure a year in the life of a bookstore? Why, in instagram photos, storytimes and Supreme … Continue reading 2013: A Bookstore Year In Review
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