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Fall 2021's a distant dream, but Uriel's still looking forward to all the wonderful book's we'll be getting when we finally get there. In a year when so many standout authors are making a splash, there's one title he's most stoked for. Read on for more! Colson Whitehead's done it all. He's penned historical novels, a … Continue reading Books I’m Excited About: ‘Harlem Shuffle’
Spring is just around the corner--we know because our CoffeePeople barista Emily just let us know that spring specials have been added to our menu! Ten out of ten booksellers agree that a nice cup of coffee or tea is the perfect accompaniment to a new book, so be sure to stop by the cafe … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
If you're into music + feeling things, Uriel's got just the book for you! I love Hanif Abdurraqib. The way his mind works, his taste in music and sports, his aura, just everything. And his work—an alchemical blend of criticism and poetry—is some of the very best I've ever read. Yes, I'm prone to hyperbole, … Continue reading Books I’m Excited About: ‘A Little Devil in America’
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Though they've been busy rounding up books in store to run out to your curbside spots, our booksellers are here to tell you all about their favorite reads from this week! Check out their recommendations below. Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig Band of Sisters is based on the true story of … Continue reading What We’re Reading 3/10
Sci-fi lovers, here's a book you should be looking forward to! Out next month! I wasn't able to truly get into sci-fi writing until I stumbled across Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach Trilogy sometime in 2014. Comprised of Annihilation, Authority, and Acceptance, it tells of an ecological l wasteland known only as Area X and the scores of scientists and … Continue reading Books I’m Excited About: ‘Hummingbird Salamander’
How's it going, Austin? Our booksellers have woken from hibernation after this week of winter, and they're here to tell you what books they've been enjoying this week! Check out the page below for their best snow day recs. One of the Good Ones by Maika and Maritza Moulite After activist and YouTube star … Continue reading What We’re Reading 2/24
Uriel's sights are set on a title out next month in this newest installment of Books I'm Excited About. Read on for more! My favorite novels have always been the kind that dazzle me with their originality and brim with an aching familiarity. Sanjena Sathian's Gold Diggers does both. Set in a sleepy Atlanta suburb at … Continue reading Books I’m Excited About: ‘Gold Diggers’
A new installment of Books I'm Excited About features a most-anticipated book of summer 2021. Read on to see why Uriel is excited about this one! While an unprecedented winter weather episode pummels Texas, I'm dreaming of warmer weather and A Touch of Jen, the sticky-like-spilled-soda debut from former Texan, Beth Morgan. Not only is this cover … Continue reading Books I’m Excited About: ‘A Touch of Jen’
Brrr! Our Texas readers know all about the truly unprecedented winter weather conditions that have swept our state. And while we're always asking for more time to read, this wasn't exactly the way we wanted it to happen Regardless, we're going to take it in stride and celebrate all the new books we have time … Continue reading N-N-New Books for Ch-Ch-Chilly Times
Valentine's Day is around the corner (have you noticed the bouquets, chocolates, and heart-shaped balloons literally everywhere?!) and you know what that means, right? Yup, it's time to get lost in your favorite literary love stories! Bookseller Bug joins us on the blog to recommend of their spicy faves! Hey there. Bug here, your favorite goblin … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Reading: Enemies to Lovers!
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