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New in Hardcover The Only Pirate at the Party by Lindsey Stirling (Amy’s pick!) Join us here at BookPeople for a fabulous evening with dancing electronic violinist and YouTube star Lindsey Stirling this Saturday, 1/16! She'll be here to talk about her new book, The Only Pirate at the Party, and sign books. The speaking … Continue reading New Books! 1/12/16
JESSICA Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Ann Lamott "Bird by Bird is a writing reference book that also functions as generally inspiring for whatever you want to do. It has been such an inspiration to me - I'm writing more now than over the past few years. The most important … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
Last night we had the pleasure of hosting a wonderful conversation with Elizabeth Strout and Amanda Eyre Ward about the writing life, Strout's latest novel The Burgess Boys, and just how one goes about creating a Pulitzer Prize-winning work such as Strout's story collection, Olive Kitteridge. Thanks to Liz, Amanda and everyone who came out (and asked … Continue reading Reading Recommendations From Elizabeth Strout
We were a little busy on Tuesday hosting former President Jimmy Carter, so, a couple of days late, here are a few of our greatest hits from the new release pile this week. Enjoy! HARDCOVER FICTION Astonish Me: A Novel by Maggie Shipstead From the author of the widely acclaimed debut novel Seating Arrangements, winner of … Continue reading New Releases This Week
Welcome to our Book Club Corner, where each month we highlight books new to paperback we think would make perfect picks for your next book club discussion. If you’re looking to join a book club, we host a wide variety of free, bookseller-run book clubs right here at BookPeople. Join us! We love to talk books. _______________________________________________________ … Continue reading Book Club Corner: March Recommendations
Hey book lovers, look at the pleasant surprise that arrived this morning: signed first edition copies of The Burgess Boys, the new novel from Elizabeth Strout (bestselling author of Olive Kitteridge.) Available on our shelves and via our website, while supplies last. (We ship all over the globe, for those friends who are far from … Continue reading Signed First Edition Copies of THE BURGESS BOYS
If you were a fan of Olive Kitteridge, Elizabeth Strout's Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of linked short stories, then you'll want to get yourself down to a bookstore tomorrow and pick up The Burgess Boys, her new novel. Shelf Awareness gave it a great review: "Almost five years after winning a Pulitzer for the linked stories … Continue reading New From the Author of OLIVE KITTERIDGE
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