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2015 was an incredible year for our store. We are so grateful for the support we get from readers who continue to make the decision to shop local and independent, and for those who come out to hear authors speak in our store. This year we had the honor of hosting historic figures such as President Jimmy Carter and Senator … Continue reading 2015: A Bookstore Year In Review
Only 5 days away! Elvis Costello will be here at BookPeople to speak about his new memoir, Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink, in conversation with Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune. We’re counting down the days to the October 20th event by looking back at Costello’s life in music. Throughout his career, Costello has teamed up with tons … Continue reading #CountdowntoCostello: 5 Days Left!
We are just a week and a day away from Elvis Costello in our store! He will be here Tuesday, October 20th in conversation with Evan Smith. Born Declan Patrick MacManus, Elvis Costello was raised in London and Liverpool, the grandson of a trumpet player on the White Star Line and son of a jazz … Continue reading Countdown to Elvis Costello!
We're thrilled to host Elvis Costello here at BookPeople in conversation with Evan Smith, host of Overheard with Evan Smith, about Costello's new book, Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink on Tuesday, October 20 at 7PM. The event will happen right here at BookPeople (603 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas). Tickets are now on sale and include a pre-signed copy of Unfaithful … Continue reading Elvis Costello Tickets On Sale Now!
Our fall events calendar is jam packed with incredible authors. We wish we could fit them all in one blog post....but holy pajamas, we have a LOT of events happening from September to December. We've highlighted as many as possible for one blog post, but know that we still have some big surprises left to announce. These … Continue reading Fall 2015 Author Events
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