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Each month I'll be investigating events around town that might pique the interest of the book nerds, the literature obsessed, and those who enjoy stimulating entertainment and/or socializing. Not surprisingly, Austin has a number of things going on every month the Book People community would enjoy. Fantastical Fictions Presents: Robert Jackson Bennett Malvern Books Tuesday, November 1st … Continue reading Austin Events for the Literati – November
The first event of the season is at Austin's Salvage Vanguard Theater on May 23rd, 8pm.
HARDCOVER FICTION The Last Flight of Poxl West by Daniel Torday Poxl West is the epitome of manhood and something of an idol to his teenage nephew, Eli Goldstein, who reveres him as a brave, singular, Jewish war hero. Poxl fills Eli's head with electric accounts of his derring-do, adventures and romances, as he collects … Continue reading New Books! 3/17/2015
HARDCOVER FICTION Barefoot Dogs: Stories by Antonio Ruiz-Camacho Book Release Event 3/10/15 “What people lose defines how they live their lives and this vibrant collection of stories illustrates this point with a literary verve that is electrifying! When the patriarch of a rich and thriving Mexican family is kidnapped, the family scatters across the world … Continue reading New Books! 3/10/2015
~post Katie P. Nigel Barker is perhaps best known as a co-star of sorts; he often works in the presence of supermodels and designers, and is recognizable to many as the guy on TV sitting next to Tyra Banks or Naomi Campbell. And he is that guy; he was a judge on 17 seasons of … Continue reading Nigel Barker at BookPeople: “This is an unprecedented time for fashion.”
HARDCOVER FICTION I AM RADAR by Reif Larsen New novel from the bestselling author of THE COLLECTED WORKS OF T. S. SPIVET. This is a kaleidoscopic novel that draws on the furthest reaches of quantum physics, forgotten history, and mind-bending art to tell the story of Radar Radmanovic. Larsen is here at BookPeople Thursday, March … Continue reading New Books! 2/24/15
2014 was, for the most part, a rather underwhelming year.. There were some good books and there were some great books but I felt it was mostly treading water. I’m writing this on January 8th and already I have a massive list of books I’ve read and loved or are anticipating that it puts all … Continue reading Through The Glass Darkly: Joe’s Most Anticipated Books of 2015 (So Far…)
It's YA lucky day! It's Teen Thursday! Where we bring you YA news from around the globe and highlights from the BookPeople Teen Press Corps! August Buzz Book: The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson WHAT THE TEEN PRESS CORPS IS SAYING: "I enjoyed reading this novel immensely. It reminded me a lot of … Continue reading Teen Thursday
It's YA lucky day! It's Teen Thursday! Where we bring you highlights from the BookPeople Teen Press Corp! _______________________________________________________________________ May Buzz Book: Tease We’re buzzing about Tease for the month of May because it is a book you rarely see in today’s Young Adult market. Tease is an interesting and unique read that is sure … Continue reading Teen Thursday!
It's YA lucky day! It's Teen Thursday! (On Friday... Sometimes We Get a Bit Busy...) Where we bring you highlights from the BookPeople Teen Press Corp! _______________________________________________________________________ Q&A with Austin Author Nikki Loftin - Nightingale's Nest TEEN PRESS CORPS: What inspired you the most about Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Nightingale?” Was there something about that story … Continue reading Teen Thursday (On Friday)
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