by Ethan S. Disclaimer: Check Trigger Warnings (TWs) on all books before reading. One thing I love about the wintertime is having lots of time to reflect, scrolling my Goodreads, about all the new and exciting books and authors I read this year. I especially love deep-diving into the book and what the author intends, … Continue reading 5 Books I Read This Year That WILL be Future Classics
Tag: fiction
Review: Into the Blue Deep by Jennifer E. Archer
by Barbara V. Touching upon many themes like grief, loss, and moving on, Into the Deep Blue by Jennifer E. Archer is an emotional tale that will show you the intricate beauty of human relationships. It’s been almost a year since her mom passed, and yet Fiona still can't seem to go back to who she was … Continue reading Review: Into the Blue Deep by Jennifer E. Archer
Review: The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero
by: Holly W. If you’re a fan of mystery, whimsy, verse books, and just a pinch of suspense and romance, The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero could be your next favorite read! Every couple months I seem to find myself back in the wonderfully immersive world of verse books— whether they be fiction, … Continue reading Review: The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero
Teen Thursday: Love is in the air…
In honor of Teen Thursday and Bookstore Romance Day this Saturday, we're sharing some of our favorite YA romcoms! Bookseller AND Teen Press Corps approved! See any of your own favorites? Counting Down with You by Tashie Bhuiyan "I loved this book!! Karina is a Bangladeshi Muslim girl struggling with her parents’ strict expectations. She … Continue reading Teen Thursday: Love is in the air…
Review: Anxious People
This week, a member of BookPeople's Teen Press Corps is joining us on the blog to share her thoughts on Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Read Delia Rune's review below and check out more of her recommendations on the TPC blog! When I picked up Anxious People at the Austin-Bergstrom International airport, I was just … Continue reading Review: Anxious People
Elijah’s Ten Favorite Horror Stories
Horror will always be present in the world—therefore, an art of horror will always be necessary... Bookseller Elijah presents his ten favorite horror stories, available at bookpeople.com. Enjoy! In his Poetics, Aristotle famously says that a good tragedy should inspire “pity and fear.” Yet why should fear be a desirable effect of art? Aristotle explains … Continue reading Elijah’s Ten Favorite Horror Stories
MysteryPeople Returns to The BookPeople Podcast!
This week's episode of The BookPeople Podcast features a panel of crime fiction writers, editors, and historians discussing the enigmatic private eye in classic and contemporary crime fiction. MysteryPeople Crime Fiction Coordinator, Scott Montgomery, leads a discussion with Matt Coyle, Tim Maleeny, Laura Oles, Tim Bryant, Billy Kring, and Jeff Vorzimmer. Listen to the talk here … Continue reading MysteryPeople Returns to The BookPeople Podcast!
Top Shelf for June: Book of M
Our memories create the reality of our world. They are our cornerstones of our truth that we touch back upon as we grow and shape ourselves into the people we are. So, what happens when memories disappear? The Book of M by Peng Shepherd is a masterpiece and it’s a necessary book to add to … Continue reading Top Shelf for June: Book of M
Charles Soule on music, lightsabers & writing in pencil
Comic book writer Charles Soule stops by the store this Wednesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. to discuss his first novel, The Oracle Year. Check out his answers to The BookPeople Questionnaire below. BP: What are you reading these days? CS: I’m in the middle of a bunch of books right now, which is … Continue reading Charles Soule on music, lightsabers & writing in pencil
New Releases 2/20
Educated by Tara Westover: The memoir of a woman who grew up in the mountains of Idaho with a separatist Mormon family who eschewed technology and education, instead teaching their children the survivalist skills of the pioneers. Tara Westover taught herself enough math and grammar to get into Brigham Young University and escaped to a … Continue reading New Releases 2/20
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