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The Stench of Honolulu: A Tropical Adventure by Jack Handey Reviewed by Steve(n) There is no conundrum so complex that Jack Handey can't solve it with some clever wordplay and a stick of dynamite. When it comes down to it, the most satisfying resolution to any conflict is an accidental explosion that splatters you with … Continue reading The Copernican Revolution of Slapstick Science
Sometimes it happens. An author comes to visit, and we just...... .....we fall in love. Dan Rather was here Friday night (date night if there ever was one), and his kindness and wit won us over. Was it listening to him talk about how the conglomerates running our nation's news corporations ought to think of … Continue reading We’re In Love
Exciting news on a Monday afternoon: award-winning journalist and Texas native DAN RATHER is coming to BookPeople on Friday, May 11, 7p! He'll be here to speak about and sign his new memoir, Rather Outspoken: My Life in the News. The speaking portion of his event is free and open to the public. Wristbands are … Continue reading Dan Rather is Coming to BookPeople!
If you were here for MysteryPeople's event with Harlan Coben earlier this year, then you'll remember seeing Austin mystery novelist Jeff Abbott bantering with his buddy up at the podium. Jeff will be flying solo at the BP podium this Wedneday, June 29th, 7pm to talk about his new thriller, Adrenaline. Jeff's a good friend … Continue reading For Your Sunday Viewing: Jeff Abbott and ‘Adrenaline’
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