Publishers Weekly reports that J. K. Rowling has announced she'll pen a second mystery under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. This follow-up to The Cuckoo's Calling will be titled The Silkworm and is due for publication here in the U.S. June 24, according to the book's publisher, Little Brown. Did you read The Cuckoo's Calling? Will you pick up The … Continue reading Rowling to Write New Galbraith Mystery
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This Week in the World of Books
ALA Winners: This week the American Library Association announced all their Book & Media Awards. Three of the major awards were given to Katie DiCamillo, Brian Floca & Marcus Sedgwick. Kate DiCamillo (Flora & Ulysses) was awarded the John Newberry Medal. Brian Floca (Locomotive) received the Randolph Coldecott Medal. And, finally, the Michael L. Printz … Continue reading This Week in the World of Books
As the Book World Turns
Here's what caught our eye in the book world this week, in no particular order: A little book by a science fiction writer came out this week, something called A Dance with Dragons. I think the author's name is George R. R. Martin or something. According to the New York Times it gave brick-and-mortar bookstores … Continue reading As the Book World Turns
What’s Happening in BookKids in July?
The answer is so much. First off are our two great events: Wiener Wolf Release Party When: July 2 @ 11:30AM Where: BookPeople Author and illustrator Jeff Crosby will be reading and signing copies of his brand, new book Wiener Wolf. This adorable new book tells the story of a domesticated dachshund with a fire in … Continue reading What’s Happening in BookKids in July?
Allison L. Recommends
Since I'm leaving BookPeople at the end of this week, I wanted to leave on a happy note, thinking about all the books I'm most looking forward to in the coming months. I hope everyone will be as excited about these as I am and rush to BookPeople to get them. The Angel's Game by … Continue reading Allison L. Recommends


