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April kicks off with a bang, we're talkin' so many blockbuster releases we don't know where to begin! Stories from Murakami, a true-to-form weird eco-thriller from VanderMeer, Essays from Kushner (wow). But also, there's a slew of debut novels we've been aching to get in your hands (Sanjena Sathian's about to be a household name, … Continue reading Turn the Page: New Releases this Week (4/6)
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
BOSCO Don't Suck, Don't Die: Giving Up Vic Chestnutt by Kristin Hirsh "This is the story of the musical partnership and friendship between Vic Chestnutt and Kristin Hersh. Her writing style is beautiful, poetic, and really unique; there is no one else out there writing like her. The story is crushingly sad in its exploration of … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week: Weekend Edition
Library of Souls: The Third Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Time is running out for the Peculiar Children. With a dangerous madman on the loose and their beloved Miss Peregrine still in danger, Jacob Portman and Emma Bloom are forced to stage the most daring of rescue missions. They ll travel … Continue reading New Books! 9/22/15
BookPeople is proud to partner with the Austin American-Statesman for their monthly Statesman Selects program. Each month, BookPeople will highlight the Statesman‘s top recommended read for Austin. September’s pick is Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson. Come down to the store Wednesday, September 23 at 7PM when Lawson will be speaking and signing her new book … Continue reading Statesman Selects September 2015: FURIOUSLY HAPPY
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
Big news today! Texan and bestselling author Jenny Lawson (a. k. a. The Bloggess) has a brand new book coming out in September - Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things! She shared the news on her blog: "For most of my life I’ve battled depression, anxiety and a host of other disorders, but … Continue reading New Book From the Bloggess: FURIOUSLY HAPPY
Here are a few of our favorite shots from last night's event with Jenny Lawson. After meeting a few hundred of her biggest fans, Jenny signed many, many copies her memoir Let's Pretend This Never Happened. If you'd like one, you can get your hands on a copy via our website or by calling 512-472-5050. … Continue reading She Came, She Saw, She Signed Some Chickens
We're celebrating the release of Jenny Lawson's hilarious new memoir today, Let's Pretend This Never Happened. Woo hoo! Congratulations, Jenny! Your blog is awesome! Three cheers! We officially declare this national Jenny Lawson Day! (Within the borders of the nation of BookPeople.) If you like things such as having a good time and also books … Continue reading It’s National Jenny Lawson Day! Because We Say So!
Feast your funny bones on the trailer for Jenny Lawson's memoir Let's Pretend This Never Happened: Advance copies of the book have been making the rounds and our booksellers concur - if you're a fan of David Sedaris, you're going to love this. We're stoked to have Jenny here at the store on April 25! … Continue reading For Intellectual Misfits
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