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Nerd Do Well by Simon Pegg I've been a geek for a long time, all my life basically, and it hasn't been until recently that it's been okay in the eyes of society to be a geek. Simon Pegg is one of the people who has helped to change that, and his autobiography, Nerd Do … Continue reading Tommy Recommends ‘Nerd Do Well’
...but books aren't! Here are some fun gift ideas for Dad. Don't forget to show him some love; Father's Day is Sunday, June 19! If your Dad is into pop culture and nerdy things like Star Wars, then grab him a copy of Nerd Do Well by Simon Pegg. We've got signed copies - how … Continue reading Ties are boring…
Take a look at the man himself greeting the crowd before signing over 600 (!!) books! PLUS, see what some of the fans here had to say about Simon.
7pm tonight. Simon Pegg. In this store. And you? Will you be here? We still have plenty of books and wristbands to go around. Come on down to the store or give us a call: (512) 472-5050 The rules one more time: In order to join the signing line and meet Simon Pegg you must … Continue reading Simon Pegg is Here TODAY!
It seemed like only yesterday when we heard the news: Simon Pegg was going on book tour for his new memoir, Nerd Do Well, and he was coming here to BookPeople! Ah, yes, the days of waiting have been long, but now here we are, a mere 31 hours (perhaps only 30 1/2 by the … Continue reading Simon Pegg is Here Tomorrow!
A lot of folks have been calling, facebooking, and tweeting with the same frantic question - "Have you run out of books/wristbands for Simon Pegg??!!!??" The answer is NO. Allow us to reassure everyone out there: it is not too late! We have plenty of books and wristbands to go around. Here's another question we're … Continue reading 4 Days to Simon Pegg! Books and Wristbands Still Available
Simon's been inspiring love in all of us for weeks now (if not months and years, in some cases of Peggmania that have been diagnosed here on staff.) Apparently he's been inspring love in other citizens of our fair city, as well, if this missed connection from the morning the book went on sale is … Continue reading 5 Days to Simon Pegg! Love is in the air….
Nerd Do Well has been on sale for about a day and a half now and the books have been flying out of the store. Or should we say beaming out? Anyway, books will be available for sale in-store and via our website, http://www.bookpeople.com, through the end of the business day today, which is 11pm … Continue reading 6 Days to Simon Pegg!
Folks were lined up early this morning to get their hands on a copy of Simon Pegg's new autobiography, Nerd Do Well, on sale nationwide today. We're now handing out wristbands for his event here on Wednesday, June 15, 7pm. Here's how it works: Through the end of our business day (11pm) tomorrow, Friday, June … Continue reading 7 Days to Simon Pegg! ‘Nerd Do Well’ On Sale!
BookPerson Tommy claims he does THE BEST impersonation of Simon Pegg. What do you think? Think you can do better than Tommy? Prove it! Post a link to a video of your superior Simon Pegg impression in the comments below, and if we decide yours is the best, you win! What do you win? Well, … Continue reading 8 Days to Simon Pegg! VIDEO CONTEST!
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