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Love it or hate it, the book adaptation to film/TV show pipeline is here to stay. I, for one, am not against it, on principle. There have been some really great adaptations, films that stand on their own as great works that happen to have great source material in literary form. But the history of … Continue reading Books Getting The Movie Treatment – Read Them First! (Part 1)
BETHANY The Sexual Politics of Meat by Carol J. Adams "Carol Adams takes a fascinating look at the many connections between the oppression of women and the oppression of animals throughout human history. She considers, among other topics, the cultural phenomenon of conflating women's bodies and cuts of meat (in advertisements for chicken that ask … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
This past week, Patrick Rothfuss spent an evening at the store for a last-minute event while he was in town. If you were there, or read about it here, and have that hollow feeling that happens once Patrick departs; don't worry, because he left behind some book recommendations just for you! Ready Player One by … Continue reading Reading Recs with (Patrick) Rothfuss
~post by Katie P. Patrick Rothfuss arrived at BookPeople as a fantasy writer; the creator of the legend of Kvothe, the Kingkiller, whose narration forms the award-winning Kingkiller Chronicle trilogy. By the time he left, he was a legend himself. We knew we were in for a treat when a last-minute trip enabled Pat to … Continue reading Patrick Rothfuss: Fantasy Writer, Kingkiller Chronicle Creator, Legend
We are thrilled to announce a last minute event with bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss here at BookPeople! Join us Monday, June 9 at 7pm for an evening with the author of Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear as he discusses his work and signs books. Wristbands are required to join the signing … Continue reading Just Booked: PATRICK ROTHFUSS – Monday, June 9 at 7PM!
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