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Hey y'all! Another week, another Wednesday. You know what that means--it's time for our booksellers to tell you all about what they're reading this week! Check out the page below for some new recommendations heading into the holiday season this year. I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are by Rachel Bloom I was … Continue reading What We’re Reading 11/18
Happy 50th birthday to BookPeople!! That's right, today your favorite local bookstore is half a century old. It's time to break out the streamers and champagne, and, of course, keep on finding some new books to enjoy! Here are the titles that our booksellers are raving about on this very special Wednesday. Why Fish Don't … Continue reading What We’re Reading 11/11
Happy Election Day, y'all! Already voted and need something to unwind with? Want something to do if you're waiting in line at the polls? Our booksellers have got your back! Read on to find out which titles have their attention this week, and make sure you VOTE! Earthlings by Sayaka Murata One of the strangest … Continue reading What We’re Reading 11/4
Eeek! It's Halloween week already! Looking for something dark, creepy, or just plain fun to keep you up at night? Look no further! Our booksellers have got you covered with their favorite spooky season reads! Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire When Jack and Jill find a staircase at the bottom of … Continue reading What We’re Reading 10/28
It's that time of the week again--time to check in with your friendly neighborhood booksellers and see what tricks (or treats!) they have up their sleeves! Read on to find out what titles have been haunting them this week. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab Weird, wild and wonderful, The Invisible … Continue reading What We’re Reading 10/14
Happy Wednesday to readers far and wide! Our booksellers are back to tell you all about their favorite reads of the week. Check out the page below and let us know if anything catches your eye! Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez I cried, I cheered, I raged for LA FURIAAA! This book is a masterful … Continue reading What We’re Reading 9/30
Fall is finally here! Now that the temperature is finally going to dip below 90, our booksellers would like to share their tried and true recipe for the perfect fall day: a cozy sweater, a hot cup of tea, and a brand new book to read! Check out the page below to see what has … Continue reading What We’re Reading 9/23
We're thrilled to share a review of Madeline Miller's Circe written by one of the newest members of the Teen Press Corps, Ava. This review was originally published in the TPC blog, where you can read thoughtful reviews, author interviews, & more from these Austin teen readers! When it comes to the recent publication of … Continue reading Teen Thursday: CIRCE Review from Teen Press Corps!
We had a fabulous time with our hometown boy Ethan Hawke last Tuesday! He read from his new book, Rules for a Knight, to a packed house, and left us with some homework: Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang by Joyce Carol Oates The time is the 1950s. The place is a blue-collar town in … Continue reading A Reading List from Ethan Hawke
Jonathan Franzen graced us with his presence Saturday, September 19 to speak about his new novel, Purity. While he was here he imparted some food for thought, admitted to liking the song “Muffin Man” by Frank Zappa, and suggested several novels to add to your collection (or a gift to add to someone else’s): Elena … Continue reading Jonathan Franzen Recommends…
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