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Colleen and Zoë from Teen Press Corps were able to chat with authors Roshani Chokshi and Rick Riordan before our April 14th event for Chokshi's Aru Shah and the City of Gold! We're huge fans of both Rosh and Rick around these parts, so we were thrilled to listen in as they discussed the Aru Shah series, Rick's amazing imprint, TV and movie adaptations, and much, much more.
Y'all, we are incredibly excited about the astounding array of authors who are coming to the store in the Fall! Get out your calendar, check this list, and don't miss any of these events. We are overwhelmed and pleased that so many great authors are coming to BookPeople. We have the pleasure of putting on these … Continue reading First Look At Fall 2014 Author Events
Celebrating the release of the pithy, unique, and completely entertaining book Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, our Greek mythology-loving staff has pulled together of other Greek mythology influenced stories that are perfect for any demigod. Don't miss author Rick Riordan when he visits Austin in October! Ta'necia~ The Goddess Girls series by Joan Holub This series … Continue reading It’s All Greek (Mythology) to Me
We're thrilled to announce that the one and only Rick Riordan is coming back to Austin with his new book, The Blood of Olympus. We're hosting Rick at Westlake Peforming Arts Center on Monday, October 13 at 6pm. Tickets are required. Tickets are now available in-store and via bookpeople.com. We hope you can join us … Continue reading Rick Riordan Returns to Austin!
_____________________________________________ HARDCOVER FICTION STORM FRONT by JOHN SANDFORD The thrilling new novel in the bestselling Virgil Flowers series. Virgil Flowers is at it again working with an Israli cop who happens to be tailing a smuggler of an extraordinary relic -- a copper scroll revealing startling details about the man known as King Solomon. "Wait … Continue reading New Releases – 10/8
If you’d like to keep up with all of our BookKids news, subscribe to our monthly BookKids e-newsletter. We also have all of our usual fun & fabulous storytimes happening this month for your very young readers. All storytimes and events are free and open to the public. Join us! ______________________________________________________________ U P C O M I N G … Continue reading What’s Happening in BookKids?
As part of our big parking lot party with Rick Riordan on Monday, October 8 at 2pm to celebrate his new book The Mark of Athena, we'll be giving away 1,000 t-shirts to people who purchase Mark of Athena from BookPeople. We've received a LOT of questions regarding the t-shirts, so here are all the details about the … Continue reading Rick Riordan T-Shirt Info
Friday, May 11th 7pm - RICK RIORDAN will speak about his new book, Kane Chronicles 3: The Serpent's Shadow at Texas State University-San Marcos, presented by THE WITTLIFF COLLECTIONS! You know how much we love Rick Riordan, so of course we're thrilled to let you know about this opportunity to hear him speak. This is … Continue reading Rick Riordan at Texas State University-San Marcos!
I always get a little nostalgic during this time of year. I think it's because I see new backpacks, boxes of crayons and other back-to-school necessities, and I have no need for them. The end of August and beginning of Fall was always a time of excitement for me, because I loved school. Yes, I … Continue reading Get ready for Fall!
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