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Book Review – FURIOUS COOL: Richard Pryor and the World That Made Him

Furious Cool: Richard Pryor and the World That Made Him by David Henry & Joe Henry Reviewed by Steve(n) Richard Pryor was a spearhead of righteous anger, a mad poet, and an inflammatory missile of social justice. He was a drug-addled demon, a rampaging tyrant, and a catastrophic force of destructive violence. He was a misunderstood prophet, … Continue reading Book Review – FURIOUS COOL: Richard Pryor and the World That Made Him →

Ansley’s Favorite Book of 2014: THE PAYING GUESTS

Every year, our marketing department works with our booksellers and book buyers to put together our Winter Catalog, a collection of our favorite books of 2014 along with recommendations for holiday gifts. Booksellers submit competing essays about their favorite books and the winners are featured in the full-color, glossy pages of the catalog. Tons of brainstorming goes into … Continue reading Ansley’s Favorite Book of 2014: THE PAYING GUESTS →

Christy’s Favorite Book of 2014: THE HIP GIRL’S GUIDE TO THE KITCHEN

Every year, our marketing department works with our booksellers and book buyers to put together our Winter Catalog, a collection of our favorite books of 2014 along with recommendations for holiday gifts. Booksellers submit competing essays about their favorite books and the winners are featured in the full-color, glossy pages of the catalog. Tons of brainstorming goes into … Continue reading Christy’s Favorite Book of 2014: THE HIP GIRL’S GUIDE TO THE KITCHEN →

Statesman Selects in December: HOW TO BE BOTH

BookPeople is proud to partner with the Austin American-Statesman for our monthly Statesman Selects program. Each month, we get together to select one book you absolutely must not miss. December's Statesman Selects pick is the novel How to be both by Ali Smith. Pick up a copy of the Statesman on Sunday, December 7 to read their review! … Continue reading Statesman Selects in December: HOW TO BE BOTH →

Bosco’s Favorite Book of 2014: THE LAST KIND WORDS SALOON

Every year, our marketing department works with our booksellers and book buyers to put together our Winter Catalog, a collection of our favorite books of 2014 along with recommendations for holiday gifts. Booksellers submit competing essays about their favorite books and the winners are featured in the full-color, glossy pages of the catalog. Tons of brainstorming goes into … Continue reading Bosco’s Favorite Book of 2014: THE LAST KIND WORDS SALOON →

BookPeople Feast – Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pretzel Layer Cake

This month our booksellers have cooked up a seven course feast to highlight the many new cookbooks hitting our shelves in time for the holidays. Today is the final installment in our chronicle of our ambitious culinary undertakings. From cocktails to side dishes to dessert, we've investiged a wide variety of new cookbooks, all of which will have added … Continue reading BookPeople Feast – Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pretzel Layer Cake →

BookPeople Feast: Farroto with Acorn Squash and Red Russian Kale

This month our booksellers are cooking up a seven course feast to highlight the many new cookbooks hitting our shelves in time for the holidays. Join us as we chronicle our ambitious culinary undertakings here on the BookPeople blog. From cocktails to side dishes to dessert, we’ll share our adventures investigating a wide variety of new cookbooks, all … Continue reading BookPeople Feast: Farroto with Acorn Squash and Red Russian Kale →

BookPeople Feast: Sicilian Tomato Sauce

This month our booksellers are cooking up a seven course feast to highlight the many new cookbooks hitting our shelves in time for the holidays. Join us as we chronicle our ambitious culinary undertakings here on the BookPeople blog. From cocktails to side dishes to dessert, we’ll share our adventures investigating a wide variety of new cookbooks, all … Continue reading BookPeople Feast: Sicilian Tomato Sauce →