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Jim is a new arrival here at BookPeople, but no stranger to the wild world of books. He comes to us from Seattle, where, most recently, he was an Event Wrangler for Third Place Books. He's also done his fair share of author event acrobatics at University Book Store and Elliot Bay Book Company. When you … Continue reading Jim B.’s Top Books of 2014
Consuelo has been with BookPeople long enough that we've all forgotten what this place looked like without her. She's one of our fearless Managers and a member of our non-stop, always shipping, always processing Internet Order team. Consuelo reads a LOT of books, which means that we take a LOT of pictures of her holding … Continue reading Consuelo’s Top Reads of 2014
Julie is BookPeople's Publicist. She adores Nate the Bunny, White Cat the white cat, Sam the orange cat, and also short stories. She is a Long Island native who knows when it is appropriate to say y'all. She is also the co-author of the forthcoming book, Vegan Survival Guide to Austin. An Untamed State by Roxane … Continue reading Julie’s Top 5 Reads of 2014
JULIE W. A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit "I read these essays in one sitting. There's something about the rhythm of Solnit's sentences as they course through her subject that feels like swimming. She's hypnotic. I'd follow Solnit anywhere. In this case, I followed her through what it means to lose … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
MOLLY River of Dark Dreams: Slavery and Empire in the Cotton Kingdom by Walter Johnson "This is a book about the Mississippi River Valley and the history of how slavery shaped its economy. It's very important that we all read something about the Civil War for its 150th anniversary. Also, no one should smile … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
Tonight we're celebrating All Hallow's Eve with our annual Trick-or-Treat for Books Storytime. We'll read some (not too) spooky stories in our amphitheater, then march in a Halloween parade down to the first floor of the store where witches, wizards, lions, tigers, superheros and queens will go home with the best treat of all - a … Continue reading Spooooky Halloween Reads for Little Ghouls & Goblins
SALVADOR The Martian by Andy Weir "I just started this book, which begins with the astronaut having been deserted on Mars after the mission is aborted and the others on the mission assume he's dead. I really like it when an author drops you right into the middle of action. Andy Weir is a … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
Grace’s Guide: The Art of Pretending to Be a Grown-Up by Grace Helbig ~reviewed by Jan Do you want to improve your life but are intimidated by some of those self-help titles that promise you to “dare greatly”? Look, it’s a good day when I decide to put on pants; let’s not fly too close … Continue reading GRACE’S GUIDE: THE ART OF PRETENDING TO BE A GROWN-UP: (Or At Least The Art of Putting on Pants))
HARDCOVER FICTION Raul's New Release Pick of the Day: The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber Signed copies available while supplies last! "Faber's eloquent work illustrates the power of faith in the lives of humans and aliens. The interplay between Peter and his wife is cocooned with the love of God - it … Continue reading New Releases – 10/28/14
ALEX Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer "Awesome, crazy. I'm twenty pages in and I'm blown away. It's as good as everyone says it is." RAUL Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation by Bill Nye "Fantastic book. It's an argument against creation science. The book reads as if Bill Nye is sitting across from … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
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