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A copy of Rebel Yell, the new biography of Stonewall Jackson by S. C. Gwynne, bestselling author of Empire of the Summer Moon, has been making the bookseller rounds. Joe's been raving about it: "Stonewall Jackson was a 20th century general in 19th century clothing; a deeply religious man who hated war yet only came alive … Continue reading REBEL YELL: One of the Best Books of 2014
Who: You, dear book lover! What: Percentage of all sales benefiting the Texas Teen Book Festival Where: Right here! BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78703 When: All day, September 23, 2014 We're donating a portion of sales on Tuesday, September 23rd to the Texas Teen Book Festival to keep the festival free and open to the … Continue reading Shop At BookPeople & Support Texas Teen Book Festival!
HARDCOVER FICTION Katie P.'s New Release Pick of the Day: Love Me Back by Merritt Tierce “Tierce’s novel cannot be lumped together with other fictional portrayals of addicts and wanderers, told in stark, purposefully alienating language, because we know its empathetic, intelligent, hopeful heart. This book will hurt you, and it will show you a … Continue reading New Releases – 9/16/14
Wolf in White Van by John Darnielle ~reviewed by Steve(n) The labyrinth of human consciousness can lead to any number of epiphanies or disasters, miracles or cataclysms. Some writers work within a comfortable, logical framework to produce their masterpieces. John Darnielle, in defiance of convention, follows the infinite regress of the imagination through every conceivable … Continue reading WOLF IN WHITE VAN: A Story of Drastic Measures and Desperation
Stephen King, one of the bestselling novelists of all time, is coming to BookPeople to sign his new novel, Revival. We are enormous fans of King's work and are honored to host this event. Tickets are required to join the signing line and include a copy of Revival. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 16 at … Continue reading Stephen King Is Coming to BookPeople!
Love Me Back by Merritt Tierce ~post by Katie P. There are few novels more aptly titled than Love Me Back, the unflinching debut novel from Dallas writer Merritt Tierce. It's a critical statement for Tierce's protagonist, Marie, but it just as easily summarizes the fundamental plea of this novel itself. Love Me Back is … Continue reading LOVE ME BACK: Brutal, Piercing, and Poetic
A Texas Ghost Story ~post by Siobhan Adcock Ever been to Oma's Haus in New Braunfels? When I was in college, on a road trip from Dallas to San Antonio, my friend and I stopped for dinner there. We ate schnitzel, and while we were eating, the dessert cart rolled ominously toward us on its … Continue reading Siobhan Adcock Guest Post: A Texas Ghost Story
Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting Texas Senator and Democratic candidate for governor, Wendy Davis, in the store to sign her new memoir, Forgetting To Be Afraid. Hundreds of people turned out to meet Davis, including one of the women whose letter Davis read during her famous 2013 filibuster. As a bookstore within walking distance … Continue reading Photo Gallery: Wendy Davis Comes to BookPeople
HARDCOVER FICTION The Inaugural Pick of the BookPeople Trust Fall: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel SIGNED COPIES AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Elizabeth says: "I didn't want this book to end! Emily St. John Mandel has created an entirely plausible apocalypse and placed her fully realized characters right at the center of it. She … Continue reading New Releases – 9/9/14
Amanda Palmer, world-renowned singer, songwriter, activist, director, and blogger, announced dates for her upcoming book tour for The Art of Asking: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help and we're happy to say we're on it!, Austin fans, mark your calendars for Monday, November 24th at 7pm when Palmer will be here … Continue reading Event Announcement: Amanda Palmer Comes to BookPeople!
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