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HARDCOVER FICTION Beowulf translated by J.R.R. Tolkien Joe's new release pick of the day! "Make no bones about it, J.R.R. Tolkien is one of the most important writers in my life. So, it is with great excitment that I hold in my hand his long-rumored translation of Beowulf. Whilst I don't expect it to rival … Continue reading New Releases 5/20/14
Wordsmiths, fire up your pencils and head over to Threadgill's this Thursday, May 22 for the annual Austin Chronicle Adult Spelling Bee. Compete with fellow Austinites for the title of Ultimate Spelling Champion! Impress friends and strangers with your superior spelling abilities! Wield the letters of our language with accuracy, intelligence and general bad-assery! And also … Continue reading Austin Chronicle Adult Spelling Bee This Thursday!
There's still time to find the perfect Mother's Day gift for the mom(s) in your life. We've compiled a list of books we think make perfect gifts. We also have a wide variety of jewelry, knick-knacks and all sort of fun things. Maybe grandma needs a new pair of sushi socks? We're open 9am - 11pm daily! … Continue reading Mother’s Day Gifts!
"So why test children’s and teens’ books for representation? The Bechdel Test is a great exercise that we can all use to be aware of the people around us. It teaches us to think more critically. Being aware of how people are represented in the books that children read can lead to children being aware … Continue reading Book Vloggin’ with Jan: The Bechdel Test
It's YA lucky day! It's Teen Thursday! Where we bring you highlights from the BookPeople Teen Press Corp! _______________________________________________________________________ May Buzz Book: Tease We’re buzzing about Tease for the month of May because it is a book you rarely see in today’s Young Adult market. Tease is an interesting and unique read that is sure … Continue reading Teen Thursday!
Whoah. Hold onto your bookbags. We have a lot coming out this week, and our staff is buzzing about it! FICTION The Bees by Laline Paull A L E X: “A few chapters into The Bees I realized what a feat of writing I was witnessing. I was already immersed in hive culture and shown … Continue reading New Releases 5/6/2014
Our May calendar of events is PACKED with authors! Click here to see it all.
~TOPHER Sky Raiders: Five Kingdoms #1 by Brandon Mull Signed copies available while supplies last. "Sky Raiders is basically a story where fantastical treasure hunters meet an evil tyrannical king & the fate of the kingdoms rest in their hands. A trip to a basement in a haunted house turns into a really, really bad … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
It's not unusual.... for a bookseller to spin a little Tom Jones every now and then. Or to give away tickets to see Tom Jones perform at the Moody Theater this Friday, May 2 at 7pm, when the Welsh born superstar will be presenting a selection of songs that include iconic hits as well as tracks … Continue reading Tom Jones Ticket Give Away!
We're happy to announce a special opportunity to pre-order signed, personalized copies of Above the East China Sea by Sarah Bird, bestselling author of The Yokota Officers Club and eight other novels. BookPeople is the only bookstore in the country fulfilling orders for signed, personalized copies of Above the East China Sea in advance of … Continue reading New Novel from Sarah Bird – Pre-Order Signed, Personalized Copies!
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