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I love movies almost as much as I love books. And few things are as heartbreaking, for me, than a novel poorly adapted into a film. To be clear right up front, I'm not the kind of person that thinks books should be adapted exactly as written or not at all. No, there are many ways … Continue reading Book To Screen Wishlist (Part I)
Last night we welcomed William Gibson back to BookPeople, this time to read from and discuss his new stand alone novel, The Peripheral. An author receives a true stamp of approval when booksellers show up on a day off to hear him speak. We had more than a few off-the-clock booksellers hang out last night to hear Gibson talk … Continue reading William Gibson Recommends GLOW, Cites Neko Case, Wins Our Hearts (Again)
We’re happy to announce that the Statesman Selects pick for November is The Peripheral by William Gibson. His first novel since the 2010's bestselling novel, Zero History, we are ecstatic to have one of the most exciting and visionary authors of our time in the store. A Hugo, Nebula, and The Philip K. Dick Award … Continue reading Statesman Selects: THE PERIPHERAL by William Gibson
The Peripheral by William Gibson Reviewed by Sarah H. William Gibson's work has never been easy. While his narratives are completely accessible, their concepts often reach into territory that is not widely understood. As popular as he is among the sci fi community, his stories are decidedly not mainstream. He works in subcultures, his main characters frequently … Continue reading THE PERIPHERAL: Elegant & Imaginative
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
Distrust That Particular Flavor by William Gibson Reviewed by Joe T. William Gibson, for me, was one of those writers who comes along just a few times in a lifetime and completely changes the way you look at the world. I first read Neuromancer back around 1989/1990 when I was a freshman in high school … Continue reading It’s Okay, You Can Trust This Flavor
Here's what's brand new as of today. Blurbs, as usual, provided by the publishers, with the exception of Back of Beyond. HARDCOVER FICTION Back of Beyond by CJ Box CJ Box is the foremost practitioner of the western thriller. In Back Of Beyond, he uses Yellowstone as a hunting ground for a very flawed … Continue reading New Releases
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