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BookPeople is so excited to be hosting a book release party for Moose, the latest memoir from Stephanie Klein! When Stephanie was growing up, she was a little plump. In fact, she earned the tragic nickname Moose. This memoir of fat camp and weight issues is poignant, touching and, ultimately, hilarious, ... (more)as only Stephanie Klein could tell it. Please join us for a fun party with all your favorite camp foods! Think hot dogs, smores and bug juice (spiked, for the adults). Tonight at 7PM.

Interview, Q&A, signing. Interviewer: Pat Beach, book reviewer for the Austin Statesman.

BookPeople is excited to present Doug Dorst with his groundbreaking debut novel, Alive in Necropolis.

This imaginative work follows Michael Mercer, a rookie cop in Northern California who is attempting to keep the peace in a strange town – a town whose dead outnumber the living. Fans of Haruki Murakami ... (more)and Paul Auster will fall in love with this remarkably talented novelist. Stop by BookPeople tonight at 7PM to meet Doug Dorst and pick up your copy of Alive in Necropolis.

George Lakoff, author of Don't think of an Elephant, is back with a new book that uses his knowledge of cognitive science and linguistics to frame our understanding of politics today. In The Political Mind, Lakoff explains how our morals, ethics and values shape our brains – and therefore the way ... (more)we understand the world around us. This fascinating new book is required reading for those politicos out there ready to change minds and make a difference. This event is co-sponsored by NXNW Democrats and Capitol City Young Democrats. Tonight at 7PM.

Americans are coming to realize more and more that we need to change our behavior to help save the environment and conserve fossil fuels. Luckily, we have Rebekah and Stephen Hren to help show us how. In The Carbon-Free Home, the Hrens give you easy, frugal and sensible projects to change your house ... (more)and lifestyle for the better. This event will be co-sponsored by The Texas Solar Energy Society, which is devoted to increasing awareness of the potential of solar energy and other renewable energy applications and to promote the wise use of sustainable and non-polluting resources.
The Texas Solar Energy Society co-sponsors two annual events: The Austin Cool House Tour ( just completed June 22 and a wild success) and The Renewable Energy Roundup in Fredericksburg, September 26-28. They also participate in a Department of Energy/Solar America Cities grant to write solar curriculum for K-12 AISD teachers and students . Visit www.txses.org to learn more. Tonight at 7PM.

When journalist Julia Reed found herself in New Orleans covering the reelection of (then) Governor Edwin Edwards, she also found herself in love with the city. Intoxicated with the atmosphere and locale, Reed decided to put down roots by purchasing a home in the historic Garden District. Then Hurricane ... (more)Katrina happened. A lovely memoir and touching tribute to the city, The House on First Street is a wonderful reflection of the word 'homecoming.' Join us today at 3PM to meet the author and pick up your copy of The House on First Street.

E.C. Gibson's new novel, Nine Lords of the Night, is set against the backdrop of the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, Mexico in 1993 and 1994. The novel follows a group of archeologists trying to navigate academia and the antiquities trade, only to find themselves swept up in a vast conspiracy reaching ... (more)from Belize to Guatemala. A riveting read, Nine Lords of the Night is a perfect addition to any signed collection. Today at 3PM.

First published under the title Listen, in the author's native Australia, Without a Backwards Glance is a stunning introduction to a very talented new author. Veitch's first novel, Without a Backwards Glance is the story of three siblings abandoned by their mother on Christmas Eve. Forced to deal with ... (more)the anguish of seperation, the siblings are well-versed in concealing pain and secrets. Only when their father begins to show signs of dementia and their mother suddenly reappears does the family truly begin to understand the poignancy and complexity of family life. Don't miss your chance to meet this promising new author, tonight at 5PM.

Time to get your geek on! From speculative fiction, deep space adventures, and alternate histories to the magical and epic fantasy realms, all who can admit their dorkdom are welcome. Whether you are new to the genre or have been burning through the books for years, this group is for you. The exploration ... (more)of popular Sci-Fi and Fantasy authors and sub genres is lead by BookPeople's very own Joel and Tommy. This month we will be discussing Dune by Frank Herbert.

The battle between insects and humans has raged for centuries. In American Pests, James McWilliams explores this relationship throughout our country’s history. McWilliams, a professor at Texas State University, gives us a fascinating look at our ancestors’ history of exterminating bugs, as well ... (more)as our own. Tonight at 7PM.

Christopher Reich is an award-winning thriller writer and NY Times bestseller. In his latest book, Rules of Deception, Dr. Jonathon Ransom and his wife get stranded in the Alps during a blizzard, and she tragically falls to her death. Once the blizzard ends and he escapes, he receives a strange letter ... (more)addressed to his wife. Enclosed in the letter are two luggage claim tickets, which set off a life-and-death adventure. A terrific new thriller, tonight at 7PM.

BookPeople is thrilled to present internationally best-selling author Jeff Abbott and his latest action-packed thriller, Collision. With Collision, Abbott delivers a fast-paced, intelligent, multidimensional story; truly a top-notch page-turner, this is perfect for summer reading. Collision tells the ... (more)story of two very different characters – a successful consultant (and new widower), and a former CIA agent distrustful of his current assignment. Unceremoniously thrown together, the two men quickly realize they are part of an elaborate set-up. Sure to be a fun and interesting event, come by BookPeople tonight at 7PM to meet Jeff Abott and have your copy of Collision signed.

Rose Metal Press is bringing not one, but two great authors to BookPeople tonight: Claudia Smith and Dan Boehl. Smith is one of four female authors in the new anthology A Peculiar Feeling of Restlessness, while Boehl is an Austinite with a few chapbooks under his belt. Both are amazing writers, and ... (more)we highly recommend this event. Tonight at 7PM.

Author Holly Hollan brings a deeply personal and intriguing insight to Bipolar Disorder in her new book, Soaring and Crashing. Whether you have had an intimate experience with the disorder, or are wholly uneducated on the subject, Soaring and Crashing is sure to help you understand the complexities of ... (more)living with mental illness. An honest and touching account of the author's experience, this event is perfect for anyone with questions about Bipolar Disorder. Today 3PM.

Army Ranger Nate Self fought during the Roberts Ridge Rescue mission in Afghanistan. And he continues to fight now, although he has a much different enemy. Self is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD. This amazing memoir doesn’t hold back the horrors of war or of his post-war life. ... (more) Self brings to the forefront a growing problem in our military and shows how he lives with PTSD. An important event, today at 3PM.

Tickets available at BookPeople beginning July 2st

BookPeople is incredibly excited to be presenting internationally best-selling author Eoin Colfer and his hilarious one-man show at St. Edwards University on Sunday, July 27th at 7:30 PM. During the show Eoin will give the audience a rare peek at ... (more)the inspiration for the teenage criminal mastermind, Artemis Fowl.

“The ex-teacher’s lesson is the frothy tale of his childhood and his mischievous siblings, illustrated by beautifully evocative photographs . . . our amiable, pixie-like host is never dull.” (Evening Standard, Four Stars).

Tickets are $25.00 and include a free copy of the newest Artemis Fowl book, Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox. This special event will also give audience members a chance to meet the amiable author and have their copy of The Time Paradox signed. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - stop by BookPeople after July 1st to get your tickets!

How to get to Jones Auditorium on the St. Edwards Campus:

St Edwards University

3001 South Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704

The Jones Auditorium is located on the first floor of the Ragsdale Center.

Here is a map of the St. Edwards Campus. Look up the Ragsdale Center and there you have it! Parking will be close and readily available but come early to ensure a spot in the parking lot nonetheless.

The title speaks for itself. We will be discussing books worth discussing and sorting out, anything from David James Duncan to Dostoevsky, from Hornby to Hemingway, from God's Politics to The Gospel According To America; as long as it has something to say and knows how to say it, we call it fair game. ... (more)Come join Paul and Kester once a month for a new (or noteworthy) book. This month's book is The Master by Colm Toibin.

Calling this book unique is an understatement. Author/designer Zach Plague has created a truly original novel that goes beyond words. Calling it a hybrid typo/graphic novel, he combines image and text to tell the tale of art school scenesters. There’s love, drugs, art, terrorism and -most of all - ... (more)things that aren’t boring. Local authors Amelia Gray and Ryan Markel will also be reading from their work. This totally interesting and innovative event will also be sponsored by St. Arnold's Beer, so stop by tonight at 7PM.

Patrice Sarath is a local author with a brand new sci fi/fantasy book! In Gordath Wood, two women are mysteriously swept into a hole between worlds. They find themselves in the middle of a medieval war, where women aren’t considered very useful. It’s a dangerous new world; luckily, these women ... (more)are up for the challenge. Tonight at 7PM.

All of you youngbloods are officially invited to our midnight book release party for the latest book in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series, Breaking Dawn! Our party is going to be a dance party, DJ included, so wear your best party shoes. The dance party will also be a costume contest so dress to impress ... (more)our vampiric judges for your chance to win a free copy of Breaking Dawn. Attendees will also enjoy an array of delightful delicacies from local establishments as well as be able to have a commemorative prom picture taken at the party! We'll also be showing a FULL movie preview for Twilight including a special message from Stephenie Meyer herself! OMG! Vouchers for the party, which include a copy of Breaking Dawn as well as admittance to the party, are available now at BookPeople at the registers. The books will be handed out at midnight. This is a party that any serious Stephenie Meyer fan wouldn't want to miss! Tonight, starting at 10:00PM.

Christian Lander has used his vast knowledge of white people for a couple years now on his ridiculously popular blog, but he’s finally compiled his treasure trove of facts in Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions. He explains why white people like certain things, ... (more)like free-trade coffee, film festivals, food co-ops, indie music, IKEA and listening to David Sedaris on NPR. Whether you’re of the Caucasian persuasion or not, you’ll find this book handy in explaining the reasons behind and ways to understand stuff white people like. Tonight at 7PM.

The Ballad of Trenchmouth Taggart is the first novel from writer M. Glenn Taylor, whose short stories have been published in many literary journals including Gulf Coast. Trenchmouth Taggart is an old man, but still on the run from his youthful indiscretions. This novel, called “part Rip Van Winkle, ... (more)part O Brother, Where Art Thou,” will leave you wanting more from this young author. Today at 3PM.

Just because this book encapsulates California history doesn’t mean there isn’t anything for us Texans to be interested in. Taking a calendar view of California history, Carl Palm showcases people, places and events like The Beach Boys, McDonald’s and the annual Rose Bowl that have affected not ... (more)only California, but the country as a whole. A truly fascinating book, tonight at 7PM.

New York Times correspondent Katie Hafner will be at BookPeople tonight with her intriguing new book, A Romance on Three Legs. A Romance on Three Legs is the engaging story of the brilliant and eccentric musician Glenn Gould. Known for such oddities as always wearing a hat and gloves (even during summer), ... (more)refusing to sit on anything but his battered chair and his phobia of germs, Gould was famous for his bizarre habits – including his love affair with the temperamental instrument he loved most of all, a Steinway concert grand known as the CD318. Come to BookPeople tonight at 7PM to meet Hafner and pick up your copy of A Romance on Three Legs.

Dalton Publishing's third release from Robert Stikmanz is a fast-moving sequel to Prelude to a Change of Mind that picks up and enlarges the tale of Meg, the Dvarsh, the Thrm and their collective struggle to save both love and the planet. With charm and economy, Stikmanz has mapped Entranscing, the second ... (more)book of The Hidden Lands of Nod, to big ideas, great portents, grand adventure, and considerable fun. Join us at BookPeople on August 13 at 7PM for the release party and signing.

BookPeople is proud to present author Amanda Boyden and her new book Babylon Rolling. This intriguing novel is a glittery and brave look at five families living on the same block the year before Hurricane Katrina hits. Told from various points of view, Babylon Rolling is a haunting portrait of a boozy, ... (more)humid city that America forgot. A great addition to your signed collection, join us at BookPeople tonight at 7PM.

As valuable, ancient relics are being stolen from Catholic Churches in New England, a priest gets a call from one of the thieves wanting a ransom for the stolen goods. The Church, wanting to take care of this delicate situation quickly and quietly, calls in a professional to make the trade. However, ... (more)the trade ends in a violent murder, with only some of the goods recovered. This thriller will leave you guessing who the true enemy is: the thieves or a mysterious group looking for the Cross of St. Patrick. Today at 3PM.

Leather Maiden, the new thriller from Edgar Award-winning author Joe Lansdale, does not disappoint. It’s the story of down-on-his-luck Cason Statler, a journalist who takes a lackluster job at a small town paper after being fired from his much more glamorous reporter’s role at the big-name paper ... (more)he used to work at. Everything is going wrong in his life until he finds a case that has some meat on it: a cold case that he becomes more and more convinced is connected with some shady happenings in the town. His suspicions are confirmed when he starts getting blackmailed for his findings. BookPeople loves Joe Lansdale and, for those of you yet to pick up one of his books, now is the time. Today at 3PM.

It's Jake's first day of school and he really doesn't want his mom and dad to leave him there, alone. Now, Jake and his parents have to spend the first day of school together: fingerpainting, sharing snacks, playing on the seesaw. Will Jake ever be able to stay at school on his own? The answer will ... (more)delight and reassure both children and their parents! Come and listen to this great story and meet author Michael Wright. You can even get your own copy and have it signed at the event, just in time for school to start! This morning at 10:30AM.

Thomas Frank wrote the hugely successful What’s the Matter with Kansas?, and he’s back with another look at our countries troubled politics in The Wrecking Crew. He explains how the politicians in Washington have dismantled big government by ignoring and defunding programs, ultimately giving them ... (more)to private companies in bidding wars or back-alley deals. An extremely timely and important book as we gear up for one of the most intense presidential races in a century, The Wrecking Crew should be required reading for anyone wanting to change the status quo in D.C. Tonight at 7PM.

"No true football fan should miss Adam Jones' Rose Bowl Dreams. It's more than a football book; it's an inspiring commentary on life itself." --Winston Groom

Pretty much everyone agrees, Rose Bowl Dreams is one of the best sports memoirs written in years. It tells the story of one family's love affair ... (more)with college football in a small Texas Panhandle town. Through kitchen table conversations, a crisis of faith and three amazing football seasons, Rose Bowl Dreams elegantly illustrates the love of family and the love of the game. Tonight at 7PM.

BookPeople is thrilled to welcome Tom Piazza, a brilliantly talented and award-winning writer, today at 3PM to present his new novel City of Refuge. Bob Dylan has said, “Tom Piazza’s writing pulsates with nervous electrical tension -- reveals the emotions that we can’t define.” That is certainly ... (more)true in City of Refuge, a panoramic novel of two families in New Orleans – one white, and one black – whose lives are torn apart by Hurricane Katrina and the process by which they are stitched together again. Don't miss this opportunity to meet one of the best authors working in America today, so stop by BookPeople at 3PM to pick up your signed copy of City of Refuge.

Dalton Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of long-time Austin poetry rebel Michael Gilmore's Restless Astronomy, his first collection of poetry in over two decades. The collection includes older, previously published poems and new intensely incisive pieces covering love and loss, past relationships, ... (more)the passing of heroes, parenting and encounters with the world from Chinese cafes to Russian poet icons. Join us for a reading and signing by this always brilliant wordsmith at his release party on August 27 at 7PM at BookPeople.

Through the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, Peter Ivers tried to merge the gap between the new punk movement and the comedic revolution happening in the country. His efforts came to fruition in the TV show New Wave Theatre. There, hard-hitting bands like Black Flag, Fear and the Dead Kennedys shared the ... (more)stage with the likes of Harold Ramis, Chevy Chase and John Belushi. Sadly, before New Wave Theatre and Ivers received national recognition, he was found murdered in his loft. Josh Frank’s new book In Heaven Everything is Fine chronicles the too short life of Ivers and explores the culture he helped shape. Tonight at 7PM.

In this follow-up to the bestseller We Were Soldiers Once…and Young, Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and Joseph Galloway rekindle relationships with some of the men they fought with and begin new relationships with some they fought against in We Are Soldiers Still. Trumpeted as a “sterling sequel,” they ... (more)travel back to Vietnam, reliving some of the most intense battles of the war. Joseph Galloway will be at BookPeople tonight to talk about his experiences during one of our countries most trying times. Tonight at 7PM.

Join us this afternoon at 3PM to meet one of the most respected and vigorous economic thinkers in Washington: author Pat Choate. Choate will be here with his fascinating new book, Dangerous Business: The Risks of Globalization for America. In this important new work, the author looks at technology-driven ... (more)progress, the outsourcing of jobs and open trade – as well as current U.S. policies that he feels are leading to economic and political instability. An important and informative read, Dangerous Business is the perfect book for those looking to better educate themselves with regard to impending globalization.

Stephanie Elizondo Griest was born to a Mexican mother and white father. Growing up, she identified herself as white until trying to get into college, when a guidance counselor advised her to register as Hispanic based on her mediocre SAT scores. Looking back at her life at the age of thirty, she realized ... (more)that all of the success she had achieved was pretty much due to that one decision. So, in order to understand and appreciate the heritage she used but never really knew, she goes to Mexico seeking enlightenment. Griest, author of the bestseller and last year’s Mayor’s Book Club pick Around the Bloc, provides a unique insight into Mexican and Mexican-American culture in this wonderful new memoir. Tonight at 7PM.

In this stunning debut novel, Randa Jarrar creates a mutli-cultural little girl whose voice shines throughout A Map of Home. Nidali is Egyptian, Greek and Palestinian, and her family keeps moving. First they leave Kuwait when Iraq invades on her thirteenth birthday. They arrive in Egypt, only to quickly ... (more)leave when her father finds work in Texas. Her unique and varied upbringing helps shape Nidali into a very funny, very charming young girl. Tonight at 7PM.

Bestselling author Brad Meltzer is back with The Book of Lies. One of the most famous murders in history, Cain killing his brother Abel, has nothing to do with the murder of Mitchell Siegel in 1932. Right? Well, think again. Meltzer’s newest thriller involves everything from Superman to secret ... (more)societies as it leads you on a chase for the ultimate weapon. BookPeople highly recommends this event, tonight at 7PM.

Local award-winning author Darryl Wimberley is back at BookPeople for the release party of his latest novel, Kaleidoscope. Jack Romaine is looking for his fortune, and the trail is full of interesting and dangerous people. Since the book is set mostly in an off-season carnie camp, we’re throwing ... (more)a party full of carnival delights – including popcorn, corn dogs and beer! Today at 3PM. Event co-sponsored by St. Arnold's beer!

Come in after school and hang out for a rare opportunity to meet Matt and get one of these great books signed.

Book Description: Danny’s frame is tall and skinny, but he can throw a 95 mph fastball. Any college scout would recruit him, but he’s not on a team. Every time he gets up on the mound ... (more)he loses it. At his private school, people do not expect too much more from him because he’s half Mexican. Growing up in San Diego, near the border, everyone thinks they’ve got him pegged. Danny can’t even speak Spanish. Danny’s convinced it’s his whiteness that sent his father back to Mexico. And that’s why he’s spending the summer with his dad’s family. Only, to find himself, he might just have to face the demons he refuses to see right in front of his face. This is Matt De La Pena’s second book. His first book, Ball Don’t Lie, was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and will soon be a major motion picture.

Special Q&A and booksigning with British blokes and authors, Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
Come in after school and meet these charming fellows and get one of the new books signed to boot.

Book Description: Barnaby Grimes is a tick-tock lad, running errands in his city, day and night, and high-stacking ... (more)around the rooftops in search of new mysteries to solve. This is a fantastic romp through a Dickensian-style city, with a wonderful new hero in the guise of Barnaby.
After collecting a strange parcel from a deserted ship in the fog of the docks and delivering it to the local schoolmaster, Barnaby thinks he’s earned a moment to sit on the rooftops and eat his favorite pastry. But soon he realizes that all is not well at the school—but is the problem quite as he expects it? A gruesome tale of a school overrun by a terrible curse—who will survive?
Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell are the creators of the bestselling Edge Chronicles series and the Far-Flung Adventures.

Come and join us as we celebrate the newest soon to be chapter book obsession 39 Clues with Rick Riordan! This adventurous story begins when brother and sister Amy and Dan Cahill are forced to make a choice: be given one million dollars right now or get the first of 39 clues towards discovering the ... (more)deepest, dangerous, most powerful secret of all time. There will be 10 books in the series, each book written by a different author. The first book is by BookPeople's favorite, RICK RIORDAN! He will be here to read from and sign copies of the 39 Clues Book 1: Maze of Bones. It'll be a huge parking lot party with food, games, a gauntlet, a scavenger hunt and so much more!

Check out the 39 Clues website: http://the39clues.scholastic.com/inde...

Read the Book. Collect the Cards. Play the Game.

Books go on sale September 9th. With the purchase of a book, starting on September 9th, we will be handing out tickets for the signing line for the party. You do not need a line ticket to come to the party but will need a line ticket to have a book signed. You must by a book at BookPeople in order to get a ticket for the signing line.

Synopsis of 39 Clues Book 1: Maze of Bones

What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the source of the family's power was hidden around the world, in the form of 39 Clues? What if you were given a choice, take a million dollars and walk away, or get the first Clue? If you're Amy and Dan Cahill, you take the Clue, and begin a very dangerous race.

BookPeople is honored to present bestselling author, syndicated columnist, and heralded voice of the Mexican-American community, Gustavo Arellano, with his much-anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed Ask a Mexican! In Orange County, Gustavo rediscovers his family's roots, threading the tale ... (more)with the history of Orange County and the Mexican-American immigrant experience. Offering insight into a wide range of political, social and cultural issues, Orange County promises to be a truly unique event experience. Tonight at 7PM.

Bob Schieffer has been covering news for forty-five years. He first worked as a newspaper reporter, then switched over to the CBS news team. He is their chief Washington correspondent and the host of Face the Nation, as well as the Saturday anchor of the CBS Evening News (where he had done weekday ... (more)duty too). With six Emmys under his belt as well as a Broadcaster of the Year Award, Schieffer is one of the most respected people in broadcast today. BookPeople is proud to present Bob Schieffer at St. Edwards University in the Mabee Ballroom (map available at bookpeople.com). Marilyn Schultz, Associate Professor in Communication and Journalism at St. Edwards, will leading a discussion with Mr. Schieffer, sure to range from current events to his newest book, Bob Schieffer's America. Tickets for this event are available at BookPeople starting 9/1: $30 including the book, $10 general admission. Tonight at the St. Edward's Mabee Ballroom at 7PM.



The Mabee Ballroom is located on the third floor of the Ragsdale Center. There is free parking next to the Ragsdale Center in the visitor parking lot (which will go fast), as well as the campus parking garage (which is $6 by debit or credit card only).

UT professor Michael Conroy explains why big corporations and morality do in fact go together in Branded!. With the growing importance of NGOs in the corporate landscape, we are seeing ethically responsible practices from those companies smart enough to “brand” themselves as caring for safety, environmentalism, ... (more)etc. An important book for corporate executives and consumers alike, today at 3PM.

BookPeople is proud to present authors Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein, friends since college more than fifty years ago, who decided to write a book about how jokes illuminate philosophical ideals. Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar is a lively and hilarious crash course through the traditions, concepts ... (more)and thinkers of modern philosophy. “I laughed, I learned, I loved it!” - Roy Blount Jr. Today at 3PM.

BookPeople is proud to present leading animal rights activist Gene Baur and his new book, Farm Sanctuary. Farm Sanctuary investigates the ethical questions surrounding the production of pork, beef, poultry and eggs – and gives detailed analysis of what each of us can do to combat the mistreatment of ... (more)farm animals and encourage compassion in others. Join us at BookPeople tonight at 7PM to meet activist Gene Baur and pick up your copy of Farm Sanctuary. The SPCA are co-sponsoring this event.

In this second book from juvenile fiction author Michael Scott, the story continues when Ojai, Nicholas, Sophie, Josh and Scatty emerge in Paris, the City of Lights. Home of Nicholas Flamel. Only this homecoming is anything but sweet. Perenell is still locked up back in Alcatraz and Paris is teeming ... (more)with enemies. Nicollo Machiavelli, immortal author and celebrated art collector, is working for Dee. He’s after them, and time is running out for Nicholas and Perenell. For every day spent without the Book of Abraham the Mage, they age one year—their magic becoming weaker and their bodies more frail. For Flamel, the Prophesy is becoming more and more clear. It’s time for Sophie to learn the second elemental magic: Fire Magic. And there’s only one man who can teach it to her: Flamel’s old student, the Comte de Saint-Germain—alchemist, magician, and rock star. Josh and Sophie Newman are the world’s only hope—if they don’t turn on each other first. Come meet Michael, ask him some questions and get a book signed! Tonight at 7:00PM.

BookPeople welcomes author Marian Henley and her new book, The Shiniest Jewel, tonight at 7PM. The Shiniest Jewel is the kind of memoir we love here at BookPeople: touching, witty and full of cartoonist Marian Henley's whimsical drawings. The Shiniest Jewel is Henley's account of the sometimes harrowing ... (more)process of international adoption, but it is also an account of growing up (even at age fifty) and the relationships between parents and children. This is truly a remarkable story, so don't miss the chance to meet this charming author. Tonight at 7PM.

J. Blackburn lived and worked during some of radio’s most exciting days in the 1970s. In The Radio Gypsies, he fictionalizes some of his own (and his colleagues) adventures into a fun story all about the real sex, drugs and rock’n’roll in the disc jockey world. Tonight at 7PM.

Best-selling author Neal Stephenson is back at BookPeople with his latest book, Anathem. In a world where mathematicians are cloistered together to protect knowledge from the outside world, a small group of teenagers must leave their closely guarded community to, well, save the world. Another magnificent ... (more)work from the author of Cryptonomicon, you do not want to miss this event! Stephenson will be reading and signing books, so come early because we expect a full house. A complete list of event guidelines is available at bookpeople.com. Tonight at 7PM.



Event rules:

* Please expect a crowd and show up early!
* We will hand out numbered tickets for the signing line starting at 5PM the day of the event.
* To be allowed in the signing line, you must have purchased a copy of Anathem from BookPeople.
* You may purchase as many copies of Anathem as you want.
* You may bring in one other Stephenson title to be signed per copy of Anathem that you have purchased. (EX: You buy two copies of Anathem. You may bring two additional books for Mr. Stephenson to sign.)
* Photos are fine, as long as there is no flash photography.
* Videotaping for personal use is fine.

Questions? Please email events@bookpeople.com.

These days, everyone is looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Join us tonight at 7PM to learn some realistic goals for reducing your energy consumption. In The Homeowner's Handbook to Energy Efficiency, authors Chris Dorsi and John Krigger present projects for the homeowner, including everything ... (more)from simple fixes to large-scale renovations. Perfect for the energy-conscious homeowner.

Marjorie Mogonye has written a poignant and historical novel based on actual events during the government's forced removal of Indians from their ancestral land beside the Nanih Waya in Mississippi to Oklahoma's Indian Territory. Much of this compelling story is told in the words of the colorful, memorable ... (more)characters. Readers of all ages, especially those interested in our Nation's history and Native American culture, will enjoy this inspiring tale of survival and the perseverance of a unique and vital heritage. This is a novel with heart that would serve as a valuable learning tool in geography and history. It is also a story of faith, family and unrelenting will to survive. Come this morning to meet author and Texas native Marjorie Mogonye and get a copy of this book signed. A perfect addition for any historical fiction fan. Today at 1:00PM.

Alexander McCall Smith has written more than 60 books, including specialist academic titles, short story collections, and a number of immensely popular children's books. Referred to as our new P.G. Wodehouse, he is best known for his internationally acclaimed No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, which ... (more)rapidly rose to the top of the bestseller lists throughout the world. Join us for first-hand insight and readings from this award-winning author. The doors open at 7PM, with the show starting at 8PM.

Christopher Paolini will be HERE for his new book, Brisingr.

The book goes on sale Saturday, Septemeber 20th. When you buy a copy of Brisingr here at BookPeople you will be receiving a ticket for the signing line. The line will be limited to 1500 people so buy your books early!

You must purchase ... (more)your copy of Brisingr at BookPeople in order to have your books signed by Mr. Paolini. He will personalize 2 books maximum, one of which must be a copy of Brisingr purchased from BookPeople.

Details on our EXTRAVAGANT parking lot party to come!

In this prequel to author Diane Wilson's first memoir, An Unreasonable Woman, the author tells the sometimes hilarious and sometimes astonishing story of her childhood in rural Texas among “holy rollers” – evangelical Christians with a penchant for tent revivals and handling poisonous snakes. With ... (more)such unforgettable characters as Brother Dynamite (an ex-con who dearly loves the word of God) and Wilson herself, Holy Roller is one of the funniest, freshest and most shocking memoirs in recent memory.

One of BookPeople's favorite authors, Jonathan Carroll, also happens to be one of the most critically acclaimed modern magical realists. Carroll's books are filled with such oddities as talking dogs and alternate realities, so it is easy to see why he has such a devoted worldwide cult following. This ... (more)event promises to be one of the month's most entertaining readings, so join us tonight at 7 PM to meet this charismatic author and pick up your signed copy of his newest book, The Ghost in Love.

Cullen reads fantasy books all the time, and loves losing himself in the stories. He wishes he could really live in a world full of elves and magic, and one day he discovers an ancient wand. The wand actually has a wizard entrapped in it, whom Cullen frees. The story progresses from there, and it ... (more)will leave you turning the pages non-stop. Austinites Christine and Ethan Rose have created a magical world that any Harry Potter or Eragon fan will love. Come dressed in costume (try out your Halloween costume, or dress as your favorite book character) and enter in our costume contest to win a prize, and stick around for our Monster Mash dance party after the event! A super fun event, today at 3PM.

Cullen reads fantasy books all the time, and loves losing himself in the stories. He wishes he could really live in a world full of elves and magic, and one day he discovers an ancient wand. The wand actually has a wizard entrapped in it, whom Cullen frees. The story progresses from there, and it ... (more)will leave you turning the pages non-stop. Austinites Christine and Ethan Rose have created a magical world that any Harry Potter or Eragon fan will love. Come dressed in costume (try out your Halloween costume, or dress as your favorite book character) and enter in our costume contest to win a prize, and stick around for our Monster Mash dance party after the event! A super fun event, today at 3PM.

"With this strange carnival of a book, Vigorito has scored himself a permanent plot in the neighborhood of the American surrealist novel. The breadth of his imagination and the sheer exuberance of his writing cannot be ignored." --Neal Pollack. Here at BookPeople, if Neal Pollack says he likes something, ... (more)we pretty much take it as gospel truth. And his review of Nine Kinds of Naked is no exception. Vigorito's newest novel is a fictional take on chaos theory – the theory that a tiny, almost imperceptible event can have large, even catastrophic, consequences. A perfect addition to your signed collection, Nine Kinds of Naked promises to be a truly remarkable event. Tonight at 7 PM.

Marcia! Marcia! Marcia! We all invited Marcia and the rest of The Brady Bunch into our homes and watched this wholesome American family solve minor problem after problem. But for Maureen McCormick, real life was never as ideal as it was for Marcia. In Here’s the Story, McCormick examines her life—the ... (more)good and the bad. From her early years in Kool-Aid commercials to her post-Brady drug addiction, McCormick holds nothing back. An honest and open memoir, you’ll never confuse Marcia and Maureen again. For more event information, please visit bookpeople.com. Tonight at 7PM.

Bob Lilly was the first draft choice of the brand new Dallas Cowboys in 1961. Over his 14 years with the franchise, he was an All-Pro 7 times and played in the All-Star game 11 times. Affectionately known as “Mr. Cowboy,” Lilly was the first Cowboy inducted into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame. ... (more)All Cowboys fans should head to BookPeople tonight at 7PM to hear from this football legend as he discusses his life in that blue and silver helmet.

The Accidental Santera is a fascinating novel that explores the secrets of Afro-Cuban Santeria - the religion created when Yoruba slaves combined their ancient rituals with Catholicism. The story follows Dr. Gabrielle Segovia, a Latina scientist who is struggling to cope with problems in her marriage ... (more)and her third miscarriage. During this troubling time, Gabrielle reaches out to her estranged Puerto Rican relatives and finds herself caught up in their strange world of séances, sacred drums and ritual animal sacrifices. An interesting look at the dichotomy between science and religion, The Accidental Santera will be an insightful and informative event. Tonight at 7 PM.

oin us for a creepy evening offsite with Darren Shan. We’ll be hosting an author presentation for the horrifyingly awesome Mr. Shan at the grand opening of The World of Horrorcraft haunted hause put on by Scare For A Cure (www.scareforacure.org). Come by the today to pick up the new book as well ... (more)as a discounted ticket for the haunted house. You can buy both for a combined, discounted, price of $35.00!!! Books will also be available the night of the event at the haunted house. Come to see the presentation, get books signed, then go through the haunted house and lose your minds! Tonight at 7:00PM! WARNING: the haunted house is only for the bravest of Halloweeners.

Join us this lovely Sunday afternoon for an event with acclaimed children’s book author, Brian Jacques (pronounced ‘Jakes’). He’ll be talking about Doomwyte¸ the newest edition to Brian Jacques’ phenomenal Redwall series. In this book, the young mouse Bisky persuades the creatures of Redwall ... (more)Abbey to go in search of a fabled treasure, hidden long ago by one of the abbey’s most notorious thieves, they do not suspect Skurr and his ravens will be vying for that very treasure. Bisky and his fellow Redwallers must summon all their courage to face the evil horde of slithering snakes and vicious ravens. From underground tunnels to the tops of trees, the fearless Redwallers, with the help of their woodland friends, battle some of their most vicious enemies yet in an exhilarating, terrifying treasure hunt. Come and meet the amazing Brian Jacques and get your books signed! This afternoon at 3:00PM.

Event Guidelines:

- there is a limit of 2 books per person in the signing line (so he can meet as many of you as he can!)

- he will do one 15-20 minute presentation, have a short Q&A, then the signing will begin

If you have yet to discover the delights of Sarah Vowell, BookPeople recommends you hightail it to the store tonight and remedy that situation. Vowell is the bestselling author of such gems as Assassination Vacation and The Partly Cloudy Patriot, as well as a contributing editor of NPR's This American ... (more)Life. Her newest book, The Wordy Shipmates, does the practically impossible – it makes seventeenth century New England and its Puritan founders accessible and interesting to everyone. Please join us tonight at 7 PM to meet one of the funniest “social observers” on the literary scene today.

To Catch the Lightning: A Novel of American Dreaming tells the story of Edward Sheriff Curtis, a man who would one day become a legend. Beginning in the late 1890s, Curtis undertook a task of epic proportions: attempting to document and photograph the swiftly fading culture of the American Indian. To ... (more)Catch the Lightning is beautifully written and thoroughly researched by Alan Cheuse, NPR’s main book critic. This event is perfect for anyone interested in the story and history of the forgotten American Indian.

About Bill Konigsberg: Bill is an award-winning sports journalist who has written for television, newspapers, wire services, and the internet. He currently is a sports writer and editor for The Associated Press. He has covered the New York Mets and Yankees, and his weekly fantasy baseball column has ... (more)appeared across the country, from the New York Daily News to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. In May of 2001, while working as an assistant editor at ESPN.com, he came out on the front page of the website in an article entitled "Sports World Still a Struggle for Gays." That article won him a GLAAD Media Award the following year. Since then, he has spoken at venues across the country about what it is like to be one of the few openly gay people in sports media. He has written for ESPN.com, The New York Daily News, San Francisco Chronicle, Miami Herald, Denver Post, and North Jersey Herald and News.

Schroon Lake is the memoir of a little girl born at the beginning of the Great Depression. In a family of wealth and privilege, author Lueza Gelb deftly explains the emotional cost of watching her loved ones disintegrate amongst the worst financial disaster in America's history. Join us tonight at 7PM ... (more)to meet the author of this touching memoir.

Vince Flynn is a New York Times best-selling author of political thrillers, and he's at BookPeople tonight with his latest, Extreme Measures. Counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp and his protege Mike Nash are on the trail of a terror cell in the United States. But the government has decided to put ... (more)Rapp and Nash on a short leash, impeding their effectiveness and possibly letting the terror cell evade capture. An all-too-real portrayal of the war on terror, Flynn delivers another intense thriller.

Join us this morning for super special event with the one and only, wonderful Jamie Lee Curtis. Her new book, Big Words for Little People, is a sweet and colorful picture book that highlights carefully chosen words and concepts to engage and empower a young audience to understand and to be understood. ... (more) She’ll be at our store this morning to read from and sign copies of her new book. Each family will receive one ticket for the signing line and is allowed 2 books signed. We will only be handing out 150 line tickets starting at 9:00AM the morning of the event. You do not need a ticket to attend the event but you will need one of the 150 tickets to get your book signed. She will not be signing any kind of memorabilia or posing for pictures although pictures can be taken while she is signing books. Please check back with www.bookpeople.com for any more details as the event approaches.

My Big TOE, written by a nuclear physicist in the language of contemporary Western culture, unifies science and philosophy, physics and metaphysics, mind and matter, purpose and meaning, the normal and the paranormal. The entirety of human experience (mind, body, and spirit) including both our objective ... (more)and subjective worlds, are brought together under one seamless scientific understanding. My Big TOE is a model of existence and reality that is based directly on Thomas Campbell's scientific research and firsthand experience. It represents the results and conclusions of thirty years of careful scientific exploration of the boundaries and contents of reality from both the physical and metaphysical viewpoints. Get ready to be blown away, tonight at 7PM.

Fun Home author Alison Bechdel will be at BookPeople today at 5PM for a signing of her latest, The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For. Bechdel has been working on this comic strip for 25 years, and this book collects some of the most important strips from her previous volumes as well as over 60 strips ... (more)never before published. This event will be a signing only.

White Guard is Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov's semi-autobiographical first novel and tells the story of the Turbin family – Alexei, Elena and Nikolka – in Kiev in 1918. Set against the backdrop of the civil war that erupted in the Ukraine after the Russian Revolution, White Guard brilliantly examines ... (more)the the existential crises brought about by the loss of moral and political certainties. Leading translator Marian Schwartz will be at BookPeople tonight at 7PM to talk about her work on the first complete and accurate translation of the original text.

Commemorating the 100-year anniversary of Shiner Beer, this entertaining history tells the complete story of a famous Texas establishment. Shiner Bock has entered into the pantheon of Texan icons, and this book chronicles its development, from the improbable beginning of German and Czech immigrants who ... (more)founded the brewery to the successes and struggles of a growing business, recalling the many times the brand was as good as dead. For beer connoisseurs, Texas-history buffs, or simply those who appreciate a story of beating the odds, this is a tribute to an independent and well-made beer. We’ll have free Shiner on hand for this anniversary celebration!

This afternoon we are so happy to welcome the folk music legend, Peter Yarrow, to our store for a performance and book signing. Join us when Peter will be singing songs featured in his new Songbook as well as Peter, Paul & Mary favorites and classic folk songs for children and families as well as sign ... (more)copies of his new Songbook as well as any other memorabilia you would like to have autographed. This will be a marvelous Sunday afternoon event full of song and comradery, not to be missed! This afternoon at 4:00PM.

On what would have been Kurt Vonnegut’s 86th birthday, let’s honor his memory and the wonderful books he has left behind. Composer P. Kellach Waddle is back at BookPeople with some beautiful music to go along with Vonnegut’s work. With movements inspired by Slaughterhouse-Five, Happy Birthday ... (more)Wanda Jane and Breakfast of Champions, this is a very cool event for any Vonnegut fan. Tonight at 7PM.

H.W. Brands—Professor of History at UT and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his biography of Benjamin Franklin—is back with his newest book, Traitor To His Class. Traitor To His Class examines the life of FDR, widely thought to be the greatest president of the twentieth century. Drawing on archival ... (more)materials, including personal correspondence and public speeches, Brands once again lives up to his acclaim as a historian and biographer. Tonight at 7:30 PM.

Sichan Siv grew up in Cambodia during the time of the Khmer Rouge. Targeted for being a college graduate, he was imprisoned and put in a slave labor camp. After a daring escape into Thailand, Siv later immigrated to the United States. While here, he became a taxi driver in New York, then moved to ... (more)Texas where he met his wife. Siv kept working and learning, and he was eventually appointed as a U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Siv has truly experienced the American dream, and his life story is truly remarkable. Tonight at 7PM.

Journalist Jay Allison's work, for which he has won five Peabody Awards, has often appeared on NPR. With his latest book, This I Believe II, Allison once again showcases moving and irresistible essays gathered from famous and unknowns on such wide-ranging issues as forgiveness, personal integrity and ... (more)honoring life and change. Join us tonight at 7 PM to meet the author and pick up your copy of This I Believe II.

Today we welcome back the hilarious and legendary children’s book author and Austinite, Louis Sachar to BookPeople. We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary (if you can believe it!) of Holes with a party/presentation on our 2nd floor. Join us this afternoon to hear Mr. Sachar’s presentation, ask ... (more)him some questions and get a copy of this Newberry award winning book. Plus cookies! Make sure to buy your books early and join us this afternoon for a lovely event with one yours and ours favorite authors, today at 3:00PM.

Date: Nov 15
Time:7:00 PM
Event: Phillipe Sands – The Torture Team
Description:

The “Rumsfeld Memo” is at the heart of Phillipe Sands's new book The Torture Team. The memo from 2002, signed by Donald Rumsfeld, details 18 interrogation techniques – all of which violate the international ... (more)definition of torture. All the steps that have led America to become known for torture rather than human rights are outlined in this meticulously researched and completely absorbing book. Co-sponsored by Torture is Wrong - an organization committed to ending torture through activism and change - BookPeople highly recommends this event, tonight at 7PM.

Reading & Book signing

This release party and signing will feature music from Lavabo, Dave Insley and the Careless Smokers, as well as beer provided by Saint Arnold's Brewing Co.