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BookPeople celebrates 'The Lord of the Rings' with themed events
By Austin Journal | Jan 26, 2024
BookPeople is set to host a day-long celebration of "The Lord of the Rings" on January 26, 2024.
Miguel A. Briones to present new book at BookPeople event
By Austin Journal | Jan 25, 2024
Miguel A. Briones is set to present his work "Macho No Machismo" at an event organized by BookPeople.
Children's book club fosters empathy in young readers
By Austin Journal | Jan 25, 2024
The Kids Book Club, co-hosted by Austin Allies, focuses on fostering empathy in young readers.
Tyler Merritt collaborates with BookPeople for special event
By Austin Journal | Jan 23, 2024
BookPeople and Tyler Merritt are collaborating to present an event titled "This Changes Everything."
Ludicrous Speed Book Club invites new members for monthly meetings
By Austin Journal | Jan 20, 2024
The Ludicrous Speed Book Club is currently reading "Leviathan Wakes."
Naina Kumar's book event at BookPeople
By Austin Journal | Jan 16, 2024
BookPeople and Naina Kumar are set to host an event featuring "Flirting with Disaster."
Happy Hour Book Club discusses diverse literature monthly
By Austin Journal | Jan 16, 2024
The Happy Hour Book Club is a group dedicated to reading and discussing a variety of literary works, including essays, memoirs, short stories, and novels.
Writers' League hosts discussion on inspiration with notable authors
By Austin Journal | Jan 16, 2024
The Writers' League of Texas (WLT) is set to kick off its Third Thursday series for 2025 with a virtual event titled “On Inspiration & Motivation: Igniting the Spark for 2025.” This monthly series brings together writers and readers for...
Abbott warns of power outages as Texas grapples with latest winter weather event
By Austin Journal | Jan 16, 2024
As Texas grapples with another bout of unseasonably cold weather, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is vigilantly monitoring the energy grid and urging Texans to conserve energy where possible. This marks the second winter since 2021's storm Uri that the agency has expressed concern about power availability as temperatures plummet below freezing.
Nick Bruel celebrates Bad Kitty's 20th anniversary at BookPeople
By Austin Journal | Jan 15, 2024
BookPeople and author Nick Bruel are set to present "Bad Kitty: Party Animal," marking the 20th anniversary of the popular children's book series.
Book club explores book-to-film adaptations
By Austin Journal | Jan 13, 2024
The Book Club Was Better: The Shining is a group that gathers to discuss books and their adaptations.
Rachel Hollis partners with BookPeople for new event
By Austin Journal | Jan 12, 2024
BookPeople, in collaboration with Rachel Hollis, is set to present an event titled "What If YOU Are the Answer?"
Book club revisits classic "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
By Austin Journal | Jan 12, 2024
We read a broad range of classics, including super old classics, modern classics, required reading within a genre, literature in translation, and cultural required reading.
BookPeople partners with Cynthia Levinson for upcoming event
By Austin Journal | Jan 11, 2024
Cynthia Levinson is set to present her book "Who Owns the Moon?
Lisa Jewell's book event supports local bookstores
By Austin Journal | Jan 9, 2024
BookPeople, in collaboration with author Lisa Jewell, is hosting an event for the presentation of "None of This is True."
Gale Galligan collaborates with BookPeople for "Fresh Start" event
By Austin Journal | Jan 8, 2024
Gale Galligan, in collaboration with BookPeople, is set to present "Fresh Start."
Gayle Forman presents new book "After Life" at BookPeople event
By Austin Journal | Jan 7, 2024
BookPeople, in collaboration with author Gayle Forman, is set to present an event for her latest work, "After Life."
BookPeople launches romance book club with monthly meetings
By Austin Journal | Jan 6, 2024
BookPeople has announced the launch of its first romance book club, titled "The New Romantics: Rebel."
Austin's SciRead Book Club explores science and nature writing
By Austin Journal | Jan 5, 2024
The Austin Texas Science Writers group is hosting a book club dedicated to science and nature writing.
Seven Per-Cent Solution Book Club hosts virtual meeting on first Thursday
By Austin Journal | Jan 2, 2024
Come join as we explore the worlds of fiction's greatest mysteries.