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Book club examines adaptations like 'Shoeless Joe

The Book Club Was Better is set to discuss "Shoeless Joe," a novel with an adaptation that has sparked interest.


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Book club revisits 'The Fire Next Time' by James Baldwin

The Required Reading Revisited Book Club is set to discuss "The Fire Next Time" in its upcoming meeting.


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Virtual book club explores mysteries every month

The Seven Per-Cent Solution Book Club invites mystery enthusiasts to delve into the intricate worlds of fiction's greatest mysteries.


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Anne-Laure Le Cunff presents 'Tiny Experiments' at BookPeople

Anne-Laure Le Cunff is set to present her work, "Tiny Experiments," at an event hosted by BookPeople.


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Andrea Eames to present new book at BookPeople

Andrea Eames is set to present her latest work, "A Harvest of Hearts," at BookPeople.


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Charlotte McConaghy to present Wild Dark Shore at BookPeople

BookPeople, an independent bookstore, is set to host an event featuring Charlotte McConaghy and her latest work, "Wild Dark Shore."


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BookPeople launches romance book club with monthly meetings

BookPeople has announced the launch of its first romance book club, "The New Romantics: Deep End."


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Austin Texas Science Writers host monthly hybrid book club

The Austin Texas Science Writers are hosting a book club focused on science and nature writing.


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Jack Woodville London presents new book at BookPeople event

BookPeople, an independent bookstore, and author Jack Woodville London are collaborating to present "Dangerous Latitudes."


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SC Perot event highlights importance of supporting local bookstores

BookPeople and SC Perot have announced an upcoming event titled "Styles of Joy."


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Lauren Briére teams up with BookPeople for Alphabot Adventures Storytime

BookPeople and Lauren Briére are collaborating to present "Alphabot Adventures Storytime."


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New & Noteworthy Book Club announces monthly meetings

BookPeople's 3rd Floor will host the New & Noteworthy Book Club meeting on the last Thursday of each month at 7 PM.


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Y'all Means All Book Club explores diverse queer literature monthly

The Y'all Means All Book Club is dedicated to exploring a diverse range of queer literature.


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Amplify Book Club highlights BIPOC authors in monthly meetings

Tori and Zareef lead a book club that focuses on works by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) writers.


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Tommy Siegel to present new book at BookPeople event

BookPeople and Tommy Siegel have announced an event for the presentation of "The Secret Lives of Candy Hearts."


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Latinas & Libros Book Club highlights Latina stories through monthly gatherings

Latinas & Libros Book Club gathers to celebrate Latina stories with their latest reading, "How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water."


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BookPeople and Madeeha Siddiqi present Ramadan storytime event

BookPeople, in collaboration with Madeeha Siddiqi, is set to host a special event titled "Ramadan Storytime with Madeeha Siddiqi."


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Austin Chamber recognizes Austin community members at 146th annual meeting

The Austin Chamber of Commerce recently held its 146th annual meeting at the JW Marriott on Feb. 13. The event served as a platform to acknowledge the 2023 Austinite of the Year and honor its volunteers of the year.


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Happy Hour Book Club explores diverse literature with monthly meetings

The Happy Hour Book Club is dedicated to exploring a diverse range of literature, including essays, memoirs, short stories, and novels.


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Authors discuss writing complicated relationships at BookPeople

Jennifer Chang, Alina Grabowski, and Amanda Eyre Ward will participate in a panel discussion titled "The Ties that Bind Us: Writing Complicated Relationships" at BookPeople.