BookPeople

05/07/2026

FREE TOTE BAG WITH PURCHASE!⁠
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HarperCollins American Classics seek to curate the books that define a nation with these elegant collectable paperback reprints of books from American authors across centuries from Nathaniel Hawthorne to Ursula K. Le Guin to Imani Perry.⁠
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Purchase one of these editions in-store from BookPeople and receive a free HaperCollins American Classics tote bag (along with a bookmark and a sticker) while supplies last!

05/07/2026

Happy Graduation Season!🎓📚⁠
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Our newest display features books that make for great gifts for anybody taking a next step into the world from practical life skills, to cookbooks for a limited budget, to some picture books to remind you that this journey you're on began a long time ago...⁠
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What books would you add to our list?

05/06/2026

The one and only Jet Li at your local bookstore📸⁠
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Thank you to Jet for letting us host you for your first visit to Austin and one of our most memorable book signings yet. His memoir BEYOND LIFE AND DEATH is out now!

05/06/2026

Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month!📚⁠
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We've put together some of our favorite books, fiction and non-fiction, that tell intersectional stories about the immensely broad and culturally impactful heritages reflected by AANHPI communities in our country. What books would you add to our list?

05/05/2026

It’s the first Tuesday of the month meaning there are A LOT of New Releases on our shelves this week. Which one(s) are you reading first?

05/05/2026

We're looking for our new Marketing & Events Director!⁠
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BookPeople hosts more than 300 events annually, both in-store and offsite, and maintains active partnerships with nonprofits, schools, libraries, and other community venues. This role requires equal investment in events and marketing: planning and executing a high volume of events while proactively developing marketing programs that drive foot traffic, online sales, and passive revenue. The Marketing & Events Director is an organized and communicative leader who manages their time effectively across both areas, holds their team accountable to sustainable, future-focused goals, and fosters a collaborative and creative department culture.⁠
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If this sounds like THE perfect role for you, we encourage you to read the full job description and apply at the 🔗link below!

https://bookpeople.com/sites/default/files/2026-05/Marketing%20and%20Events%20Director.pdf

05/04/2026

What's the book that granted you the most XP from reading it?

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

It's Star Wars Day at BookPeople!⁠
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Join us today for THE PHANTOM MAY-NACE, an all-day party dedicated to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Our festivities will include:⁠
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🔴 Star Wars Trivia with Brandon Wainerdi⁠
🔵 Galaxy Costume Contest⁠
🟢 Jedi vs. Sith Scavenger Hunt⁠
🟣 Cookie Pop Up with The Perfectly Imperfect Baking Company⁠
🟡 Mos Eisley Cantina Café Menu⁠..and more!⁠
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Find out times, full details, and RSVP for this FREE EVENT at the 🔗link below! May the force be with you.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople-presents-the-phantom-may-nace-star-wars-day-tickets-1987458457748?aff=igmarquee

05/02/2026

The new bookmarks are here!🖍️⁠
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As a reminder, every year we challenge local students in grades K-6 to draw bookmarks based on their favorite books and then you, our community bound by books, vote on your favorite designs. Here are this year's winners which are now available FOR FREE at BookPeople! Check them out and pick out one (or more) of your own next time you're in-store! Congrats once again to our winners:⁠
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💙Leo S. (Kindergarten) - BUTT OR FACE?⁠
💛Nora C. (1-2) - THE HUNGER HEROES⁠
💚Aurora M. (3-4) - ANNE OF GREEN GABLES⁠
❤️Shepard S. (5-6) - MILES MORALES SUSPENDED⁠...and our Modern First Library Pick:⁠
💜Josephine S. (MISS QUINCES)