Aug. 11, 2006 - The Austin Chronicle

austinchronicle.com | AUGUST 11, 2006 | THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE | 45 b Events at BookPeopleTo have a book signed, you must purchase it from BookPeople.Hey, you wouldn’t bring your own beer to a bar, would you?JEFF ABBOTTFEARPenguin USAThursday, August 17 7pmDid you know that Jeff Abbott was coming to Bookpeople for a book releaseparty promoting his newest book, Fear? Well if you didn’t, you do now, so comejoin us as we celebrate with him and with some nice cold St. Arnold’s beersupplied by St. Arnold’s Brewery. That’s right, you not only get to hang out atthe coolest bookstore either side of the Mississippi, you get to meet the author,and you get to cool down with some tasty beer.TOMMY CHONGTHE I CHONGSimon & SchusterFriday, August 18 7pmWe here at BookPeople are really excited to welcome a comedy legend to our store.Tommy Chong, from the famous duo Cheech and Chong and That ’70s Show, willbe here in person to talk about his book, The I Chong, that chronicles his recentlegal troubles and highlights from his decades in the public limelight. Tommywill sign movies, records, etc., but only if you have also bought The I Chong fromBookPeople. This event is sure to draw a crowd so get here early to get a good seat.b b Bookstore • Giftshop • Coffeehouse9 am - 11 pm everyday603 N. Lamar 472-5050shop online at:www.bookpeople.com