True Lies: The Blurry Boundary Between Fiction and Nonfiction

Post by Justine Goldberg of WriteByNight, Austin's center for writers. The difference between fiction and nonfiction seems obvious: fiction is fabricated, nonfiction is fact. Pretty straightforward, right? Wrong! The truth is that these seemingly distinct genres have more in common than one might think. Fiction can enjoy nonfictional elements, just as nonfiction can benefit from fictional … Continue reading True Lies: The Blurry Boundary Between Fiction and Nonfiction →

Joe Says READ THESE BOOKS!

So, as we close in on the midpoint of February 2012, I find that I’ve already read a number of books that I want the rest of the world to read: old books and new books that have knocked my shoes off. These are just a few of my favorite things. Suspects by David Thomson … Continue reading Joe Says READ THESE BOOKS! →

New Releases

New today! Just for you! (Blurbs courtesy of the books' publishers). HARDCOVER FICTION The Wolf Gift by Anne Rice A daring new departure from the inspired creator of The Vampire Chronicles, Lives of the Mayfair Witches, and the angels of The Songs of the Seraphim. A whole new world—modern, sleek, high-tech—and at its center, a … Continue reading New Releases →

Nightmare Factory Book Club discusses ‘Exquisite Corpse’

I won't lie. The unparalleled brutality of Poppy Z. Brite's Exquisite Corpse compelled me to fling it across my apartment at one point during my reading. I have unflinchingly sat through both Hostel movies and five Texas Chainsaw Massacres, but this grimoire of torture was oddly upsetting. The narrative weaves through the intersecting lives of … Continue reading Nightmare Factory Book Club discusses ‘Exquisite Corpse’ →

On the MP Blog: Q&A w/ Nelson George

Over on the MysteryPeople blog today Scott M. posted a conversation with Nelson George, author of The Plot Against Hip Hop. This book turned out to be an unexpected hit with Scott, who is not himself a fan of hip hop, but who, after reading the crime noir novel, is expanding his musical horizons. He's … Continue reading On the MP Blog: Q&A w/ Nelson George →

Suggestions for Your Sweetie

~post by Julie W. If you're feeling the pressure of the big day tomorrow and still haven't found that perfect gift to impress your Valentine, here are a few suggestions from the selection of unique items we have on our shelves. (This is by no means a hint to my boyfriend, who already did his … Continue reading Suggestions for Your Sweetie →

It’s Your Lucky Day!

We have news of a lovely little e-Book sale to kick off the week. Algonquin has dropped the price of 7 select e-Books to $1.99, February 13 - 19. The publisher asked seven authors to select their favorite Algonquin title of all time - new or old, it didn't matter, it just had to be … Continue reading It’s Your Lucky Day! →

Book Store Yarn Bomb!

~Post by Merrilee As every knitter knows, there's no such thing as too much yarn. In Mac Barnett's new picture book, Extra Yarn, Annabelle doesn't have too much yarn, she just has extra. So after she knits sweaters for herself, her family and friends, everyone else in town and all the animals in the woods, … Continue reading Book Store Yarn Bomb! →

A Wrinkle in Time Turns 50!

~Post by Meghan G. You have had 50 years to read it, so there's really no excuse. Thoughtfully drawing from the rich traditions of science, religion, literature, and philosophy, this modern classic about three kids who are sent on an adventure through the cosmos navigates some incredibly ambitious territory and leaves the reader reflecting on … Continue reading A Wrinkle in Time Turns 50! →

Buzzin’ About ‘Angelmaker’

In the good, bad and occasionally ugly world of book trailers, here's one that stands out, the trailer for Angelmaker, the upcoming novel by Nick Harkaway (author of The Gone-Away World): (Note - the trailer is promoting the British edition, which has already hit shelves on the other side of the Atlantic. Angelmaker goes on … Continue reading Buzzin’ About ‘Angelmaker’ →