Local authors share their holiday gift lists

Still looking for that perfect gift? The clock is ticking. Luckily, we asked a few Austin-area authors for their holiday shopping suggestions:

Madeleine Albright Interview

Madeleine Albright has had an exceptional career in public office, serving as an ambassador to the UN and as the first female Secretary of State, at the time making her the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. The former Secretary has published a new book called Read My Pins, detailing the unique political significance of her brooches and the stories around them. More than 200 of her pins are currently being displayed at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York.

Interview with Reed Farrel Coleman

Reed Farrel Coleman is a Brooklyn-based mystery writer and staff favorite. His New York-centric work depicts a city divided by grit and grace; full of troubled but endlessly interesting characters. Coleman will be at BookPeople to discuss and sign copies of his new book, Tower, on Tuesday, October 20th at 7 PM. He was kind enough to answer a few questions for the blog.

Interview with Adrian Colesberry

For the world's benefit, Adrian Colesberry has released a guide to... having sex with Adrian Colesberry. His book, How to Make Love to Adrian Colesberry, is a hilarious take on the relationship memoir filled with charts, graphs and lurid details about his sexual past and preferences.

The Year of Living Biblically

While I wish that everyone loved books enough to drop $25 on a hardcover, I realize that many of you will only give a book a chance once it hits in paperback. So, when one of my favorite books of 2007 had its paperback release this past Tuesday, I jumped at the chance to feature … Continue reading The Year of Living Biblically →