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More bookseller love for Let the People In: The Life and Times of Ann Richards: "Jan Reid has given us a definitive picture of the life of a larger-than-life Texan. For those of us who knew Ann and for those who didn't, there is plenty to read through and get the complete picture of how … Continue reading Remembering the Life & Times of Ann Richards
We're not the only ones who have been remembering Ann Richards this month. Here's a round-up of what people have been saying about Richards' and about Jan Reid's new bio Let the People In: The Life and Times of Ann Richards. No surprise - seems everyone has an Ann Richards story to tell. Sarah Weddington, … Continue reading Remembering the Life and Times of Ann Richards
We've been remembering Ann Richards here on the blog with personal stories, favorite moments and quotes from booksellers about Jan Reid's new biography, Let the People In: The Life and Times of Ann Richards (our Top Shelf pick for the month of October, which bookseller Bosco calls "..a vibrant, full palette portrait of the most … Continue reading Remembering the Life & Times of Ann Richards – In Her Own Words
"I remember Ann Richards' infamous speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention, and how cool I thought she was, and how much I wished that she were the governor of my state (Mississippi). And boy, do we need her more than ever now! This well researched and lively biography (Let the People In) is a … Continue reading Remembering the Life and Times of Ann Richards
With the first big debate of the Presidential campaign scheduled tonight, this seems like the perfect time to ask, "What Would Ann Richards Do?" Michael Kellerman over at UT Press once sought Governor Richards' advice when he was running for public office. Here's his story, and Ann's words of wisdom: "I had a chance to … Continue reading Remembering the Life and Times of Ann Richards
Jan Reid's new biography Let the People In: The Life and Times of Ann Richards goes on sale nationwide this week. We're big fans of this hefty in-depth examination of the life of Governor Richards, and in celebration, we've invited friends to share their fondest Ann Richards memories. Here's a great tale inspired by Governor … Continue reading Remembering the Life and Times of Ann Richards
Top Shelf in October: Let the People In: The Life and Times of Ann Richards by Jan Reid Reviewed by: Bosco For me, Ann Richards was Texas politics. I was born and raised here, the child of Democrats in a state leaving the party of LBJ in droves for the party of Nixon and Reagan. … Continue reading Top Shelf in October: LET THE PEOPLE IN
In just eight days (seven and a half, really) one of the most highly anticipated books of the Fall season hits shelves: Let the People in: The Life and Times of Ann Richards. Many of us here have read this in-depth, all encompassing new biography (blurbed by none other than President Bill Clinton) of one … Continue reading Celebrating the Life and Times of Ann Richards
Here is a book you must get your hands on: Welcome to Utopia by Karen Valby. This compelling look at a very small Texas town is one of the bestselling, and most beloved, books on our shelves. Clint, who made it his pick in our 2010 Winter Catalog, says it best: "Local author Karen Valby … Continue reading Highly Recommended Reading: ‘Welcome to Utopia’
Uchi: The Cookbook by Tyson Cole & Jessica Dupuy On my first visit to Uchi I walked in with three friends and said, "Bring us whatever y'all fancy." We walked out in glowing shock four hours later. Uchi's chef, Tyson Cole, creates masterpieces from small details. His menu sounds deceptively simple: mill cove oysters with … Continue reading Callie Recommends: ‘Uchi: The Cookbook’
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