After one of our favorite chick-lit authors plugged Mary Gaitskill, we were determined to read Veronica. The fact that the book is a National Book Award finalist didn't hurt either. We finished the book last week and are happy to say it's worth all the hype. The story isn't an entirely pleasant one, but the book is written so damn lyrically and beautifully that we were glad to read it. more ›

On Tuesday, John Dean of Worse Than Watergate and, of course, Watergate fame, reads at the Harry Ransom Center. 7:30-10pm, Prothro Theater on the UT campus. Sarah Vowell visits Book People on Wednesday. 7pm, 603 North Lamar. Tickets available at 6pm. Naomi Shihab Nye, National Book Award finalist, visiting professor at the UT Michener Center for Writers, and the author of numerous books of poetry and literature for young people, reads at the Avaya Auditorium... more ›