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December 15, 2008

Adrienne Barbeau: Books for Christmas

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While books often make the perfect gift, sometimes we just aren't so lucky when it comes to the titles we're given.
December 14, 2008

Clyde Ford: A Mythic Christmas Gift

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Today's guest blogger, Clyde Forde, is the author of several books, including the nautical thriller, PRECIOUS CARGO.
December 13, 2008

Karen Robards: Christmas Memory

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That old saying "One man's rags are another man's riches" is certainly true for today's guest blogger, Karen Robards.
December 12, 2008

Sam Wyly on GONE WITH THE WIND

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Sam Wyly, author of 1,000 DOLLARS AND AN IDEA, describes the tumultous personal history of his family, and the comfort they found in reading Margaret Mitchell'<
December 11, 2008

Joseph Finder: Dr. Seuss, Thriller Writer

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Today's guest blogger, Joseph Finder, introduces us to one of literature's greatest, but most underrated villains . . . the Grinch?
December 10, 2008

Kristin Hannah: Holiday Traditions

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Kristin Hannah, author of FIREFLY LANE, reminisces about childhood holiday traditions that she's since passed on to her own son, and muses over just what makes the presents they share so special.
December 9, 2008

Wade Rouse: The Year I Received the Gift From Erma

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Wade Rouse, author of CONFESSIONS OF A PREP SCHOOL MOMMY HANDLER, reflects on "Christmas miracles," and what he's gained from the most important women in his life.
December 8, 2008

Francoise Mouly: Holiday Reading

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December 7, 2008

Ad Hudler on Dr. Seuss

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Today, Ad Hudler --- author of MAN OF THE HOUSE --- recalls his attempt to teach his neighbors a lesson in environmental preservation through the poetry of Dr. Seuss.
December 6, 2008

Laura Pedersen: How Book Giving Ruined a Pot Roast

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No good can ever come from banning books, as demonstrated by today's guest blogger, Laura Pedersen --- whose new memoir, BUFFALO GAL, is featured in this week's Holiday Basket of Cheer.