I'm new to Texas (originally from Chicago), and need to brush-up on my Texas history.  Does anybody have a suggestion for a Texas History book?  I'd like something that's engaging and accurate.  If it starts with Native American tribes and cultures, that's a plus.

Thanks for your help! 

Hey book nerds!

This is just a reminder that our next meeting is this Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 6pm at Central Market North Lamar. We'll be discussing The Alchemist's Daughter by Katharine McMahon. I hope to see you there ( Read more... )

Our next selection is The Alchemist's Daughter by Katharine McMahon. We'll be meeting on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 6pm at Central Market North Lamar.

This is just a reminder that our next book club meeting is this Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 6pm at the residence of two of our members. We're reading Nick Hornby's new young adult novel, entitled Slam. Please e-mail for directions if you'd like to attend.

Hey book nerds!

Our next selection is Nick Hornby's stellar new young adult novel, entitled Slam, about a 15-year-old skateboarder, his pregnant girlfriend, and his relationship with his Tony Hawk poster. Though it's pretty new (and only available in hardcover), there are several copies available through the Austin Public Library, and also one at ( Read more... )

Hey book nerds!

Our next book club meeting is Saturday, March 15, 2008 at a member's apartment. We'll meet at 6pm and discuss Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle. If you're interested in coming, please e-mail for directions.

Thanks to those who came over for A Woman in Jerusalem book club tonight. We may not have liked the book all that much, but we did have a blast making fun of parts of it and eating Levantine goodies.

Speaking of ha ha ha, our next book (in honor of St. Patrick's Day) is Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle. Our next meeting will be Saturday, ( Read more... )

Hey book nerds!

Our next meeting is on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 5pm (changed from 7pm) at my apartment. We'll be discussing A Woman in Jerusalem by A.B. Yehoshua. E-mail for directions.

Hey book nerds!

Our next selection is A Woman in Jerusalem by A. B. Yehoshua. We'll meet on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 7:00pm at my apartment. E-mail if you're interested in attending. The book is available through amazon, at a number of local bookstores, and at both the Austin Public Library and UT Library.

Happy reading!

Hey book nerds!

This is just a reminder that our next selection is The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. We're meeting next Sunday, January 20th at 7:00pm at the residence of some members (e-mail to RSVP and for directions). Also, don't forget to bring suggestions for our next book selection!