Whether you’re still shopping for friends and family or desperately looking for a small literary escape from the hustle and bustle of holiday travel and too many family get-togethers, you’ll find something worth exploring in this group of fall releases. May your biggest struggle be deciding whether to gift it or keep it for yourself.

For our complete collection of present suggestions, visit austinchronicle.com/giftguide.

This article appears in December 20 • 2013.

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