Truth and Consequences: Special Com­ments on the Bush Administration’s War on American Values

by Keith Olbermann (Random House, $24.95)

Journalism and commentary have become so blurred that it’s all spun noise. But when MSNBC host Keith Olbermann announces that tonight’s broadcast ends with a special comment, it’s must-see TV. Sadly, a Dec. 26 publication date for this book means no stocking-stuffing, but it’s a legitimate excuse for your gift being late. This collection represents the bluntest, most forthright and unflinching dissection of an administration that has taken smear tactics to a new low. Even without his passionate delivery to camera, these words are the white fury of a journalist who is mad as hell and won’t take it any more. – R.W.

This article appears in December 14 • 2007.

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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.