New Titles From Local Authors

"...Watch for new releases from two talented local authors this fall. Herb specialist Lucinda Hutson has updated..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Food Feature

First Authors Announced for Texas Book Festival

Marquee names run the gamut from Amis to Ziggy

"...Texas Book Festival announced the first slate of marquee authors for the 2014 edition, and as is usual with..."

July 25, 2014 Books Post by Robert Faires

Local Cookbooks Span the Globe Hometown Haute Cuisine

"...cookbooks of several talented national and international chefs and authors. More recently, I've done some very exciting culinary exploration..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Arts Feature

Texas Book Festival Announces 15 Authors for 2020

Virtual fest hosting Dean Koontz, Julia Alvarez, Kevin Kwan

"...imagine she just heard the names of the 15 authors announced today as attending the virtual fest come November...."

Aug. 12, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Read Local!

Recent recommended reads

"...town's bloodlust. Spring saw a trio of releases from local crime scribes, including Janice Ham­rick's Death on Tour (Minotaur..."

May 27, 2011 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Cookbook Authors Come to Olamaie, Josephine House

Combine your love of making and eating food

"...but the calendar is packed with special events from authors both appearing at the cooking tent and not. Events..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

Eat Local Week

It's pretty self-explanatory, no?

"...When Edible Austin magazine hosted the first Eat Local Week in December 2007, some people questioned the rationale..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Qmmunity’s (Non-Exhaustive) Guide to Local Queer Austin Biz

For anyone looking to start queering up their ATX experience

"...list of ATX delights, here’s a non-exhaustive list of local LGBTQ spots you’ll love...."

March 6, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Gift Guide: Local Flavor

2014's best regional cookbooks – for giving and keeping

"...Used to be that local cookbooks were little more than a few typewritten pages..."

Dec. 8, 2014 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Two Local Food Bills Scheduled for Public Hearing

Public Health Committee to consider HB 46 and HB 910 on Wednesday

"...are of particular interest to people involved in the local food movement will have a hearing before the Texas..."

Feb. 26, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Local Flavor

Five Austin cookbooks to sink your teeth into

"...We've harvested a bumper crop of cookbooks by local authors over the past 12 months. Jesse Griffiths' Afield:..."

June 14, 2013 Books Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Five Local, Ah, Maybe Not Adult Beverage Secrets, Exactly?

But if you weren’t aware of these things before, you’re welcome

"...annual Drinks Issue with bonus intel for all your local fun-based program activities and general reading pleasure. They say..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Who Dares Try to Out-Author the Authors, Onstage and Off the Cuff?

Institution Theater improvisers wreak creativity on published works

"...Friday night at 8pm, The Next Chapter welcomes a local author onstage to read the beginning from one of..."

June 11, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Local Writers Hone Their Craft at the Street Lit Authors Club

Creating a space where those experiencing homelessness can tell their stories

"...their stories and finding their voices: the Street Lit Authors Club...."

Dec. 15, 2017 Arts Feature by Beth Sullivan

Report Critiques COVID-19 Response in Local Jails

Study reveals "a messy patchwork" of approaches to pandemic

"...The results revealed what the authors describe as "a messy patchwork of inconsistent policies, ambiguity,..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Children’s Authors Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey on Finding Hope While Taking Things Slow

Wondering how to talk to kids? Try pictures.

"...city's art scene is a wealth of picture book authors, including brothers Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey...."

Aug. 7, 2020 Arts Feature by Selome Hailu

Texas Cookbook Authors Out of the Kitchen, Into the Bookstore

BookPeople hosts Robb Walsh and Austin Food Blogger Alliance members

"...Texas cookbook authors have been especially prolific this year. BookPeople (603 N...."

May 8, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Book It to Humanities Texas and Meet Local Writers

Sarah Bird, Jan Reid among authors at Saturday’s book fair

"...Twenty-some participating authors – including Jan Reid, Sarah Bird, Katherine Catmull, H.W...."

Dec. 7, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

The Lady Matador's Hotel: A Novel

In this beautifully written short novel, García revisits the theme of cultural identity that arises from the isolation and dislocation from one's homeland

"...and his American wife awaiting their adoption of a local infant. And this all takes place on the eve of..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Books Review by Jay Trachtenberg

The Quesoff Wants You, Garbo’s Grabs Another Brick-and-Mortar, Local Foods Debuts Downtown, Lazarus Revamps the Former Coldtowne Theatre, and Ooooh, That Bourbon Brawl

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes, it’s The Austin Chronicle's "Food News Buffet" for..."

June 24, 2022 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Quesoff Wants You, Garbo’s Grabs Another Brick-and-Mortar, Local Foods Debuts Downtown, Lazarus Revamps the Former Coldtowne Theatre, and Ooooh, That Bourbon Brawl

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes, it’s the Austin Chronicle's Food News Buffet for..."

June 22, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Black Food Week’s Begun, Austin Restaurant Weeks Are On Their Way, There’s Canine Noms at Blue Lacy, Dollar Sales at Twin Liquors, a New Bar Boss at Watertrade, Local Pastures in South Austin, and Water, Water, Everywhere …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Liquors locations, Thu.-Sat., Aug 25-27, but there’s an added local delight: On Thursday, the first 100 shoppers in line..."

Aug. 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mayor's Book Club Says: "Read Local"

The 2020 choice? Three dozen books, all by Austin authors

"...It's part of a campaign called "Read Local" that aims to spotlight books by Austin authors that..."

July 2, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Film Flam: Local Screens News

Mr. Kaplan closes Cine Las Americas, Ernie Cline scores big, and more

"...News arrived this week via the trades that local author Ernie Cline’s novel Ready Player One has been..."

March 27, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Qmmunity: A Local Queer-Inclusive Dating App Is in the Works

Qinsey app founders are seeking input from LGBTQIA folks to inform development

"...Gay Shop's art market when we came across much-loved local threads purveyor Lonestar Queer. As it happens, co-owner Michael..."

April 9, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Local Nonagenarian Author Speaks at BookPeople Sunday

Babette Hughes hosts an event for her Kate Brady mystery trilogy

"...The Hat, winner of 2011-2012 Texas Association of Authors' Historical Fiction Award, kicks off this murder mystery trilogy..."

July 18, 2015 Arts Post by Jessi Cape

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...of the G file. Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code permits departments to maintain a secret personnel..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Local Married Couple Flaunts Public Comedy Habit

Chloe and Lane Ingram are ... Chlane

"...Thus, the Chronicle’s Laura Jones provides a solid review..."

June 20, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Six New Novels of Note by Austin Authors of Fantastic Literature

Previewing releases by Elizabeth Moon, Robert Jackson Bennett, Stina Leicht, Marshall Ryan Maresca, Lee Thomas, and C. Robert Cargill

"...William Browning Spencer is far from the only local writer of otherworldly work with a new novel this..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Read Local!

Summer books by Austin authors

May 27, 2011 Books Feature

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