Books
New Beach Reads for Summer
There’s nothing better than relaxing at the beach or by the pool with a good book in your hand. This summer kick back with one of these new release by our favorite authors from Simon & Schuster.
Best Books For Mom This Mother’s Day
Looking for some good books for Mom this Mother’s Day? Our friends at Simon & Schuster put together this great list covering everything from personal memoirs to fictional mysteries and more.
Best Specialty Bookstores In DFW
Large-chain stores seem to dominate most of the retail world. But if you are looking for something rare, unique and different, then the look no further than an independent bookseller.
Kelly Clarkson Blasts Clive Davis Memoir
Pop star Kelly Clarkson isn’t singing her praises over a new memoir by record executive Clive Davis. The singer wanted to set the record straight over what she calls “false information.”
Author’s New Book Helps Battle Addiction
From drug use to gambling, many people are trying to escape from some sort of debilitating dependency. Author Christopher Kennedy Lawford talks about addiction in his new book.
Kids Get Creative For Hurst Library’s Train Week
Kids in Hurst are ‘on track’ when it comes to exercising their creativity. The Hurst Public Library is holding their annual Train Week once again.
Survey Finds Increase In E-Reading, Drop In Paper
Pew Internet Research Center survey released Thursday found that the percentage of Americans aged 16 and older who read an e-book grew from 16 percent in 2011 to 23 percent this year.
Amazon Launches Kindle Content For Kids
Amazon is launching a subscription service for children’s games, videos and books aimed at getting more kids to use its Kindle Fire tablet devices.
Author Offers “20 Tips For Power Chicks”
Are you sabotaging your own career? Trying your best to not be annoyed with co-workers? Author Sarah Zink talks about ways that women can succeed in the business world.
Laura Bush To Announce Book Festival Lineup
Laura Bush is set to announce on Wednesday the authors who will attend this year’s Texas Book Festival. The event is set for October 27 and 28 at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Publisher Cancels Barton’s “The Jefferson Lies”
Nashville-based Thomas Nelson Publishers has ceased publication of a bestselling book about Thomas Jefferson by evangelical writer David Barton over historical errors.
Local Bookseller Celebrates 40 Years, Expanding In Tough Economy
Half Price Books has gone nation-wide with 116 stores in 15 states but don’t look for them to make the jump to mega chain


















