Beach reads
Whether it’s the beach, the public pool or your own tub, we’ve got a cool summer reading list for these hot days. And don’t dismiss ‘beach reads’ as mere fluff.
How to date your dragon
Best-selling and award-winning OKC authors release parody nonfiction.
Shoot from the hip
“An Old-Fashioned Haircut” is featured in photojournalist J. Don Cook’s new book, “Shooting from the Hip.”
Shutter sounds
For decades, local photographer Vernon Gowdy has shot rock concerts, images from which comprise his new book.
It's a puzzle
Crossword creator Patrick Jordan was featured in 2006’s acclaimed puzzle documentary, “Wordplay.”
We were framed
As long as movies have existed, the state has been a part of them, as the book ‘Shot in Oklahoma’ lovingly details.
Celebrating 30 years in 50 Penn Place, the independent Full Circle Bookstore keeps writing its own chapters
Pioneer project
How does one become a pioneer woman?
November is National Novel Writing Month, where the goal is 50,000 words in 30 days
Graphic substance
Norman author Rob Vollmar bypasses caped crusaders in favor of cerebral historical fiction set in ancient Sumer, in ‘Inanna’s Tears.’
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Meaty reading
'Texas Monthly' barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn has no beef with meat in the Lone Star State.
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Aimee Williams
Daniel Vaughn
3-4:30 p.m. Friday
Full Circle Bookstore
1900 Northwest Expressway
fullcirclebooks.com
842-2900
Heroic hangover
Local comic book creators launch ‘Knuckleheads,’ a series about an unlikely superhero.
Features
Alyssa Grimley
A comic book shop is more than just a place to buy the latest gotta-have graphic novel. It also can be the start of a creative partnership.
Novel ideas
Eight Oklahoma authors offer suggestions for curling up with a good book when it’s cold.
Crossing over
Local author Kent Anderson releases another Oklahoma-centric thriller in Silver Cross.
Features
Sarah Lobban
B. Kent Anderson
6:30 p.m. Thursday
Full Circle Bookstore
1900 Northwest Expressway
fullcirclebooks.com
842-2900
Free
Spooky scribes
‘Tis the season for zombies and hauntings, according to two local authors.
'Time' bandit
Fantasy novelist Sherrilyn Kenyon sets OKC visit to sign her latest surefire best-seller.
Feel the Bern
he latest novel by local writer Lou Berney, Whiplash River, delivers slam-bang action.
Brace for 'Impact'
A retired teacher compiles Oklahoma’s black history.
Making Sense
Historian, author and Cars sheriff Michael Wallis knows what it means to be an Oklahoman.
Features
Susannah Waite
Michael Wallis
3 p.m. Sunday
Full Circle Bookstore
1900 Northwest Expressway
fullcirclebooks.com
842-2900
'Cat' lady
The cat’s out of the bag with the release of 'The Big Cat Nap,' Rita Mae Brown’s 21st novel in a popular mystery series.
Storied speaker
The ‘queen of suspense’ shares intrigue and inspiration at a Metropolitan Library System fundraiser.
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Jenn Scott
Mary Higgins Clark
6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club
7000 N.W. Grand
supportmls.org
848-5611
$150
'House' and home
Tulsa native and reality TV star Taylor Armstrong makes two Oklahoma stops on a book tour.
Frontier cookin’
Ree Drummond, the ever-popular Pioneer Woman, returns with a new book and an appearance in OKC.
Conspiracy theory
Sen. Inhofe’s first book continues his attack on views of man-made climate change.
Features
Clifton Adcock
James Inhofe
4 p.m. Friday
Full Circle Bookstore
1900 NW Expressway
fullcirclebooks.com
842-2900
