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Books by Local Authors to Give as Holiday Gifts?

This story on NPR about best holiday gift books got me thinking about books/series by local authors that I might give as gifts.

Child of a Rainless Year by Jane Lindskold.

The Long Price Quartet by Daniel Abraham (three books of the quartet have been published so far).

Any other recommendations on books by local authors that would make good gifts?

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Permalink Reply by jeffh on December 19, 2008 at 12:42pm: While not a local author (she lives in Austin, Tx), Elizabeth Crook's The NIght Journal is full of local flavor--a historical novel that mixes present day action with historical events, it covers quite a bit of New Mexico history--particularly the history around Las Vegas, NM. It's inspired me to find out more about things I never knew about--like the Montezuma Castle. Anyway, I think it would be a good gift for anyone who likes fiction that lets them learn more about local history.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Hazel Thornton on November 8, 2009 at 7:21pm: My book club was inspired to take a field trip this summer to visit sites mentioned in this book -- it was great fun!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Hazel Thornton on November 8, 2009 at 7:17pm: Don't know if I'd call myself a "local author", but I did just have a story printed in the hot-off-the presses anthology book, Who Moved My Furniture?!...changing lives one room at a time. Just in time for the holidays! Makes a great gift for do-it-yourself homeowners and anyone interested in the field of interior redesign and home staging. For more info, click here: http://org4life.com/_wsn/page13.html; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jon Hovis on November 9, 2009 at 6:53pm: As another Christmas shopping season is approaching, I think it's a good time to bring this up again. Most of the local bookstores have a section for local authors; if you can't find it, just ask...sometimes it's hidden in a corner somewhere. Try Hastings, Bookworks, and Page One for some great selections. These stores offer great support for local authors.
Another option is to support independant authors from across the country. My books are on www.buybooksontheweb.com along with many other great writers.; ▶ Reply to This