Genres

Festival Staff / February 15, 2010

Do You Relish Romance?

Whatever style of books you like to read, the second Tucson Festival of Books has something for you! The 2010 event is the sequel to last year’s literary best seller featuring internationally known authors, life-changing books and hundreds of literary-themed activities for the entire family.

Go to tucsonfestivalofbooks.org for an up-to-the-minute table of contents – author bios, exhibitors, event details, volunteer opportunities, and much more. Check back often as information is updated daily.

All Saturday and Sunday events are open to the public at no charge and parking is free. Proceeds from the event support literacy organizations in Pima County.

The Tucson Festival of Books: Where words and imagination come to life!

A New Take On the Traditional Romance Hero
Vicki Lewis Thompson, "Chic With A Charm"

New York Times bestselling author and Tucson resident, Vicki Lewis Thompson has written more than 90 books and was the 2008 recipient of the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from the Romance Writers of America. Her latest novel “Chic With A Charm” comes out in March.

Warm and Funny – Great Dialogue
Julia Quinn, "What Happens in London"

Known as a master of the Regency romance, Julia Quinn has been writing books since she finished her undergrad degree at Harvard. A brief stint at medical school cemented her calling as an author and she never looked back. Her next novel “Ten Things I Love About You” will be released in May.

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Do You Fancy Fiction?

Casually Brilliant
Jonathan Tropper, "This Is Where I Leave You"

Jonathan Tropper handles difficult topics by combining equal portions of heartbreak and humor. “This Is Where I Leave You” was voted among the best novels of 2009 by Amazon.com, The Los Angeles Times, NPR and many others. This year Steven Spielberg will direct a re-make of the 1950s movie “Harvey” with a script authored by Tropper.

Magical Yet Wise
Alice Hoffman, "Green Witch"

Novelist, young adult writer and children’s author, Alice Hoffman’s novels include “The Story Sisters,” “River King,” and her best-seller “Practical Magic,” which was adapted for film in 1998. Hoffman’s young adult novel “Green Witch” will be released in March. It continues the post-apocalyptic story begun in “Green Angel.”

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Are You Mad About Mystery?

Fascinating Characters, Page-Turning Plots
Robert Crais, "The First Rule"

Author of the best-selling Elvis Cole novels, Robert Crais honed his skills by writing scripts for Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, and Miami Vice. His award-winning fiction has been published in 42 countries and his newest work, “The First Rule,” is the 13th book in the Elvis Cole/Joe Pike series.

An Insider’s View of Criminal Behavior
Phillip Margolin, "Supreme Justice"

Phillip Margolin has written 14 New York Times bestsellers that draw from his 30 years of personal experience as a criminal defense attorney in Oregon. Coming in May, “Supreme Justice” is the exciting follow up to “Executive Privilege” that legal crime readers have been eagerly awaiting.

If you’d like to join the Tucson Festival of Books as an author, sponsor or volunteer, visit our website for all the details.