New book of sports stories
Al Pickett book signing on Saturday
By Glenn Dromgoole
Al Pickett is one of the best sports writers I’ve had the pleasure of knowing.
Al is a terrific storyteller, columnist, author, broadcaster, creator of a regional sports hall of fame, family man, and church and civic leader — respected statewide, and especially in his hometown.
His new book, It Must Be A Big Game, is a collection of interesting stories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. It also includes concise profiles of all 251 people inducted into the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame, which he founded.
Al will be signing copies of It Must Be a Big Game from 1-3 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 18) at Texas Star Trading. Come by and say hello and get an autographed book (or several) for the hard-to-buy-for guys on your list. Paperback, $18.95.
A few other new books at Texas Star this fall:
The Christmas Spirit: A Celebration in Word and Song – Okay, it’s my new book, and I don’t hesitate to recommend it to you as a good stocking stuffer or family reading. About 25 pieces – serious and light – related to Christmas, accompanied by the lyrics to 25 Christmas hymns and secular carols. Read. Sing. Enjoy. Paperback, $12.95
Willie Nelson on Willie Nelson: Interviews and Encounters is a collection of magazine and broadcast pieces interviewing or quoting the iconic Texas musician. More than 250 pages of Willie being Willie. Paperback, $19.99.
Keep Your Fork, There’s Pie! is a whole book devoted to nothing but pie! Well, a few muffins and cookies and other goodies as well. The author is Tara Royer Steele, owner of Royer’s Pie Haven in Round Top, Texas, near Brenham. Hardcover, full color, $24.99.
Mark your calendar: Tom and Lisa Perini will be signing copies of their upcoming gorgeous new Perini Ranch cookbook from major national publisher HarperCollins on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 4-7 p.m. at Texas Star. Christmas shopping made easy! Call ahead to reserve copies — (325) 672-9696. Hardcover, full color, $34.99.
