The Texas Book Festival will feature more than 250 renowned authors, panels, book signings, live music, cooking demonstrations, and children’s activities. Considered to be one of the nation’s premier literary events, the Festival continues to be free and open to the public in its 19th year. Headlining authors for the 2014 Festival include Martin Amis, Lidia Bastianich, Edan Lepucki, Ziggy Marley, Hector Tobar, Valerie Plame Wilson, Lawrence Wright, and Tiphanie Yanique. The full author list and 2014 Festival schedule will be announced as the date gets closer. Check www.texasbookfestival.org for updates.