{"id":67292,"date":"2019-02-13T16:31:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T15:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-a-book-lovers-guide-to-san-antonio\/"},"modified":"2019-02-13T17:42:12","modified_gmt":"2019-02-13T21:42:12","slug":"guia-de-san-antonio-para-amantes-de-los-libros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/guia-de-san-antonio-para-amantes-de-los-libros\/","title":{"rendered":"A Book Lover&#8217;s Guide to San Antonio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p\/>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN ANTONIO<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 13, 2019<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Over three illustrious centuries, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> allure has captured the imagination of literary luminaries from <span class=\"xn-person\">Robert Frost<\/span> to <span class=\"xn-person\">Sandra Cisneros<\/span>. Those with an appreciation for the written word will find there is much to discover in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Alamo<\/span> City.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg0b40left\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg0b40left\" title=\"The library at Hotel Emma in San Antonio, Texas.\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The library at Hotel Emma in San Antonio, Texas.\" align=\"middle\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/821540\/Hotel_Emma_Library.jpg\" imagelabel=\"General\"\/><\/div>\n<p><b>San Antonio Book Festival \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 6, 2019<\/span><br \/><\/b>The 7th annual <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2374557-1&amp;h=1573434738&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ffestival.saplf.org%2F&amp;a=San+Antonio+Book+Festival\" rel=\"nofollow\">San Antonio Book Festival<\/a>\u00a0attracts bibliophiles from far and wide for a celebration of reading, writing and imagination. This free event draws more than 20,000 festival goers for a day of author presentations, panel discussions, book sales, signings and children&#8217;s activities. The 2019 edition will showcase more than 100 local, regional, and national authors including <i>An American Marriage<\/i> novelist Tayari Jones,\u00a0<i><span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> Today <\/i><span class=\"xn-location\">Washington<\/span> bureau chief\u00a0Susan Page,\u00a0recent <span class=\"xn-person\">Newbery Medal<\/span> winner\u00a0Meg Medina, historian <span class=\"xn-person\">Douglas Brinkley<\/span>, and more.<\/p>\n<p><b>Gemini Ink<br \/><\/b>For budding writers, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> leading literary nonprofit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2374557-1&amp;h=1891066699&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgeminiink.org%2F&amp;a=Gemini+Ink\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gemini Ink<\/a>\u00a0offers creative writing workshops led by published writers, in addition to free public readings by nationally and internationally-recognized authors and open-mic nights throughout the year. The annual Gemini Ink Writers Conference offers a full schedule of workshops, readings, panel presentations and a small press book fair.<\/p>\n<p><b>San Antonio Central Library<br \/><\/b>The 240,000 square-foot <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2374557-1&amp;h=1135975866&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mysapl.org%2FVisit%2FLocations%2FCentral-Library&amp;a=San+Antonio+Central+Library\" rel=\"nofollow\">San Antonio Central Library<\/a>\u00a0was designed by renowned Mexican architect <span class=\"xn-person\">Ricardo Legoretta<\/span> and opened in 1995. The brightly colored downtown building is a bold departure from traditional library design and is easily spotted thanks to its signature &#8220;enchilda red&#8221; exterior. The Central Library is home to the recently expanded Latino Collection and Resource Center, the Texana\/Genealogy Department and the BookCellar, a used book store operated by the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Twig Book Shop<br \/><\/b>Since 1972, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2374557-1&amp;h=2920203883&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetwig.com%2F&amp;a=The+Twig\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Twig<\/a>\u00a0has been a destination for book lovers with a vast collection ranging from newly released bestsellers to award-winning classics. Located in the Pearl district, The Twig hosts regionally and nationally-acclaimed authors for readings and signings, as well as a weekly story time for kids. The shop&#8217;s extensive Texana section is a must-see for history buffs. The Twig is also a great place to find books published by <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span>-based <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2374557-1&amp;h=897748425&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgiantnoise-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com%2FRedirect%3Fukey%3D1gwzyH5fpKdorveqgc875650jQsWqgkfUCtdeiPlqtBU-1013936032%26key%3DYAMMID-87654920%26link%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Ftupress.org%252F&amp;a=Trinity+University+Press\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-org\">Trinity University<\/span> Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cheever Books<br \/><\/b>Cheever Books is the place for those seeking rare finds. This cozy shop along the Broadway Cultural Corridor is stacked from floor to ceiling with first editions, leather bound classics and captivating novels. Get lost in their sprawling stacks or ask a knowledgeable staff member for help finding a one-of-a-kind treasure.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-org\">University of Texas at San Antonio<\/span> (UTSA) Library \u2013 Special Collections<br \/><\/b>The <span class=\"xn-org\">University of Texas at San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> John Peace Library is home to an extensive collection of research materials documenting the diverse histories and development of <span class=\"xn-location\">South Texas<\/span>. Its nationally-recognized collection of more than 1,500 Mexican cookbook titles includes a selection of handwritten cookbooks, as well as a copy of the first cookbook printed in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span>, giving an intimate view of Mexican culinary culture.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Magik Theatre<br \/><\/b>Young bookworms can see some of their favorite stories come to life with whimsical performances at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2374557-1&amp;h=2825305846&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fmagiktheatre.org%2F&amp;a=The+Magik+Theatre\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Magik Theatre<\/a>. This professional troupe produces live stage versions of children&#8217;s literature in the historic Beethoven Hall at Hemisfair. This season, look for performances of &#8220;Mariachi Girl&#8221; and &#8220;The Very Hungry Caterpillar.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Stay:<br \/><\/u><\/b><b>The Menger Hotel<br \/><\/b>Designated a Literary Landmark by United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2374557-1&amp;h=3076275301&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mengerhotel.com%2F&amp;a=Menger+Hotel\" rel=\"nofollow\">Menger Hotel<\/a>\u00a0has hosted a number of literary legends since it opened in 1859 including &#8220;The Picture of <span class=\"xn-person\">Dorian Gray<\/span>&#8221;\u00a0author <span class=\"xn-person\">Oscar Wilde<\/span>, &#8220;The Gift of the Magi&#8221;\u00a0author O. Henry, Confederate soldier and poet <span class=\"xn-person\">Sidney Lanier<\/span> and &#8220;Dinner at Antoine&#8217;s&#8221;\u00a0author <span class=\"xn-person\">Frances Parkinson Keyes<\/span>. It is even said that <span class=\"xn-person\">Robert Frost<\/span> contemplated his famous poem &#8220;The Road Not Taken&#8221; during several stays at The Menger.<\/p>\n<p><b>Hotel Emma<br \/><\/b>Housed in a former brewery built in the 1800&#8217;s, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2374557-1&amp;h=2549908911&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehotelemma.com%2F&amp;a=Hotel+Emma\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hotel Emma<\/a>\u00a0is infused with rich detail, but of all the splendid touches, none is sure to delight readers as much as the property&#8217;s dazzling hotel library.\u00a0The library houses a selection of historic brewing books from the Pearl Brewery collection and a 3,700-piece collection acquired from novelist and cultural anthropologist <span class=\"xn-person\">Sherry Kafka Wagner<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg2b27left\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg2b27left\" title=\"Visit San Antonio logo (PRNewsfoto\/Visit San Antonio)\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Visit San Antonio logo (PRNewsfoto\/Visit San Antonio)\" align=\"middle\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/790376\/VISIT_SAN_ANTONIO_Logo.jpg\" imagelabel=\"General\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2374557-1&amp;h=1095905780&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F821540%2FHotel_Emma_Library.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F821540%2FHotel_Emma_Library.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/821540\/Hotel_Emma_Library.jpg<\/a> <br \/>Logo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2374557-1&amp;h=2398577094&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F790376%2FVISIT_SAN_ANTONIO_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F790376%2FVISIT_SAN_ANTONIO_Logo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/790376\/VISIT_SAN_ANTONIO_Logo.jpg<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Visit San Antonio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p \/>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN ANTONIO<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 13, 2019<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Over three illustrious centuries, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> allure has captured the imagination of literary luminaries from <span class=\"xn-person\">Robert Frost<\/span> to <span class=\"xn-person\">Sandra Cisneros<\/span>. 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