Lake Austin Spa Resort Presents "For the Love of Books Club"

With New York Times® Bestselling Authors, Wine and Cheese Book Chats, and Writing and Journaling Workshops

AUSTIN, TX – Lake Austin Spa Resort’s “For the Love of Books Club” provides access to some of the most insightful authors in the country in an intimate setting on the shores of beautiful Lake Austin. Each month friends and guests will gather amongst great food, delectable spa treatments and engaging conversations with some of the most prominent literary names today. The “For the Love of Books Club” features author discussions, journaling classes and more. Authors and guests enjoy discussing the writing process, exchanging titles, sharing informal book reviews and debating about wireless reading devices.

Notable authors include: Claire Cook (Must Love Dogs, Best Staged Plans), Amanda Ward (Close Your Eyes), Julie Metz (Perfection), Helen Simonson (Major Pettigrew's Last Stand), Sally Koslow (With Friends Like These, Little Pink Slips) and Marisa de los Santos (Falling Together, Belong to Me).

For the Love of Books Club 2011 Dates:

December 3, 2011

Marisa de los Santos discusses her recently published new book, Falling Together, along with insights about the writing process and other books on the favorite's hit list! An award-winning poet and bestselling author with a Ph.D. in literature and creative writing, Marisa de los Santos lives in Wilmington, Delaware, with her husband, children’s book author David Teague, and their son and daughter. She’s the author of the bestsellers Love Walked In and Belong to Me.

ABOUT LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT

Nestled along the shores of scenic Lake Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers guests the sanctuary of a world-class spa and the warmth of a best friend’s lake house. Lake Austin Spa Resort offers all-inclusive vacation packages, which include accommodations in one of 40 charming lakeside guest rooms, three gourmet meals daily, indoor and outdoor fitness activities and classes, and a selection of spa and body treatments.

The resort has received numerous awards from prestigious national travel and spa magazines since its multi-million dollar renovation and expansion in 2004. Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Allure, the Zagat Survey, Health, Garden Design, SpaFinder Lifestyle, Spa Magazine and American Airlines’ Celebrated Living magazine have recently honored Lake Austin Spa Resort as one of the best in the country and in the world.

For additional information and reservations, call 800-847-5637, or visit www.lakeaustin.com

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