Authors talked about their respective books during a panel discussion on the history and politics of oil. Mayor Will Wynn moderated. Following their remarks, the panelists took questions from audience members. 
Alexandra Fuller is the author of The Legend of Colton H. Bryant (Penguin Press; May 6, 2008). Robert Bryce is the author of Gusher of Lies: The Dangerous Delusions of "Energy Independence" (PublicAffairs; March 4, 2008). Lisa Margonelli is the author of Oil on the Brain: Petroleum’s Long, Strange Trip to Your Tank (Broadway; February 12, 2008).
“Bubblin' Crude - The Life and Times of Oil” was a panel of the Texas Book Festival held in the Texas State Capitol House Chamber.