book reviews

Can We Survive Naomi Klein’s Depiction of ‘End Times Fascism’?

Klein and co-author Astra Taylor's new book is too bleak and unfocused for our shameless and sharp-edged political moment.

Austin author's memoir-esque novel about motherhood is both engaging—and disturbing.

Wesley G. Phelps’ new history book reveals how gay persecution in the Lone Star State spurred the struggle for LGBTQ+ civil rights nationwide.

Fort Worth author Jeff Guinn offers a compelling account of the 1993 tragedy that still casts shadows on our political landscape today.

Brian McLaren's book "Do I Stay Christian?" challenges the faithful to examine the harm caused by modern religion.

How Galvestonians used to dance until they dropped (for fun), a former figure skater turned journalist, and other Lone Star State stories.

The Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward's new book asks white Christians to take responsibility for dismantling America’s oppressive, patriarchal systems.

In a new memoir, a mother recounts the trauma of being investigated for supporting her trans daughter.

150 romance writers unite for abortion rights in a limited-release anthology benefiting reproductive health organizations.

In his unusual new book, “The Tip of the Pyramid,” Tony Diaz preaches the need for “cultural accelerators” to combat right-wing reaction.