The Free People’s Village: Everyday Life in Solarpunk Texas
In a novelist’s alternative Texas, Al Gore became president and the War on Climate Change began. What could go wrong?
Books
‘A Legacy of Rage’ in Waco
Fort Worth author Jeff Guinn offers a compelling account of the 1993 tragedy that still casts shadows on our political landscape today.
Last Dance with Ann Richards: Best Texas Books of 2022
How Galvestonians used to dance until they dropped (for fun), a former figure skater turned journalist, and other Lone Star State stories.
Texas Bookstores Are Writing Their Own Stories
Indie bookshops across the state are embracing change, to thrive and stay alive. But a lot depends on the upcoming holiday season.
The Woman Behind Ann Richards
In her memoir "Hope and Hard Truth," Mary Beth Rogers reveals the political grit and big heart that helped elect a legendary governor.
How Port Lavacans Resisted the KKK to Provide Education for All
A new work of historical fiction, set for release June 23, explores a Texas freedmen’s school and raises questions of white authorship.
‘The Mexican American Experience in Texas’ Takes a Deep Look at Our Sordid State History
Martha Menchaca’s new book examines events that have shaped the lives of so many in the Lone Star State.
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The Texas GOP Has Declared War on Books. I’ve Seen This Before.
For 10 years, I “smuggled” banned books across state lines to bring attention to crucial literature. This year, I won’t have to leave Texas for the fight.
Benjamin Sáenz Knows Success Can Be ‘As Fleeting As a Rainstorm in the Desert’
Set in his hometown, the El Paso author’s newest title is a thoughtful coming-of-age chronicle that follows the love story of two young, gay men.
‘Machete’ Carves Out Moments of Tenderness in a Violent Time
Through a variety of poetic forms and a wide range of cultural references, Tomás Q. Morín’s work is meticulously researched and wonderfully intimate.