The Lonesome Writing Guru
How author Larry McMurtry—and George Getschow, editor of a new book about McMurtry—helped shepherd a Lone Star literary community.
Books
Building D.E.E.P. Bridges
Houston's Deborah Mouton is creating a legacy, a mythology, and connections between cultures and artistic worlds.
How Less-educated Whites Fell Behind and Blamed Race
In Clinton, Arkansas, a reporter examines the effects of a stagnant economy on the place she came from.
Conservative Group Pushes Religious Books While Seeking to Ban Others
The Brave Books campaign promoted their own publications under the guise of protecting free speech.
‘A Man Without a Gun Is Not a Citizen’
Although Jeffrey Toobin’s reputation has recently been tarnished by scandal, in Homegrown he has produced the definitive book on Timothy McVeigh’s continuing legacy.
A Postpartum Page-Turner
Austin author's memoir-esque novel about motherhood is both engaging—and disturbing.
The Who Behind ‘Where Wolf’
A crowdfunded story of furries, journalism and murder: Film programmer-turned-comic book artist Robert Saucedo tells us about his creation.
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The Texas Observer Lives!
After a terrifying near-death experience, we live to muckrake another day.
Before ‘Lawrence’: From Sodomy to Queer Liberation
Wesley G. Phelps’ new history book reveals how gay persecution in the Lone Star State spurred the struggle for LGBTQ+ civil rights nationwide.
A Tree Grows in Texas
Huizache, the premier Chicanx literary magazine, was born in Texas but had to flee the state to find a home.