Art Is Immortality
Suddenly, Analina dips her head. Grief seems on the verge of overwhelming her—until something visibly intervenes…
Books
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.
‘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.
Lost Children—A Texas Tragedy
A riveting new book about foster care and adoption exposes just how the state lost six kids to out-of-state mothers who murdered them.
A Question with No Easy Answers
Brian McLaren's book "Do I Stay Christian?" challenges the faithful to examine the harm caused by modern religion.
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.
Christofascism Is Everyone’s Problem
The Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward's new book asks white Christians to take responsibility for dismantling America’s oppressive, patriarchal systems.
Better Read Than Dead, A Reading List
Rather than sneaking tequila shots from your abuelito's altar, here are a few thanatos-themed titles to read for Día de los Muertos.
1836, the Slaveholder Republic’s Birthday
Historian Gerald Horne on the Texas Revolution, its victors, and its victims