Energy
September 15, 2018
Tackling the Financial Reality of ‘Saudi America’
In her new book, Bethany McLean explores the unstable financial future of fracking.
Books
Reviews, profiles, and interviews that capture the diverse voices adding to Texas’s rich literary tradition
Books
August 24, 2018
The Blaze Foley Biopic, Through the Eyes of His Greatest Muse
Nearly thirty years after he died in relative obscurity, songwriter Blaze Foley is on the verge of newfound fame thanks to an Ethan Hawke–directed biopic. In a series of dispatches from her time on set, Sybil Rosen, widely known as Foley's muse, ponders the widening divide between the man and
Books
August 24, 2018
The Man Who Walked Backward
When the Great Depression put Plennie Wingo’s bustling Abilene cafe out of business, he tried to find fame, fortune, and a sense of meaning the only way he knew how: by embarking on an audacious trip around the world on foot. In reverse.
Books
August 20, 2018
Author Ben Fountain Thinks the Revolution Is Coming
In his latest book, the author doesn't pull punches with either political party.
The National Podcast of Texas
August 17, 2018
Mimi Swartz Offers Up a Tick-Tock on the Pursuit of Medicine’s Holy Grail
On our latest podcast, Andy Langer speaks with one of our own about 'Ticker: The Quest to Create an Artificial Heart.'
The National Podcast of Texas
August 3, 2018
Amanda Shires and Shea Serrano Are Paving Their Own Lanes
On a doubleheader podcast, Andy Langer speaks with a pair of guests who refuse to settle for the status quo.
Books
August 2, 2018
The Road to ‘Presidio’
Randy Kennedy on the Texas locales that helped shape his debut novel.
Sports
July 27, 2018
‘Astroball’ Shows Us How the Astros Won It All—and How They Might Do It Again
Ben Reiter’s new book offers a comprehensive account of how the Astros became the next American baseball dynasty.
Health
July 27, 2018
The High-Stakes Race to Create the World’s First Artificial Heart
In this exclusive excerpt from 'Ticker: The Quest to Create an Artificial Heart,' world-renowned Houston surgeon Bud Frazier races to help an ailing patient by implanting a revolutionary device that may one day save millions of lives.
The National Podcast of Texas
June 29, 2018
Bill Kilday on the Ragtag Texans That Gave Us Google Maps
On our latest podcast, Andy Langer speaks with author Bill Kilday about the evolution of mapping technology.
Arts & Entertainment
June 29, 2018
Austin Central Library Named Finalist for Public Library of the Year
The Central Library is one of five finalists out of 35 libraries nominated from around the world.
Books
June 22, 2018
The Shape of Droughts to Come
A new book asks if Texans, long accustomed to harrowing dry spells, are ready for the harrowing dry spells in our future.
The National Podcast of Texas
June 15, 2018
Author and Journalist Julia Heaberlin on Her Latest Thriller
Plus, host Andy Langer checks in with the Longhorns’ Omaha-bound first baseman, who made national news of his own back in April.
Books
May 31, 2018
From Homeless to Congress: An Excerpt From ‘The Grand Duke From Boys Ranch’ by Bill Sarpalius
In the first chapter of his memoir, 'The Grand Duke From Boys Ranch,' Bill Sarpalius describes the first few days after he arrived at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch.
Books
May 29, 2018
The Americanization of Alfredo Corchado
By telling his own story, the widely admired Dallas Morning News reporter reveals how Mexican Americans have changed the United States—and how the United States has changed Mexican Americans.
Music
May 29, 2018
Bill Malone on Fifty Years of ‘Country Music USA’
Fifty years after it was first published, Bill C. Malone’s 'Country Music USA' remains the most comprehensive look at the genre.
Art
May 29, 2018
‘Lost, Texas’ Offers a Glimpse of Fading Small Towns
Texans are no strangers to long drives. Whether cruising from Mission to South Padre Island to spot great kiskadees, from Turkey to Lubbock while blasting Waylon Jennings, or catching the remote vistas from Marfa to Chinati Hot Springs, Texans often get to
The National Podcast of Texas
May 11, 2018
Tim Ferriss, the Midas of Media Engagement, on Why He Moved to Texas
On our latest podcast, Andy Langer talks problem-solving, happiness, and Texas’s unique role in the tech world with the uber-influential investor, podcaster, and motivator Tim Ferriss.
Books
May 9, 2018
Sandra Cisneros: Listen, to Give Women the Catharsis of Being Heard and Believed
"I’m serving my community by telling our stories. That’s the role of every writer: to serve their community, whatever it is. If you don’t write it down, it’s like it never happened. We’re not in history as women if we don’t write it down."
Books
May 6, 2018
Brantley Hargrove Chronicles the Life of Extraordinary Storm Chaser in ‘The Man Who Caught the Storm’
The book tells the triumphant and tragic story of Tim Samaras.
The National Podcast of Texas
May 4, 2018
Nothing in Life Is Constant: Ryan Holiday and Shakey Graves
On our latest podcast, Andy Langer talks collusion with conspiracy expert Ryan Holiday. Plus, a conversation with Alejandro Rose-Garcia on the arrival of Shakey Graves 2.0.
Film & TV
May 4, 2018
Watch a Clip From ‘The Iron Orchard’ Before Its Premiere
The film debuts at the Dallas International Film Festival this weekend.
Books
May 1, 2018
In ‘Hurricane Season,’ Joe Holley Tells the Unlikely Story of the Astros as World Series Champs
The new book tells the story of how a team and a city came together in victory after Hurricane Harvey.
The National Podcast of Texas
April 20, 2018
Lawrence Wright Loves Texas, But Not Unconditionally
The Pulitzer winner on his new book about Texas’s history, culture, and politics.
Art
April 19, 2018
Illustrating the Lone Star State for ‘God Save Texas’
To make the illustrations for Lawrence Wright’s new book, California-based David Danz had to get to know the Lone Star state.
Books
April 18, 2018
A New Book Takes a Look at the Legacy of ‘Giant’
How Hollywood came to 1950s Texas with a message of change and emerged with an enigmatic legend.
The National Podcast of Texas
April 2, 2018
Joe Lansdale Writes Like Everyone He Knows Is Dead
On our latest ‘National Podcast of Texas,’ the writer talks about the ‘Hap and Leonard’ series, East Texas, and his greatest fear. Plus, Jessica Dupuy on Texas wines.
Art
March 27, 2018
A Chat With William Middleton, Author of First-Ever Menil Biography
We talked to William Middleton about his double biography of Dominique and John de Menil, which has been over a decade in the making.
Books
March 21, 2018
Lawrence Wright Falls Out of Love With Texas
In his latest book, the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist charts his waning romance with Texas.
Books
February 21, 2018
The Benevolence of Father T.J.
The founder of Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep in Houston's last gift to his students—and to all of us—was his wisdom.
Books
February 21, 2018
Elizabeth Crook’s Unfinished Business With ‘Lonesome Dove’
The author of the just-out ’The Which Way Tree’ discusses her favorite Texas novel.
Books
February 8, 2018
Elizabeth Crook’s Gripping New Western
It’s been almost thirty years since Larry McMurtry asked the barbed question, “Why are there still cows to be milked and chickens to be fed in every other Texas book that comes along?” Texas literature has since embraced other, more cosmopolitan concerns, and yet the western is still popular,
Books
January 23, 2018
A Tale of Two Texas Families
New books from Roger D. Hodge and Bryan Mealer draw an unsparing portrait of rural Texas.
Books
January 23, 2018
Meg Gardiner’s Dark Past
The Austin thriller writer Meg Gardiner explains her connections to the Golden State Killer and the Oklahoma City bombing.
Business
January 19, 2018
Gay Gaddis on Harnessing Your Inner Cowgirl Power
In her new book, ’Cowgirl Power: How to Kick Ass in Business and Life,’ businesswoman Gay Gaddis advises women on bringing a cowgirl attitude to business.
The National Podcast of Texas
January 19, 2018
National Podcast of Texas, Episode Three
On this episode, we dive into Beto O'Rourke's moonshot campaign, catch up with Laredo's nightcrawler, and talk to Gay Gaddis about her new book, 'Cowgirl Power: How to Kick ass in Business and Life.
Best Thing In Texas
January 12, 2018
The Best Thing in Texas: Shea Serrano Fans Are Sending a Whole Bunch of Copies of His Basketball Book to Soldiers Deployed Overseas
The generous spirit of the Houston-based writer—and his online army of fans—continues to impress.
Books
January 11, 2018
The Trailer for Hulu’s ‘The Looming Tower’ Brings Lawrence Wright’s Book to Terrifying Life
The ten-part miniseries dramatizes the road to 9/11 with Jeff Daniels, Peter Sarsgaard, and Alec Baldwin.
Books
January 9, 2018
Introducing Texas Monthly Audio Books
A new partnership with Penguin Random House turns classic Texas Monthly stories into audio versions.
Books
December 23, 2017
The Best Books of 2017, According to Texas Authors
From investigative nonfiction to funny memoirs to moving novels, here are the books Texas authors loved this year.
Books
December 21, 2017
Stefan Merrill Block on His New Book, ‘Oliver Loving’
The celebrated Plano novelist on how the Columbine massacre and growing up in ”The Suicide Capital of America” influenced his new book, 'Oliver Loving.'
Books
December 14, 2017
New Book is El Arroyo’s Marquee Act
Coming to a coffee table near you: Tex-Mex restaurant picks some of its wittiest, funniest signs for new tome.
Books
December 5, 2017
Delbert McClinton and the Birth of Austin’s Blues Scene
This exclusive excerpt from Diana Finlay Hendricks's new biography, 'Delbert McClinton: One of the Fortunate Few,' revisits the birth of progressive country and Austin's blues scene.
Books
November 27, 2017
Jeffrey Cranor Welcomes You to Night Vale
The co-creator of the popular ”Welcome to Night Vale” podcast talks about existential weirdness, eerie similarities to Sean Spicer, and the KEOM radio tower.
Books
November 24, 2017
Sage Shopping Advice from a Neiman Marcus Stalwart
How an out-of-print Texas anthology revealed what is maybe the wisest Black Friday tip I've ever heard.
Books
November 6, 2017
Dan Rather Calls B.S. on Bogus Views of Patriotism
In his new book, What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism, the former CBS Evening News anchor decries our descent into tribalism.
Books
November 4, 2017
The Homesick Texan Gets Cheesy With ‘Queso!’
Lisa Fain chats with us about her new book, 'Queso!' and shares two recipes.
October 24, 2017
A Look Inside Austin’s New Central Library
Austin's bibliophiles get a slicked up new playpen.
Books
October 18, 2017
The One-Question Interview: Nate Blakeslee
We sat down with our former staffer to talk about his new book, 'American Wolf: A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West'.
Books
October 17, 2017
The Legend of One of the Deadliest Men in South Texas
Meet one of the most dangerous lawmen in town in an exclusive excerpt from James P. McCollom’s 'The Last Sheriff in Texas: A True Tale of Violence and the Vote.'