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.
Books
Reviews, profiles, and interviews that capture the diverse voices adding to Texas’s rich literary tradition
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.
Arts & Entertainment
May 4, 2018
Watch a Clip From ‘The Iron Orchard’ Before Its Premiere
The film debuts at the Dallas International Film Festival this weekend.
Arts & Entertainment
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.
Arts & Entertainment
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.
Arts & Entertainment
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.
Arts & Entertainment
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,
Arts & Entertainment
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.
Arts & Entertainment
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.
The Daily Post
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.
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.
The Daily Post
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.
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.'
Books
September 20, 2017
Roger D. Hodge’s Texas Blood
In his new book, Robert D. Hodge explores the Texas borderlands through the seven generations of his ranching family.
Books
August 23, 2017
Attica Locke’s Life is a Highway
Texas writer Attica Locke rolls out the first of a series of books set along Highway 59.
Books
August 1, 2017
Skip Hollandsworth Takes Home the Gold
Our executive editor's book, 'The Midnight Assassin,' won the nonfiction book of the year from the Writers' League of Texas.
The Daily Post
July 27, 2017
An Ode to Half Price Books
As the Dallas chain celebrates its sapphire anniversary, a personal look at what the secondhand book store means to people.
Burka Blog
July 10, 2017
Wonderful Political Tales for Beach Reading
If you’re trying to knock off some last minute summer beach time before the special session begins, you might want some fairly light fare of Texas politics and history.
Books
May 24, 2017
The One-Question Interview: Nicky Drayden
One question with Nicky Drayden, whose debut novel, 'The Prey of Gods,' is out this month.
Books
May 24, 2017
What to Read This Month
The best books by and for Texans coming out in June 2017.
Books
April 5, 2017
The Stories of War
In her new book, 'The Warbird,' Tara Copp weaves together tales from Iraq and World War II.
Books
March 27, 2017
A Serious Writer
A chat with Jim Magnuson, the founding director of the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas at Austin.
Books
March 23, 2017
The Fiesta You Don’t Know
Cornyation, lampooning San Antonio's social elites since 1951.
Books
March 22, 2017
Groundhog Deus
Stephen Tobolowsky has appeared in hundreds of films, including one of the greatest movies ever made. But these days, he’s thinking—and writing—a lot about God.
Books
March 22, 2017
One Degree of Jim Magnuson
Over the past 23 years, the founding director of the Michener Center for Writers has helped launch countless literary careers. Here are a few of the program’s most notable graduates.
Books
February 23, 2017
They Came From the Sky
In this exclusive excerpt from Stephen Harrigan’s forthcoming history of Texas, the first Spanish conquistadors arrive on our shores, starving, haggard, and in no mood for conquest.
Books
January 25, 2017
Enemies, A Love Story
George Saunders explains how writing about Trump voters and writing a novel required the same skill: understanding people you don’t agree with.
Books
December 21, 2016
Frame by Frame
Decades later, Abraham Zapruder’s infamous film still holds a strange power over us.
Books
December 21, 2016
Let the River Run
Wes Ferguson has paddled and walked all 87 miles of one of the Hill Country’s most prized waterways. In this exclusive excerpt from The Blanco River, he uncovers a few of its natural secrets.
Books
November 29, 2016
A Glimpse of Texas History in 23 Photos
An excerpt from Proof: Photographs From Four Generations of a Texas Family captures a slice of Texas life.