Books & Talks

The Must List

Houston’s Jewish Book & Arts Festival Returns with Authors, Art, and Flavor

Now in its 53rd year, the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival brings global voices, food, film, and family programming to the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC.

10/30/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: September 5

Mind-blowing ramen, $7 smashburgers, live music, lit fests, and cocktails in a cinematic setting—your guide to the best weekend in Houston.

09/05/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

The Must List

Jaipur Literature Festival Returns to Houston for More Book-Filled Fun

Yes, it’s called the Jaipur Literature Festival. No, you don’t have to fly to India to enjoy all the many thought-provoking festivities. There will be a slew of events here at home.

09/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Katherine Center and the Lure of the Rom-Com

The Houston writer tried reading a romance novel, and it changed everything.

08/28/2025 By Holly Beretto

Take A Look

Support Local: The Best Independent Bookstores in Houston

With as many stellar indie bookstores as there are in Houston, you can find pretty much any read you could possibly want—and maybe a few you didn't even know you needed.

08/07/2025 By Meredith Nudo, Amarie Gipson, and Daniel Renfrow

The Must List

Inside Houston’s Long-Running Reading Series That Costs Only $5

Since the 1990s, Inprint has brought literary legends like Margaret Atwood and Ta-Nehisi Coates to Houston stages—without breaking readers’ budgets.

07/24/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Fundamental

These Houstonians Create Oases Among the City’s Literacy Deserts

In a county where one in three adults is functionally illiterate, Book Cycle, Class Bookstore, and Birthday Bash Box are all making books accessible to more people.

05/05/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Snub

Abundance Suffers from a Houston-Size Scarcity

Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s new book lays out a compelling reason why it’s so hard to build in America, but treats existing Lone Star solutions like flyover country.

04/21/2025 By Evan Mintz

Bayougraphy

Beserat Debebe Tells Exciting Pan-African Stories Through Comics

The Houston-based Etan Comics publisher brings together comic book creators from across the African continent for fresh takes on sci-fi, superheroes, and fantasy.

03/17/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Has Led an Extraordinary Literary Life

This University of Houston professor has won prestigious book awards while advocating for the rights of domestic violence survivors.

02/14/2025 By Holly Beretto

Bayougraphy

Abby Endler Introduces Us to the Criminal Types She Hangs With

From Houston to New York to Scandinavia, the podcaster is one of the most prominent voices bringing the crime fiction genre to new and seasoned readers alike.

01/10/2025 By Meredith Nudo

YA Angst

Houston Author Jennifer Mathieu’s New Book Is All About Eco-Anxiety

Down Came the Rain tells the story of two climate activist high schoolers struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

09/25/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

READING LIST

5 Essential Publications to Read During Black History Month

From history to photos to fantasy, we’ve got you cover to covered.

02/07/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Screwed Up

Lance Scott Walker Has Spent 16 Years Studying DJ Screw

Lance Scott Walker writes about the life and influence of DJ Screw.

12/27/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Read More

3 Notable New Books for the New Year

Time to update your TBR list.

12/21/2022 By Amarie Gipson

FOR THE KULTURE

"Nourish the World:" Culinary Collective Ghetto Gastro Is Coming to Houston

Get to know the Bronx-born culinary collective on their book tour stop in Houston.

11/04/2022 By Amarie Gipson

THINGS TO DO

3 Reasons to Visit MFAH's New and Improved Hirsch Library

Inside the museum’s free and freshly minted art library.

09/29/2022 By Amarie Gipson

BANNED BOOKS

10 Popular Titles on Texas's Very Long List of Banned Books

Those under fire include titles dealing with racism, police brutality, gender and sexuality.

09/22/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Hogwarts

Harry Potter’s Wizarding World Is Coming to Houston in November

The event is the first of its kind in the United States.

09/20/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Fall Arts Guide 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Arts and Entertainment Scene This Fall

A guide to all things arts and entertainment this fall.

09/19/2022 By Amarie Gipson With Chris Gray