Well-Read

Houstonians Are Adopting the ‘Bookshelf Wealth’ Design Trend

Well-curated bookshelves help tell the story of who we are and how we’ve lived.

03/13/2024 By Diane Cowen

Beyond Books

Houston Public Libraries Offer Way More than Just Books

You can pick up seeds, use 3-D printers, and get your passport in one place.

02/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

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

Flavorful Read

Masala Blends a World of Delicious Flavors

Pondicheri Chef Anita Jaisinghani shares her life with food in recent cookbook.

01/10/2023 By Claire Anderson

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

3 Notable New Books for the New Year

Time to update your TBR list.

12/21/2022 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

EVENTS

Upcoming Houston Book Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Nobel Prize winners, local authors, and book conventions await you.

08/11/2022 By Alexia Partouche

TACO-TASTIC

Houston Chef Publishes New Book on Tacos

Victoria Elizondo’s debut book, which contains more than 60 taco recipes, will turn your Taco Tuesday into a weeklong affair.

08/02/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Pride in Pages

Celebrate Pride on Your Bookshelf with These Houston Authors

From remarkable memoirs to stirring science fiction, these reads are sure to speak to you (and stick with you long after Pride Month is over).

06/07/2022 By Kaitlyn Miller

Staff Picks

Meet the Books Our Staff Can’t Put Down

From novels to guides, these books have our full attention.

04/07/2022 By Danielle Wright With Houstonia Staff

CHARITY

Barbara Bush’s A Celebration of Reading Returns for 28th Year

The gala will be held on April 21 and features five bestselling authors.

02/21/2022 By Ile-Ife Okantah

Books

Where To Borrow Audiobooks in Houston

Here's how you can access nearly 85,000 books from the palm of your hand.

02/03/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Staff Picks

7 Books Our Staff Are Diving Into This Year

From old favorites to new adventures, these stories have us hooked on reading.

01/14/2022 By Danielle Wright With Houstonia Staff

Books

8 Graphic Novels You Should Pick Up For the Holidays

Dive into the world of comics with our diverse list of stories by all-star artists.

12/15/2021 By Craig Hayes

RIP Big Floyd

New Book Will Look at George Floyd’s Life

The story follows the history of his family before arriving in Houston.

11/19/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith

NEWS

Very Artsy News: The Dirty South, Black Panther and more

A weekly brief on what’s trending in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

11/01/2021 By Amarie Gipson

BOOKS

Kindred Stories Shares Top Picks for National Book Month

In need of a new read? This Black-owned bookstore has got you covered.

10/21/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Lifting the Fog

Celebrate Community with Your Favorite Local LGBTQ+ Authors at Axelrad

Home is Where You Queer Your Heart tells stories of chosen family and community.

07/19/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt