big books

Marlon James on Mythology, Writing Sex, and Decolonizing Fantasy Literature

We chat with the author of the so-called "African Game of Thrones" ahead of a Houston appearance.

02/06/2019 By Ryan Pait

Page to screen

The Passage Finally Premieres on Fox This Monday

Based on Houston author Justin Cronin's addictive book trilogy, the TV adaptation finally arrives on the small screen.

01/14/2019 By Morgan Kinney

yas queen

We catch up with the Houston-born actress to chat embracing her identity and contemplating the cartel life on her USA Network narco-drama.

06/18/2018 By Alexis Vargas

Life Sentence

The two-time National Book Award finalist reads from her new novel, The Mars Room, that delves into California prison life.

05/22/2018 By Ryan Pait

Poor brendan

The author of Election and The Leftovers comes to Houston to read from Mrs. Fletcher, now out in paperback.

05/02/2018 By Ryan Pait

Not Kimberly

The novelist discusses her recent book ahead of a Brazos Bookstore reading.

03/07/2018 By Ryan Pait

Me gusta leer

The author of beloved children's books such as Bridge to Terabithia talks her latest—and perhaps last—novel.

11/10/2017 By Holly Beretto

Summer Survival Guide

How to survive Houston's stickiest season.

Editor's Note

Reading a novel—no matter how gruesome the plot—is one way to relax during Houston summers.

Reading

The bestselling writer stops by Houston to discuss and sign her newest novel, Into the Water.

Culture Compass

The Nashville novelist reads from her lastest, Commonwealth, tonight at the Alley Theatre.

Bayougraphy

A Houston author, and a trilogy of books about much more than vampires.