Books for Days
The read goes on forever at the 2018 Texas Book Festival
1771-1800 of 9,421 entries
Robert Faires, Oct. 25, 2018
“Candace Hicks: Many Mini Murder Scenes” at Women & Their Work
In her small-scale re-creations of murder scenes in mystery novels, the artist provides playful social commentary on the genre
Taylor Prewitt, Oct. 25, 2018
How Waiting Tables Sparked Lillian Li's Imagination
The author of Number One Chinese Restaurant shares her inspiration
Emily Beyda, Oct. 25, 2018
Michelle Tea Brings Her Latest Book to UT
Iconic queer memoirist reflects on her past and future writing career
Beth Sullivan, Oct. 24, 2018
Review: Sophisticated Giant
The long-awaited bio of sax legend Dexter Gordon is here
Jay Trachtenberg, Oct. 23, 2018
Jason Lutes: Berlin
Texas Book Festival brings the author and his magnum opus to Austin
Wayne Alan Brenner, Oct. 22, 2018
San Marcos Fights to Preserve Historic First Baptist Church
First African-American church in San Marcos up for $150,000 grant
Hannah Wisterman, Oct. 19, 2018
Theatre Synesthesia's The Fault
In Katie Bender's play, an American family tries to save itself from being shaken apart
Robert Faires, Oct. 18, 2018
"Ed Ruscha: Archaeology and Romance" at the Ransom Center
This evocative excavation into the artist's process of creating art and making books reveals the work of art is the completed book itself
Melany Jean, Oct. 18, 2018
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
This bittersweet novel charts a wrongful conviction's effect on a young couple
Rosalind Faires, Oct. 18, 2018
Edward Carey's Portrait of Madame Tussaud in Little
The Austin author both writes about and illustrates the grand, strange life of the waxworks queen
Rosalind Faires, Oct. 18, 2018
Snapshot: ACL Artists Pick Their Favorite Paul McCartney Songs
Because you either like the Beatles, or you haven't listened to enough of the Beatles
David Brendan Hall, Oct. 18, 2018
A Dance Writer Moves On
After a decade with the Chron, Jonelle Seitz takes her leave
Robert Faires, Oct. 17, 2018
MNAE: Grand Re-Opening
Local treasure comes weirdin’ on back with a new annex and guidebook
Wayne Alan Brenner, Oct. 17, 2018
Lilah Sturges Releases Lumberjanes Graphic Novel
Latest in the series insists emotional vulnerability is cool now
Ray Emerson, Oct. 17, 2018
Liz Fisher Wins Princess Grace Award
Austin theatre artist receives national arts scholarship
Robert Faires, Oct. 16, 2018
Happy Anniversary, Marvel Cinematic Universe
Mondo Gallery celebrates a decade of heroes
Richard Whittaker, Oct. 12, 2018
Prima Doñas' LatiNacional: tu casa es mi casa
The improv troupe behind Latinauts gives 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue a makeover like the country has never seen
Robert Faires, Oct. 11, 2018
“Ana Esteve Llorens: Correspondence” at Las Cruxes
The textiles in this solo show map a negotiation between the weaver and her surroundings, a lattice charting stretch and slack over time
Melany Jean, Oct. 11, 2018
Suicide Club: A Novel About Living by Rachel Heng
This debut novel about a future in which people can live forever is a bittersweet yet life-affirming story of eternity versus death
M. Brianna Stallings, Oct. 11, 2018
Austin Improv Celebrates the Day of the Dead With La Vida de los Muertos
How Austin improv is celebrating the Day of the Dead via La Vida de los Muertos
Trey Gutierrez, Oct. 11, 2018
Austin's Paranormal Activity
Four places to check out if you ain't afraid of no ghosts
Robert Faires, Oct. 10, 2018
La Vida de los Muertos
Photos by Shelley Hiam
Photos, Oct. 10, 2018
City Arts Funding: The Resolution
Council approves FY 19 arts funding, ponders its next move
Robert Faires, Oct. 8, 2018
En Route Productions' *some humans were harmed in the making of this show
CB Goodman's play is memorable for its exuberant satire, but an abrupt hairpin turn toward the serious makes the show even more memorable
Robert Faires, Oct. 4, 2018
"Shawn Camp: Equivocation" at Northern-Southern
In this three-part installation, the artist plays with light to creates work that is atmospheric and at times beautifully contemplative
Melany Jean, Oct. 4, 2018
From Slavery to Buffalo Soldier in Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen
Sarah Bird's historical novel tells one woman's unique tale of freedom
Marisa Charpentier, Oct. 4, 2018
Snapshot: ACL Fest Poster Artist Michael W. Hall
How hopping freight trains inspired the Smithville painter
David Brendan Hall, Oct. 4, 2018
The Long Road to Telling Cathy's Tale
Author Sarah Bird's journey from overheard story to screenplay to book
Marisa Charpentier, Oct. 4, 2018
Zach Theatre's Once
This musical disarms the cynicism of our age with the sweet story of a guy and a girl who bond over music
