Hausfrau
This first novel is about the desperation of a depressed expat housewife in Switzerland
241-270 of 1,087 entries
Jessi Cape, Arts, April 30, 2015
Dear Nobody: The True Diary of Mary Rose
This nonfiction account of a teen's encounters with sex, drugs, and jail is one long, raw primal scream
Tim Stegall, Arts, Dec. 31, 2014
Brainquake
Sam Fuller's last novel is the perfect cap on his legacy of true-to-life, flamboyant, high-impact storytelling
Tim Stegall, Arts, Dec. 23, 2014
On the Road With Texas Highways: A Tribute to True Texas
The vibrant images of Texas taken by J. Griffis Smith will have you wanting to drive across the state yourself
Robert Faires, Arts, Dec. 16, 2014
The Making of Gone With the Wind
This account of the cinematic epic's epic creation is as full of drama and memorable characters as the film itself
Robert Faires, Arts, Dec. 16, 2014
Boyhood: Twelve Years on Film
This photographic record of Richard Linklater's landmark film shows a lot going on before and behind the camera
Jesse Sublett, Arts, Dec. 16, 2014
The Devil's Backbone
Bill Wittliff's debut novel is a picaresque tale with a "Lucky Heart"
Joe O'Connell, Arts, Dec. 4, 2014
Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace
Anne Lamott's collection of essays offer prime examples of her crystalline insights and wicked wit
Virginia B. Wood, Arts, Nov. 26, 2014
Penelope Fitzgerald: A Life
This meticulous biography paints a stunning portrait of the late-blooming English author
Melanie Haupt, Arts, Nov. 26, 2014
PRO: Reclaiming Abortion Rights and The Birth of the Pill
Jonathan Eig's breezy history of the Pill is engaging, but Katha Pollitt's argument for abortion rights is indispensible
Michael King, Arts, Nov. 26, 2014
Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured
Kathryn Harrison's look at Joan of Arc and her cultural legacy seeks to redefine this heroine for a new generation
Anne Harris, Arts, Nov. 26, 2014
Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography
Fashion takes a backseat in this biography of the storied designer, but it's an illuminating ride anyway
Brandon Watson, Arts, Nov. 26, 2014
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: The Untold Story
Barbara Leaming's new biography makes the case that Jackie O suffered from PTSD
Amy Smith, Arts, Nov. 26, 2014
The Secret History of Wonder Woman
The origins of America's favorite Amazon are recounted with witty prose and superheroic scholarship
Rosalind Faires, Arts, Nov. 26, 2014
Carsick
Filmmaker John Waters hitchhikes from Baltimore to San Francisco
Tim Stegall, Arts, Nov. 6, 2014
The Zone of Interest
Martin Amis revisits the Holocaust in this new novel, which is eloquent and yet lacks depth
Amy Kamp, Arts, Oct. 23, 2014
Love Me Back
Merritt's Tierce's novel isn't for the faint of heart, but it tells of a young woman's survival with boldness and power
Jessi Cape, Arts, Oct. 23, 2014
The Flatlanders: Now It's Now Again
West Texas Beatles finally have their tale told
Jim Caligiuri, Music, Oct. 23, 2014
2am at the Cat's Pajamas
Jazz in the life and night of a 9-year-old
Neph Basedow, Music, Oct. 23, 2014
I Love You Too
Reggae scion’s call and response
Raoul Hernandez, Music, Oct. 23, 2014
Perfidia
The first book in this new L.A. Quartet shows new depth, scope, and craftsmanship in James Ellroy's canon
Tim Stegall, Arts, Oct. 23, 2014
Love Is the Drug
It's a rare YA novel that combines entertainment and social commentary this gracefully
Amy Kamp, Arts, Oct. 16, 2014
The Truth About Alice
This tale of slut-shaming in a tiny Texas town is entertaining, but doesn't leave a lasting impact
Amy Kamp, Arts, Oct. 16, 2014
Wolf in White Van
sheet music
Anna Toon, Music, Sept. 25, 2014
Instant Winner
by Carrie Fountain
Robert Faires, Arts, Sept. 18, 2014
Failure and I Bury the Body
by Sasha West
Jonelle Seitz, Arts, Sept. 18, 2014
99 Poems for the 99 Percent
edited by Dean Rader
Jonelle Seitz, Arts, Sept. 18, 2014
Backmasking
by Harold Whit Williams
Greg Beets, Arts, Sept. 18, 2014
I Wear the Black Hat
Klosterman's critique of villainy over the last 40 years offers some surprisingly sharp analyses
Tim Stegall, Arts, Aug. 14, 2014
The Other Side
Memoir by Houston writer Lacy Johnson recounts a personal trauma with honesty and haunting beauty
