Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief

Even in the face of truth ...

"...lie," writes Austin journalist/musician Lawrence Wright in this National Book Award-nominated tome, "what does it say about the many..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Music Review by Michael Toland

Open Your Heart

Yoga murders part two.

Oct. 25, 2013 Music Review by Chase Hoffberger

Let Me Clear My Throat

Singing takes many forms.

Oct. 25, 2013 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief

Pulitzer Prize-winner Lawrence Wright explores the origins and alleged abuses of the Church of Scientology

"...Lawrence Wright will speak and sign books on Monday, Jan. 28, 7pm, at BookPeople. Wright's talk..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Screens Review by Kimberley Jones

An Austin D.A. Turns to Detective Novels

Q&A with Mark Pryor on his Paris-set Hugo Marston mysteries

"...accomplishments with the release of his debut novel, The Bookseller (Seventh Street Books)...."

Oct. 10, 2012 Books Post by Jordan Smith

Absolutely Confabulous

Austin Public Library's New Fiction Confab focuses on buzz over brawn

"...the American Academy of Arts and Letters (Manuel Gon­zales, 2013). Last year's lineup featured Susan Steinberg, whose experimental short-story..."

April 18, 2014 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

News/Print

Book Fest shorts, upcoming readings, and more

"...Fall is always a solid season for books, and this month is no exception. Just as Austin..."

Oct. 3, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

April Is National Poetry Month

And there are plenty of ways to celebrate

"...poetry and wants you to show it. Read a book, write a letter, or – we'll do you one..."

April 1, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Politics Gift Guide 2021: Ain't That Good News

Some gift ideas for the politically and civically minded

"...to the guarantees of justice and equity in the Texas Con­sti­tution? Those would be nice gifts, but they'd be..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

News/Print

Headlines and updates from the written world

"...tonight, plus two poetry contests and two awards for Texas Monthly. Man, we thought good things all came in..."

May 3, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

All in the Family

Bonded for life

"...Magazine and the New York Post, and to publish books, including my first New York Times bestseller last year...."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Write Way

Texas Book Fest launches kids' fiction contest

"...something to write to keep your skills sharp. The Texas Book Festival and University Interscholastic League deliver...."

May 2, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

A New Chapter for Austin’s Small Bookstores

From serving neighborhoods to serving wine, how innovative local booksellers are filling the shelves

"...kind of hard to prove. Austin loves to buy books. Or loves hanging out in bookstores and browsing. Or..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

Children’s Authors Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey on Finding Hope While Taking Things Slow

Wondering how to talk to kids? Try pictures.

"...air – do we even need backpacks anymore? – books might be the most reliable part of a child's..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Arts Feature by Selome Hailu

Betty Boyd Caroli on Lady Bird and Lyndon

Betty Boyd Caroli tells the First Lady's side of the story in Lady Bird and Lyndon

"...of Lady Bird as LBJ's doormat in her new book, Lady Bird and Lyndon: The Hidden Story of a..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Carolyn Cohagan's Time Zero

With her new YA novel and her program Girls With Pens, the Austin author promotes literacy as girl power

"...Such dire conditions don't exist in Central Texas, but the more Cohagan became aware of them, the..."

May 20, 2016 Arts Feature by Michael Berry

J. Scott Brownlee's Requiem for Used Ignition Cap

J. Scott Brownlee's first full-length poetry collection brings him back to Llano, powerfully

"...collection of poetry, published this past October by Orison Books. Every poem in the book is deeply rooted in..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...by the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce in 2013, the same year we met her and sampled her..."

March 20, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Terror Years: From Al-Qaeda to the Islamic State

by Lawrence Wright

"...with the region. The New Yorker staff writer (and Texas native) is currently best known as the author of..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Arts Feature by Michael King

Viva Lucha Libro

Egerton and Gonzales duke it out

"...In the blue corner, Manuel Gonzales: The author of..."

March 25, 2014 Books Post by Monica Riese

Au Revoir, Les Enterns

Go back to school with the 'Chronicle' interns

"...memory lane, let The Austin Chronicle intern class of 2013 guide you through an academic adventure...."

Aug. 24, 2012 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...tr.section { background-color:#EEEEEE; } EventStart DateEnd Date Commitment Day 5K**New1/1/20131/1/2013 Farmers Market (every Saturday)1/5/20131/5/2013 Farmers Market (every Saturday)1/5/20131/5/2013 Farmer's..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...To live in Texas is to take "hometown heroes" to a whole new..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...big story coming out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival was the wealth of standout films made by Austin..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Rob Thomas' Unlikely Route to Young Adult Fiction

'Veronica Mars' creator dishes on teens, fans, and the movie

"...interview about his upcoming appearance at the Austin Teen Book Festival does seem rather less daunting...."

Sept. 26, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Housecore Horror Gets Heavy Again

Metal/horror festival announces first bands and a very special guest

"...Most music festivals announce their musical headliners first. Not the Housecore Horror..."

June 24, 2014 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Adds Terry Gilliam And Metallica

Final round of films includes surprise big names

"...It's a packed day for genre festival fans: First Housecore Horror released their initial film lineup,..."

Sept. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Chaos in Tejas in Doubt

Organizer Timmy Hefner says he simply can’t top himself

"...Timmy Hefner posted a status on the local punk/metal festival’s Facebook page that began with, “Ok, so I know..."

Jan. 20, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...Carpenters, and Bikini Kill sounds like the most impossible festival lineup: well, it's happening, at least on the silver..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Stratus Properties Acquires Transmission Events

Graham Williams starts new booking business: Margin Walker Presents

"...and Fun Fun Fun Fest. Meanwhile, Transmission co-founder and booker Graham Williams has launched his own booking company: Margin..."

May 16, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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