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How Austin proves that Harry Potter still has power
Now that we’ve had a few days to recover from the shock of actually receiving a new “Harry Potter” book – and to finish reading it and digest that wondrous plot – we can conclude …
Did you embrace ‘Harry Potter’ midnight madness? We want your photos
Have you ever waited in a theater for hours for the newest Harry Potter film to debut? Did you and your friends attend midnight book releases as a gaggle of Gryffindors? Were you there when …
Raja Rao archive donated to UT’s Ransom Center
The estate of Raja Rao has donated the archive of the late author and philosopher to the Ransom Center at the University of Texas. It’s a notable acquisition in part because Rao is widely considered …
It’s official: Noah Hawley’s ‘Before the Fall’ is a hit
Many critics who read Austin resident Noah Hawley’s new thriller, “Before the Fall,” predicted that it would be one of the summer’s biggest hits.
This week, The New York Times best-seller list puts Hawley’s book …
Gwynne’s ‘Perfect Pass,’ Lowry’s yogurt shop tale due this fall
Two more Austin authors have new books coming out this fall that should be high on our radar.
The first is from S.C. Gwynne, the author of “Rebel Yell” and “Empire of the Summer Moon.” …
Wands at the ready: ‘Cursed Child’ gets midnight release party at BookPeople
It’s been nine years since we’ve looked forward to one of these, Potterheads.
We had given up hope that there would ever be another occasion to don our robes and wield our wands alongside others who waited …
A Texas literary brouhaha over ‘All the Good That Remains’
A brouhaha is brewing in Austin over allegations that Central Texas author B. Mitchell Cator has plagiarized other authors with his latest novel, “All the Good That Remains.”
On June 1, I got a press …
ICYMI: Noah Hawley, his hit book and his upcoming Austin events
ICYMI: I profiled Austin screenwriter and novelist Noah Hawley on Sunday. His latest is a rip-roaring thriller called “Before the Fall.” He’ll also be in Austin this weekend participating in the ATX Television Festival.
Here’s …
Sharon G. Flake to be keynoter at Austin’s African American Book Festival
Noted young adult author Sharon G. Flake will be the keynote speaker at the African American Book Festival of Austin, to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25 at the Carver Museum …
A guide to new and upcoming Texas-related books
The Texas literary scene is still raining books. The accompanying photo shows a few of the Texas-related tomes that are just out or on their way to bookstores soon. The list isn’t comprehensive but is …
