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William McRaven Shares ‘Sea Stories’ From His Life In Special Ops
Posted on · The retired Navy admiral discusses his many missions, from killing Osama bin Laden to sitting face-to-face with Saddam Hussein.
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Telling A Story Through The Eyes Of The Bayou, An Ocelot, And A Slave
Posted on · Writer Kathi Appelt discusses her young adult novel, Angel Thieves.
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What It Meant To Be An American In ‘The Last Year Of The War’
Posted on · Writer Susan Meissner discusses her novel about a German family sent to an internment camp in South Texas during World War II.
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‘Book Thief’ Author Markus Zusak Discusses New Novel ‘Bridge of Clay’
Posted on · His latest work follows five brothers who’ve lost their mother to cancer and whose father returns after walking out.
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Rick Bragg Celebrates His Mother’s Cooking
Posted on · In his new book, The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma’s Table, Bragg constructs a narrative around his mother, Margaret, and her passion for cooking.
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In ‘Islandborn,’ Junot Diaz Writes The Children’s Book He Never Had
Posted on · The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of novels such as The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao talks about his immigrant experience and the book he wishes he'd had as a kid.
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Full Show: Transmitting Wind Energy, And Writer Junot Diaz (April 3, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn about a Houston-based project to transmit wind energy across the Midwest. Then, we learn about standards for sanitation at health clinics. Plus, we discuss the effectiveness of protesting. And Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz talks about his children's book, Islandborn.
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The Kings Of Big Spring: God, Oil, And One Family’s Search For The American Dream
Posted on · Bryan Mealer discusses his new book about his family’s saga trying to make it in the West Texas oil fields.
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Houston’s Independent Bookstores Make National Spotlight
Posted on · An acclaimed American author has handpicked three booksellers to receive cash bonuses for their hard work.
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Indie Bookstores Thrive By Becoming Community Centers for Readers
Posted on · This weekend, Houstonâs Brazos Bookstore celebrates its 40th anniversary with a slate of events. As more of us turn to e-books and online booksellers, traditional bricks-and-mortar bookstores have had to adapt. We discuss how indie bookstores in Houston are re-inventing themselves as essentially community centers for readers with Jeremy Ellis of Brazos Bookstore and Valerie Koehler of Blue Willow Bookshop.