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Barbara Kingsolver Discusses Her Writing Process and Latest Novel, ‘Unsheltered’
Posted on · The acclaimed author of The Poisonwood Bible and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle talks with Houston Public Media’s Ernie Manouse.
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Scott Kelly’s Photographs Showcase ‘Infinite Wonder’ of Space
Posted on · The former astronaut has a new book of images he shot during his year in space.
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Author Discusses New Reagan Biography
Posted on · Bob Spitz spent more than five years conducting hundreds of interviews for his biography, Reagan: An American Journey.
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John Kerry Traces Modern Political Climate Back to Attacks Against Him in 2004
Posted on · The former Democratic presidential nominee, Senator, and Secretary of State reflects on his life in politics in his new book, Every Day Is Extra.
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Book Champions Women’s Everyday Struggles and Triumphs
Posted on · Houston writers Eloísa Pérez-Lozano and Jody T. Morse talk about their contributions to the book, "I Am Strength: True Stories of Everyday Superwomen."
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Photography Book Gives Houston’s Homeless a Face — and a Voice
Posted on · Photographer Ricky Molnar discusses his book, Homeless of Houston.
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New Book Reflects on Vibrant Moment in Houston’s Contemporary Art Scene
Posted on · Pete Gershon discusses the contemporary art scene of the 1970s and 80s.
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How A Freed Slave Disguised Herself as A Man And Fought with The Buffalo Soldiers
Posted on · In her historical fiction novel, "Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen," writer Sarah Bird builds on the true story of Cathay Williams.
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How Bill Sarpalius Went from Homelessness, to A Boys Ranch, to Congress
Posted on · The former congressman talks about his difficult childhood in Houston and how life at a boys ranch in the Texas panhandle changed his trajectory.
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H is for Harvey: Children’s Book Highlights Positives of the Storm
Posted on · Writer Julie Beasley talks about her book, H is for Harvey, which aims to help children focus on the positive aspects of the storm.
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New Book Explores Racism in Law Enforcement — From the Inside Out
Posted on · Former cop Matthew Horace discusses his book, The Black and the Blue: A Cop Reveals the Crimes, Racism, and Injustice in America’s Law Enforcement.
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Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George H.W. Bush
Posted on · Author Jon Meacham discusses his biography of George H.W. Bush.
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Retired Astronaut Takes Children on a Journey Through Space and the Alphabet
Posted on · Clayton Anderson tells Houston Matters about his new children's book, A is for Astronaut: Blasting Through the Alphabet.
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Modern Misogyny: Sexual Harassment Still an Issue in the Workplace
Posted on · Dr. Kristin Anderson discusses what feminism looks like in a “post-feminist” society in her book, Modern Misogyny.
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How Did Humankind Weather Past Energy Transitions?
Posted on · Writer Richard Rhodes went digging through history for examples in his latest book, Energy: A Human History.