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No Justice: How A Police Officer’s Bullet Shattered Robbie Tolan’s Dreams, But Gave Him Purpose
Posted on · Tolan survived being shot by Bellaire police in his own driveway in 2008. He tells his story in his memoir, ‘No Justice.’
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Thanks Obama: How A 24-Year-Old Ended Up Writing Speeches For A President
Posted on · David Litt discusses the challenges of writing speeches -- and the occasional jokes -- for the President of the United States.
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100 Things Rockets Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die
Posted on · A new book compiles essential and obscure stories every fan should know.
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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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Writer Anne Lamott on Rediscovering Mercy — Especially for Ourselves
Posted on · Lamott discusses her book Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy.
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Mitch Albom: Novel Explores A Life’s Trajectory after Escaping Death
Posted on · Albom discusses his new novel, The Next Person You Meet in Heaven, the sequel to his bestselling book, The Five People You Meet in Heaven.
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Is Dracula A True Story? New Prequel Draws on Bram Stoker’s Real Life
Posted on · Joshua Zinn talks with the authors of the novel Dracul -- Bram Stoker’s great-grandnephew Dacre and J.D. Barker.
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Doctor Turns Childhood Experience Into Kids’ Book About Bullying
Posted on · Dr. Stephanie Oguchi vividly remembers being bullied about her hairstyle as a kid. So she's working to make sure it doesn't happen to other kids.
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Houstonians Discuss Their Favorite Books
Posted on · We preview Cover to Cover, Houston Public Media’s show about Houstonians and their love of reading.
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No Vampires and No Dystopia: Houston’s Caroline Leech Writes Historical Fiction for Young Adults
Posted on · The author of novels "In Another Time" and "Wait For Me" discusses her writing.
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Full Show: Arkema Criminal Case, and Children’s Mental Health (Aug. 30, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn how commercial real estate investors see Harvey recovery as an opportunity. We learn about the potential precedents the Arkema criminal case could set. We discuss the mental health challenges that children face -- especially following a disaster like Harvey. And local author Caroline Leech talks about writing historical fiction for young adults.
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Houston Native Attica Locke Discusses Legal Fiction, And Writing For TV’s ‘Empire’
Posted on · Locke is the author of novels such as Pleasantville and Bluebird, Bluebird.
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Crazy Rich Asians: Houston’s Kevin Kwan Chronicles the Lives of Asia’s Uber Wealthy
Posted on · Kwan, who grew up in Houston, talks about his book Crazy Rich Asians. The movie adaptation hits theaters today.
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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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Full Show: Phillip Aronoff Candidate Interview, And Developing The First Artificial Heart (Aug. 7, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn what's at state at a key DACA hearing tomorrow. Then, we begin our series of interviews with candidates running in the November election. Plus, we learn how the first fully functioning artificial heart was developed. And we take a behind-the-scenes look at Houston's 311 call center.