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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.
Literature
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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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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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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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A Rape Survivor’s Unusual Definition of Justice
Posted on · Houston writer Lacy M. Johnson survived rape and attempted murder. In her new book, The Reckonings, she meditates on the meaning of justice.
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An ‘Essential’ Time for Latino Stories
Posted on · Ahead of this weekend’s LibroFEST, writer Christopher Flakus discusses the burgeoning Chicano literature scene in Houston.
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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."
Literature
10 Things To Know about Inprint And Its 2018-19 Season
Posted on · A profile of the Houston literary organization’s programs, reading series, and daily life in ten questions
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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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Activist DeRay Mckesson Says ‘Hope is Work’
Posted on · The host of Pod Save the People discusses his new book, "On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope."
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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.
Literature
WATCH TONIGHT: The Premiere Episode of “COVER TO COVER: The Houston Public Media Book Club”
Posted on · It's the first episode of Cover to Cover - the companion show to The Great American Read!
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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.
Arts & Culture
Rare Books from The Houston Public Library Are Going on Limited Display
Posted on · In a hidden-away room, the library has amassed a large collection of historic documents from Texas and around the world
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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.