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Review: THE WEIGHT OF A PIANO by Chris Cander
I reviewed The Weight of a Piano: A Novel (Alfred A. Knopf) by Houston's Chris Cander for Lone Star Literary Life. "Cander’s The Weight of a Piano showcases her development as a powerful storyteller,...
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Monday Roundup: Texas Literary Calendar January 21-27, 2019
Bookish goings-on in Texas for the week of January 21-27, 2019: Special Events:14th Annual MLK Symposium, Dallas, January 21Lampasas Book Festival, January 26Round Rock Local Author Fair, January...
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Texas Strong in 2018 NBCC Nominations
This week the National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) announced the finalists for their 2018 awards and Texas is all over this list, y'all.First, congratulations to Houston's Arte Público Press on winning...
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Monday Roundup: Texas Literary Calendar January 28-February 3, 2019
Bookish goings-on in Texas for the week of January 28-February 3, 2019: Special Events:Visiting Literary Scholar in Residence with Meir Shalev, Houston, January 27-304th Annual World Languages and...
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Monday Roundup: Texas Literary Calendar February 4-10, 2019
Bookish goings-on in Texas for the week of February 4-10, 2019: Special Events:4th Annual World Languages and Literatures International Film Festival, Dallas, January 29-February 2611th Annual Romance...
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Review: BOWLAWAY by Elizabeth McCracken
I reviewed Bowlaway(Ecco Books) by Austin's Elizabeth McCracken for Lone Star Literary Life. This long-awaited novel is all we hoped it would be. McCracken’s trademark sharp but indulgent wit is a...
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Texas Institute of Letters Announces New Members
The seventeen newly elected members of the Texas Institute of Letters (TIL) are: three-time-Oscar-nominated screenwriter-director Wes Anderson (Houston); playwright and Broadway actor Eugene Lee (San...
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Monday Roundup: Texas Literary Calendar February 11-17, 2019
Bookish goings-on in Texas for the week of February 11-17, 2019: Special Events:4th Annual World Languages and Literatures International Film Festival, Dallas, January 29-February 26ConDFW XVIII, Fort...
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New Texas Literary Hall of Fame members announced
The Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Texas Literary Hall of Fame will celebrate Texas' literary heritage at a gala event Friday, March 15, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden...
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Monday Roundup: Texas Literary Calendar February 18-24, 2019
Bookish goings-on in Texas for the week of February 18-24, 2019: Special Events:4th Annual World Languages and Literatures International Film Festival, Dallas, January 29-February 26“Crossing Borders:...
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Tour debut: VORTEX by Kimberly Packard
VORTEXbyKIMBERLY PACKARDGenre: Women's Fiction / PsychologicalPublisher: Abalos PublishingPublication Date: January 31, 2019Number of Pages: 308 pagesSCROLL DOWN FOR THE GIVEAWAY! Constant spinning,...
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Monday Roundup: Texas Literary Calendar February 25-March 3, 2019
Bookish goings-on in Texas for the week of February 25-March 3, 2019: Special Events:4th Annual World Languages and Literatures International Film Festival, Dallas, January 29-February 26Festival of...
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Excerpt & Giveaway: FATALITY IN F by Alexia Gordon
FATALITY IN FA Gethsemane Brown Mystery, Volume 4 byAlexia GordonGenre: Paranormal Cozy MysteryPublisher: Henery PressDate of Publication: February 26, 2019Number of Pages: 234Scroll down for the...
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Monday Roundup: Texas Literary Calendar March 4-10, 2019
Bookish goings-on in Texas for the week of March 4-10, 2019: Special Events:Mexican Art and Literature Film Series, Houston, March 4-8SMU's 54th Annual Women's Symposium, Dallas, March 634th Annual...
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LIVE WIRE by Pamela Fagan Hutchins: Character Interview & Giveaway
LIVE WIRE(Maggie, Book One)A What Doesn't Kill YouWorld Romantic MysterybyPAMELA FAGAN HUTCHINS Genre: Romantic MysteryPublisher: SkipJack PublishingDate of Publication: March 6, 2019Number of Pages:...
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Review: LOST CHILDREN ARCHIVE by Valeria Luiselli
I reviewed Lost Children Archive(Alfred A. Knopf) by Valeria Luiselli for Lone Star Lit. This is a mixed review; the book is well worth deciding for yourself. I'd appreciate any thoughts y'all may have...
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Monday Roundup: Texas Literary Calendar March 11-17, 2019
Bookish goings-on in Texas for the week of March 11-17, 2019: Special Events:Black Studies at UT 2nd Biennial Conference, Austin, March 14-15Texas Literary Hall of Fame Gala, Fort Worth, March 15The...
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Monday Roundup: Texas Literary Calendar March 18-24, 2019
Bookish goings-on in Texas for the week of March 18-24, 2019 compiled exclusively for Lone Star Literary Life by Texas Book Lover.Special Events:Barrio Writers Spring Break 2019, Austin, March...
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Monday Roundup: Texas Literary Calendar March 25-31, 2019
Bookish goings-on in Texas for the week of March 25-31, 2019 compiled exclusively for Lone Star Literary Life by Texas Book Lover.Special Events:54th Annual Walter Prescott Webb Lectures, Arlington,...
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Review: RECENT STUDIES INDICATE: THE BEST OF SARAH BIRD
I reviewed Recent Studies Indicate: The Best of Sarah Bird(University of Texas Press) by Sarah Bird for Lone Star Literary Life! This collection should be gifted to all the daughters...
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