Books

The Wild Detectives and Deep Vellum Publishing To Mark 10th Anniversaries

The Wild Detectives and Deep Vellum Publishing To Mark 10th Anniversaries

Dallas Has a New Poet Laureate. Here's What That Means for Poetry Enthusiasts.

Dallas Has a New Poet Laureate. Here's What That Means for Poetry Enthusiasts.

Renowned Humorist David Sedaris Will Share New Tales in Dallas

By Kendall Morgan
Apr 2, 2024

The superstar author David Sedaris is known to chat with fans late into the night. Here's your chance for a meaningful encounter with the writer.
Author Neil Gaiman Cleans Out His Junk Drawer, Nets Over $1 Million at Irving Auction

By Kendall Morgan
Mar 15, 2024

Famed creator of American Gods donated auction proceeds to groups benefiting comic creators and writers.
9 Funny ‘Femoirs’ to Celebrate Women’s History Month

By Mollie Jamison
Mar 11, 2024

If you're looking to laugh and learn more about women, check out these books by female authors.
Ryann Bee Gordon Explores Psychotherapy for PTSD in Her Debut Novel

By Alex Gonzalez
Feb 22, 2024

Ryann Bee Gordon's debut novel was inspired by her grandfather, a POW in Vietnam.
Readers Rejoice: Texas Book-Ban Law Found 'Unconstitutional' by Appeals Court

By Simone Carter
Jan 19, 2024

Frisco state Rep. Jared Patterson, author of the READER Act, is asking the state's attorney general to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Plano ISD Removes Dozens of Library Books, Revamps Policy After Dramatic Board Meeting

By Kelly Dearmore
Dec 1, 2023

Right-wing advocates caused a scene in October over some books they deemed obscene. A few days later those books were gone, but the battle continues.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Nov. 15–21

By Merritt Martin
Nov 15, 2023

This week's events provide a range of festivities from lights to community celebrations to fundraising.
Join Us: Observer To Host First Members-Only Event on Dec. 7

By Patrick Williams
Nov 7, 2023

Support Dallas journalism and hear from our editors and staff, along with a couple of special guests.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Nov. 1–7

By Merritt Martin
Nov 1, 2023

From Día de los Muertos to sewing class, this week is a celebration of art, food and culture.
Wanna Know What's in All These Banned Books?

By Danny Gallagher
Oct 25, 2023

We're here to ask why. Exactly what's inside the books banned by Texas schools?
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Oct. 18–24

By Merritt Martin
Oct 18, 2023

Fall fun this week includes The Rocky Horror Show and Step Afrika!
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Oct. 11–17

By Merritt Martin
Oct 11, 2023

Get out of the house and make your way to Hallow Moon Art Fest, a poetry celebration and a slew of delicious events.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Aug. 16–22

By Merritt Martin
Aug 16, 2023

This week's event recommendations come with a lot of laughs and books ... and more than a few cheers.
Texas Author Sid Balman’s Dystopian Novel Is All Too Real

By Ava Thompson
Aug 9, 2023

A Pulitzer-nominated Texas journalist found all the inspiration in real life that he needed for a novel some are calling "too provocative."
10 Awesome Upcoming Events For Book Lovers

By Poppy Xander
Aug 3, 2023

Indulge your love of books, poetry and words at some great literary events in DFW.
Author Michael Farris Smith Might Just Salvage This World Through Prose

By Patrick Strickland
May 18, 2023

Author Michael Farris Smith knows few things are as terrifying as the Earthly climate
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, April 19–25

By Merritt Martin
Apr 19, 2023

This week, escape streaming delays and get out to fest, fest, fest! Dallas Art Fair, EarthxExpo and Shakespeare Dallas' The Henriad are just a few options.
The Writer’s Garret in Oak Cliff Hosts Its First Ever Literary Festival

By Ava Thompson
Apr 3, 2023

Literary arts events can sound gatekept, snobbish and, to some, boring. But The Writer’s Garret plans to challenge this narrative with its five-day literary festival Dallas Is Lit!
What's Listed in Larry McMurtry’s Estate Sale? Typewriters, Pistols and His Duct-Taped Boots

By Christian McPhate
Mar 28, 2023

Larry McMurtry, right, was a Pulitzer and Oscar winner and iconic Texas author. Before Chip and Joanna cover his former bookstore in burlap, you can buy some of his personal belongings.
A Dallas Author Reflects on Her Experiences as a Black Woman in Texas in a New Book

By Kian Hervey
Mar 24, 2023

Writer Brianna Holt explains the nuances of being a young Black woman in a “post-racial” America in anticipated In Our Shoes book.