Books

Dallas’ literary scene is gaining global momentum, but what does that mean for the city’s poets?

Two local literary powerhouses are having a birthday celebration this weekend.

Dr. Mag Gabbert’s responsibilities will include speaking at community events, developing outreach programs and holding office hours at the Dallas Public Library.

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.

Famed creator of American Gods donated auction proceeds to groups benefiting comic creators and writers.

If you’re looking to laugh and learn more about women, check out these books by female authors.

Ryann Bee Gordon’s debut novel was inspired by her grandfather, a POW in Vietnam.

This week’s events provide a range of festivities from lights to community celebrations to fundraising.

From Día de los Muertos to sewing class, this week is a celebration of art, food and culture.

We’re here to ask why. Exactly what’s inside the books banned by Texas schools?

Fall fun this week includes The Rocky Horror Show and Step Afrika!

Get out of the house and make your way to Hallow Moon Art Fest, a poetry celebration and a slew of delicious events.

This week’s event recommendations come with a lot of laughs and books … and more than a few cheers.

A Pulitzer-nominated Texas journalist found all the inspiration in real life that he needed for a novel some are calling “too provocative.”

Indulge your love of books, poetry and words at some great literary events in DFW.

Author Michael Farris Smith knows few things are as terrifying as the Earthly climate

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.

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!

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.

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

The Dallas Mavericks are the coolest team in the NBA (obviously), but did you know that they claim the original male performance squad in the league? That’s right the Mavs ManiAACs are the hip-hop dance crew you love to see in the stands and on the floor busting moves and team colors.

There are way too many cool things to say about Maureen “Mo” Beck, but we’ll hit the high notes (pun fully intended) that will get you to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science (2201 N. Field St.) for the National Geographic Live Speaker Series presented by Charles Schwab 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8. Beck grew up climbing around Maine after defying a camp counselor who told her to skip a rock climbing activity.