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Books

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Bound by a Love of Books, Local Literary Series Builds Community One Page at a Time

By Jamisha DanielsApril 22, 2026

Do you love books? Go to BookNik on Saturday. Do you hate books? You should still go.

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A History of Heartache: North Texas Writer’s Debut Fiction Hits Home

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 20, 2026

North Texas native Patrick Strickland will be at Deep Vellum Books this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. to discuss his new book.

One of Dallas’ Most Prominent Lawyers Raises the Stakes in New Crime Thriller Book

By Rhema Joy BellMarch 18, 2026

A former U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas leverages his experience with the judicial system to drive his new book, Chasing the Chameleon.

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Dallas Book Lovers Mobilize After Unexpected Festival Cancellation

By Rhema Joy BellMarch 4, 2026

After a fantasy book festival was abruptly canceled, the community of local book lovers banded together to have it rebound.

New Book Inspired by Kettle Art Gallery is More Than Just Pages About Art

By Scott TuckerFebruary 13, 2026

A new book tells the story of Kettle Art Gallery, a pillar of Deep Ellum, and the man behind the curtain.

Denton Bookstore Patchouli Joe’s Is Closing

By Preston BartaJanuary 2, 2026

The cherished family bookstore will take its final bow this March.

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11 North Texas Independent Bookstores to Check Out and Stick It To The Man

By Scott Tucker and OthersDecember 17, 2025

Get lost in a good read at one of these local favorites.

Former Navy Fighter Pilot and Dallas Author to Revive Bestselling Military Thriller Series

By Rhema Joy BellDecember 13, 2025

Jack Stewart brings his real-world experience and dedication to the existing fanbase to the 10th book in the series.

A Sea Adventure Novel From Deep Vellum Might Win National Book Award

By Simon PruittNovember 18, 2025

North Sun, the new novel by Ethan Rutherford, is nominated for the National Book Award for Fiction.

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Vietnamese Writers to Start New Chapter at Inaugural Foreword Literary Festival

By Rhema Joy BellOctober 6, 2025

The new festival aims to spotlight the stories of queer and immigrant voices.

Cassie Nova at story time

Best of Dallas 2025: A Once-Upon-a-Time Storyteller Who Faced the Dragons Herself

By Patrick WilliamsSeptember 25, 2025

Cassie Nova never expected to lead a children’s story time, but she and the kids loved it. Conservatives didn’t.

Matthew McConaughey Takes Audiences to Church on ‘Poems & Prayers’ Book Tour

Matthew McConaughey Takes Audiences to Church on ‘Poems & Prayers’ Book Tour

By Austin ZookSeptember 23, 2025

Texas’ favorite son makes poetry for your parents’ Facebook algorithm, but he delivers it as charmingly as you’d expect.

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Akwete Tyhimba at Pan-African Connection

Best of Dallas 2025: Pan-African Connection Is Where History Won’t Be Hidden

By Patrick WilliamsSeptember 23, 2025

Owner Akwete Tyehimba aims to dispel myths, promote positive images and build community.

Best of Dallas 2025: Deep Vellum’s Founder Opens a Window to the World

By Patrick WilliamsSeptember 22, 2025

Will Evans, the founder of Deep Vellum Books, sees a booming Dallas literary and cultural scene. It just needs to be able to tell its story.

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How Half Price Books is Staying Vigilant in the Fight Against Censorship

By Rhema Joy BellSeptember 19, 2025

Advocates say the mission needs every Texan who values education, not just activist organizations.

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Bird’s Might Already Be The City’s Best Book Shop

By Simon PruittSeptember 8, 2025

Located at Preston and Royal, Bird’s Bookstore is a sleek alternative to the dusty bookshops of olde.

Waiting for Britney Spears Author to Pull the Curtain Back on Chaotic Celebrity Coverage

By Vanessa QuilantanAugust 28, 2025

Ahead of a book tour stop at Interbang Books, we caught up with author Jeff Weiss as he examines the role he played in invasive celebrity coverage of the early 2000s.

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One Of The Best Literature Festivals In The World Is Heading To Dallas

By Simon PruittAugust 18, 2025

The global literature festival heads to Dallas this fall, with events at the Wild Detectives and the Texas Theatre.

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A Guide To Romance Bookstore Day Events in Dallas

A Guide To Romance Bookstore Day Events in Dallas

By Simon PruittAugust 8, 2025

This Saturday, Aug. 9, Dallas bookstores will celebrate Romance Bookstore Day with local authors and giveaways.

Fine Print Magazine Shop Might Be Dallas’ Next Artistic Hub

By Simon PruittJuly 18, 2025

Opening its doors just a stones throw from the Texas Theatre, Fine Print is the magazine shop that Dallas sorely needs.

Author Kyle Seibel Thinks You’re an Asshole

By Simon PruittJuly 8, 2025

The author will bring his new book, Hey You Assholes, to life next week at Deep Vellum Books.

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6 Books To Help Beat The Texas Heat This Summer

By Rhema Joy BellJuly 3, 2025

We figured you could use an escape (or six) from the non-stop barrage of bullshit happening around us at all times.

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