BOOKSTORE & INDUSTRY NEWS
Stay in the loop with the ever-evolving world of Texas bookstores and literary industry news. Our “Bookstore and Industry News” page shares bimonthly updates on the openings, closings, milestones, and celebrations happening across the state. From indie shop anniversaries to publishing updates and author collaborations, we spotlight the people and places shaping the Texas literary scene. Check back regularly to catch the latest stories and support the heartbeat of our book-loving community.
Lone Star Lit Holiday Gift Guide Largest Ever
A holiday gift guide celebration

2021 Pulpwood Queen, Timber Guy Book Club Selections Announced
Largest Texas book club’s 2021 picks
Ransom Center Acquires James Magnuson Archive
Texas author’s archive goes to UT’s Ransom Center
Deep Vellum Acquires Dalkey Archive Press
Dallas publisher buys storied press
Grand Prairie Teacher Launches BlackLIT Book Box
Texas teacher launches book boxes

Texas Literary Awards Roundup
Your semi-regular roundup of Texas book-awards news
Texas Bookstore News: Openings and Closings
Recent Texas bookstore openings, closings

2021-2022 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Released
Texas librarians release children’s book award list
THE THINGS THEY CARRIED Begins Filming in Early 2021
Beloved book to become movie
San Antonio Book Fest 2021 Pivots to Three-Day Virtual Event
COVID forces SABF online

Writers’ League of Texas Launches Fellowship Program
New fellowship with Writers’ League of Texas

Mesquite ISD wins National School Library of the Year Award
Mesquite ISD library wins national award