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.
James Patterson Announces Campaign to Save Indie Bookstores
James Patterson launches #SaveIndieBookstores
Texas Libraries Launch Local Author Contest
Submit to the Texas Author Project contest
Cinco Puntos Press Launches “Shelter In Books”
El Paso publisher launches book donor program
Financial and Informational Resources for Creatives
Info for artists impacted by the novel coronavirus
Romance Writers of America Elects New Board
Results of the RWA special elections
UT Press’s Bob Barnett Named 2020 PW Top Rep
Publishers Weekly names Bob Barnett of UT Press top rep
Brazos Bookstore Buyer Keaton Patterson Named NBA Judge
Houston’s Keaton Patterson named National Book Award judge
DFW Author Starts Virtual 2020 Quarantine Book Club
DFW author creates Quarantine Book Club on Facebook
Texas Books and Authors Continue to Win
Recent awards won by Texas books and authors
Macmillan Abandons Library E-book Embargo
MacMillan drops e-book embargo for libraries
UNT Developing “First of Its Kind” Cyber Knowledge Bank with $1.2M Grant
UNT using grant for cyber knowledge bank
