BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Looking for your next great read? Our Texas Reads book recommendations are handpicked by the Lone Star Literary Life team and spotlight books we love across a wide range of genres—from heart-pounding mysteries and swoon-worthy romances to unforgettable young adult adventures and more. Every recommendation features Texas-connected authors or stories set right here in the Lone Star State. Whether you’re in the mood to solve a crime, fall in love, or dive into a whole new world, there’s a Texas read waiting for you.
Texas Reads: New Jodi Thomas & The River and the Wall
Glenn Dromgoole’s “Texas Reads” reviews The Teashop on Main by Jodi Thomas and The River and the Wall by Ben Masters.
Texas Reads: Two new books take grilling to another level
Glenn Dromgoole offers up two new books on grilling for outdoor cooking season.
Texas Reads: Authors Proclaim American Spirit Alive and Well
“Texas Reads” offers a wide variety for your reading pleasure this week, from James Patterson to Taya Kyle.
TEXAS READS: Abilene’s Chris Christian tells his inspiring story
Chris Christian writes about his life in music.
Texas Reads: It really, does matter where, you put those, commas
Author Glenn Dromgoole asks for writers to keep in mind the higher purpose of punctuation
Texas Reads: Literary jewels and small kitchens
Lonn Taylor’s new essay collection plus a cookbook for tiny kitchens by Judy Alter
Texas Reads: Different spins on lust and murder
Early Texas history told in concise, readable chapters
Texas Reads: Large format books cover wide range of interests
These oversized volumes feature spectacular color photos and art work, and they make nice gifts
Texas Reads: Writers profile early Texas ranch women
Writers profile early Texas ranch women
Texas Reads: Two mystery novels by popular Texas authors
Two mystery novels by popular Texas authors
TEXAS READS: New guidebooks feature Texas wines, wildflowers
New guidebooks feature Texas wines, wildflowers
Texas Reads: Book offers practical advice on grief ministry
Book offers practical advice on grief ministry
