Shaun Hamill’s A Cosmology of Monsters explores the medicinal effects the macabre has on a Texas family with deep inclinations towards schizophrenia.

This week on The Austin Chronicle Show, we tackle the land development code revision, comic books, and the governor's continuing threats to override Austin's elected officials.

In a world where everyone has Twitter, Instagram, and their podcast, composing a well-written book might not be enough to earn readers' attention. This year’s Texas Teen Book Festival has assembled a panel of multi-tasking authors to discuss finding the right platforms to fit young writers’ unique voices and help them get noticed.

Sure, you could pay money to watch Lizzo twerk under the scorching heat of the sun while smelling the sweat of thousands of strangers at ACL this weekend, but for those prone to low bank statements, sunburns, and claustrophobia, the Texas Teen Book Festival offers a nice alternative.

Brené Brown and the Center for Sports Leadership & Innovation are teaming up to bring the New York Times bestselling author back to her alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin. Tickets for Daring Athletes: Embracing Courageous Leadership in the Age of Toughness, A Conversation With Brené Brown are on sale now.

What do the creator of the 10,000 hour rule, a Supreme Court Justice, and The Daily Show's former resident deranged millionaire have in common? Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, and John Hodgman will all be at the 2019 Texas Book Festival, along with over 300 other authors, all of whom have been announced.

Sure, when we think about Pride it’s all rainbows and glitter and celebratory parties, but it’s also a 50+ year movement, rich with history, queer tales, and stories to put Hollywood to shame.

Some things are not meant to be read while the sun is still out. Criminal is one. Whenever I'm lucky enough to score a new issue of this ongoing comics series by writer Ed Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips, I save it to savor in the small cone of a lamp's light surrounded by the dark. It's a book made for night.

Since July Is Crime Month at the Chronicle, the ruffians and reprobates at this rag want to be sure you find as much trouble as possible before August shows up like a nosy cop asking all the wrong questions. So each week, we’ll fill you in on films, readings, book clubs, and more where crime does pay – for a while, anyway.