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Whose Books’ Anniversary Celebration Promotes Reading Culture in Dallas
The independent bookstore and its associated nonprofit are hosting an anniversary book drive to promote the city's reading culture and increase book access for residents, especially in southern Dallas.
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A Look at the Evolution of Oak Cliff Through a 40-Year Photo Collection
A new book pulls from one man's 40-year photo shoot showcasing everyday life in the neighborhood.
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Dallas’ Second Poet Laureate Says We’re a City of Inspiration
Mag Gabbert plans to serve her two-year term at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, where you can visit her during her office hours. We asked her how she explains her job title and what her favorite words are.
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Will Evans Is Now a French Knight
Last night at Hotel Swexan, he became a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
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Will Evans Is Now Legit
The founder of Deep Vellum gets his flowers in the New York Times. But can I quibble?
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Larry McMurtry at the Strip Mall
The legendary author’s voluminous private book collection landed at an unassuming spot off the Tollway.
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Greg Brownderville Brings a New Literary Fest to Oak Cliff
Frontera runs April 12 and 13 and will bring Barry Gifford to town for a screening of Wild at Heart.
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Frontera Is a Literary Festival in the Front, Party in the Back
Greg Brownderville wants Dallas to let its hair down at Frontera.
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Samantha Mabry’s New Novel Gets Dark
The author isn't sure anyone will like Clever Creatures of the Night. (Spoiler: they will.)