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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Writers from Texas. This category has the following 16 subcategories, out of 16 total. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 283 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
What is the qualifier to be on this list? Currently living in Texas? Wrote a book set in Texas? Once lived in Texas? Was in Texas briefly for research? I can’t find Erik Larson ever living anywhere south of Pennsylvania.
Find out about the incredible authors from Texas who have made huge contributions with their writings. Get a glimpse into their works and achievements, and be inspired by some of the best minds in literature from this great state.
Discover the heart and soul of Texan literature through these ten extraordinary authors. Each one offers a unique perspective on the Lone Star State, its history, culture, and people. Hailing from Archer City, Larry McMurtry is a literary giant known for his vivid portrayal of the American West.
Below are some recent books that have Texas-interest content as well as authors who live in Texas (Austin, Houston, and Dallas). We think you should read these books to celebrate and support this year’s Texas Writers Month!
From the established guard to the new, obscure and socially conscious, here are seven Texas authors to read while living life as a shut-in. 1. The Last Picture Show, Larry McMurtry (1966)
Texas, the Lone Star State, has produced some of the most influential and talented writers in American literary history. From the vivid landscapes of West Texas to the vibrant culture of the Gulf Coast, Texas has inspired a diverse array of voices and stories.
All of these authors have significant Texas ties: They were born here, raised here, write here now, or had significant parts of their lives shaped by the state’s traditions and history.
Ben Fountain, Elizabeth Crook, Oscar Cásares, Philipp Meyer, Sandra Cisneros, Attica Locke, and Dagoberto Gilb are just a few of the Texans who have already made names...
Here’s a list of #MustRead 2023 books by Texans or about Texas compiled by the Observer staff with help from Susan Post of Austin’s independent Bookwoman. (Several talented Texans also made best...