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Behind the Book: There There by Tommy Orange
“What I hoped to do…was to say something new about a very old subject too few are actually really willing to talk about…”
May 31 2018
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Literary Besties for Best Friends Day
We are celebrating June 8, Best Friends Day, with some of the greatest BFFs to ever be written on the page.
May 30 2018
Julie S.
Behind the Book: Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton
“I wanted to explore a character that had a really big chasm between her external and internal self.”
May 18 2018
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Who’s Your (Favorite) Daddy?: HPB Spotlights the Best Dads in Books, TV and Film
The best, or at least most memorable, paternal roles we’ve come to love over the years.
When Writers Are the Story: Films About Famous Authors
Let’s highlight some notable biographical films about writers.
All Things Printed & Recorded: Fast Forward – Video Hits Home
We’re hitting rewind to check out the history of home video.
May 14 2018
Mark M.
Behind the Book: Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero
We caught up with author Edgar Cantero to find out more about his book, writing process and what’s next from him.
Behind the Book: The Perfect Mother by Aimee Molloy
An exclusive Q&A with author Aimee Molloy.
May 2 2018
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Meet the Bibliomaniac: Renee Hodge
In this edition of meet the bibliomaniac, we introduce you to the management team at HPB North Oaks in Houston, TX.
May 2 2018
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