Authors Say Texas State Museum Canceled Book Event Examining Slavery’s Role In Battle Of The Alamo
The authors of the new book Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth found an event to promote their book abruptly canceled mere hours before the event was scheduled. The event was scheduled to be held at Bullock Texas State History Museum, and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick confirmed that he asked the event be called off, claiming that the book, which examines racism in Texas history, is “fact-free.” One of the authors, Chris Tomlinson, responded by tweeting “Lt. Gov, Dan Patrick takes credit for oppressing free speech and policing thought in Texas. @BullockMuseum proves it is a propaganda outlet. As for his fact-free comment, well, a dozen people professional historians disagree.”
‘Bosch’ Author Michael Connelly Reveals The Book The Spin-Off Is Based On
Michael Connelly is the author of the Harry Bosch detective series, a series of books spanning more than two decades about LAPD detective Harry Bosch. The books are the basis of the Amazon Prime TV series Bosch, which wraps up its seventh and final season this year…but there is more in the works. The author revealed which book is the basis of the upcoming Amazon prime spin-off series in an exclusive interview.
Immigration Doesn’t Just Mean Coming To America. These 4 Books Are Good Reminders.
Author and poet Ocean Vuong, who wrote On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, recommended four great books about the immigration experience to NPR listeners. These books explore more than just coming to America, and get deep into various issues that immigrants face.