The Daily Texan Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Love on the Brain
Ali Hazelwood
Ali Hazelwood’s latest book “Love on the Brain” features charming characters, but falls flat with overcomplicated storylines and heavy-handed jokes. https://t.co/V6PwR3Klbe https://t.co/h24XRYkd1v
Paperback, 2022
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Marjane Satrapi
4/ From Kaitlyn (@kaitlynelise18): “Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood” by Marjane Satrapi 🏠 Review: A wonderful way to see how coming of age happens in other countries. “Utopia Avenue” by David Mitchell 🎸 Review: The perfect book for historical fiction and music lovers.
Paperback, 2004
$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Last Thing He Told Me: A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Laura Dave
2/ From Sarah (@sarahrwinch): “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave 📌 Review: A terrific thriller with an Austin twist! “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn 🔎 Review: A psychological twist to a classic whodunit story.
Paperback, 2023
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Utopia Avenue
David Mitchell
4/ From Kaitlyn (@kaitlynelise18): “Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood” by Marjane Satrapi 🏠 Review: A wonderful way to see how coming of age happens in other countries. “Utopia Avenue” by David Mitchell 🎸 Review: The perfect book for historical fiction and music lovers.
Paperback, 2021
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Every Summer After
Carley Fortune
5/ From Sophia (@sophianavarro02): “Every Summer After” by Carley Fortune ⛱ Review: First love chills with many ups and downs. The “After” series by Anna Todd ❤️ Review: This series is the definition of how love can conquer all!
Paperback, 2022
$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Life on Delay: Making Peace with a Stutter
John Hendrickson
.@UTAustin’s Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research was featured in John Hendrickson’s memoir, “Life on Delay: Making Peace with a Stutter,” for their innovative approach to stuttering therapy. https://t.co/2DDB3g7uw5 https://t.co/fThcAcXX8W
Paperback, 2024
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Fatherhood in the Borderlands: A Daughter's Slow Approach
Domino Renee Perez
@UTAustin associate professor Domino Perez tackles race, gender and class in her newest book titled “Fatherhood in the Borderlands: A Daughter’s Slow Approach.” https://t.co/C7Z5DhgbM1 https://t.co/5jK1RIoElN
Hardcover, 2022
$90.00$65.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)
American Born Chinese
Gene Luen Yang
The Texan spoke to cast members and crew of @DisneyPlus’ new series “American Born Chinese” on the @sxsw red carpet, discussing the process of adapting the series from the original graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang. #sxsw #SXSW2023 https://t.co/8yjnJsJIjJ https://t.co/k1RbmmjRez
Paperback, 2021
$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Odyssey
Homer
.@UTAustin government professor Kurt Weyland spoke to the Texan about Homer’s “The Odyssey” and how it continues to reflect the human condition after thousands of years. https://bit.ly/09-28IssuePg8 https://t.co/41wK6JqDHJ
Paperback, 2018
$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Parable of the Sower
Octavia E. Butler
3/ From Bernice (@binarybc): “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing” by Hank Green 🤖 Review: A profound story about social media and fame, plus alien sculptures! “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler 🌱 Review: One of the first books that got me into climate fiction.
Paperback, 2019
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book