Books
The Vinyl Princess
Yvonne Prinz's young adult novel highlights a female protagonist that needs more representation in pop culture: one that is smart, relatable and interesting.
Aug 22nd, 2010 by Jennifer KaufmanGorge, Covet, Spend
One privileged, affluent white woman's search for everything.
Aug 13th, 2010 by Erin PetersenThe Sound of the Horn
The main character is a horn, or rather, the sound emitted from a horn, but the source of it is where? A lovely, quiet tale by Nicholas Frank
Aug 8th, 2010 by Judith Ann MoriartyThe Short Life And Happy Times of The Shmoo
In the '40s, Cartoonist Al Capp created a widespread cultural impact with lovable anti-consumerist and anti-war creatures : the Shmoos.
Aug 1st, 2010 by Judith Ann MoriartyMaking your own soaps
Lauren Cox's informational book "Ecobeauty" is a DIY guide to creating luxurious bath and body products at home.
Jul 25th, 2010 by Jennifer KaufmanSummer Reading, pt. 7
TCD wraps its Summer Reading series with Cousteau's seafaring adventures, a bit of speculative fiction from Margaret Atwood and a Hemingway classic.
Jul 11th, 2010 by Third Coast DailySummer Reading, pt. 6
Surreal graphic novels and the collected essays of David Sedaris are the perfect accompaniments to a balmy summer afternoon.
Jul 10th, 2010 by Third Coast DailySummer Reading, pt.5
Julie Sneider celebrates the 50th anniversary of Harper Lee's classic novel and Jennifer Kaufmann suggests books suitable for theater geeks and children of the 80s.
Jul 9th, 2010 by Third Coast DailySummer Reading, pt. 4
Poetry anthologies, Food Rules and a closer look at the ad industry provide food for thought for writers Danielle Romo, Brigitte Kiepert and Annie Vihtelic.
Jul 8th, 2010 by Third Coast DailySummer Reading,pt.3
The collected stories of Edith Wharton and a few Thoughts on Faith keep Performing Arts writer Peggy Sue Dunigan and contributor Michelle Sieg cool on hot summer days.
Jul 7th, 2010 by Third Coast DailySummer Reading, pt.2
Visual Arts writers Ryan Findley and Judith Ann Moriarty offer classics from Oates, Bradbury and Gabriel Garcia Marquez in part two of TCD's summer reading picks.
Jul 6th, 2010 by Third Coast DailySummer Reading Picks
What better way to spend a balmy afternoon than curled up with a good book? Check back all week as TCD staff and contributors share their picks for great summer reading.
Jul 5th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily