July 13, 2024
Looming Tower in the NYT’s 100 best books of 21st century.
The New York Times held a vote amongst more than 500 accomplished writers to determine the 100 best books in this century. Looming Tower came in at #55.
What happened in New York City one incongruously sunny morning in September was never, of course, the product of some spontaneous plan. Wright’s meticulous history operates as a sort of panopticon on the events leading up to that fateful day, spanning more than five decades and a geopolitical guest list that includes everyone from the counterterrorism chief of the F.B.I. to the anonymous foot soldiers of Al Qaeda.
February 22, 2024
Sharing my love of Willie on Texas Monthly podcast.
John Spong interviews me for the Texas Monthly podcast, One by Willie. We talk about the time I saw him debut his tune, “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die,” at the launch of the statue we erected through CASt.
January 25, 2024
Great review of the new ‘God Save Texas’ docu-series on HBO.
From Daniel Fienberg’s review:
“Anchored by Richard Linklater’s exceptional feature-length “Hometown Prison,” HBO‘s God Save Texas may only be a three-part anthology docuseries, but in those three parts, it manages to be wide-ranging, timely and vitally important.
“While the inspiration is Lawrence Wright’s book of the same title, and the focus is the Lone Star State, the template set by Linklater, Alex Stapleton and Iliana Sosa could be applied to personal/political hybrid storytelling delving into the fractured identities of all 50 states and the artists who call them home.”
September 29, 2023
October tour schedule is posted!
If you’re in DC, NYC, Chicago, don’t miss the chance to meet Lawrence Wright in person.
OCTOBER 2 @ 7PM
Politics and Prose × Union Market
In conversation with Susan Glasser
Washington, DC
OCTOBER 5 @ 6PM
Rizzoli Bookstore
In conversation with David Grann
New York, NY
OCTOBER 18 @ 7PM
Lark and Owl Bookstore Event
Georgetown, TX
OCTOBER 22 @ 5PM
Exile in Bookville
In conversation with Elizabeth Wetmore
Chicago, IL
All times local
September 17, 2023
Lawrence Wright September Appearances
Here are the upcoming appearances! More will be posted for October soon.
February 25, 2023
Wright visits hometown of Dallas for interview.
It was great to be back in my old hometown and to see so many leaders making such important changes in Dallas. https://t.co/H5hXzq24X2
— Lawrence Wright (@lawrence_wright) February 25, 2023
Dallas Morning News: How Author Lawrence Wright Sees Dallas Fitting into Texas' Changing Narrative ⟶
February 23, 2023
Induction of Joe Ely to Austin City Limits Hall of Fame to air this Saturday.
I had the honor to induct Joe Ely into the ACL Hall of Fame. Don't miss the great show this Saturday. pic.twitter.com/c3mgzHgkju
— Lawrence Wright (@lawrence_wright) February 23, 2023
Watch The 8th Annual Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Honors Joe Ely. Butch Hancock, @JimmieDGilmore @RodneyJCrowell @MarciaBallBand, Lloyd Maines and @Lawrence_Wright pay tribute to the Texas legend.
— Austin City Limits (@acltv) February 23, 2023
Watch on your local @PBS station or stream: https://t.co/pTqjZfrLJC#acltv pic.twitter.com/671STOXFwV
February 09, 2023
Ben Stiller to star in TV series of “Three Identical Strangers.”
this story I wrote more than 25 years ago keeps coming back to life. Of course, it was an incredible tale. https://t.co/nbBbNFDzkC
— Lawrence Wright (@lawrence_wright) February 9, 2023
February 06, 2023
In The New Yorker, Wright explores the dramatic transformation of his home city of Austin, Texas.
Austin, I had to get this off my chest. @NewYorker https://t.co/hSdBwhdu59
— Lawrence Wright (@lawrence_wright) February 6, 2023
October 31, 2022
Wright inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
In September, Lawrence Wright was inducted to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an honorary society and policy organization founded in 1780 that describes itself as “electing exceptionally accomplished individuals and engaging them in advancing the public good.”
Wright is pictured signing the Book of Members at an Induction Ceremony that celebrated recently elected artists, scholars, scientists, and leaders in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.
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