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Whatâs better than a good book? A good book written by your neighbor (or former neighbor). Brew up a batch of your favorite cup of teaorcoffee and get ready to meet your next read, because weâre talking about locally written books in San Antonio.
Fiction
âBeasts of the Earthâby James Wade | Release date: Oct. 11, 2022 | This upcoming release from the Hill Country author of âRiver, Sing Outâ and âAll Things Left Wildâ features modern Western themes and vivid Texas landscapes.
âThe Queen of the Cicadasâby V. Castro | Release date: June 22, 2021 | Stories from 2018 and the 1950s weave around the urban legend of âLa Reina de Las Chicharrasâ in this paranormal thriller.
âWest Side Love Storyâby Priscilla Olivera | Release Date: June 1, 2022 | Priscilla draws from her fatherâs ties to San Antonio to tell this âRomeo and Juliet"-inspired love story about competing mariachi bands.
Part of a series
âBig Red Tequilaâby Rick Riordan | Release date: June 28, 2005 | You know Rick Riordanâs all-time classic mythology series â but the award-winning âTres Navarreâ PI series is where it all began.
âDead Cityâby Joe McKinney | Release date: Oct. 1, 2010 | Itâs the season of zombie stories, and who better to write the âDeadworldâ series than a former San Antonio disaster mitigation specialist.
Personal stories
âThrough the Glass Ceiling to the Starsâby Col. Eileen M. Collins | Release date: Oct. 19, 2021 | The first woman to command an American space mission tells her story in her own words, from training at Lackland to exploring the stars.
âA House of My Ownâby Sandra Cisneros | Release date: Sept. 6, 2016 | The author of âThe House on Mango Streetâ compiles essays from her life into this âjigsaw autobiography,â including the inspiration for her classic works.
Garcia Art Glass 2022 Seconds Sale | Thu., Sep. 29 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Garcia Art Glass, 715 S. Alamo St. | Free | Shop hundreds of âseconds,â works of glass art made one-of-a-kind by slight imperfections.
Meditation Session | Thu., Sep. 29 | 3-3:30 p.m. | Geekdom, 110 E. Houston St. | Free | Join teacher Julia Bates on Geekdomâs seventh floor for chill vibes and guided meditation. đ§
Taste the Flavors of San Antonio | Thu., Sep. 29 | 4:30-8 p.m. | Estancia del Norte Hotel, 37 NE Loop 410 | Free | Celebrate San Antonioâs UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy designation with a unique food and beverage pairing that combines the flavors of San Antonio. đź
Friday
The Flaming Lips | Fri., Sep. 30 | 8 p.m. | The Aztec Theatre | $47+ | The Oklahoma born psychedelic rock band comes to SATX for its âAmerican Headâ tour. đ
Shrek Rave | Fri., Sep. 30 | 8 p.m. | The Rock Box, 1223 E. Houston St. | $15+ | Itâs all in the name â just know that tickets have gone fast.
Ya Dig?! | Fri., Sep. 30 | 8 p.m. | Cherrity Bar, 302 Montana St. | $5+ | Celebrate vinyl culture at this showcase of the local music community. đ¶
Saturday
Boerne Book Festival | Sat., Oct. 1 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Boerne Main Street Plaza | Free | Authors, storytellers, performers, and at least one astronaut will host events at this festival for readers. đ
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
For tickets to local and regional events, check out our 6AM Tickets resale marketplace.*
Following up on Saturdayâs town hall meeting, the city released the results of a St. Maryâs parking study + details of the proposed parking permit. Included are recommendations for alternative parking and potential overflow lots. Learn more at the Sat., Oct. 8 town hall meeting. (MySA)
CPS released new info regarding the energy rebate approved in SATXâs record $3.4 million budget. The credit will be added to customersâ December bills. Its amount, based on July energy costs, will be visible on your account page. To opt out, call CPS. (News4SanAntonio)
Jobs
Port San Antonio has 200+ job openings from over 80 employers in aerospace, cybersecurity, manufacturing, logistics, and more. Start your search on the Portâs job page.
Plan Ahead
Visit Smoke BBQ + Skybar this Sat., Oct. 1 after 6 p.m. for âItâs the Fâing Catalina Wine Mixer,â a party paying homage to the 2008 comedy âStep Brothers.â It will feature wine booths, a live performance by Mike Jones, drink specials, and an award for best dressed.
Community
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Sports
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Travel
Have you ever dreamt of staying in a castle? This fortress in uptown Waco, TX is fit for royalty(at an affordable price) and is only a few blocks from the Silos. If youâre willing to splurge a little, this castle-like mansion on Lake Travis (close to Austin, TX) is the way to go.*
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Look at that sunshine â thatâs reading weather. | Photo by SATXtoday team
Last month, we shared that those who read at least one of our two picks â âThe Border is Burningâ by Ito Romo or âThe House on Mango Streetâ by Sandra Cisneros â would be inducted into our SATX Book Club Hall of Fame.
Youâll be hearing from us if you opted in. If you participated, or if this the first youâre hearing of this (and youâre a very fast reader), drop us a line.
THE WRAP
Todayâs issue was written by Dayten.
Editorâs pick: I know I already mentioned some of my nonfiction recs in a previous newsletter, but I feel like I should state my full credentials: Iâm also super into fantasy. By volume, my bookshelf is as much Brandon Sanderson and D&D paraphernalia as anything else. Just in case any of you thought I was a suave high-cultured academic.
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