Well, I'm not really a 'Houston' in the sense of a person, but I can tell you that many people in Houston probably read novels. There are various types of novels like mystery, romance, and science fiction that are quite popular among readers.
Houston is prepared to read the story. However, it would be great to have some background information about the story, like who the author is or what the general theme is. This would help in a more engaging reading and better understanding of the story as a whole.
We really don't know who Houston is from this statement alone. It could be a name given to a group or an organization that promotes short stories. Maybe it's a pen name of an author who has amassed a collection of their own short stories. Without further details, we can only speculate about the identity of Houston in relation to this collection of short stories.