Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 4.12.2025 - 4.20.2025
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*The Woodlands, Books on the Green, April 11-13, 2025
*Bee Cave, Books and Bees Festival, April 12, 2025
*Houston, Teen Book Con, April 12, 2025
*San Antonio, Southside Book Fair (San Antonio Book Festival / SABF), April 12, 2025
*Longview, Chautauqua Festival, April 12, 2025
*Austin, Austin Texas Book Trail, April 12-13,2025
*Lubbock, Lubbock Art Festival, April 12-13, 2025
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read: The Story of PEN, through August 2025
JUMP TO POETRY SLAMS & OPEN MICS
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail, Day 1, https://www.austintexasbooktrail.com/2025 |
| *Houston, Alief Taylor High School, TeenBookCon 2025 (Day 1), https://www.teenbookcon.org/ |
| *Bee Cave, Books and Bees Festival, 10AM, https://www.booksandbeesfestival.com/ |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Arts Festival, Local authors signing, 10AM (Day 2), https://lubbockartsfestival.org/ |
| *San Antonio, San Antonio Book Festival, 10AM, https://sabookfestival.org/ |
| *San Antonio, B&N Northwoods, Special storytime and book signing with author Steena Hernandez, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2927 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Ted L.Turner signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-04-12/ted-l-turner-tornados-daughter |
| *Allen, B&N, Storytime with author Debra O'Connor reading and signing ANNABELLE BEE AND NOW THERE ARE THREE, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author storytime and signing with Shondra Quarles reading WE'RE GOING ON AN A HUNT, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Dee Rands, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1011072987606270/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences, Author Licia Chenoweth signing LESSONS FROM HARLOW, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event |
| *Taylor, Curio Mrvosa, Local Author Pop Up with Josh Roundtree and Ryan C. Bradley, 12PM, https://curiomrvosa.square.site/ |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Alley - multiple author signings, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Conroe, B&N Author Pamela Zdenek signing SOUTHERN CROSS, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Dallas, B&N Lincoln Park, Author meet & greet iwth Matt Andersen (COMPLETING THE DEAL), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2884 |
| *Denison, Pen & Page Weathered Books, Author Abigail Branch signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/973169298296826 |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Ana Delaney signing IDYLLIC'S STORM, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Patricia Qaiyyim signing SHROUDED IN WORLDS and MOMS IN THE MILITARY, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Jacob Ryckman signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1184086356713317/ |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Mya signing BURDEN OF LOVE, 2PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/pages/events |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Antonina Duridanova signing DELICIOUS EUROPEAN SUMMER, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *The Woodlands, B&N, Authors Chris and Denise Arthey signing HIGHWAY 35, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2200 |
| *Houston, B&N River Oaks, Authors Across Genres event with Natrix Davis, Mohamed Elmahdi, Debra Hatch, James Martin, Manizeh Mirza-Gruber, Kimberley Mullins, & Gautam Shah, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2321 |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Cindy Huyser reading & signing, 3PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-cindy-huyser/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Landon Bryant sharing BLESS YOUR HEART, 4PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/2025-04 |
| *Ft. Worth, The Basement Lounge & Artspace, Author T.D. Motley signing THE ART OF FARMING: A Novel, 4PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DHtYTSxRjTy/?hl=en |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Cake & Prose: Tatiana Obey, 6PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/cake-prose-tatiana-obey/ |
| *Brownsville, Búho, Author Sister Lou Ella Hickman presenting WRITING THE STARS, 6PM https://www.facebook.com/buhobtx |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Frontera Festival: Readings with Kimberly King Parsons and more, 6PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/frontera-festival-readings/ |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Nate DiMeo discussing THE MEMORY PLACE, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events/calendar?page=1 |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, An evening with Tim Palmer, 7PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/an-evening-with-tim-palmer |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Laura Roberts signing FEARLESS, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Pflugerville, Pflugerville Public Library, Literary Ball, 7:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateraustinreadingcoalition |
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SUNDAY, APRIL 13 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author M. Monay D.L. signing SURE WHY NOT, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-04-13/m-monay-d-l-sure-why-not |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local authors Tiffany Sunday signing THE ROAD TO SOMEWHERE ELSE and Joseph Roberts signing BLESSING IN THE STREETS, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Tyler, Half Price Books, Local author L. Budow discussing and signing SCRIPTURE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-016 |
| *Austin, B&N Arboretum, Admiral William H. McRaven + Kelly Marie McRaven discussing BE A HERO WITH SKIPPER THE SEAL, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2536 |
| *Austin, B&N Sunset Valley, Meet & greet with author Nikhil Prabala (THE DUCHESS OF KOKORA), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2928 |
| *Houston, B&N River Oaks, Authors Across Genres with Ashley Brown, Jordan Gray, Cleo Franklin, Kat Hyde, Joy Saxton, Joseph Schiller, & Doug Williams, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2321 |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Poetry reading with Sophie Appel (THE WORLD'S LARGEST CHERRY PIE), 3:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Karen Russell (THE ANTIDOTE) in conversation with Breezy Mayo, 4PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Poetry reading with Sophie Appel (THE WORLD'S LARGEST CHERRY PIE), 4PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, APRIL 14 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Nita Prose in conversation with Kristen Bird, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Prose |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Stephen Harrigan sharing SORROWFUL MYSTERIES, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/2025-04 |
| *Houston, Inprint at Alley Theatre, Katie Kitamura & Karen Russell reading, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/calendar/ |
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TUESDAY, APRIL 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Fabled's Book Club discusses BROKEN COUNTRY with Clare Leslie Hall, 12PM, ONLINE, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Barbara Costello (EVERY DAY WITH BABS) discussing and signing, 4PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-04-15/every-day-babs |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Maya Golden Bethany (THE SENATOR) in conversation with Tashara Parker, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-04-15/senator |
| *Frisco, B&N Stonebriar, CL Montblanc celebrates the release of PRIDE OR DIE in Discussion with Patrice Caldwell, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062180306-0 |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Jonny Garza Villa, Author Of Futbolista In Conversation with Ian Cruz, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/jonny-garza-villa-author-futbolist... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Ashley Whitaker (BITTER TEXAS HONEY) in conversation with Jennifer Mathieu, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-ashley-whitaker-bitter-texas... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Elizabeth Kaufman in conversation with Alison Wisdom, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Kaufman |
| *Lubbock, LHUCA Firehouse Theater, Authors Jess Smith and Jenn Loyd signing, 6:30PM. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFoLwybyaZw/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople at Austin Public Library Central Branch, Author Sarah Kendzior discussing THE LAST AMERICAN ROAD TRIP, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/2025-04 |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Alexandra Tanner (WORRY: A NOVEL) in conversation with Hannah Smothers, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Jasmine Guillory sharing FLIRTING LESSONS, 7PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/events/2025/04 |
| *San Antonio, Trinity University at Dicke Hall, Book launch, reading, reception, and signing for THE IMAGINED LIFE by Andrew Porter, 7PM, https://events.trinity.edu/event/book-launch-reading-for-andrew-porter |
| *Houston Heights, Good on Paper, Author Anne Echols discussing A TALE OF TWO MAIDENS and her publishing journey, 7:30PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DH_g3IdOksT/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Atmosphere Press, Wednesday reading with Lillie Diaz (Bold & Chosen), John Pare (Poems Please), and Celia Drill (The Lost World), 12PM, ONLINE, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OGM_qwKKQiS5GDejuBsk0A#/registration |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Barbara Costello signing EVERY DAY WITH BABS, 6PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/events/2025/04 |
| Gemini Ink, Open Writer's Lab, 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://www.instagram.com/sa_geminiink/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books, Discussion & book signing with CL Montblanc, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talk-and-book-signing-with-author-cl-montbl... |
| *Dallas, Whose Books, Author Patrice Caldwell signing WHERE SHADOWS MEET and discussion with Alex Temblador, 7PM, https://www.whosebooks.shop/product/where-shadows-meet-a-novel/13196 |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Author Lise Olsen speaking, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/the-scientist-and-the-serial-killer... |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Morgan DeBaun (REWRITE YOUR RULES) in conversation with Chamillionaire, 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/pages/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, APRIL 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Book People, Author CL Montblanc signing, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople-presents-cl-montblanc-pride-or-d... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Ashley Whitaker discussing and signing BITTER TEXAS HONEY, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-04-17/bitter-texas-honey |
| *Richardson, Book signing with author Leslie McElroy (THE SWEETEST RISK), 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3444 |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Poet Emily Bludworth de Barrios launching RICH WIFE and discussion with Dara Barrios/Dixon, 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Andrew Porter (THE IMAGINED LIFE) in conversation with Amber Dermont, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-andrew-porter-imagined-life |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Adam Plantinga signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Plantinga |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Dr. Jonathan Higgins (BLACK. FAT. FEMME.) in conversation with Joe Anderson Jr., 7PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Tess Sanchez (WE'VE DECIDED TO GO IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION) in conversation with Becca Tobin, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Austin, Flutter Romance Bookstore, Author Jodi Ellen Malpas (THE BRIT) in conversation with Marni Mann, 7PM, https://flutterbookstore.com/ |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, Give Praise: A Celebration of Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/give-praise-a-celebratio... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Paige Toon discussing and signing WHAT IF I NEVER GET YOU, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Dallas, Whose Books, Author Chelsea Steinaur-Scuder signing MOTHER, CREATURE, KIN, 7PM, https://www.whosebooks.shop/events |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Huda Fahmy celbrating HUDA F WANTS TO KNOW, 7PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/fahmy-2025 |
| Writers' League of Texas, Small But Mighty: Poetry, Flash, and Short Fiction with Jose Herenandez Diaz, Tucker Leighty-Phillips, & Carrier R. Moore, ONLINE, 7PM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/april-third-thursday-2025/ |
| *Houston, Inprint, Escritores en la Casa: María Ospina Pizano, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/calendar/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, APRIL 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Brownsville, Búho, Author Jonny Garza Villa presenting FUTBOLISTA, 6PM https://www.facebook.com/buhobtx |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books & Gifts, April Queer Poetry Night, 6:30PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Austin, BookPoeple, Author Ashley Whitaker sharing BITTER TEXAS HONEY, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event |
| *Austin, BookWoman, Interactive Book Talk with author Chloé Griffin discussing EDGEWISE, 7PM, https://ebookwoman.com/events/calendar |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series: Lauren Brazeal Garza, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/events/ |
| *San Antonio, Texas A&M Univ Press, Earth Day with Laura Raun and Andrew Sansom, 10AM, https://www.meadowscenter.txst.edu/Education/earth-day.html/ |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Story time with author Alisha McMillen reading A DOG NAMED CHUCK, 10:30AM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-special-story-time-alisha-mc... |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Author and beekeeper Tara Dawn Chapman discussing FOR THE BEES, 11AM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Rockdale, Main Street Bookshop, Author Heather Camacho signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/637295338675413 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, Author Jordan Smith signing MOURN NOT THE MORTALS, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/upcoming-events |
| *San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author event with local author Monica Crum discussing NENA NO MORE, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Ebony Brooks signing FAILING FORWARD INTO GOD'S PURPOSE and more, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, Author Tracey Maurer signing !QUE SABOR! SAN ANTONIO, 1:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-04-19/tracey-maurer-que-sabor-san-antonio |
| *Allen, B&N, Author Leslie McElroy signing THE SWEETEST RISK, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Dallas, Poets Books, Author Chad Cloud-Miller signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2441806422838472 |
| *Frisco, B&N, Meet and greet with authors Whitney Dean (A KINGDOM OF FLAME AND FURY) and David Huntley (DEATHWATCH BEETLE), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books & Grapevine Public Library, Book Launch for THE JADE BRACELET by Ha Dinh, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1171623827700941/ |
| *McAllen, Ante Books, Book launch party for TIEMPO, TEXAS with author Max Tyrone Lozano, 2PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DIRtWfOSAt8/ |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Alex Z. Salinas signing CITY LIGHTS FROM THE UPSIDE DOWN, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *The Woodlands, B&N, Author Jouss Carbal signing QUITA EL MODO AVION, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2200 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: WHERE SHADOWS MEET author Patrice Caldwell in discussion with Nia Davenport, 3PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-where-shadows-mee... |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author C. Prudence Arceneaux signing, 3PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-c-prudence-arceneaux/ |
| Saturday Night Write, Author Amber Royer hosts writing instruction and encouragement, ONLINE, 4PM, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/ |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Jonny Garza Villa (FUTBOLISTA) in conversation with Torie Jean and signing, 5PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/villa-2025 |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Book club with author Nikhil Prabala discussing THE DUCHESS OF KOKORA, 6:30PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Damon Levine signing A PATH TO YOUR SELF, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Maya Golden Bethany signing THE SENATOR, 4PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
REGULAR POETRY SLAM & OPEN MIC HOSTS
Black & Bitter Coffee and Books
Dat Friday Flow - Killeen Poetry
High Plains Poetry Project (West Texas A&M)
The Moth (live storytelling events)
The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project
Poets Northwest (Monthly meeting)
Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival
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RECURRING STORYTIMES (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Taylor, Libros Bookshop, Storytime, M, 2:00PM
*Grapevine, Talking Animals, Sat., 11:30AM
Lark & Owl Booksellers, Super Silly Storytime, M-F, 10:00AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Allen, Allen Public Library – Storytime (Pajama Story Time (3+) M, 6:30PM; Baby and Me Story Time (0-12 mos.) T, 10:15AM; Together Time Story Time (3+) W, 10:15AM; Fun Ones & Twos (1-2yrs.) Th, 10:15AM)
*Seguin, Seguin Public Library – Storytime (Baby Time (0-18 mos.), W, 10:00AM; Toddler Time (0-5 yrs.), T, 10:00AM; Preschool (3-5 yrs.), T, 11:00AM; Family Time, W, 11:00AM)
*Center, The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library, Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5), W, 10:30 a.m.
Old Town Books, Children’s Storytime, T & F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Longview, Longview Public Library – Babygarten Storytime (0-2 yrs.), T, 10:30AM
*North Richland Hills, North Richland Hills Library, Storytime (3-6 yrs.), W, 10:30AM
*Bridgeport, Bridgeport Public Library, Storytime, T, 4:30PM; W, 11AM
*Pflugerville, Pflugerville Library, Baby Time, W, 9AM; story time, W, 10AM
*Midland, Centennial Library, Storytime, W, 10:30AM & 11:30AM
*Midland, Downtown Library, Storytime, TH, 10:30AM & 11:30AM
Texian Books, Tiny Texians Storytime, F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, Storytime, Various Weekly
The Twig Book Shop, Miss Anastasia Storytime, F, 10:30AM INSTAGRAM LIVE
*Sachse, Sachse Public Library, Various Storytimes, F, 10:30AM
Boerne Radio, Early Bird Storytime, Sat., 7:45AM
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Various Storytimes
*San Angelo, Old Time Books, Children's Storytime on the Patio, Sat., 11AM
*The Woodlands, Buy the Book, 1st and 3rd Sat., 10:30am
Harris County Public Libraries - Various Storytimes
San Antonio Public Library, Various Storytimes
El Paso Public Library, Various Storytimes
Houston Public Library, Various Storytimes
Irving Public Library, Various Storytimes
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