Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 8.17.2024 - 8.25.2024
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*McKinney, McKinney Literary Fest, August 17-18, 2024
*Houston, Sultry in the City, Houston, August 23-24, 2024
*Baytown, Eastern Rim Funny Book & Vintage Con, August 24-25, 2024
*Fort Worth, Fort Worth Book & Paper Show, August 24-25, 2024
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Rosenberg, Rosenberg Railroad Museum, Railroads and American Sports stories, through October 27, 2024.
*Fort Worth, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, SOLDADERAS TO AMAZONAS: Escaramuzas Charras, runs through December, 2024
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Ribbon cutting & grand opening with authors Lindy Ryan (BLESS YOUR HEART) , Michell Burgan (TREACHEROUS HEAVENS) and other authors throughout the day, 10 AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170572-0 |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series – Janelle Gray – Ready, Set… Dialogue: Writing For The Stage, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-janelle-gray/ |
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*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Amy J. Schultz signing, 11AM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Harker Heights, Steward C. Meyer Public Library, Local author fair with Thomas Goodman and more, 11AM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/departments/library |
| *Houston, Half Price Books, Local author Schequita Goldsmith (HOW TO MOVE BEYOND WHERE YOU ARE TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE) meet and greet, 11AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-006 |
| *Georgetown, Lark and Owl Booksellers, Local author story time with Geoff and Cindy Hambrick, 11AM, https://larkandowlbooksellers.com/events/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Mark A. Daniel signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1028695378890086/ |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Kit Hawthorne signing, 11AM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-kit-hawthorne-2/ |
| *Selma, Barnes & Noble, Author storytime with Maria Valdez Perez (MY SHEPHERD, MY PROTECTOR), 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with local author Sarah Rimer (MAGNIFICENT AND DIFFERENT), 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Austin, Half Price Books N. Lamar, Storytime and book signing with local author Ann Katagiri (DEN CHAN: THE CAT WHO CROSSED THE OCEAN), 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-005 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local author Shellie Uchtman signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *San Antonio, Barnes & Noble La Cantera, Author Renee Beavers (SINGLES BLUEPRINT FOR DATING & MARRIAGE) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books and Brews, Author Kit Hawthorne signing, 1PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-kit-hawthorne-2/ |
| *Watauga, Half Price Books, Story time and book signing with local author Ann Katagiri (DEN CHAN: THE CAT WHO CROSSED THE OCEAN) in three languages--English, Mandarin, and Japanese, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-081 |
| *Bonham, Neighbors Place Winery, Author Kimberly Packard signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/451326897799047 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Michelle Massie signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2627502894117767/ |
| *San Antonio, The Guadalupe Latino Bookstore, Special reading by Dr. Roberto Trevino Pena, 2PM, https://guadalupeculturalarts.org/guadalupe-latino-bookstore/ |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Jessa Maxwell in conversation with Abby Endler, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Maxwell |
| *San Angelo, Old Town Books, Book signing & discussion with author Sarah Denning, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1169530174314887 |
| *The Woodlands, Village Books, An afternoon with author Rachel Magee, 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-with-rachel-magee-tickets-9062... |
| Saturday Night Write, Discussion and instruction led by Amber Royer, ONLINE, 4PM, http://amberroyer.com/events/ |
| *Frisco, Barnes & Noble, Authors Scott Allen Curley and Derrick Copeland meet and greet, 5PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Lindsey Powell in conversation with Michelle Hensarling, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-lindsey-powell-violet-mage |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books at Royal Lane Baptist, Authors Matthew Paul Turner and Jonathan Merritt (THE STORIES GOD TELLS), 7PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/interabang-presents-stories-god-tells |
| *Fayetteville, Trinity University Press, Author Joe Holley will discuss, read, and sign copies of NATIVE TEXAN, 7PM, https://tupress.org/events/joe-holley-red-and-white-gallery/ |
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Meanwhile Brewing & Alienated Majesty, 3rd annual Lagers & Literature Book Fair, 10AM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Sit & sign with author Desiree Kannel, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1646403262825167/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local author Jacob Ryckman (ARIKALA ACADEMY: A WAVE OF COURAGE) and Marshall Riggan (THE LOST CARAVAN) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author "Captain Conrad" Gonzales signing, 2PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *The Woodlands, Barnes & Noble, Author Linda Kozar (GIMME SOME SUGAR: 90 Devotions to sweeten Your Day in a Godly Way) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2200 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Jim Matthews (SHINE THE LIGHT), 4PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jim-matthews-shine-light |
| *Frisco, Barnes & Noble, Author meet and greet with Shelley Noel (TROUBLE FINDS LITTLE MISS PERFECT), 4PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, AUGUST 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Texas State Library and Archives Commission, TXBookChat LIVE: Naturalist's Austin: A Guide to the Plants and Animals of Central Texas with authors Lynne and Jim Weber, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TJCTMR2 |
| *Richardson, The Writers Guild of Texas, From Manuscript to Marketplace: The Top 10 Keys to Successful Self-Publishing, 7PM, HYBRID, https://writersguildtx.org/events/june-2024-meeting-yns6s-3dj2w |
| *Houston, Inprint and Alley Theatre, 2024/2025 Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series, Author Danez Smith (BLUFF) in conversation with Texas Poet Laureate Lupe Mendez, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/inprint-danez-smith-reading/ |
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Authors DiAnn Mills (FACING THE ENEMY) and Kacy Ritter (THE GREAT DRAGON RACE) signing, 10AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170583-0
Atmosphere Press, A Reading with m.a. Arana, Sofia Baquedano, and Michael Tavella, 1PM, ONLINE, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsdOyspjouH9WtRjMDyIpBWFZW55y...
*Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Authors Chantell Renee (BELONGING) and Brian Matthew Jordan (A THOUSAND MAY FALL) signing, 5PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170586-0
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Suzanne Roddel (TOBY NEEDS A TOOTHBRUSH) signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/2024-08-20/suzanne-roddel-toby-needs-tooth...
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Alex Temblador (WRITING AN IDENTITY NOT YOUR OWN) in conversation with Lauren Brazeal Garza and signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/writing-identity-not-your-own
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Ian K. Smith in conversation with Tiffany Richardson, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Smith
*Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly meeting, 6:30PM, https://lubbockwrcg.com/
*Austin, BookPeople, Book launch for FREEDOM IS A FEAST by Alejandro Puyana, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/alejandro-puyana-freedom-feast
*Austin, First Light Books, Alina Grabowski (WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST) in conversation with Zack Schlosberg, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events
*Austin, Torch Literary Arts & Antone's Nightclub, The Salon Open Mic night, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/the-salon-10
*Dallas, Half Price Books, Author Reavis Z. Wortham (THE BROKEN TRUTH) discussion and signing, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop, Author T.J. Newman (WORST CASE SCENARIO) speaking and signing, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, An Evening with Dee Kelly Jr, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1148823192866749/ |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Adam Cesare signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Cesare |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Melissa Urban (THE NEW WHOLE30) signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/melissa-urban-new-whole30 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Meet and greet with John Kanell (PREPPY KITCHEN) signing, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| Gemini Ink, Veteran's Writing Collective with Sarah Colby, ONLINE, 6:30PM, https://geminiink.org/events/veterans-writing-collective-2020-07-15-2021-11-17-2023-08-16-2023-12-20/2024-08-21/ |
| Gemini Ink, Big Texas Author Talk with Sasha West (HOW TO ABANDON SHIP), 7PM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/events/the-big-texas-author-talk-sasha-west/ |
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art and Two Tones Dueling Piano Bar, Keys and Quills: Where Authors and Pianos Collide with local authors including Gabriella Buba, 5:30PM, https://gabriellabuba.com/#event |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author L.A. Starks (WINNER'S CURSE) discussion and signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/winners-curse |
| *Dallas, BLACKLIT, Author Ian K. Smith (EAGLE ROCK: AN ASHE CAYNE NOVEL) discussion and signing, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/iamblacklit/posts/pfbid02CFP2eLhvWF3FwbZHTktQWf... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, T.J. Newman in conversation with Natalie Harms, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Newman |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author P. Djèlí Clark (RING SHOUT) in coversation with Aparna Verma, 7PM,https://t.co/pyVlNM9c3B |
| *Houston, The Menil Collection and Inprint, Author Hari Kunzru (BLUE FIN) speaking and signing, 7PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/special-event-hari-kunzru-reading/ |
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Improving Speech & Literacy workshop for parents with Grace Darley, 10AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improving-speech-literacy-a-workshop-for-pa... |
| *Colleyville, Colleyville Public Library, Author Luncheon with Amanda Churchill (THE TURTLE HOUSE), 12PM, http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/C/COLLEY/EK.cfm |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author C.L. Rooster Martinez signing, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/cl-rooster-martinez-author-mexican... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Richard Cunningham (WEST) signing, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events |
| *Houston, Murder By The Books, Authors Madison Reyes and Spencer Henry signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Reyes-Henry |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty, I Scream Social feminist reading series featuring Taisia Kitaiskaia, Laura Villareal, and Bianca Alyssa Pérez, 7PM, Pérez |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Marisel Salazar (LATIN-ISH) signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/marisel-salazar-latin-ish |
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Special story time with author Karen Weiss (FIREFLY LULLABY), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/special-story-time-firefly-lullaby |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Local author story time with Robyn McGrath (A MIND OF HER OWN), 11AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-author-story-time-robyn-mcgrath-ticke... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Sit & sign with author Johan Zwaan, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1196152298093895/ |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Book Festival, 11AM, https://www.lubbockbookfest.com/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Ann Katagiri (THE CAT WHO CROSSED THE OCEAN), 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Haley Parker, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/400009152571373 |
| *Frisco, Barnes & Noble, Story time and signing with author Patricia Vermillion (A READING PARTNER FOR EMERALD), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *Selma, Barnes & Noble, Author Abraham Moreno (RIVER CITY RAGE) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, Author signing with Kimberly Packard, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/860908575549594/ |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Stephanie Duley signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/318172957662517/ |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Book Shop, Phyllis Dixon Conversation & Book Signing, 3PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/phyllis-dixon-conversation-book-si... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Snowden Wright signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Wright |
| *San Antonio, Barnes & Noble San Pedro, Author Vera Worthy (CHOCOLATE) signing, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Author James Wade signing, 4PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events |
| *Addison, Tongue in Cheek Podcast Meetup with Sarah Hamilton (Romancing the Story podcast host), 4PM, https://www.meetup.com/tongue-in-cheek-podcast-meetup/events/302119422 |
| *Austin, Barnes & Noble Sunset Valley, Dr. Robert Treviño (THE FOUR FORCES OF HUMAN NATURE) discussion & signing, 4PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2928 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Linda Robinson signing, 4PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, UNT American Literary Review Monthly Reading Series, 4PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/unt-american-literary-review-mo... |
| *Houston, IRL Author Talk: BLOOD AT THE ROOT author LaDarrion Williams in discussion with Theresa Arline, 4PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-blood-at-the-root... |
| *Austin, BookPeople at Central Presbyterian Church, Authors Spencer Henry & Madison Reyes (OBITCHUARY) signing, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/spencer-henry-madison-reyes-obitchuary |
| *Grapevine, Books-A-Million, Author Caroline Chambers (WHAT TO COOK) signing, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caroline-chambers-what-to-cook-book-signing... |
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local authors Jessie Currillo (A CHARMING HOME) and Therone Hellman (THIRD EYE AWAKENING) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Janet Nolan (BATS BENEATH THE BRIDGE) signing, 2PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/janet-nolan-bats-beneath-bridge |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Sit & sign with author Marisel Salazar, 2:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1619279412190026/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Marc Cameron (BAD RIVER) discussion and signing, 3PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Vanessa Angélica Villarreal (BEAST MERIDIAN) in conversation with Derrick Austin, 7PM, https://t.co/JVfbPeUyQ4 |
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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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