Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 12.07.2024 - 12.15.2024
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Canton, East Texas Book Bash, December 7, 2024
*Austin, Humanities Texas Holiday Book Fair, December 7, 2024
*Houston, Boozy Book Tour, December 14, 2024
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Fort Worth, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, SOLDADERAS TO AMAZONAS: Escaramuzas Charras, through December, 2024
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read: The Story of PEN, through August 2025
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Angelo, Christmas at Old Fort Concho, Meet & greet + book signing with author Jane Little Botkin, 9AM, https://fortconcho.com/home/events/christmas-at-old-fort-concho/ |
| *Abilene, Texas Star Trading, Author Stacy Stockard Caliva signing, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1513735409333624/ |
| *Austin, Humanities Texas at Byrne-Reed House, 14th Annual Holiday Book Fair with Naomi Shihab Nye, James Wade, Sarah Bird, & more, 10AM, https://www.humanitiestexas.org/news/articles/holiday-book-fair-saturday... |
| *San Antonio, Trinity University Press, Season’s Readings Holiday Market, 10AM, https://tupress.org/events/seasons-readings-holiday-market/ |
| *Waco, Cocoa in the Commons, Author Jeffree Wyn Itrich signing, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/941476514520281 |
| *Vernon, Carnegie Library, 3rd Annual Circle of Write, 10:30AM, https://vernontx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2255&month=12&year=2024&day=7&cal... |
| Center for Texas Studies, The Mexican Traveler: Philip Nolan and the Southwestern Horse Trade with author Jackson Pearson, 10:30AM, ONLINE, https://texasstudies.org/events/the-mexican-traveler-philip-nolan-and-the-southwestern-horse-trade/ |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books, Storytelling with author Bernadette Nason, 11AM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Katy, Books-A-Million, Book launch for DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, 11AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-dog-man-at-bam-katy-mills-tickets-1054... |
| *San Angelo, Old Town Books, Music in Literature with the San Angelo Symphony, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/417359411201159/417359421201158 |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Storytime and book signing with author Steena Hernandez (LUPITA'S BROWN BALLET SLIPPERS), 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Roy R Pachecano signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/834722045471774/ |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Brannon Dreibrodt signing, 11AM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-brannon-dreibrodt/ |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Author CCS Jones signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/8672178132902242 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author meet & greet with Constance L. Cooper (ONE MORE DANCE WITH DADDY), 12PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joes Books & Indulgences, Austin-based author, actor, and filmmaker Greg Dorchak visiting, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-event-greg-dorchak |
| *Abilene, Texas Star Trading Co, Author Penny Klostermann signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1117533130030150/ |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books, Author Kathryn Ormsbee (TURNING TWELVE) meet and greet, 1PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Desiree R. Kannel signing THE DELANY BENNETS, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
| *Keller, A House with Books, Author Amanda Churchill signing THE TURTLE HOUSE, 1PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DDIbydfyC4X/ |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Pamela Taylor signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=983222250506357&set=a.550936917068228 |
| *Allen, B&N Watters Creek, David Nos signing THE FINAL WAR OF WIZARDS AND DRAGONS, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Victoria Laurie signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/laurie |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Kirk Reedstrom signing DUCK AND MOOSE: DUCK IN THE DARK!, 5PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/reedstrom-2024 |
| *Richmond, LIT Bookbar, Author Vonleshia Davidson signing NO MORE WHAT-IFS, 5PM, https://www.litbookbar.com/event-details-registration/book-signing-w-von... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Jeremy Egner discussing and signing BELIEVE: THE UNTOLD STORY BEHIND TED LASSO, 6PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *New Braunfels, The Chapter & Co., Author Jescie Hall signing several works, 6PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DBY_Nv7RoZB |
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Angelo, Christmas at Old Fort Concho, Meet & greet + book signing with author Jane Little Botkin, 11AM, https://fortconcho.com/home/events/christmas-at-old-fort-concho/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Sylvia Putman signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1211192520163966/ |
| *Arlington, Catalyst Creative Arts, Author CA Humer signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/822619259850477 |
| *Granbury, Warren's Backyard Event Venue, Author Kelli Martin signing, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1243047790228426/ |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Stephen L. Moore signing BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY, 4PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas,WGT Critique Group, 6:30PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/dec-2024-critique-wwh2k-bmyhz-2x4r2-ph...
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Writers' League of Texas, New Member Orientation, 12PM, ONLINE, https://writersleague.org/calendar/new-member-orientation-dec-2024/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Bob Ross will be sharing his new book of poetry, Those We Can No Longer See, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-12-10/bob-ross-those-we-can-no-longer-see |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop & Bakery Lorraine, Deeper Roots Open Mic Night, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/363372660180054 |
| Texas Talking Book Program, Author Talk: Ken Roberts discussing CEDAR CHOPPERS: LIFE ON THE EDGE OF NOTHING with Q&A, 6PM, Online, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/texastalkingbooks/2024/10/29/author-talk-ken-roberts/ |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Alex Segura in conversation with Abby Endler, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Segura |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly meeting, 6:30PM, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, An evening with authors Marcela Fuentes and Eileen G’Sell, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/francofilaments-with-eileen-gsell-a... |
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, Trinity University Press & The Tiny Finch, Kathy Sosa signing, 5PM, https://tupress.org/events/kathy-sosa-at-the-tiny-finch/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Stephen Briseno signing, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/378010938694887/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople @ Austin Public Library Central Branch, Author Thea Guanzon signing A MONSOON RISING, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/thea-guanzon-monsoon-rising |
| *Pflugerville, The Book Burrow, Writers' Night, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/889354622965892 |
| *Austin, BookWoman, Book Talk: RIDING LIKE THE WIND author Iris Jamahl Dunkle in conversation with Dr. Lisa L. Moore, 7PM, https://ebookwoman.com/event/2024-12-11/book-talk-riding-wind-life-sanor... |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Inner Moonlight Poetry Reading with Andie Carver, 7:30PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/francofilaments-with-eileen-gsell-a... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore at The Menil Collection, Author Jeremy Eichler (TIME'S ECHO) in conversation with Da Camera's Sarah Rothenberg, 7:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/offsite-event-jeremy-eichler-times... |
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Southlake, B&N, Author Harry A. Milman signing and celebrating the release of FORENSICS III, 10AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2241 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Clara Sneed will be reading from her new book, Before We Turn to Dust, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-12-12/clara-sneed-we-turn-dust |
| *Houston, The Museum of Fine Arts, Meet the Books | “Child’s Play: Artists as Children’s Book Illustrators”, 6PM, https://www.mfah.org/calendar/meet-the-books-childs-play-artists-as-chil... |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Happy Endings Book Club Presents Helena Greer author of Hers For The Weekend, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/happy-endings-book-club-presents-h... |
| *Fort Worth, The Writers' Garret, Cake & Prose – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, 7PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/cake-prose-a-christmas-carol/ |
| *Austin, BookWoman, 2nd Thursday Poetry presents Jo Reyes-Boitel & Carmen Calatayud, 7:15PM, https://ebookwoman.com/events/2024/12 |
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Fort Worth, TCU University Press, Big Annual Holiday book sale, 9AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1089349836524855&set=a.507520014707843 |
| *San Antonio, Texas A&M Press & San Antonio Zoo, Author Lisa Johannson, author of Blindcat and Tadpole for fun, story readings, and a book signing, 10AM, https://www.tamupress.com/events/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Short Story Readings, 6PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/short-story-readings-patchouli-... |
| *San Antonio, The Guadalupe Latino Bookstore, Texas Author Monthly Series, 6PM, https://guadalupeculturalarts.org/guadalupe-latino-bookstore/ |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, I Scream Social with Diamond Gizelle Braxton, Kelsey L. Williams, & Vann J Winn, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1489020241213 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local author Bart Weiss duscussing SMARTPHONE CINEMA: MAKING GREAT FILMS WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Dallas, The Writers' Garret, Cake & Prose – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, 7PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/cake-prose-a-christmas-carol-dallas/ |
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Abilene, NCCIL & Seven and One Books, Breakfast With Bill Joyce, 9AM, https://www.nccil.org/events-calendar/breakfast-with-bill-joyce |
| *Abilene, NCCIL, Book signing with author William Joyce, 10AM, https://www.nccil.org/events-calendar/rocket-puppies-and-the-parc |
| *Abilene, Texas Star Trading Co, Authors Jeannette McQueen and Nancy Capra signing, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3785296931693466 |
| *Dallas, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Roundtable Writer's Breakfast with Antong Lucky, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1095426905476130&set=a.711425657209592 |
| *Waxahachie, Paper Leaves, Community Scholastic Book Fair, 10AM, https://www.paperleavesshop.com/calendar/community-scholastic-book-fair |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Steena Hernandez signing LUPITA'S BROWN BALLET SLIPPERS, 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/steena-hernandez-lupitas-brown-ballet-s... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Special Story Time with Audrey Schott, 10:30AM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2024-12-14/special-story-time-audrey-s... |
| *Beeville, Texian Books, Author Raymond Pilarczyk signing, 11AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DDM1SdvxQEP/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Elizabeth Thomas will be signing her two books, Ander's Act and Crossings: Short Fiction, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-12-14/elizabeth-thomas-ardens-act-crossin... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Special storytime with author Lesa Englehaler reading and signing JOAN OF ART, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Donna Fielder signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/special-guest-dentons-own-donna... |
| *Houston, Boozy Book Tour - Author event, 12PM, https://boozybooktour.square.site/ |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Storytime with Stephen Briseño, author of Tamales For Christmas & Orlando Mendiola, author of The Last Tamale, 12PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/tamalada-storytime-stephen-brise%C... |
| *Allen, B&N Watters Creek, Author Abigail Oewn signing THE GAMES GODS PLAY, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author meet & greet with Manijeh Mazinani (RELENTLESS), 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Christmas Bash with multiple author signings, 3PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2024-12-14/christmas-bash-hosted-steph... |
| *Fort Worth, J. Peeler Howell Fine Art Gallery, Author T.D. Motley signing, 4PM, https://jphfineart.com/ |
| *Houston, Writespace, Writespace Houston's First Fantasy Book Ball, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fantasy-book-ball-tickets-1027577521027 |
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Lisa Leader, author of the hilarious Bobby Bain series will be here with all three books in the series: The Man Haters Club, Shrunken Headers and Headers and Heelers, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-12-15/lisa-leader-headers-and-heelers |
| *Austin, BookWoman, BookWoman's 49th Anniversary Party with readings by Amy Gentry, Jaime deBlanc, Jessica Goudeau + more, 2PM, https://ebookwoman.com/event/2024-12-15/bookwomans-49th-anniversary-part... |
| *Granbury, Abe's Landing, Author Kelli Martin signing, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/415043668152687/ |
| *Dallas, White Rock Brewing Co. & Get Lit Grown Up Book Fair with Kimberly Packard, & more, 11AM, https://www.instagram.com/getlit.bookfair/ |
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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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