Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 2.1.2025 - 2.9.2025
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Houston, Bookworm Festival for Young Readers, February 1, 2025
*Houston, The Muses of Romance Texas Author Con, February 1, 2025
*Pflugerville, Romance Readers Social, February 8, 2025
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read: The Story of PEN, through August 2025
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop at Garcia Middle School, Bookworm 2025 bilingual book fest, 9AM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/events/2025/02 |
| *Ingleside, Aztec Coffee Shop, Author Branson M. Smith signing, www.officialbransonsmith.com |
| *Waco, Cen Tex Teen Book Best on the Brazos at Tennyson Middle School, 9:30AM, https://www.litwaco.org/ |
| *Arlington, Inclusion Coffee & Pretty Little Things Market, Book Lovers Bazaar with local authors, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2704937139715731 |
| *Conroe, The Muses of Romance Author Con, 10AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-muses-of-romance-texas-author-con-houst... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Special Storytime with author Andra Liemandt reading ENOUGHIE BUDDY FINDS HIS SUPERPOWER, 10:30PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/storytime/special-author-storytime-andr... |
| *Fort Worth, Center for Texas Studies, Civil Rights in Black and Brown with author Dr. Todd Moye, 10:30AM, https://texasstudies.org/events/civil-rights-in-black-and-brown/ |
| *Arlington, Arlington Public Library, Author Nick Solis presenting and signing, 11AM, https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/13908178 |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Carol Folbre signing, 11AM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-carol-folbre/ |
| Atmosphere Press, Cozy Saturday reading with Eric Larsen (Eternal Damnation), Dr. Sandra Walton Wilson (UnVeiled Voices), and Christian Gilman Whitney (I Have Never Felt Alive), 11AM, ONLINE, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jdUsyR96RtODXEqcTeAsBw#/registration |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Debra Martinez signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-02-01/debra-martinez-under-his-shadow |
| *Selma, B&N, Storytime with author Desiree Rodriguez reading ALANA'S GREAT DREAM ADVENTURE, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062168145-35 |
| *San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Storytime and book signing with author Kris Tarantino, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
| *College Station, B&N, Author Charles R. Rogers signing THE CHAMBERS FILES, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2875 |
| *Grapevine, Grapevine Public Library & DFW Writers' Workshop, Local Author signings, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1014455940722619&set=a.551192877048930 |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Jennifer Calohan signing THE ME IN MEANINGFUL, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Allen, B&N, Author Sabrina Capper signing LICKING THE KNIFE, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Kelli Galyean signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/8593232954138871/ |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Live storytelling: Voices of San Anto Showcase, 2PM, https://geminiink.org/events/voices-of-san-anto-reading/ |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Dav Pilkey sharing DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Austin, B&N Sunset Valley, Author Nikhil Prabala signing THE DUCHESS OF KOKORA, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2928 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author David M. Parsons discussing AUSTIN RELATIVITY: COMING OF AGE IN THE '60s, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/david-m-parsons-austin-relativity-comin... |
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Ashley Irvin signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-02-02/ashley-irvin-detective-harper-and-b... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Licia Chenoweth (FINDING LILA) and Stephanie Wulfe (MY HEART: AN ANIMAL'S LOVE IS NEVER FORGOTTEN), 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Tyler, Half Price Books, Local author Tracey D. Hill signing TO MY SONS AND DAUGHTERS, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-016 |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Special storytime with author Kris Tarantino reading and signing BE MY VALENSLIME, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *Fort Worth, Stir Crazy, Author panel including Marsha West, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/marsha.r.west/posts/pfbid0c8P3NEts1QAJ87fupYNAb... |
| *Katy, Books-A-Million, Meet & greet with author Tessa Bailey signing DREAM GIRL DRAMA, 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exclusive-meet-greet-with-tessa-bailey-tick... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Rachel Hollis discussing WHAT IF YOU ARE THE ANSWER, 4PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/rachel-hollis-what-if-you-are-answer |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Imani Perry In conversation with Johnica Rivers, 4PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-02-02/imani-perry-dock-bookshop-t... |
| *Dallas, Dallas Arts & Letters Live, Author Imani Perry (BLACK IN BLUES) in conversation with Johnica Rivers, 7:30PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-imani-perry |
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, San Antonio A&M Club, Luncheon with guest speaker author Max Knight discussing GHOSTLY BUGLES, 11AM, https://www.aggiepark.com/article.html?aid=2556 |
| *Buda, Meridian Buda, Author Leslie A. Piggott celebrating launch of THE MURDER ACCRUAL, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1020846546536622 |
| *Frisco, B&N Stonebriar, Author Tessa Bailey celebrating release of DREAM GIRL DRAMA, 5PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Waco, Baylor University Library, Readers Meet the Author: Dr. Terry York, 12:15PM, https://libcal.baylor.edu/event/12995116 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Steve Magness (WIN THE INSIDE GAME) in conversation with Calum Neff, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-steve-magness-win-inside-game |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Writer's Group, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Austin, Writers' League of Texas, One Page Salon, 7:30PM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/february-2025-one-page-salon/ |
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, Trinity University Press, Libros/Arte gallery opening reception of Mestizaje: Work by Kathy Sosa, 5PM, https://tupress.org/events/mestizaje-libros-arte-opening-reception/ |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Author Jessica Pishko (THE HIGHEST LAW IN THE LAND) in conversation with Texas Observer journalist Francesca D'Annunzio, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1609120250125 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Stephanie Barron Hall discussing and signing ENNEAGRAM IN REAL LIFE, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-02-05/enneagram-real-life |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Authors Jen Besser and Shana Feste discussing DIANA IN LOVE, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jen-besser-and-shana-feste-diana-love |
| *Austin, BookWoman, Author Dr. Stephanie W. Cawthon reading and interactive event for DISABILITY IS HUMAN, 7PM, https://ebookwoman.com/events/2025/02 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Victoria Christopher Murray (HARLEM RHAPSODY) in conversation with ReShonda Tate, 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-harlem-rhapsody-w... |
| *Kyle, Katherine Anne Porter Center, Author Justin Torres (BLACKOUTS) speaking, 7PM, https://kapliterarycenter.txst.edu/events.html |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Tori Hope Petersen discussing BREAKING THE PATTERNS THAT BREAK YOU, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Zine Flastini presents Palestinian Poetry Reading with Ibrahim Badshah and Dr. Fady Jouday, 6:30PM, https://www.basket-books.com/events/1797120250206 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Jasmine Marie (BLACK GIRLS BREATHING) in conversation with Raveen Alexis, 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/pages/events |
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Conroe, Reader's Night, 5PM, https://www.thebookishrealtor.com/readers-night |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Libba Bray sharing UNDER THE SAME STARS, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/libba-bray-under-same-stars |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences, First Friday Poetry Night with Syd Schoelhorn, Immanual A. Garcia, & Amira Rasoul, 6:30PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/first-friday-poetry-night |
| *Dallas, Dallas Arts & Letters Live at Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, Author Bill Gates discussing SOURCE CODE: MY BEGINNINGS, 7PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-bill-gates |
| *Houston, Inprint, First Fridays Poetry Reading featuring Byron Williams, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/calendar/ |
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Special storytime with Dr. Regina Sims reading JUNETEENTH: A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM, 10:30AM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-story-time-dr-regina-sims-j... |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books & Art, Yoga and author Amber Byfield reading JOJO'S HEART PARTY, 11AM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Beeville, Texian Books, Author Gissele Trussell reading & signing, 11AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DESaHLnRK2Q/ |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Manijeh Mazinani signing, 11AM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Dallas, Four Corners Brewing Co, Get Lit: Grown-up Book Fair, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1116604480120767 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Jennifer D. Tolseth signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-02-08/jennifer-d-torseth-adele-wolf-and-e... |
| *Selma, B&N, Storytime with author Kris Tarantino reading BE MY VALENSLIME, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Debra Raso O'Connor reading and signing ANNABEL BEE AND THE BUTTERFLY TREE, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Lesa Engelthaler, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1970120963489470 |
| *Allen, B&N, Author Hannah Mosing signing FRAGILE HEART, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Farrah Rochon discussing release of BEMUSED, 1PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-bemused-with-farr... |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Ali Rothrock signing AFTER TRAUMA, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Austin Brower signing THE VALE MACHINE, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *El Paso, B&N Fountains at Farah, Author Alex Diaz signing AUNQUE SEA, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2370 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Crystal Bae signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/991982522988739/ |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Tobi Carter signing YOU CAKE MY BREATH AWAY, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Author talk & signing with Ruby Fay Woolridge, 3PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-02-08/ruby-faye-woolridge-bentbut... |
| *Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, Book Launch for Bishop by Amber Allee, 4PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1133072391692491 |
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Bart Weiss signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-02-09/bart-weiss-smartphone-cinema |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local authors John Reeg and Tank Gunner signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences, Storytellers Book Club series with author Kayla Olson discussing THE LODGE, 2PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/storytellers-book-club-kayla-ol... |
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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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