Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 2.8.2025 - 2.16.2025
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Pflugerville, Romance Readers Social, February 8, 2025
*Dallas, FenCon XX, February 14-16, 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 8 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Lubbock, Caprock Writers & Illustrators, Monthly meeting with speaker S.J. Dahlstrom, 9:30AM, https://www.caprockwriters.com/ |
| *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 |
| *Austin, Half Price Books S Lamar, Local author Dorie Pickle signing DAWN, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017 |
| *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... |
| *Fort Worth, Modern Art Museum & Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, FW African American Read-In, 2PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-02-09/fw-african-american-read-pr... |
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, WGT Critique Group, 6:30PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/feb2025 |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Malcolm Foley discussing THE ANTI-GREED GOSPEL, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-202... |
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Blaise Labbe reading & discussion, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-02-11/blaise-labbe-blessings-forgiveness |
| *Austin, St. Edwards University, Timothy Braun speaking, 6PM, https://www.stedwards.edu/academics/schools/arts-humanities/visiting-wri... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop & Bakery Lorraine, Open Mic night with Deeper Roots, 6PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-02-11/deeper-roots-poetry-open-mic-night |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books and The Emily Fowler Library, Author Kayla Olson signing, 6:30PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/kayla-olson-lodge-emily-fowler-... |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Writer's Group, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Cedar Hill, Traphene Hickman Library, Dallas Area Writers Group monthly meeting, 7PM, https://www.dallaswriters.org/ |
| *Houston, Author Renee Watson (ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY) Grief Writing Workshop, 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-all-the-blues-in-... |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Launch party for Fernando A. Flores' BROTHER BRONTE, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1804320250211 |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Kevin Alter and Dylan Treleven in conversation with photographer Casey Dunn to discuss HIGHLAND PARK - ALTERSTUDIO, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Kel Kade discussing and signing SANCTUM OF THE SOUL, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Book Launch for The Contest by Jeff Macfee & Chris Pantier, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/book-launch-the-contest-with-jeff-m... |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, Writing workshop with author Renee Watson (ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY), 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/pages/events |
| Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled Book Club discussing A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS with author Ann Liang, ONLINE, 7PM, https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zRffHsazSkyLq_O_l9WwBg |
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Marcos, Therese Kayser Lindsey Literary Series, Poet Amanda Johnston speaking, 3:30PM, https://www.english.txst.edu/about/tkl/tkl-author-bios.html |
| *Dallas, SMU, Alan Nadel Conversation Hosted by Narrative Now, 5PM, https://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/english/about/lectures/... |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, New Writers Project: The First-Year Writers student readings, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1717620250212 |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Kimberly Nixon signing, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1024256456402936&set=a.550936917068228 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Dr. Emily Jamea sharing ANATOMY OF DESIRE, 6:30 PM, https://ebookwoman.com/events/2025/02 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Joshua Moehling in conversation with Ashley Winstead, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Moehling |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Inner Moonlight with Poet Caitlin Cowan, 7:30PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/inner-moonlight-caitlin-cowan/ |
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Atmosphere Press, Live Author Reading with Susan McLeod, Carolyn Flynn, and Lucinda T. Green, 1PM, ONLINE, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/j7e6i3utQhWnH_l4_tRwGw#/registration |
| *Georgetown, Georgetown Public Library and Lark & Owl Booksellers, Hill Country Author Series featuring Sherry Thomas, 2PM, https://folgeorgetown.org/events/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Poetry Reading with Jehanne Dubrow, Paul Bone, Lauren Kalstad, and Corey Marks, 5:30PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/poetry-reading-jehanne-dubrow-p... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Suzy Ayarza reading & discussion, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-02-13/suzanne-ayarza-read-again |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop, Galentine's Day featuring Emily Harding, Kayla Olson, and Celeste Connally, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1134605045337332&set=a.472483501549493 |
| *Arlington, Arlington Public Library, Black History Month: Author Talk - Love in Color, 6:30 PM, https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/12655250 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Gregg Hurwitz signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Hurwitz |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum, author Fernando Flores (BROTHER BRONTË) in conversation with Riley Rennhack, 7PM, https://deepvellum.com/events/2025/brother-bront-book-tour-fernando-flor... |
| *Austin, BookWoman, Poets Dorsia Smith Silva and Caitlin Cowan sharing their work, 7:15PM, https://ebookwoman.com/events/2025/02 |
| *Lubbock, Texas Tech Creative Writing Reading Series, Authors Jacqueline Kolosov and Jennifer Tubbs reading, 7:30PM, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/english/student_involvement/organizations/read... |
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Romance & Revenge Book Fair (Day 1), 10AM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/romance-revenge-book-fair |
| *Austin, Flutter Romance Bookstore, Grand Opening, 11:30AM, https://flutterromancebookstore.company.site/products/grand-opening |
| *Austin, First Light Books, A Reading Life in conversation with Zella Day and Jesse Woods, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *El Paso, Texas Book Festival & LaNube915 STEAM Discovery Center, Authors Andrea Beatriz Arango, Rhode Montijo, and Marcelo Verdad reading & signing, 9AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1185729383115034&set=a.817604963260813 |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series: Jasmyn Huff – Creating The Truth: Essaying, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-jasmyn-huff/ |
| *Rockdale, Main Street Bookshop, Author Abigail Owen signing, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/586923500913802 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Story time with Jehan Madhani reading ELI AND THE UNCLES, 10:30AM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events/calendar |
| *Dallas, The Dock Bookshop at African American Museum of Dallas, African American Read-In, 11AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/african-american-read-in-2025-tickets-11007... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Kollin Kennedy signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-02-15/kollin-kennedy-time-goes-collection... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Special storytime with author Ciara O'Neal reading and signing FLAMINGO HUGS AREN'T FOR EVERYONE, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Austin, Half Price Books Lamar, Local author Alex R. London signing, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-005 |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Kyle Bandujo signing MOVIES WITH BALLS, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| Saturday Night Write, Author Amber Royer hosts writing instruction and encouragement, ONLINE, 4PM, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/ |
| *Austin, B&N Sunset Valley, Author Gregg Hurwitz discussing and signing NEMESIS, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2928 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Erin Hicks Moon discussing and signing I'VE GOT QUESTIONS, 4PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-02-15/ive-got-questions |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences, Reading and Q&A with local poets Caitlin Cowan & Lauren Brazeal Garza, 6PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/poetry-reading-caitlin-cowan-la... |
| *Austin, BookWoman, Book launch with Cindy Huyser for CARTOGRAPHY, 6:30PM, https://ebookwoman.com/events/2025/02 |
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Dr. Carol Miller signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-02-16/dr-carol-miller-500-uses-apple-cide... |
| *Denton, The Plot Twist Bookstore, Author Thea Claire signing, 12PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DFiyr-8yAwS/?img_index=6 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local author O'Shay Bemon signing ADVENTURES OF ELI: VOL. 1 and Kathalyn Martinez signing DOES GRANDMA LOOK LIKE ME?, 1 PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Uvalde, Southwest Texas College, Author Suzanne Ayarza signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1355523195434943 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Gregg Hurwitz discussing and signing NEMESIS, 2PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-02-16/nemesis-orphan-x-novel |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Special storytime and signing with Chief Sheryl Victorian (THE ME I SEE), 4PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
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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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