Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
The most comprehensive listing of book and author events, festivals, readings, lectures, workshops, and signings in the Lone Star State
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FOR 1.18.2025 - 1.26.2025
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Roanoke, Roanoke Annual Writer's Conference, January 17-18, 2025
*Galveston, Annual TXPOE EXPO, January 18, 2025
*Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Book Festival, January 18, 2025
*El Paso, Far West Literacy Symposium, January 23-24, 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, JANUARY 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Denton, The Plot Twist Bookstore, The Plot Twist Grand Opening, 10AM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events-1/the-plot-twist-grand-opening |
| *Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Book Festival, 10AM, http://www.fredericksburgbookfestival.org/ |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Poets and Coffee with Alexandra van de Kamp, 10AM, https://geminiink.org/events/poets-coffee-with-alexandra-van-de-kamp/ |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Author Evynne Clark Caffey signing, 11AM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/evynne-clark-caffey-pop-up |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Amy W Vogel shares her work of sci-fi, Teleosis: A Novel of Trauma and Transformation, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-01-18/amy-vogel-teleosis-novel-trauma-and... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Rosario Martinez reading and signing TIGERS TOUGH TIME, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *San Antonio, B&N Northwoods, Author Antonina Duridanova signing DELICIOUS EUROPEAN SUMMER, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2927 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookstore, Author Brock Meier signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Voices of San Anto Workshop with Marisela Barrera, 1PM, https://geminiink.org/events/voices-of-san-anto-2/ |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookstore, Author Cindy Arledge signing, 2PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Madeline Karako signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1225845201834819/ |
| Saturday Night Write, Author Amber Royer hosts writing instruction and encouragement, ONLINE, 4PM, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/ |
| *Austin, BookWoman, Ecopoetic Showcase: Sasha West and Radha Marcum, HYBRID, 5:30PM, https://ebookwoman.com/event/2025-01-18/bookwoman-hybrid-ecopoetic-showc... |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Grady Hendrix The Wild World of Witchcraft - LIVE!, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/grady-hendrix-wild-world-witchcraf... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, MLK Poetry Slam, 7PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-01-18/mlk-poetry-slam-2025 |
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, Dr Amelia M Duran-Stanton will be signing her new book, The LOTIS Within, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-01-19/dr-amelia-duran-stanton-lotis-within |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local authors Cindy Woods and Stephanie Seaton signing 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Amelia Duran-Stanton signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories at Eldorado Ballroom, IRL Author Talk: WE WILL REST: THE ART OF ESCAPE author Tricia Hersey in conversation with Jerid P. Woods, 4PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-we-will-rest-with-tricia-hersey-jerid-p-woods-january-19-4pm |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty at AFS Cinema, Paper Cuts: special screening of THE WOUNDED MAN paired with CRAZY FOR VINCENT, 5:30PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1609020250119 |
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MONDAY, JANUARY 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
**No reported events
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Austin Public Library, Conversation with David Wright Faladé and Alejandro Puyana, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1150767879944518&set=a.817604963260813 |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Jillian Meadows author of Give Me Butterflies In Conversation with Gabriella Gamez, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/happy-endings-book-club-presents-j... |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Writer's Group, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Winter Editions releasing books by Claire DeVoogd (VIA), Robert Fitterman (CREVE COEUR), and Monica McClure (THE GONE THING) with readings by the authors, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1393520250221 |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Alexandra Vasti (EARL CRUSH) in conversation with Sherry Thomas, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alexandra-vasti-author-event-earl-crush-tic... |
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Interabang Books at Stanley Korshak, Author Brandon Coleman Jr. discussing BRAND ON!, 5:30PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-01-22/interabang-presents-brandon... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, join local author Consuelo Montoyo for a reading and discussion of the book, My Daddy: Poems from the Heart, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-01-22/consuelo-montoyo-my-daddy-poems-heart |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives & Texas Theatre, An Evening with Tyler Merritt, 6PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/an-evening-with-tyler-merritt/ |
| *Pflugerville, The Book Burrow, Writers' Night, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1922108558314944/1922108571648276/ |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talks: BLACK GIRLS BREATHING with author Jasmine Marie, 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-black-girls-breat... |
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, enjoy a reading from inspirational leader Lisa Druxman and her new book, Level Up Your Life, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-01-23/lisa-druxman-level-your-life |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Tertulias: A Spanish language reading series, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1607620250123 |
| *Bellville, The Story Peddler & Amsler Hills Winery, Author Mike Vance signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=526480060434954&set=pcb.52648008376... |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Poetry reading with Starr Davis, Joanna Fuhrman and Joshua Gottlieb-Miller, 6:30PM, Starr Davis, Joanna Fuhrman and Joshua Gottlieb-Miller |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Zeeva Bukai discusses THE ANATOMY OF EXILE with author Chris Candor, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-zeeva-bukai-anatomy-exile |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author and artist Kazu Kibuishi discussing his graphic novel AMULET with Raj Solanki, 6:30PM, https://events.humanitix.com/kazu-kibuishi-discusses-amulet |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Organizing Workshop including a copy of Soulful Simplicity, 7PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/organizing-workshop-including-book |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Tyler Merritt signing THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/tyler-merritt-changes-everything |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Kate Winkler (THE SINNERS ALL BOW) in conversation with Pamela Colloff, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events/kate-winkler-dawson-the-sinners-... |
| *Dallas, Dallas Arts & Letters Live, Author Kaveh Akbar (MARTYR!) in conversation with Will Evans of Deep Vellum, 7:30PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-kaveh-akbar |
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Isa Arsén discussing and signing THE UNBECOMING OF MARGARET WOLF, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-01-10/unbecoming-margaret-wolf |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Host Publications presents I Scream Social featuring Gaby Benitez, Sara Bawany, and Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1619920250124 |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum, Poetry reading with Joshua Gottlieb-Miller, Joanna Fuhrman, & Nomi Stone, 7PM, https://deepvellum.com/events/2025/poetry-reading-with-joshua-gottlieb-m... |
| *Dallas, Whose Bookstore, Friday Night Poetry with Adam J. Gellings and Joseph M. Hess, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-poetry-tickets-1138470809839 |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Nuit De La Lecture - A Night of Reading, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/readers-collective-copy-2/ |
| *Houston, Inprint, Escritores en la Casa: Marcela Turati, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/escritores-en-la-casa-marcela-turati/ |
| *Dallas, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Poets 'n Jazz #3 featuring Kanei and Michael Guinn, 9PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1114190820266405&set=a.711425657209... |
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Denton, SCWBI, All Member Meeting, 10AM, https://www.scbwi.org/events/saturday-jan-25-2025-from-10-11-30am-all-me... |
| *McAllen, McAllen Public Library, Local Author Showcase with Stefan Sy, Thomas Ray Garcia, Celia Thrash, Monica Velasquez, David Mendoza III, Rey A. Banda, and Suzane Shepard, 10AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DEz9r4JBmsw/ |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop and Belle & Union, Broadway Book Fair, 10AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Zh0x7x348 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Special storytime with author Miguel A. Briones presenting MACHO NO MACHISMO, 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/miguel-briones-macho-no-machismo |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, children's author Kris Tarantino is back by popular demand with her book, Be My ValenSlime, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-01-25/kris-tarantino-be-my-valenslime |
| Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 11AM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-202... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books, Storytime with Meagan Anderson reading and signing FILLED BELLIES, FULL HEARTS, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| Gemini Ink, Teen Writing Circle with Daniel Ramirez, ONLINE, 11:30AM, https://geminiink.org/events/teen-writing-circle/2025-01-25/ |
| *Houston, B&N Centre in Copperfield, Authors Lisa Yee + Dan Santat discuss & sign A COPYCAT CONUNDRUM, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2183 |
| *Fort Worth, Fort Worth Public Library, Author Series with D.M. O'Neal, 2PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/author-series-... |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Licia Chenoweth signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/589124437097226 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore at Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library, Author Jennifer Mathieu discussing THE FACULTY LOUNGE, 2PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/offsite-jennifer-mathieu-dr-shannon-walker-neighborhood-library |
| *Lubbock, B&N, Author L.A. Starks discussing WINNER'S CURSE, 2PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oil-gas-thriller-winners-curse-discussion-w... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Author Talk ft. Brittney Wardlaw - "My Untold Stories," 3PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-01-25/author-talk-ft-brittney-war... |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Local poet book launch for Bill Reynolds's HURRY SUNDOWN and open mic, 3PM, https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/collections/events |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books & Indulgences, UNT American Literary Review Monthly Reading Series, 4PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/unt-american-literary-review-mo... |
| *Selma, B&N, Local author Abraham Morena signing RIVER CITY RAGE, 4PM https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books & Art, Banned Books: A Conversation Between Kids and Authors with authors Kari Anne Holt, Evan Griffity, and Adrianna Cuevas, 6PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *McAllen, Ante Books, Poetry for Sad Girls: Poetry workshop with Kaylee Hernandez, 6PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DEidnXcyCd1/?hl=en |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Poetry reading, Q&A, and signing with Joshua Gottlieb-Miller, Joanna Fuhrman, Sarah Matthes, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1609120250125 |
| *Austin, Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar, Local author night with Bruce McCandless, L.B. Benson, Michelle Savage, C.M. McGuire, 7PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DEvQzeDvHUr/?img_index=1 |
| *Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Bookstore, Kayla Olson discussing her next release THE LODGE with Livy Hart, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1301059180912767 |
| *Dallas, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Poets 'n Jazz #3 featuring Kanei and Michael Guinn, 9PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1114190820266405&set=a.711425657209... |
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, join author Die Lunte for a meet & greet and get your signed copy of Cicada Songs, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-01-26/die-lunte-cicada-songs |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books, Local authors Deanna King and Beth Shelton signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Amarillo, B&N, Author L.A. Starks discussing WINNER'S CURSE, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062180023-0 |
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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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