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
click to visit our MAJOR EVENTS Calendar for annual events!
FOR 7.19.2025 - 7.27.2025
ALL TIMES CENTRAL TIME
JUMP TO: SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
POETRY SLAMS & OPEN MICS STORYTIMES
Want your event included? Email Events@lonestarliterary.com with your complete info two weeks in advance of the issue in which your event is scheduled, and we'll include it.
Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
- Irving, Texas Author and Reader Con, July 19-20, 2025
- Austin, Greater Austin Comic Con, July 19-20, 2025
- San Antonio, Macondo Writers Workshop, July 21-27, 2025
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read: The Story of PEN, through August 2025
JUMP TO POETRY SLAMS & OPEN MICS
SATURDAY, JULY 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, July Poetry In Place – Guest Contributor Garrett Boone, 9AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/july-poetry-in-place/ |
| *Las Colinas, Texas Author & Reader Con, 10 AM, Day 1, https://www.facebook.com/events/844984224364289 |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum, Little Engines Presents featuring Mike Nagel, Kyle Seibel, John Waddy Bullion, & Adam Voith, 10AM, https://deepvellum.com/events/2025/backlist-book-club-fk53l-mme2k |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series: Alex Temblador – Writing An Identity Not Your Own, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-alex-temblador/ |
| *Montgomery, The Dusted Shelf Bookstore, Author Alaina Hope signing, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1296121995846796 |
| *Salado, Redbird Books & Gifts, Author Alison Sloan signing, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122175251138552169&set=a.1220998361... |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author story time with Lindsay Leslie sharing GUS HEARTS THE BUS, 10:30AM, https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/author-story-time-lindsay... |
| *Corpus Christi, The Cookie Plot, Grand Opening and author Angela Hernandez signing, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122164701950466230&set=pcb.122164701... |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Storytime with author Chris Barton sharing WE MATCH!, 11AM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 11AM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-202... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Davalyn Durso signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-07-19/davalyn-durso-dangerous-allegiances |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Tonya Baradaran sharing SPECTRUM OF CARS, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Teresa Argenbright, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/673913548885888/ |
| *Austin, Half Price Books Lamar, Author Heidi Little signing ONE LOVE RISING THE MUSICAL, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017 |
| *Azle, The Reading Rabbit, Author R.J. Setser signing, 12PM, https://www.thereadingrabbit.com/events |
| *Conroe, Get Fictional, Author Oscar Whiting signing TALES FROM GRIMLOCK COVE, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1757717108489111 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Meet and Greet with author Pat Simmons, 12PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-07-19/pat-simmons-day-salvation-m... |
| *Austin, Vintage Bookstore & Wine, Michael Bracken (SLEUTHS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN) in discussion with Scott Montgomery, 1PM, https://vintagebooksandwine.com |
| *Denison, Pen & Page Weathered Books, Author Brian Hander chat & signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/684989657778826 |
| *San Antonio, B&N Northwoods, Storytime with author Sharon Miller sharing THE GRUMPUS AMONG US, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2927 |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author DJ McDowell signing THE CAPTOR, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Thomas Edwards signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Houston, Mossrose Bookshop, Book signing with author Duraiya Khan, 1PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DMDQi9KgROZ/ |
| *Richmond, Lit Bookbar, Author Jade Dollston signing + Q&A, 1PM, https://litbookbar.com/events |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Ann Slattery signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1756756318246296 |
| *Pasadena, B&N, Author Patricia Contreras signing FLIRTELLIGENCE, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2370 |
| *Azle, The Reading Rabbit, Author Lindsay Lamar signing, 2:30PM, https://www.thereadingrabbit.com/events/meetandgreetauthorsigning-lindse... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Africa & African Diaspora Literary Experience, 3PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-07-19/africa-african-diaspora-lit... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Final Twist book signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Final-Twist |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Victoria Bynum signing, 3PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-victoria-bynum/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Alexa Martin sharing HOW TO SELL A ROMANCE, 4PM, https://bookpeople.com/events |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Discussion and signing with author Michael Phillips sharing THE PURIFYING KNIFE, 4pm, https://interabangbooks.com/events |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Kacy Ritter launches her new book ELVIRA VANCE AND THE MONSTER MYSTERY, 4PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/events |
| Saturday Night Write, Author Amber Royer hosts writing instruction and encouragement, ONLINE, 4PM, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/ |
| *Amarillo, Chapterhouse Books, Author Kaitlyn Clements signing, 6PM, https://chapterhousebookstore.com/pages/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JULY 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Syed Hasnain signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-07-20/syed-hasnain-jash-socially-anxious-god |
| *Denton, The Plot Twist, Author Livy Hart signing, 1PM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events-1/livy-hart-in-store-q-a-sign... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Tank Gunner and Zhamir Weston signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Houston, B&N River Oaks, Author Kacy Ritter signing ELVIRA VANCE AND THE MONSTER MYSTERY, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2321 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Tyler Merritt speaking & signing, 4PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/633802556336923/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, JULY 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Spencer Quinn signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Quinn |
| *Azle, The Reading Rabbit, Book Launch Party with Evangaline Pierce, 7PM, https://www.thereadingrabbit.com/events/booklaunchparty-evangalinepierce |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, JULY 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Lubbock, Write Right Critique Group, Weekly critique session, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Lenora Woods sharing ROLL FOR ROMANCE, 7PM, https://bookpeople.com/events |
| Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled Book Club discussing FINDING FLORA with author Elinor Florence, ONLINE, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Katy, Houston Writers guild, HWG Lunch Bunch, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/HoustonWritersGuild |
| *Pflugerville, The Book Burrow, Writers' Night, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1922108558314944/1922108581648275/ |
| *Dallas, Aaron Family JCC, Author Daniel Silva discussing AN INSIDE JOB, 7PM, https://www.jccdallas.org/events/bookfest-daniel-silva |
| *Austin, B&N Arboretum, Author Stacey Abrams celebrates CODED JUSTICE, 7PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2536 |
| *Dallas, Dallas Arts & Letters at Horchow Auditorium, Author Stephen Graham Jones in conversation with Will Clarke, 7:30PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-stephen-graham-jones |
| Fresh Fiction, Video Book Club with Ann Aguirre discussing I THINK IM IN LOVE WITH AN ALIEN, ONLINE, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/video-book-club-with-ann-aguirre-tickets-1461971629499?aff=ebdsoporgprofi |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, JULY 24 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Lexi Ryan discussing BETWEEN THESE BROKEN HEARTS, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, Author Rosie Carbo reading from her debut novel, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwigbookshop.com |
| *Austin, BookPeople at Central Presbyterian Church, Author Holly Jackson sharing NOT QUITE DEAD YET, 6PM, https://bookpeople.com/events |
| *Bellville, The Story Peddler, Author Andrea Eames signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=648566661559626&set=pcb.64856668822... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Family Lit Night, 6:30PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-07-17/family-lit-night |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, 2025 Torch Fellows Reading, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/2025-torch-fellows-reading |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshp & Cafe, Author Kate Khavari discussing A BOTANIST'S GUIDE TO RITUALS AND REVENGE, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, I Have Bias, Too: A Writing Workshop with Alex Temblador, 7:30PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/i-have-bias-too-a-writing-workshop-... |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Film screening and author event with Violet Lucca sharing DAVID CRONENBERT: CLINICAL TRIALS), 8PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, JULY 25 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Angelo, Old Town Books, Music in Literature with the San Angelo Symphony, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/4148985662005673/4148985678672338/ |
| *Denton, The Plot Twist Book Bar, Book Release for Brittany Wilson and ZW Taylor, 6:30PM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Photographer Ron Grimes and author B.C. Robison sharing BIRDS OF THE TEXAS COAST, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/ron-grimesbc-robison-birds-texas-c... |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, I Scream Social: Julie Poole, Ari Kelly, Marzetta, & Austen Schreib, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/3162020250725 |
| *Dallas, Poet Books, Margins and Memories Open Mic, 8PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DMInMI1xJet/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, JULY 26 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co, Auithor Gabriella Buba guiding unique book art experience, 10AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-edge-painting-party-with-local-author-... |
| *Lubbock, Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center, Author John R. Erickson signing HANK THE COWDOG!, 10AM, https://ranchingheritage.org/nrhc-events/symposiums-workshops/ |
| *Lufkin, The Chapter Books & Gifts, Author Brittany Tarkington signing, 10AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DL2VI4pAdKh/ |
| *Georgetown, Lark and Owl Booksellers, Local author storytime with shayeeda Mahario sharing STYLE YOUR WAY, 10:30AM, https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/collections/events |
| *Montgomery, The Dusted Shelf Bookstore, Local Authors signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/714998761008676 |
| *NRH, NRH Library, NRH Local Author Luncheon with Kimberly Packard, Dave Lieber, and more, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2203844900059958/ |
| *Pasadena, B&N, Author Janney Marín, better known as Chiquis, signing THE GIRL WHO SINGS TO BEES, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2066 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Hannah Cabrera signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-07-26/hannah-cabrera-open-me-adventure-heroes-dranlin |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Taylor Hayden sharing THE TALE OF OLIVER THE OCTOPUS, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Christina Carroll, 11:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/9403276159800149 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Summer Book Jam, 12PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-07-26/summer-book-jam |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books & Gifts, Author LB Benson book launch for NEON ELEGIES, 1PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Azle, The Reading Rabbit, Book Launch Party with Maeve Kensington, 1PM, https://www.thereadingrabbit.com/events/booklaunchparty-maevekensington |
| *Beaumont, B&N, Author Kacy Ritter signing ELIVIRA VANCE AND THE MONSTER MYSTERY, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2127 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Kelsey Cox signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Conroe, B&N, Author Holly Hester signing HIGHER LIVING, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Preston Village, Author Mosies Galvez signing PUMPKINPIRE AND THE LOST TREASURE, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-002 |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Tobie Carter signing WINE IN A MILLION, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *San Antonio, B&N Northwood, Author Taylor S. Newport signing LINE OF FIRE, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2927 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Bo Huffman signing TO THE MOON, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Ft. Worth, B&N Hulen, Author ZW Taylor signing THE PACK, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2207 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Presentation & signing with author Erika Lynne Jones, 2PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-07-26/erika-lynne-jones-zara-midd... |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Dinakara Nagalla signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2413587189021314/ |
| *The Woodlands, B&N, Author Sydney Dunlap signing RACING THE CLOUDS, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2200 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Alexander Marriott signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Marriott |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Grizzly Palomin signing THE OWL, THE SKUNK, AND THE HYENAS, 4PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *McKinney, Neighbor Books, Author Emily Harding signing, 6:30PM, https://neighborbookstx.com/pages/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JULY 27 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author C.C. Green signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-07-27/c-c-green-failure-thrive-medical-st... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors CJ Hawthorne (EXODUS: BOOK ONE OF THE NEW COVENANT TRILOGY) and Licia Chenoweth (LESSONS FROM HARLOW) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Dallas, B&N Lincoln Park, Book release for ARCANA ACADEMY with author Elise Kova, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062186687-0 |
| *Houston, B&N River Oaks, Author meet & greet with author Gabrialla Buba sharing DAUGHTERS OF FLOOD AND FURY, 2PM, https://gabriellabuba.com/#event |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Rythm of Poets, 4PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/rhythm-poets |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
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
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
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
Want your event included? Email Events@lonestarliterary.com with your complete info two weeks in advance of the issue in which your event is scheduled, and we'll include it.
