Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 7.20.2024 - 7.28.2024
ALL TIMES CENTRAL TIME
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Austin, Greater Austin Comic Con, July 20-21, 2024
*San Antonio, Macondo Writers Workshop, July 23-28, 2024
*Richardson, Texas Author Con, July 26-27, 2024
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Austin, LBJ Presidential Library, Music America (artifacts, handwritten lyrics, books), through August 11, 2024.
*Rosenberg, Rosenberg Railroad Museum, Railroads and American Sports stories, through October 27, 2024.
*Fort Worth, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, SOLDADERAS TO AMAZONAS: Escaramuzas Charras, runs through December, 2024
JUMP TO POETRY SLAMS & OPEN MICS
SATURDAY, JULY 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series – Hannah Smith – No Place Like Home: Poetry Of Place, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-hannah-smith/ |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Poets & Coffee with Alexandra van de Kamp, 10AM, https://geminiink.org/events/poets-coffee-with-alexandra-van-de-kamp/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Special storytime with author Teresa Argenbright (CHARLOTTE & PENELOPE AND THEIR MAGICAL MENAGERIE), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/special-story-time-charlotte-penel... |
| *North Richland Hills, North Richland Hills Public Library, Author Luncheon with Andrea Amosson, Jake Brown, Amanda Churchill, Nancy Lavo, Lisa Martinez, Kimberly Packard, Paula Peckham, Amy J. Schultz, C.A. Szarek, and Betty Woods, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1034318158407576 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Terry E Dudley signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/terry-e-dudley-vikings-normans-and-english... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Taylor Alex Hayden (OLIVER THE OCTOPUS), 11:30PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with local author Hazel Spire, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/866264581973491 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Meet & Greet with Kathleen Shields, 12PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Storytime and author signing with Jenn C. Hill (LOOKING FOR MAGIC), 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Katy, Katy Budget Books, Author Bruce Borgos (SHADES OF MERCY) signing, 12PM, https://www.katybooks.com/event/bruce-borgos-signs-shades-mercy |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author C.J. Korryn signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *San Antonio, Barnes & Noble La Cantera, Co-creators Sara Goetter & Natalie Riess sign & discuss (WARRIORS GRAPHIC NOVEL: THE PROPHECIES BEGIN), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062171079-0 |
| *San Pedro, Barnes & Noble, Author R.L. Toalson (THE FIRST MAGNIFICENT SUMMER) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Gerald Brence signing, 1:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/gerald-brence-ox-culvert-agent-49 |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Joyce Connelly signing, 2PM, https://www.monkeyanddogbooks.com/news-letter |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Angela J. Price signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/362454472783856/ |
| *The Woodlands, Barne & Noble, Author April Henley (TREASURES IN A BOTTLE) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2200 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, African & Caribbean Literary Experience, 3PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/african-caribbean-lit-experience |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Joe R. Lansdale in conversation with Bruce Borgos, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Lansdale-Borgos |
| *McAllen, J'aime Les Livres, Local author Anne Kendsley (SHOT IN THE DARK) signing, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/jaimeleslivres1219/posts/pfbid0tKUcMiSiVjnyvMdh... |
| Saturday Night Write, Amber Royer, ONLINE, 4PM, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/ |
| *Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Author Chantell Renee (BELONGING) signing, 5PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170586-0 |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Jennifer Mathieu celebrates release of FACULTY LOUNGE, 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/mathieu-2024 |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Poetry reading with Iliana Rocha, Glenn Shaheen, and Stalina Villarreal, 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JULY 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Shannon Peeples signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/shannon-peeples-murder-leads-marriage |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors CA Humer (ART FROM DARKNESS) and Bonnie Daneker (MURDER AND THE SILENT COUP) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, New books from poets Jessica Hincapie, Gume Laurel, and Carmen Calatayud in conversation with Texas Poet Laureate ire'ne lara silva, 2PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/39943 |
| *Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Author Brian Matthew Jordan (A THOUSAND MAY FALL) signing, 5PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170588-0 |
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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, JULY 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Ricky Dickson signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/ricky-dickson-one-scoop-time |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Gabriella Buba (SAINTS OF STORM AND SORROW), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-gabriella-buba-saints-storm-... |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Melanie Sweeny book launch for TAKE ME HOME, 7PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/sweeney-2024 (rescheduled) |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Meg Vondriska (A TALE OF TWO TITTIES), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/meg-vondriska-tale-two-titties |
| *Houston, Inprint and The Menil Collection, Author Hari Kunzru in conversation with Rosa Boshier González and signing, 7PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/special-event-hari-kunzru-reading/ |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author John Fram discusses NO ROAD HOME with Ashley Winstead, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, JULY 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Fort Worth, Monkey and Dog Books, Storytime with Author Allison Speer, 10:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=880187530809830&set=a.550936917068228 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Julia Phillips (BEAR) discussion & signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/bear |
| *Rockwall, Tejas Storytelling Association, Rockwall Storytelling Guild meeting, 6PM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/rockwall-storytelling-guild-meetings... |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Meg Vondriska in conversation with Jasper St. James, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/meg-vondriska-conversation-jasper-... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Vanessa Angélica Villarreal (MAGICAL / REALISM), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-vanessa-ang%C3%A9lica-villar... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author David Ellis signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Ellis |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly meeting, 6:30PM, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Beat the Heat 2024: Recommendations from our Publisher Reps, 7PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/beat-heat-24 |
| *Houston, Tejas Storytellers Association, Houston Storytellers Guild Story Swap, 7PM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/houston-storytellers-guild-story-swa... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Atmosphere Press, Historical fiction with Daniel McKenzie, Francis M. Flavin, and Natalie Musgrave Dossett, ONLINE, 3PM, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpde2qqjsqGt3p093CtvrQ1PRFQtd... |
| *Katy, Books-A-Million, An Evening with Deborah Harkness (THE BLACK BIRD ORACLE), 4PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-deborah-harkness-tickets-861068748807 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Hyeseung Song (DOCILE), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-hyeseung-song-docile |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Authors John Fram & Shaun Hamill signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Fram-Hamill |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Alexandra Vasti (NE'ER DUKE WELL) in conversation with Naina Kumar and Etta Easton, 7PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/vasti-2024 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, JULY 25 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Illustrator Sarah Becan signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/sarah-becan-lets-make-ramen-lets-make-dump... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Shaun Hamill (THE DISSONANCE) in conversation with Alex Temblador, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/dissonance |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Thao Votang (LIHN LY IS DOING JUST FINE) signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/thao-votang-linh-ly-doing-just-fine |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, 2024 Torch Fellows Reading, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/2024-torch-fellows-reading |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detective, Thriller Sisters of Dallas book presentation, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/thriller-sisters-of-dallas/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, JULY 26 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Richardson, Dallas AuthorCon & Book Festival, 1PM (Day 1), https://www.eventbrite.com/e/texas-author-con-and-book-festival-tickets-... |
| *Frisco, Author meet and greet with Leslie McElroy, 4PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Author Mallory Wanless (STORM AND FLAME) signing, 5PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Meg Vondriska (A TALE OF TWO TITTIES) discussion & signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/tale-two-titties |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Tash Oakley (EXCESSIVELY OBSESSED), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/tash-oakley-excessively-obsessed |
| *Dallas, Whose Books Bookstore, Xmas in July: Blind Book Swap, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/xmas-in-july-blind-book-swap-tickets-938790... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, JULY 27 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, BookPeople, Storytime and signing with author Karlie Waldrip (I DEAF-INITELY CAN, RHETT THE HEELER), 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/storytime/special-author-storytime-karl... |
| *Waco, Tejas Storytelling Association, Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild meeting, 10:30AM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/heart-of-texas-storytelling-guilds-m... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Brandi Schonberg signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/brandi-schonberg-gate-immortal-coil-saga-b... |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Matt Sides, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3685922385004811/ |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Mark Daniels signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/s/book-signing-in-boerne-tx/889331982575592 |
| *Dallas, Pan African Connection Bookstore, Author Tatiana Obey signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/PacDallas/posts/pfbid0JrbUb8w9MR11YhGXDkLv6Mfhm... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Author D.M. O'Neal conversation & signing, 1PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/dm-oneal-conversation-booksigning |
| *Selma, Barnes & Noble, Author Gabriella Gamez (THE NEXT BEST FLING) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Bryan/College Station, Larry J. Ringer Library, Brazos Writers: Fiction Writers Roundup with Celeste Connally, Diane Kelly, Colleen Thompson, Laura Castoro, and M.R. Parsons, 2PM, HYBRID, https://tockify.com/bcslibrary/detail/4835/1722106800000 |
| *Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Author Naina Kumar (SAY YOU'LL BE MINE) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Madeleine Karako signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/228234023681820 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author John Fram (NO ROAD HOME), 4PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/john-fram-no-road-home |
| *Conroe, Author DiAnn Mills (FACING THE ENEMY) signing, 5PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Fran Tilton Shelton celebrates release of THE SPIRITUALITY OF GRIEF, 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/shelton-2024 |
| *Austin, Texas French Bread & Alienated Majesty Books, Book Launch Party for mónica teresa ortiz's BOOK OF PROVOCATIONS, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books and Texas French Break, Book Launch Party for mónica teresa ortiz's BOOK OF PROVOCATIONS, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/39701 |
| *Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, Author Jayme Lynn Blaschke meet & greet and signing, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/848354700677641/ |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Talking Dirty After Dark’s Annual Birthday Bash, 8PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/talking-dirty-after-dark-3-years-of... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JULY 28 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Author storytime with Debra Young Hatch (GIRAFFES IN MY CLOSET), 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Stella Stella signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/stella-stella-south-side-heaven-and-widow-... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Deborah Johnson (ON RISING: RECIPES & RITUALS FOR A JOYFUL MORNING) and Mirlenda Noelilste (BLOG FOR YOUR SOUL: REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTIAN LIVING), 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Tyler, Half Price Books, Local author Tami Mason (RUTHLESS KING: STONE CREEK SERIES, Book One) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-016 |
| *San Pedro, Barnes & Noble, Author Page Tudyk (THE DAY I MET A LITTLE NO-FIN) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *Frisco, Sisters in Crime North Dallas, DNA Murder Mystery, 2:30PM, HYBRID, https://www.sistersincrimenorthdallas.com/meetings/2024/5/31/dna-murder-... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Conversation & Book Signing with author Dona Mitchell, 3PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/dona-mitchell-conversation-book-si... |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk with Safiya Sinclair (HOW TO SAY BABYLON) 3PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-how-to-say-babylo... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author May Cobb (THE HOLLYWOOD ASSISTANT) signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/hollywood-assistant |
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
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