Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 6.08.2024 - 6.16.2024
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Grapevine, Book Bonanza, June 13-15, 2024
*Abilene, CALF (Children's Art & Literacy Festival), June 13-16, 2024
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Canadian, Humanities Texas & River Valley Pioneer Museum, Lonesome Dove, 10AM, through July 8, 2024
*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, JUNE 8 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Lubbock, Caprock Writers' and Illustrators, Writing Place-Based Fiction with author Dr. Katie Cortese, 10AM, https://www.caprockwriters.com/event-info/june-program-dr-katie-cortese-... |
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Julie Lucht (POPPY THROUGH THE PAINTINGS) story time and signing, 11AM & 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-author-story-time-julie-lucht-tickets... |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, poet/author Zachary Scott Rhiger signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/zachary-rhiger-love-more-word |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Veronica Hackett (COOKING TALES--CARRIE AND BROC'S GREAT BIG BOOGIE) reading and signing, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Edgar Garcia, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1162892548399299/ |
*Brownwood, Intermission Bookshop, Author Taya Kyle (PRAYERS FOR BEARS) signing, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/321600070985090/ |
*Abilene, Texas Star Trading Co, Book signing with author Charles Russell, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/453671003984713 |
*Austin, Half Price Books South Lamar, Author Donald Mace Williams (BEOWULF: FOR FIRESIDE AND SCHOOLROOM) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017 |
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Greg Dorchak signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
*Frisco, Barnes & Noble Stonebriar Mall, Sisters in Crime author Panel (NOTORIOUS IN NORTH TEXAS), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062168251-0 |
*San Antonio, Barnes & Noble, Author R.L. Toalson (SOMETHING MAYBE MAGNIFICENT) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Allison Speer signing, 1PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/allison-f-speer-theodore-turkey-who-found-... |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author and Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness (GORGEOUSLY ME!), 2PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jonathan-van-ness-gorgeously-me |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Authors Eleanor Spicer Rice & Rob Wilson (YOUR PETS' SECRET LIVES) discussion & book signing, 2PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/your-pets-secret-lives |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Theo Boyd signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/7755328417824901/ |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Authors Ashley Weaver and Kate Khavari signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Weaver-Khavari |
*Austin, Typewriter Rodeo & Letterpress Play, Poetry Readings & Stories, 4PM, https://letterpressplay.com/blogs/blog/poetry-readings-stories-presented... |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Jonny Garza Villa (CANTO CONTIGO) book signing & discussion, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/canto-contigo |
*Oak Cliff, The Apprentice Creative Space, Oak Cliff Summer Book Fair, 4PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/C76igjTuDtE/ |
*El Paso, UT Press & Sound Decay Records, Conversation & signing with Author Tara Lopez, 6PM, https://utpress.utexas.edu/events/tara-lopez-at-sound-decay-records/ |
*Houston, Blue Willow Book Shop, Author Chris Colfer (ROSWELL JOHNSON SAVES THE WORLD) signing, 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/colfer-2024 |
*Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, Book Launch with author Shawn M. Warner, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/744369107768439 |
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Julia London (NICE WORK, NORA NOVEMBER) book siging, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/julia-london-author-event-nice-work-nora-november-tickets-858312073517 |
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SUNDAY, JUNE 9 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Tracey Mash signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/tracey-mash-i-love-me-some-me |
*Taylor, Curio Mrvosa, Author Amber Byfield reading, 11AM, https://curiomrvosa.square.site/ |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Tank Gunner and Bill Kushnir (HENLEY) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Gabriela Epstein (THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB) speaking and signing, 2PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/gabriela-epstein-baby-sitters-club-graphic-novels |
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Amy Bolding signing, 2PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Kacie Rose (YOU DESERVE GOOD GELATO) discussion & book signing, 2PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/you-deserve-good-gelato |
*Fort Worth, Fawkes Press & Leaves Bookstore, William R. Humble book launch for THE SHIELD OF VANIR, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/7462016767244207 |
*Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: Author Tonya Duncan Ellis (THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM), 2PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-they-built-me-for... |
*San Antonio, Barnes & Noble, Poet Charles Darnell (TOWARD HUMAN) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062169784-0 |
*Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Noir at the Bar - Reading Panel, 6:30PM. https://thewilddetectives.com/events/noir-at-the-bar-7/ |
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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, JUNE 10 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, WGT Critique Group, 6:30PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/jun-2024-critique-wwh2k-bmyhz |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Rebecca Roanhorse (MIRRORED HEAVENS) in conversation with John Picacio, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/rebecca-roanhorse-mirrored-heavens |
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Katherine Center (THE ROM-COMMERS) discussion & book signing, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/katherine-center-author-event-the-rom-commers-tickets-858284641467 |
Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-202... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, JUNE 11 (*Denotes In-person Events)
TSLCA, #TXBookChat, Author Elizabeth Crook (THE WHICH WAY TREE) live chat with Q & A, 2PM, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/txbookchat |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Emily Habeck (SHARK HEART: A LOVE STORY), discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/shark-heart |
*Rockwall, Tejas Storytelling Association, Rockwall Storytelling Guild meeting, 6PM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/rockwall-storytelling-guild/2024-06-11/ |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop & Bakery Lorraine, Deeper Roots is an open mic night for poetry lovers and writers, 6PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/deeper-roots-poetry-open-mic-night |
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Marcela Fuentes (MALAS) in conversation with Pritha Bhattacharyya, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-marcela-fuentes-malas |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Authors Rob Hart and Alejandro Nodarse signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Hart-Nodarse |
*Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly meeting, 6:30PM, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
*Austin, First Light Books, Poet Jubi Arriola-Headley (BOUND) release party with poets Alfredo Aguilar and Malcolm Friend, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events/3-poets-jubi-arriola-headley-alf... |
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Selma, Barnes and Noble, Grand Opening ribbon cutting event and signing with author Katie Gutierrez (MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW), 10AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062169622-0 |
*Selma, Barnes and Noble, Author James Wade (BEASTS OF THE EARTH) signing, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062167959-0 |
Atmosphere Press, FANTASY with J.L. Stewart, Frank C. Schütz, and Demitrios Lopez, 5PM, ONLINE, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlf-uprTMrGNYmNawMANQlk5cfec4QkDO5#/registration |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Kirby Kelly (YOU CAN BE FREE) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/you-can-be-free |
*Frisco, Barnes & Noble Stonebriar Mall, Author K.A. Linde (THE WREN IN THE HOLLY LIBRARY) discussion and signing, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062169232-0 |
*Katy, Katy Budget Books, Author Rob Hart (ASSASSINS ANONYMOUS) discussion & signing, 6PM, https://www.katybooks.com/event/assassins-anonymous-meeting-author-rob-hart |
*San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Marcela Fuentes In Conversation With Ire’ne Lara Silva, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/marcela-fuentes-author-malas-conve... |
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Marie Lu (ICON AND INFERNO) in conversation with Katharine McGee, 6:30 PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-marie-lu-icon-and-inferno |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Jaime Lynn Hendricks in conversation with Abby Endler, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Hendricks |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Emily Habeck (SHARK HEART) in conversation with Juli Berwald and signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/emily-habeck-shark-heart |
*Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books & Inclusion Coffee, Forever Authors Meet & Greet Signing with authors Abby Jimenez, Nisha J, Tuli, Farrah Rochon, and Julie Soto, 7PM, https://pantegobooks.com/products/forever-romance-authors-meet-greet-sig... |
Fresh Fiction, Book Club with author Aimee Carter, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/video-book-club-with-aimee-carter-tickets-894034871367 |
*Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Inner Moonlight featuring poet Lindsay Illich, 7:30PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/inner-moonlight-lindsay-illich/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, JUNE 13 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Alpine, Front Street Books, Author and photographer James H. Evans (BIG BEND: PICTURES) slide show and signing, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1958426364587540 |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Kimberly CC signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/kimberly-cc-graham-and-secret-greenhouse |
*Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Book launch for poet Julie Poole (GORGEOUS FREAK), 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/20240613 |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Kate Khavari (A BOTANIST'S GUIDE TO SOCIETY AND SECRETS) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/botanists-guide-society-and-secrets |
*Houston, SOA CO Books & Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Liberation Market featuring local authors, 6PM, https://www.soacobooks.com/event-details/liberation-market-season-3 |
*Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Book Launch and signing for author Joel McDonald, 6:30PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/getting-in-book-signing-with-joel-m... |
*Watauga, Watauga Public Library, Exploring Paranormal Texas with author Tui Snider, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/769929208605431 |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Marcela Fuentes (MALAS) in conversation with Mary Terrier and signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/marcela-fuentes-malas |
*Austin, First Light Books, Greg Marhall (LEG) in conversation with Lucas Schaefer, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events/greg-marshall-leg |
*Dallas, Deep Vellum, Author Erin Little (PERSONAL INJURY) in conversation with Sebastián H. Páramo, 7PM, https://deepvellum.com/events/2024/erin-little-amp-sebastin-paramo-in-conversation |
*Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Ally Condie (THE UNWEDDING) signing, 7PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/condie-2024 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, JUNE 14 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Abilene, Texas Star Trading Co, Book signing with author Janice Six, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1224287378980924/ |
*San Angelo, Old Town Books, Music in Literature with the San Angelo Symphony, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1010014680548816/1010014693882148 |
*Frisco, Barnes & Noble Stonebriar Mall, Meet and greet + storytime with author Patricia Vermillion (A READING PARTNER FOR EMERALD), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062169193-0 |
*El Paso, Rosa's Cantina, Author Dave Dalton Thomas signing, 4PM, https://www.davetexas.com/ |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Angie Cole signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/angie-cole-their-shattered-hearts |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Quinn Connor (THE PECAN CHILDREN) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/pecan-children |
*San Antonio, Guadalupe Latino Bookstore, June Texas Author series with authors Josie Mendez-Negrete and Stalina Emmanuelle Villarreal, 6PM, https://guadalupeculturalarts.org/guadalupe-latino-bookstore/ |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Rob Hart (ASSASSINS ANONYMOUS) in conversation with Gabino Iglesias plus signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/rob-hart-assassins-anonymous |
*Dallas, Dallas Museum of Art, Doris Kearns Goodwin In conversation with Jim Falk, 7PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-doris-kearns-goodwin |
*The Woodlands, Barnes & Noble, Author Chris Panatier (THE REDEMPTION OF MORGAN BRIGHT) reading and signing, 7PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170086-0 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, JUNE 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Dallas, Dallas Public Library, True Crime Mini-con, 9AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/true-crime-mini-convention-355453 |
*Abilene, Texas Star Trading Company, Book signing with author Allie Davis, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/823686122521387 |
*Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series: Bahar Momeni – The Graphic Novel Experience: From Concept To Creation, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-bahar-momeni/ |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Shawn M. Warner signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/shawn-m-warner-leigh-howard-and-ghosts-sim... |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Shondra Quarles (I AM LIGHT) storytime, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
*Selma, Barnes & Noble, Storytime with author Kathey Morris Mercer (THE KINGDOM OF HONEY), 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062169183-0 |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with local author Lauren Emerson, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1470778223818619/ |
*Tomball, Harris County Public Library, Tomball Author Fest, 12PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/65a7fe00bf3fd82800d93940 |
*Austin, Half Price Books South Lamar, Author Shirley Franklin (WRITE LIKE A READER, THINK LIKE THE MEDIA) signing, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017 |
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Illustrator Hayden Tse signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
*Clifton, Tolstoy Books, Author Mark Daniel signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/863768855792907 |
*Dallas, Whose Books, Author Kate Khavari signing, 1PM, https://www.whosebooks.shop/events |
*San Antonio, Barnes & Noble San Pedro, Author Ehizogie Mary Ero-Brown (ALL KINDS OF LOVE) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170181-0 |
*Selma, Barnes & Noble, Author Thomas Edwards (DAUGHTERS DREAR) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062167974-0 |
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Jerah Alvarado signing, 2PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author A.M. Crafton signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/237239572781759/ |
*Frisco, Barnes and Noble Stonebriar Mall, Author J. Riggins meet and greet, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062169187-0 |
*San Angelo, Old Town Books, Book signing & discussion with Amanda Churchill, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/330945533431802 |
*Selma, Barnes & Noble, Author Johnny Compton (THE SPITE HOUSE) signing, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062167962-0 |
*Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Varsha Bajaj (A GARLAND OF HENNA) signing, 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/bajaj-2024 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JUNE 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Oscar Solis signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/oscar-solis-alleyway-cherry-blossoms |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Faith and Fitness Author Panel with Brandon Bender, Cassandra Bradford, Sheldene Byron, Alicia Lovell, and Cindy Woods, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
*San Antonio, Barnes & Noble San Pedro, Author Denise Barkis Richter (SAN ANTONIO'S PASSPORT TO FUN) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170182-0 |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Sebastian Junger (IN MY TIME OF DYING) speaking and signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/sebastian-junger-my-time-dying |
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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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