The most comprehensive listing of book and author events, festivals, readings, lectures, workshops, and signings in the Lone Star State
Saturday, October 12, 2024
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 10.12.2024 - 10.20.2024
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.)
*Denver, Women Writing the West Conference, October 10-12, 2024
*San Antonio, Big Texas Comicon, October 11-13, 2024
*San Antonio, Wanderlust San Antonio, October 12, 2024
*Wimberly, Wimberly Storyfest, October 12-14, 2024
*Houston, National Black Book Festival, October 17-19, 2024
*Fort Worth, Will Rogers Medallion Awards, October 18-19,2024
*Austin, Lone Star Zine Fest, October 19-20, 2024
*Richardson, Buns and Roses Romance Tea for Literacy, October 20, 2024
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Rosenberg, Rosenberg Railroad Museum, Railroads and American Sports stories, through October 27, 2024.
*Houston, The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park, Agatha Babino's Story: A Narrative of the Formerly Enslaved, through November 9, 2024
*Fort Worth, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, SOLDADERAS TO AMAZONAS: Escaramuzas Charras, through December, 2024
JUMP TO POETRY SLAMS & OPEN MICS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Abilene, NCCIL, Workshop with illustrator Rafael López, 9AM, https://www.nccil.org/events-calendar/rafael-lpez-un-proceso-hermoso-exh... |
| *Lubbock, Caprock Writers & Illustrators, Author Cristina Stephens speaking, 9:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26786264537655261&set=a.10108550993... |
| *Cibolo, Cibolo Book Festival, 10AM, https://cibolobookfestival.com/ |
| *Katy, Indie Author Book Fair, 10AM, https://sites.google.com/view/author-indie-book-fair/home?authuser=1 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Storytime with author Elisabeth Hosei (THE BIRD WHO WAS A TREE), 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/storytime-elisabeth-hosei |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Story time with Elías David reading UNA NUEVA CIUDAD, UN NUEVO HOGAR / A NEW CITY, A NEW HOME!, 10:30AM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-story-time-el%C3%ADas-david-... |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey and Dog Books, Sit & sign with author Livy Hart, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=931604689001447&set=a.550936917068228 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Cathy Carroll signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/cathy-carroll-hug-war-how-lead-family-busi... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Karen Weiss (FIREFLY LULLABY) and signing, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Kimberley Lovato, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1019817629412266/ |
| *San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Kelly Hollingshead signing FALLEN WATCHER, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Ken Miller (GUANAJA: A CARIBBEAN ISLAND) meet & greet, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Luissa Kiprono signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Mari Mancusi signing SALLY'S LAMENT, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Allen, B&N, Books signing with Kate Khavari (A BOTANIST'S GUIDE TO FLOWERS AND FATALITY), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Bonnie Daneker signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1411248313091801/ |
| *Austin, B&N Sunset Valley, Meet & greet with Thao Votang (LINH LY IS DOING JUST FINE: A NOVEL), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2928 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Dina Havranek (GIDDY BARBER EXPLODES IN 11) signing, 3PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-dina-havranek-giddy-barber-e... |
| *San Angelo, Old Town Books, Discussion & book signing with James Wade, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1038574911298921/ |
| *The Woodlands, B&N, Author Denise Grace Gitsham signing POLITICS FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE POLITICS, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2200 |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Spells, Secrets, and History: The World of TO RESCUE A WITCH with author Lisa A. Traugott, 4PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *The Woodlands, Buy the Book, Book launch party for RIFT BRINGER with author Adrienne Renick, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3727494890808700 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Writers and Readers Society, 5PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2024-10-12/writers-and-readers-society |
| *Arlington, Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library, An Evening with Betty Woods, 7PM, https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/hVEH3xmiYF9Gw2oFa1-zlw |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Maria Valdez Perez signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2189289228108438/ |
| *Allen, B&N, Author signing with Orion Jean (RACE TO KINDNESS), 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Frieda Wiley signing BREAKING CRAZY: Working from Home Without Losing Your Marbles, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Author talk with Paul Sparrow and Dr. Pearl Ponce, 1PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/presidential-leadership-times-war-... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Jaime deBlanc signing AFTER IMAGE, 4PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jamie-deblanc-after-image |
| *McAllen, Ante Books, Literary review and launch party for BEYOND BORDERS, 5PM, https://www.antebooks.com/events-1 |
| *Denton, City of Denton I.O.O.F. Cemetary, Paranormal discussions with Author Teal Gray and Team Parahunters, 6PM, https://www.dentonhalloween.com/event-details/paranormal-investigation-o... |
| *Denton, City of Denton I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Paranormal discussions with Author Teal Gray and Team Parahunters, 6PM, https://www.dentonhalloween.com/event-details/paranormal-investigation-o... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Tui T. Sutherland discussing THE DRAGONET PROPHECY, SOLD OUT, 5PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/sutherland-2024 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author L.A. Starks reading & signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/2024-10-14/l-starks-winners-curse |
| Murder By The Book, Author Stephanie Wrobel in conversation with Sara DiVello, 6PM, ONLINE, https://www.murderbooks.com/MTM-Wrobel |
| *Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, WGT Critique Group, 6:30PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/oct-2024-critique-wwh2k-bmyhz-2x4r2-ph... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore at Jones Hall, Author Hillary Rodham Clinton (SOMETHING LOST, SOMETHING GAINED) speaking, 7PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-hillary-rodham-clinton-some... |
| Murder By The Book, Author Ian K. Smith in conversation with Sara DiVello, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.murderbooks.com/MTM-Smith |
| Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-202... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Author Richard Beck signing, 5:30PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/book-signing-richard-beck |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Natalie Musgrave Dossett (SARITA) speaking and signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-10-15/natalie-musgrave-dossett-sarita |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Doppelgangers and Disguises: A Conversation with Adam Soto and Thao Votang, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/92620241015 |
| *North Richland Hills, North Richland Hills Library, Behind the Book with Joe R. Lansdale (IN THE MAD MOUNTAINS) reception, discussion, and movie screening, 6PM, https://www.library.nrhtx.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=5111&month=10&year=2024&... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Geoffrey Wawro (THE VIETNAM WAR) discussion and signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/vietnam-war |
| *Austin, BookWoman, Author Nikhil Prabala reading and signing THE DUCHESS OF KOKORA, 6:30PM, https://ebookwoman.com/events/2024/10 |
| *Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, Author Ruby Dixon signing, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/8147396738629008 |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Poet Niki Herd reading THE STUFF OF HOLLYWOOD and conversation with Kevin Prufer, 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly meeting, 6:30PM, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author event with Julio Lucero (ABUELITA, I AM YOUR GRANDSON), 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events/julio-lucero-abuelita-i-am-your-... |
| *Denton, Emily Fowler Public Library, Explore “Haunted Denton” with author Teal Gray, 7PM, https://www.dentonhalloween.com/event-details/explore-haunted-denton-wit... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum at Lochwood Branch Library, Author Jim Schutze reading & signing PONTIAC, 12:30PM, https://deepvellum.com/events/2024/book-signing-pontiac-with-jim-schutze |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Jose Rodriguez discussion & signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/2024-10-16/jose-antonio-rodriguez-days-har... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author David McCloskey (THE SEVENTH FLOOR) discussion and signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/seventh-floor |
| *Pflugerville, The Book Burrow, Writers' Night, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/920374606304384 |
| *Austin, LBJ Presidential Library, History and Fate: A Conversation with Doris Kearns Goodwin, 6:30PM, https://www.lbjlibrary.org/events/friends-lbj-library/2024-10-16_history... |
| *Austin, B&N Arboretum, Author Alex Evanovich discussing & signing KEEPER CHANCE AND THE CONUNDRUM OF CHAOS, 7PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2536 |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Authors Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone discussing A JINGLE BELL MINGLE and signing, 7PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/simone-murphy-2024 |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Bill Dedman discussing EMPTY MANSIONS, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| The Big Texas Author Talk Featuring Joshua Robbins, Gemini Ink, 7PM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/events/the-big-texas-author-talk-featuring-joshua-robbins/ |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore at River Oaks Theatre, Author Daniel Kraus discussing and signing PAY THE PIPER followed by a screening of the film CREEPSHOW, 7:15PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/movie-and-book-river-oaks-theatre |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Abilene, Texas Star Trading Company, Book signing with Lisa Wingate, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2019301688524302/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Discussion & signing with author Arielle Emmett, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/2024-10-17/arielle-emmett-logoharp |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Tertulias: A Spanish Language Reading Series with Hablemos Escritras and the Spanish Creative Writing Intiative at UT Austin, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/976020241017 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Matt Eicheldinger discussing and signing STICKY NOTES, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/sticky-notes |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Mirin Fader (DREAM: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HAKEEM OLAJUWON) signing, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-mirin-fader-dream-life-and-l... |
| *Austin, B&N Arboretum, Author Bernie Collins signing HOW TO WIN A GRAND PRIX, 7PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2536 |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Podcast Live Show: Queer Towne Live, a conversation with KB Brookins and SG Huerta, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author event with Ryan C. Coleman (BILLY THE KID), 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Poetry reading featuring award-winning Texas poets Benjamin Garcia, Sebastian H. Páramo, Jake Skeets, and Joaquín Zihuatanejo, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/poetry-fest/ |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Jemar Tisby discussing THE SPIRIT OF JUSTICE, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Odessa, Front Street Books at The Copper Rose Building, Literary Death Match hosted by Odessa Arts, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/445078041370256 |
| Texas State Library, Conversation with author Donna Marie Miller & Laura Norris, 7PM, ONLINE, https://donnamariemiller.pubsitepro.com/author |
| Writers' League of Texas, Writing Fully Realized Characters, 7PM, ONLINE, https://writersleague.org/calendar/october-third-thursday-writing-fully-realized-characters/ |
| *Houston, National Black Book Festival, National Black Book Festival, 7PM,https://www.nationalblackbookfestival.com/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Hannah Shaw and photographer Andrew Marttila signing CATS OF THE WORLD, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/hannah-shaw-and-andrew-marttila-cats-world |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books & Indulgences, The Stephen King Characters Have Escaped, 6PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/stephen-king-characters-have-es... |
| *Katy, Katy Budget Books, Author Abigail Owen signing THE GAMES GODS PLAY, 6PM, https://www.katybooks.com/event/abigail-owen-signs-games-gods-play |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Katherine Rundell signing IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-katherine-rundell-impossibl... |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, I Scream Social featuring Dalia Azim, Leticia Urieta, & Fernando A. Flores, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/992820241018 |
| *Austin, B&N Arboretum, TikTok star Baron Ryan celebrates release of A COMEDY OF NOBODIES, 7PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2536 |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Unveiling Absinthe with author Evan Rail, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/unveiling-absinthe-an-evening-with-... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Beaumont, USS Endurance, Beaumont Comic Con, Day 1, https://beaumontcon.com |
| *Austin, Texas Authors Institute, Texas Authors Fall Jubilee, 10AM, https://texasauthors.institute/fall-jubilee-2/fall-jubilee |
| *The Woodlands, Lupe Tortilla, Author DiAnn Mills teaching "Writing the High Concept Novel" for the ACFW chapter, 9:30AM, https://diannmills.com/event/diann-teaches-writing-the-high-concept-nove... |
| *Dallas, Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Roundtable Writer's Breakfast featuring MANNISH WATER by Black Scholarly Men in 21st Century America, 10AM, https://x.com/TBAAL/status/1841855993925316850 |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series: Lauren Kalstad – Splendiferous Travels! A Journey into the World of Writing Children’s Books, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-lauren-kalstad/ |
| *Rockdale, Main Street Bookshop, Author Beverly Daniel signing, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=540653965580579&set=a.199856856326960 |
| *Conroe, B&N, Author Mallory Wanless (THE ROYAL GAMBIT) signing, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062176375-0 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author M Keil Hackley signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/m-keil-hackley-undercurrent-womans-journey... |
| *Waxahachie, Nicholas P. Sims Library, Author Jeffree Wyn signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=833692512072163&set=a.399167278858024 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Dr. Lauren Ortega (JADE FINDS A HOME) and signing, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Burleson, Half Price Books, Local author Juliette Kalokoh signing FROM NIGHTMARE TO NEW BEGINNINGS, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-098 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books & Indulgences, Patchoul-o-ween Fright Fest with at least 6 horror authors including Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam, Chris Panatier, Keith Lansdale, Jonathan Louis Duckworth, Preston Fassell, & Ryan C. Bradley, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/patchoul-o-ween-fright-fest |
| *Plano, Madness Games & Comics, Author Matthew Rollins signing DANGERS TO SOCIETY and STEELWING, 12PM, https://madnessgames.com/events-calendar/ |
| *San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Xavier Garza reading and signing his Vincent Ventura series, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
| *The Woodlands, Barnes & Noble, Author Susan McCauley signing, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062177148-0 |
| *Allen, B&N, Author signing with Lori Tchen (Sterling Fierce series), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Boerne, Boerne Bookshop, Texas Rangers Stories, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Corpus Christi, Half Price Books, Local author Alcario Cary Cadena (CURSED: THE LEGEND OF CHIPITA RODRIGUEZ) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-015 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Authors Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam, Chris Panatier, Keith Lansdale, Jonathan Louis Duckworth, Preston Fassell Ryan C. Bradley signing, 1PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/authors-event-bonnie-jo-stuffle... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Boo! Books & Treats and Freedom to Read Community Day of Action, 1PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2024-10-19/boo-books-treats-family-day... |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Jacqueline Hernandez (ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPIRE) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Carly Bloom signing HOT HEX BOYFRIEND, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Watauga, Half Price Books, Local author Lashell Rain speaking and signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-081 |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Middle grade author Leila Sales Q&A and signing THE CAMPAIGN, 2PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author storytime with Debbie Zapata reading ABUELA'S LETTER, 2PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/debbie-zapata-abuelas-letter |
| *Fort Worth, B&N Hulen, Local author Ruby Dixon (BULL MOON RISING) meet & greet with signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2207 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Loren Beeson signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1495779687709823 |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Clint Williams (UNTIL VALHALLA) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *The Woodlands, B&N, Local author Susan McCauley signing GHOST HUNTERS, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2200 |
| *Dallas, B&N Lincoln Park, Author meet and greet with R.C. Bramhall (HAUNTED WAR TALES), 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2884 |
| *Houston, B&N River Oaks, Author Matt Schulz (ASK QUESTIONS, SAVE MONEY, MAKE MORE) signing, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2321 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Rick Jervis signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Jervis |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Jane Little Botkin, former Miss El Paso, speaking and signing THE PINK DRESS: A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen, 4PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum, Poetry reading with Jake Skeets, Saúl Hernández, Benjamin Garcia, & Sebastián H. Páramo, 4PM, https://deepvellum.com/events/2024/poetry-event-jake-skeets-sal-hernande... |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Talia Hibbert in discussion with Chanecka Williams from Kindred Stories, 5PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/hibbert-2024 |
| *San Antonio, San Antonio Alamo KOA, Author Heather Renee May signing, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2428888830648933 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Christopher Paolini (MURTAGH) speaking & signing, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-christopher-paolini-murtagh |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Gillian Eliza West (RUIN) book release, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gillian-eliza-west-author-event-ruin-ticket... |
| *McAllen, Ante Books, Live storytelling by Ayden Castellanos and mystery movie night, 7PM, https://www.antebooks.com/events-1 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Caroline Rose signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-10-20/caroline-rose-dear-riley-rose-story... |
| *Allen, B&N, Author siging with Aurelie Thiele (THE PARIS UNDERSTUDY), 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Authors Wallis Kinney and Chris Mullen signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/2024-10 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local author Jacob Ryckman signing ARIKALA ACADEMY: A WAVE OF COURAGE and author Tank Gunner signing his 9 books, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Richardson, Richardson Adult Literacy Center, Buns & Roses Romance Tea for Literacy with Maisey Yates and Candace Havens (Lucy Connelly), 1PM, https://www.ralc.org/fundraising-events/buns-roses-romance-tea |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Meet & greet with author Ruby Dixon (BULL MOON RISING), 2PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-and-greet-book-signing-with-bestselling-author-ruby-dixon-tickets-1007761129667 |
| *Katy, Katy Budget Books, Author Melanie Harlow (SLAP SHOT SURPRISE) signing, 3PM, https://www.katybooks.com/event/melanie-harlow-signs-slap-shot-surprise |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Author Houston Heflin signing, 4PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/book-signing-houston-heflin |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Evan Rail signing THE ABSINTHE FORGER, 4PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/evan-rail-absinthe-forger |
| Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author 101: Writing & Publishing Virtual Workshop with author Rebekah Manley, 4PM, ONLINE, https://larkandowlbooksellers.com/events/ |
| *Houston, Basket Books, Author Dino Enrique Piacentini (INVASION OF DAFFODILS) in conversation with Alexander Parsons and signing, 4PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Authors Kari Lavelle (BUTT OR FACE?) and LIndsay Leslie (SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY) reading, 4PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-kari-lavelle-and-lindsay-leslie |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Joel Looper (ANOTHER GOSPEL) signing, 4PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Denton, Emily Fowler Public Library, Paranormal Investigation of Emily Fowler Library with author Teal Gray, 6PM, https://www.dentonhalloween.com/event-details/paranormal-investigation-o... |
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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