Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 6.15.2024 - 6.23.2024
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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
*Tomball, Tomball Author Fest 2024, June 15, 2024
*Abilene, CALF (Children's Art & Literacy Festival), June 13-16, 2024
*Austin, Torch Literary Arts, 2nd Annual Carrying the Torch: A Reading and Remembrance for the Future, June 20, 2024
*Austin, Writers' League of Texas Agents & Editors Conference, June 21- 23, 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
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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 |
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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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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, JUNE 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Pflugerville, Pflugerville Public Library, Author Dina Gachman speaking, 1PM, https://library.pflugervilletx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/40744/843 |
*Selma, Barnes & Noble, Author Isela de Hoyos (LOVE EVER AFTER) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062168144-0 |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Cindy Brinker Simmons (RESTORED: RECONNECTING LIFE'S BROKEN PIECES) discussion and signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/restored |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Riley Sager in conversation with Abby Endler, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Sager |
*Hurst, Tejas Storytelling Association, Tarrant Area Guild of Storytellers meeting, 6:30PM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/tarrant-area-guild-of-storytellers/2... |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Alejandro Nodarse (BLOOD IN THE CUT) in conversation with Gabino Iglesias plus signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/alejandro-nodarse-blood-cut |
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Event with Ali Hazelwood (NOT IN LOVE) & Danielle Allen (CURVY GIRL SUMMER) discussion & book signing, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-ali-hazelwood-danielle-allen-tickets-876095574447 |
*Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, Reading Night: Get Targeted Feedback in a Supportive Setting, 7PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/june-2024-meeting |
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Lisa Wingate (SHELTERWOOD) book signing, 7PM, SOLD OUT, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
Murder By The Book, Liv Constantine in conversation with Sara DiVello, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.murderbooks.com/MTM-Constantine |
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TUESDAY, JUNE 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Arlington, Arlington Public Library, Author Talk with Varian Johnson, 2PM, https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/12464925 |
*Abilene, Seven and One Books, Author Jessica Goudeau signing, 5:30PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/author-event-jessica-goudeau |
*Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Author David Meischen (NOPALITO, TEXAS: STORIES) in conversation with Cindy Huyser, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/20240618 |
*Katy, Books-A-Million, Author Lisa Wingate (SHELTERWOOD) book discussion & signing, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lisa-wingate-shelterwood-book-discussion-signing-event-tickets-861065348637 |
*San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Dawn Tripp signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1627245588025261/ |
Atmosphere Press, MEMOIRS with Sarah Jolicoeur, Judith E. Bowen, and Ethan Hirsh, 6PM, ONLINE, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pf-2uqz8rGNB0ss95seKgf3o4UyB... |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Jack Carr (RED SKY MOURNING) speaking and photo op, 6:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talk-and-photo-meet-and-greet-with-bestsell... |
*Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly meeting, 6:30PM, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled's Book Club Discusses REAL AMERICANS with author Rachel Khong, 7PM, ONLINE, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Bruce W. Brackett (HOW TO BREATHE WHILE SUFFOCATING) in conversation with Michael Brown plus signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/bruce-w-brackett-how-breathe-while-suff... |
*Austin, Torch Literary Arts & Antone's Nightclub, The Salon open mic night, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/the-salon-8 |
*Dallas, Dallas Museum of Art, Steven Rowley In conversation with Bradley Pritchett, 7:30PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-steven-rowley |
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Ft. Worth, Monkey and Dog Books, Author Dawn Trip (JACKIE: A NOVEL) Q&A + signing, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/867769335186201 |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Jack Carr in conversation with George Blitch, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Carr |
Gemini Ink, Veteran's Writing Collective with Sara Colby, 6:30PM, ONLINE, http://geminiink.org/events/month/ |
Gemini Ink, The Big Texas Author Talk with Alex Temblador, 7PM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/events/tbtat-with-alex-temblador/ |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Jessica Goudeau (WE WERE ILLEGAL) speaking & signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jessica-goudeua-we-were-illegal |
*Dallas, Whose Books, A Writing Workshop on Black Joy with Arriel Vinson, 7PM, https://www.whosebooks.shop/events |
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THURSDAY, JUNE 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Austin, Resistencia Books, Barrio Writers Summer Youth Workshop, 10:40AM, https://www.resistenciabooks.com/barrio-writers-summer-youth-workshops-f... |
*Houston, Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park, Lunch & Learn with Dr. Ronald Goodwin (THE NEW DEAL AND TEXAS HISTORY), 12PM, https://www.heritagesociety.org/programs |
*Winnsboro, Winnsboro Center for the Arts, An Afternoon with Dawn Trip (JACKIE) event with discussion and signing, 2PM, http://www.winnsborocetnerforthearts.com/ |
*Odessa, The Ector Theatre, Author Karen Valby (THE SWANS OF HARLEM) in coversation with dancers from The Black Dallas Dance Theatre, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/799897595540544 |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author David Meischen reading & signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/david-meischen-nopalito-texas-stories-and-... |
*College Station, Dixie Chicken, Author Dave Dalton Thomas signing, 6PM, https://www.davetexas.com/ |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Bobby Finger (FOUR SQUARES) discussion and signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/four-squares |
*Houston, Basket Books & Art, Poetry reading with Iliana Rocha, Glenn Shaheen, and Stalina Villarreal, 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Cait West (RIFT) in conversation with Jennifer Mathieu, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-cait-west-rift |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Patricia Briggs signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Briggs |
*Austin, Torch Literary Arts, 2nd Annual Carrying the Torch: A Reading and Remembrance for the Future, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/carrying-the-torch-2 |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Deb Chacra (HOW INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/deb-chachra-how-infrastructure-works |
*Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Author Shannon Duncan discusses Psychedelics & Healing Trauma, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/psychedelics-and-healing-trauma/ |
*Dallas, Whose Books, Photographer Talk & Book Debut with author Richard Doherty, 7PM, https://www.whosebooks.shop/events |
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Lisa Wingate (SHELTERWOOD), 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lisa-wingate-author-event-shelterwood-tickets-873622427197 |
*Houston, Kindred Stories, Book launch for Ciera Rogers (THE OUTSIDER ADVANTAGE: BECAUSE YOU DON'T NEED TO FIT IN TO WIN), 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events |
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FRIDAY, JUNE 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*San Angelo, Old Town Books, Music in Literature with the San Angelo Symphony, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1010014680548816/1010014697215481 |
*Frisco, Barnes and Noble Stonebriar Mall, Author Kit Queen (DANCE OF THE TWIN STARS) meet and greet, 4PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062169196-0 |
*San Angelo, House of Fifi DuBois, Author Dave Dalton Thomas signing, 5PM, https://www.davetexas.com/ |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Cait West will be joined in conversation with author Bekah McNeel, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/cait-west-conversation-bekah-mcneel-rift-m... |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Michael A. Smith (MINDFULNESS IN TEXAS NATURE) discussion and signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/mindfulness-texas-nature |
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Short Story Readings, 6PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/short-story-readings-patchouli-... |
*San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Bobby Finger signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/821143479364166/ |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Lucy Foley in conversation with Abby Endler, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Foley |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Katherine Center (THE ROM-COMMERS) discussion and signing, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talk-and-book-signing-with-bestselling-author-katherine-center-tickets-873295238567?aff=oddtdtcreator |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, JUNE 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Waco, Tejas Storytelling Association, Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild’s Monthly Gathering, 10:30AM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/heart-of-texas-storytelling-guilds-m... |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Gwen Estrada signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/gwen-estrada-passage-evolution |
*Selma, Barnes & Noble, Storytime with author Catherine Stier (A PERFECT PAPER PLANE), 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062169624-0 |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Meagan Jackson, 11:30AM & 1:30PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
*Austin, Half Price Books South Lamar, Author John Harris (TOMLIN: THE SOUL OF A FOOTBALL COACH) signing, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017 |
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Lauren Emerson signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-event-lauren-emerson |
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Armando Maldonado signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
*Selma, Barnes & Noble, Author Mari Mancusi (NEW DRAGON CITY) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062167978-0 |
*San Pedro, Barnes & Noble, Author Judith L. Cutright (WINGS OF DIFFERENT COLORS) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170701-0 |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Join author Dee Kelly, Jr as he signs his thrilling novel, THE MALACHI COVENANT, 1:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/dee-kelly-jr-malachi-covenant |
*Amarillo, Barnes & Noble, Author Dave Dalton Thomas signing, 2PM, https://www.davetexas.com/ |
*Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Terry Mitchell signing, 2PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-terry-mitchell/ |
*The Woodlands, Barnes & Noble, Author Shawn M. Warner (HOMELAND INSECURITY and LEIGH HOWARD AND THE GHOSTS OF SIMMONS-PIERCE MANOR) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170511-0 |
*Wylie, Smith Public Library, Crime Time Author Panel with Sara Rosett, L.A. Starks, Liese Sherwood-Fabre, Leanne Kale Sparks, and Rebecca Adler, 2PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crime-time-author-panel-registration-907834... |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Pamela Taylor signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author R.L. Toalson (SOMETHING MAYBE MAGNIFICENT), 3PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-rl-toalson |
*Richardson, Barnes & Noble, Author Scott Reister (BASEBALL SPY) signing, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170392-0 |
*Katy, Katy Budget Books, Author Kristen Kiesling (THE HARROWING) signing, 4PM, https://www.katybooks.com/event/kristen-kiesling-signs-harrowing |
*Houston, Blue Willow Book Shop, Author Jonny Garza Villa (CANTO CONTIGO) in conversation with Sim Kern, 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/garzavilla-2024 |
*Austin, Black Pearl Books, One Mic: A Black Pearl Books Poetry Event, 7PM, https://www.blackpearlbookstore.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JUNE 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Marcella Power signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/marcella-powell-roar |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Ursula Burroughs and Jill Vershum signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
*Austin, Reverie Books & Captain Quackbush's Soundspace, Shams Alkamil Poetry Reading, 2PM. https://reveriebooks.com/event/shams-akmil-poetry-reading/ |
*San Pedro, Barnes & Noble, Poet Alex Z Salinas (TRASH POEMS) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170702-0 |
*Selma, Barnes & Noble, Author Steve Ramirez (CASTING FORWARD) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062168518-0 |
*Frisco, Sisters in Crime North Dallas, The Candy-Coated Marketing Sell Sheet with Nancy Coco, 2:30PM, https://www.sistersincrimenorthdallas.com/meetings/2024/6/23/the-candy-c... |
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Rhythm of Poets, 3PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/rhythm-poets-patchouli-joes |
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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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