
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 6.7.2025 - 6.15.2025
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Austin, Lone Star Festival, June 7-8, 2025
*Abilene, CALF (Children's Art & Literacy Festival), June 12-15, 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, JUNE 7 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Gorman Falls, Central Texas Writers Society, Writer's Hike to Gorman Falls w/CTWS and Antoinette Martine Torres, 8AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/682511551365941/?acontext=%7B%22event_ac... |
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Robert Bailey signing THE BOOMERANG, 9:30AM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
*Austin, Lone Star Book Festival (Day 1), 10AM, https://lsf25.com/ |
*Houston, Good on Paper, Storytime with author Tonya Ellis sharing THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM + Q&A, 10:30AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DKVISPkxTsS/ |
*Austin, B&N The Homestead, Storytime with author Varian Johnson sharing LITTLE BIG MAN, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2943 |
*Austin, Birdhouse Books & Arts, Story time with author Jeremie Fletcher sharing TRUCK BOY, 11AM, https://withfriends.co/birdhouse_books/events |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Celia Hayes signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-07/celia-hayes-west-towards-sunset |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Keiairra Chaney sharing and signing THE MAGIC WITHIN, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
*Fort Worth, B&N Weslayan, Author Kristen Fruge signing WRITTEN IN PURPLE, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3451 |
*Lumberton, Boss Lady Books, Author Donna Grant signing, 12PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DJzkaWavTfr/ |
*Richmond, LIT Bookbar, Author Alexandra Burnett signing + Q&A + Raffle, 12PM, https://www.litbookbar.com/event-details-registration/alexandra-burnett-... |
*Azle, The Reading Rabbit, Author Leslie McElroy signing, 1PM, https://www.thereadingrabbit.com/events |
*Grapevine, Talking Animal Books, Author Bryan Burrough signing THE GUNFIGHTERS, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1379507339918125/?rdid=llrh9wZTD5YGe7C2&... |
*Conroe, B&N, Author Rob Hernandez siging COWBOY & RICK, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Bryan Burrough signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1379507339918125/ |
*San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Taylor S. Newport signing LINE OF FIRE, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
*Selma, B&N, Author Tabitha Leigh signing HIDE, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
*Watauga, Half Price Books, Locak YA author Jacob Rykman sharing A SPELL OF WISDOM, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-081 |
*Corpus Christi, Half Price Books, Author Sar Surani reading and signing SONGS OF MY GRANDMOTHER, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-015 |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Bloom Romance Panel with authors Ann Aguirre, Brittany Cherry, Rebecca Kenney, Corinne Michaels, Jeneane O’Riley, Penny Reid, and Lindsay Straub, 2PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
*Katy, Books-A-Million, Author Tennessee Hill (GIRLS WITH LONG SHADOWS) in conversation with Madeline Sneed, 2PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-with-tennessee-hill-tickets-13... |
*San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Kelly Hollingshead signing DEATH OF A FALLEN, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
*Grapevine, Talking Animal Books, Children's author Ha Dinh book launch for LY-LAN AND THE NEW CLASS MIXUP!, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/share/16SQAe6YeZ/ |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Robert Bailey signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Bailey |
*Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Hannah Marie signing, 3PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-hannah-marie/ |
*Dallas, B&N Lincoln Park, Author meet and greet with Stephen Michael Shearer (GLORIA SWANSON: Hollywood's First Glamour Queen), 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
*Austin, First Light Books, Author Gaz Oakley sharing PLANT TO PLATE, 4PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Bryan Burrough (THE GUNFIGHTERS) in conversation with Jason Stanford, 4PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-06-07/gunfighters |
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Denton Writing Club, 4PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/denton-writing-club-meeting |
*Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Angélique Jamail signing + meet & greet for A NARROWING PATH, 4PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/jamail-2025 |
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Coffee for Change: A Conversation with Skye Perryman and Mimi Swartz, 5PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events/calendar |
*Azle, The Reading Rabbit, Author Jacquelyn Gilmore signing, 6PM, https://www.thereadingrabbit.com/events |
*Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Author Rob Macaisa Colgate book launch for HARDLY CREATURES and MY LOVE IS WATER + local author readings, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/2378120250607 |
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SUNDAY, JUNE 8 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, Author Sandy Smith signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-08/sandy-smith-joy-travel-trip-inspire... |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Tani Lamb signing ANYWHERE ONCE, Michelle O'Neal signing SHATTERED, and Amanda Cahill signing CONFIDENCE, CLARITY, AND PURPOSE AS A WOMAN, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
*Ft. Worth, Leaves Book & Tea Shop, Local Author Pop-Up, 2PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DKbR6C6tgAl/?img_index=2 |
*San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Diana DiMaggio signing AND EXTRAORDINARY ORDINARY MAN, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Maria Reva sharing ENDLING, 4PM, https://bookpeople.com/event/2025-06-08/maria-reva-endling |
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Kristen Strong signing DESPERATE WOMAN SEEKS FRIENDS, 4PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Children's author Ha Dinh discussing her journey from teacher to published author, 5PM, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0lcgiZKdoC9ty0oKwqZPsHZxLVCYY... |
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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, JUNE 9 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Goliad, The Sweetheart Boutique, Children's author Melissa Coyle and her traveling dog Tripp, 12PM, https://www.thetravelingtuxedo.com/upcoming-events |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Linsey Miller sharing THAT DEVIL, AMBITION, 6PM, https://bookpeople.com/event/2025-06-09/linsey-miller-devil-ambition |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Kaira Rouda discussing and signing JILL IS NOT HAPPY, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-06-09/jill-not-happy |
*Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, WGT Critique group, 6:30PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/mar2025-j3nlz-7ng64-7ewps |
*Dallas, Half Price Books, Author Renée Ahdieh (PARK AVENUE) in conversation with Lisa Wingate + signing, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-2025-06-09-19-00 |
*Austin, Flutter Romance Bookstore, Author Penny Reid (GRIN AND BEARD IT) isigning and conversation with Laurelin Paige, 9:30PM, https://flutterbookstore.com/products/grin-and-beard-it-release-party-fe... |
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TUESDAY, JUNE 10 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Port Aransas, Sea Shelves by the Seashore, Author Skip Rhudy signing, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573683343171 |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Book aunch for Heather Herman's newest YA novel LADY OR THE TIGER, 6PM, https://www.talkinganimalsbooks.com/products/pre-order-for-6-10-event-la... |
*San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop & Bakery Lorraine, Deeper Roots: Open Mic Night, 6PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-10/deeper-roots-open-mic-night-bakery-... |
*Lubbock, Write Right Critique Group, Weekly critique session, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
*Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Three Trans Poets in Conversation: CD Eskilson, SG Huerta, and KB Brookins, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/2296520250610 |
*Austin, First Light Books, Poet Steven Duon (AT THE END OF THE WORLD THERE IS A POND) in conversation with Nitya Rayapati, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
*Houston, Basket Books & Art, Poetry reading and open mic with Victoria Lopez, Poet laureate of McAllen, 2PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
*Houston, Murder By The Book & Resurrection MCC, Riley Sager in conversation with Abby Endler, 7PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Sager |
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Bryan Burrough discissing THE GUNFIGHTERS, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
*Dallas, Arts & Letters Live at Moody Performance Hall, Author V.E. Schwab (BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL) in conversation with Claudia Vega, 7:30PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-v-e-schwab-0 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Mary Dixie Carter signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Carter |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Riley Sager sharing WITH A VENGEANCE, 7PM, https://bookpeople.com/event/2025-06-11/riley-sager-vengeance |
*Dallas, Half Price Books, Meet & greet with food creator Beth LeManach + signing ENTERTAINING 101, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
*Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Inner Moonlight, Pride Open Mic, 7:30PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/inner-moonlight-openmic/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, JUNE 12 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Houston, Conversations From a Page at Blue Willow Bookshop, Evening Salon with Christina Coward, 5:30PM, https://www.cfapage.net/upcoming-events |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Authors Bobbie Malone and Bill C Malone signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-12/bobbie-malone-and-bill-c-malone-rid... |
*Bellville, The Story Peddler, Author Amanda Churchill signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=633676503048642&set=pcb.63367651304... |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Amy Poeppel discussing and signing FAR AND AWAY, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-06-12/far-and-away |
*San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Bryan Burroughs signing, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/bryan-burrough-author-gunfighters |
*Austin, First Light Books, Author Carla Sosenko (I'LL LOOK SO HOT IN A COFFIN) in conversation with Jenni Kaye, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
*Austin, Flutter Romance Bookstore, Q&A + signing with author Elizabeth O'Roark (A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL) in conversation with Paige Gaines, 7PM, https://flutterbookstore.com/products/qa-and-signing-with-elizabeth-oroa... |
*Houston, Basket Books & Art, Poetry reading with Steven Duong, Rob Macaisa Colgate, & francine j. harris, 7PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Audrey Ingram discussing THE SUMMER WE RAN, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, JUNE 13 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Denton, The Plot Twist, Author Hours, 10AM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events-1/author-hours-2025-06-13-10-00 |
*San Angelo, Old Town Books, Music in Literature with the San Angelo Symphony, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/4148985662005673/4148985668672339 |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Drew Daywalt event for THE DAY THE CRAYONS MADE FRIENDS Summer Tour, 1PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-06-13/day-crayons-made-friends-su... |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author CL Montblanc signing PRIDE OR DIE, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/share/1AG6kmxb5W/ |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author J.E. Weiner signing with Emily Strayer, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-13/j-e-weiner-wretched-and-undone-w-em... |
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author/US Representative Hakeem Jeffries signing THE ABC'S OF DEMOCRACY, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events/calendar |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Karen Dukess in conversation with Abby Endler, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Dukess |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Audrey Ingram sharing THE SUMMER WE RAN, 7PM, https://bookpeople.com/event/2025-06-13/audrey-ingram-summer-we-ran |
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Authors Danielle Allen (PLUS SIZE PLAYERS) and Ali Hazelwood (PROBLEMATIC SUMMER ROMANCE), 7PM, SOLD OUT, https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/danielle-allen-ali-hazelw... |
*Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Poetry on the Patio with Verb Kulture, 8PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/poetry-on-the-patio-with-verb-kultu... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, JUNE 14 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Granbury, Granbury Writers Bloc, summer workshop with author Anita Dickason, 10AM, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
*Austin, BookWoman, Storytime with authors KiKi and CoCo Niji sharing THE RAINBOW CONNECTION: INTRODUCING KIKI AND COCO, 10:30AM, https://ebookwoman.com/event/2025-06-14/all-ages-event-rainbow-connectio... |
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Storytime with author Alisha McMillen sharing A DOG NAMED CHUCK, 10:30AM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events/calendar |
*Abilene, Seven and One Books, Author Shena Ramnarine signing, 11AM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Ernie Webb III signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-14/ernie-webb-iii-goodbye-butterfly |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Keidra McGriff sharing ADVENTURES WITH PAPA, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with local author Miranda Thomas sharing FIVE MORE MINUTES SWEET P, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/share/1AJbd3WhX6/ |
*Azle, The Reading Rabbit, Author Griz Calderon signing, 12PM, https://www.thereadingrabbit.com/events/booksigning-griz-calderon |
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Alley, 12PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
*Conroe, B&N, Author Gwendolyn Womack signing THE PREMONITIONS CLUB, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
*San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Authors Delma and Larry Smith signing THE TRAVELING PEACOCK, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
*San Antonio, B&N Northwoods, Author David Morris signing REVOLTING SLAVES, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2927 |
*Selma, B&N, Author PJ Hamilton signing FROM THE PINEY WOODS, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
*Southlake, B&N, Storytime with author Debra Young Hatch reading and signing ELEPHANTS IN THE ATTIC, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2241 |
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Drew Daywalt sharing THE DAY THE CRAYONS MADE FRIENDS, 2PM, https://bookpeople.com/event/2025-06-14/drew-daywalt-day-crayons-made-fr... |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Aimee Vance signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2017298892082526/ |
*Fort Worth, B&N Hulen, Author Tea Claire signing GO FIND LESS, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2207 |
*San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Meagan Folmar signing QUEENS & GODS: DARK HORIZONS, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
*Azle, The Reading Rabbit, Author Juliette Kalokah signing, 3PM, https://www.thereadingrabbit.com/events |
*Galveston, Then and Now Bookshop, Author Melissa Coyle and her traveling dog Tripp, 3PM, https://www.thetravelingtuxedo.com/upcoming-events |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Casey Sherman signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Sherman |
*San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Hazell Thomas signing MONEY MOVES A NATION, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2207 |
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Storytellers Book Club with author Sarah Damoff, 5PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/storytellers-book-club-sarah-da... |
*Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: PLUS SIZE PLAYER with author Danielle Allen, 5PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-plus-size-player-... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JUNE 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Hazell Thomas signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-15/hazell-thomas-money-moves-nation-ci... |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Kathy Metcalf (FORBES ROAD) and Wes Chaar (INDEPENDENCE: RECLAIMING PRIVACY IN AN ERA OF EVOLVING TECH) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
*Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Paper Cuts film/movie pairing screening of "Ms. 45" with POEMS by Zoë Lund, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/2628220250615 |
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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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