Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 6.14.2025 - 6.22.2025
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Abilene, CALF (Children's Art & Literacy Festival), June 12-15, 2025
*Houston, Comicpalooza, June 20-22, 2025
*Dallas, Kiss & Tell 2025, June 21, 2025
*Dallas, Roaring Lambs Writer's Conference, June 21, 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 14 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, June Poetry In Place featuring Guest Contributor Amy Martin, 9AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/june-poetry-in-place/ |
| *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 |
| *Pasadena, Pasadena Public Library, Authors Barbara Radnofsky and Ed Supkis discussing THE BARBER, THE ASTRONAUT, AND THE GOLF BALL, 10:30AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DK0o0KDTZod/ |
| *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, The Blush Bookstore, Author Baleigh Jayne signing, 11AM, https://theblushbookstore.com/ |
| *Houston, B&N Weslayan, Storytime with local author Suhasini Gupta sharing KAI PO CHE: MINI'S PERFECT KITE, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062171917-49 |
| *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/ |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Multiple Author Signing, 12PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-06-14/special-fathers-day |
| *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 |
| *Ft. Worth, B&N Hulen, Author Thea Claire signing GO FIND LESS, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2207 |
| *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-... |
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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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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, JUNE 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, LBJ Presidential Library, An Evening with Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, 6:30PM, https://www.lbjlibrary.org/events/friends-lbj-library/2025-06-16_evening... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author K.A. Line sharing THE ROBIN ON THE OAK THRONE, 7PM, https://bookpeople.com/event/2025-06-16/ka-linde-robin-oak-throne |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Stephen Harrigan (SORROWFUL MYSTERIES) in conversation with Sarah Bird, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Ashley Poston signing SOUNDS LIKE LOVE, 7PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/poston-2025 |
| *Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, Indie Author to Indie Filmmaker: A Long Strange Trip, 7PM, HYBRID, https://writersguildtx.org/events/2024/11/18-kcrjn-tcrd5-dx2pw-b95l7-cfh... |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Shakespeare at the bar, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, JUNE 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Kasie West sharing her new summer romance BETTER THAN REVENGE, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/share/14zdFs8bCt/ |
| *Keller, A House With Books, Author Sarah Damoff sharing THE BRIGHT YEARS, 6:30PM, https://www.ahousewithbooksshop.com/events |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Craig Johnson signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Johnson |
| *Lubbock, Write Right Critique Group, Weekly critique session, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled Book Club discussing THE ROAD TO TENDER HEARTS with author Annie Hartnett, ONLINE, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *College Station, Hyperbole Bookstore, Author Victoria Christopher Murray speaking and signing, 5:30PM, https://hyperbolebookstore.com/events |
| *Austin, B&N Sunset Valley, Author Craig Johnson sharing RETURN TO SENDER, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2928 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Authors CL Montblanc (PRIDE OR DIE) and Linsey Miller (THAT DEVIL, AMBITION) signing, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-06-18/pride-or-die-devil-ambition |
| Gemini Ink, Verteran's Writing Collective with Sarah Colby, ONLINE, 6:30PM, https://geminiink.org/events/veterans-writing-collective-2020-07-15-2021-11-17-2023-08-16-2023-12-20/2025-06-18/ |
| *Austin, BookWoman, Book Talk: Author Giovanna Silvestre sharing CONFUSED GIRL, 7PM, https://ebookwoman.com/event/2025-06-18/book-talk-confused-girl-find-pea... |
| *Dallas, Whose Books, Author Dr. Jonathan Higgins in conversation with Dr. Joy Woods Bennett, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-book-signing-doctorjonpaul-tick... |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Big Texas Author Talk featuring Amanda Churchill (THE TURTLE HOUSE), 7PM, https://geminiink.org/events/the-big-texas-author-talk-featuring-amanda-... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, JUNE 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Vivianna Garza signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-19/vivianna-garza-life-leotard-childho... |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, A Discussion of Race in a Global Context w/author Chelsi West Ohueri (ENCOUNTERING RACE IN ALBANIA), 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/2744520250619 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Kate Khavari discussing & signing A BOTANISTS GUIDE TO RITUALS AND REVENGE, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-06-19/botanists-guide-rituals-and... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Zaakir Tameez sharing CHARLES SUMNER, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events/calendar?page=1 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Ivy Pochoda signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/pochoda |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Rickey Fayne shares THE DEVIL THREE TIMES, 7PM, https://bookpeople.com/event/2025-06-19/rickey-fayne-devil-three-times |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books, Author Craig Johnson discussing and signing RETURN TO SENDER, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| Dallas Literary Society, A Virtual Conversation with Alice Austen (33 PLACE BRUGMANN), ONLINE 7PM, https://www.dallasliterarysociety.com/register |
| Writers' League of Texas, Following the Thread: Well-Researched Writing, 7PM, ONLINE, https://writersleague.org/calendar/june-third-thursday-2025/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Comicpalooza (Day 1) with Christopher Ruocchio, Andrea Stewart, & Paul Tremblay, 10AM, https://www.comicpalooza.com/ |
| *Midlothian, O'Brien's Bookshop, Author Julie Lucht signing, 2PM, https://obriensbookshop.com/upcoming-events |
| *Austin, First Light Books at YETI Flagship, Author and chef Paula Forbes sharing BARBECUE, 5PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Carrollton, Texas Booksellers Association, ABAA/TBA Dallas Antiquarian Book Fair (Day 1), 5PM, https://txba2014.wildapricot.org/events |
| *Dallas, Blush Bookstore, Authors Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone signing SEAS AND GREETINGS & SNOW PLACE LIKE L.A., 6PM, https://theblushbookstore.com/ |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Liz Flynt signing HUSTLER 50, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Kazu Kibuishi signing, 6:30PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/kazu-kibuishi-author-amulet-series |
| *Houston, CLASS Bookstore, Author Keith Ferrazzi sharing WHO'S GOT YOUR BACK, 6:30PM, https://www.classbookstore.com/events-1 |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Karim Dimechkie (THE UPROAR) in conversation with Katherine Noble, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, Carrying the Torch, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/carrying-the-torch-3 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Lumberton, Boss Lady Books, Local author Ashley Willis sharing THE HOUSE HUNT, 9AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxkbdLh7Qk/?img_index=1 |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series: Lisa Huffaker – The Poet As Propector: Mining Found Text, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-lisa-huffaker/ |
| *Houston, Good on Paper Books, Author Elena Sandovici signing STORMS OF MALHADO, 11AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DKNHm_BtIEA/ |
| *Richardson, B&N, Author storytime with Julie Lucht sharing POPPY THROUGH THE PAINTINGS, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3444 |
| *Rockdale, Main Street Bookshop, Author Erika Fair signing THE SECRET GIRL, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/653694284355426 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, Author Jonathan Guzman signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-21/jonathan-guzman-stefan-and-descent-... |
| Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 11AM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-202... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with Demetrius Fleming sharing DESIGNING DREAMS: A DEJA THE DYNAMO ADVENTURE, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Dallas, Kiss & Tell 2025, 12PM, https://kissandtelltx.com/ |
| *Tomball, Harris County Public Library, Author Fest, 12PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/67d86701a41c773600266ad7 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Juneteenth Freadom Book Fair, 12PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-06-21/juneteenth-freadom-book-fair |
| *Beaumont, B&N, Author Jefferson Fisher signing THE NEXT CONVERSATION: ARGUE LESS, TALK MORE, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062187854-0 |
| *Burleson, Half Price Books, Author Kathalyn Martinez sharing DOES GRANDMA LOOK LIKE ME?, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-098 |
| *Houston, Mossrose Bookshop, Author Kylie Wiggins signing, 1PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DKfioejON0f |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Bo Huffman signing DESSERTS & DRAGONS, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Anthony Goulet signing his YA novel BROKEN HOME, HEALED NEST, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Allen, B&N, Author Kate Khavari signing A BOTANIST'S GUIDE TO RITUALS AND REVENGE, 1:30PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author C.R. Ware signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/707974598425905/ |
| *Katy, Katy Budget Books, Author D. Richard Hood signing 25 YEARS IN THE JUNGLES, 2PM, https://www.katybooks.com/event/d-richard-hood-signs-25-years-jungles |
| *College Station, Hyperbole Bookstore, Author Susan Fletcher (SEA CHANGE) in conversation with Kathi Appelt, 2:30PM, https://hyperbolebookstore.com/events |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Jerry Whitus signing, 3PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-jerry-whitus/ |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Austin Brower signing THE ECHO MACHINE, 4PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2927 |
| Saturday Night Write, Author Amber Royer hosts writing instruction and encouragement, ONLINE, 4PM, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/ |
| *Brownsville, Búho, Author Max Tyrone Lozano sharing TIEMPO, TEXAS, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/buhobtx/posts/pfbid0SfEoFyQr3KgzEWncVPcvqSJGrZp... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books, Author Amy Daws sharing SEVEN YEAR ITCH, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Richardson, Get Lit Bookfair at Lockwood Distilling, Grown Up Book Fair, 10:30AM, https://www.getlitbookfair.com/events/get-lit-vip-book-fair-lockwood-dis... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Raina Andres signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-22/raina-andres-cottons-dinosaur-egg-hunt |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Meagan Brandy discussing and signing TRUST ME ALWAYS, 2PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Denton, The Plot Twist, Author Kat Fallons signing, 2PM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events-1/in-store-book-release-party... |
| *Austin, B&N Arboretum, Author Amy Daws celebrating SEVEN YEAR ITCH, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2536 |
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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