Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 6.21.2025 - 6.29.2025
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Houston, Comicpalooza, June 20-22, 2025
*Dallas, Kiss & Tell 2025, June 21, 2025
*Dallas, Roaring Lambs Writer's Conference, June 21, 2025
*Austin, Austin African American Book Festival, June 28, 2025
*Kilgore, Texas Shakespeare Festival, 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 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/ |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author story time with Courtney Rubalcaba sharing WALKING THROUGH TEXAS, 10:30AM, https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/author-story-time-courtne... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Storytime with author Varsha Bajaj sharing A GARLAND OF HENNA, 10:30AM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-guest-story-time-varsha-bajaj |
| *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... |
| *Rockport, Splendid Suns Books & Gifts, Author Anne Kendsley signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=574514862376896&set=a.107470102414710 |
| *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/ |
| *Humble, The Book Readers Venue, Author Mara Prose signing, 3PM, https://www.thebookreadersvenue.com/events |
| *Dallas, Stoney Creek Publishing at Historic Exposition Park, Author TD Motley signing THE ART OF FARMING, 3:30PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-mttMTc_A/ |
| *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 |
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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 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Rhythm of Poets, 4PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/rhythm-poets |
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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, JUNE 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, "Walk Out and Speak Up" Teel Storytelling Workshop, 1PM, https://geminiink.org/events/walk-out-and-speak-up-youth/ |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore at Congregation Emanu El, Author Shannon Watts (FIRED UP), in conversation with Brené Brown, 7PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-shannon-watts-fired |
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TUESDAY, JUNE 24 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts & BookPeople, Bloomsday and Beyond featuring Emma Dabiri, author of Twisted: The Tangled History of Black Hair Culture, 1PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/bloomsday-and-beyond-fea... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Monika Maeckle signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-24/monika-maeckle-plants-purpose-twent... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book & Alley Theater, Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd Celebration, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/event/agatha-christies-mirror-crackd-celebra... |
| *Lubbock, Write Right Critique Group, Weekly critique session, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Launch of CATACLYSM MOVES ME I REGRET TO SAY with Stephanie Yue Duhem, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/2296620250624 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author and chef Zachary Rodriquez sharing MY MEXICAN FAVORITES, 7PM, https://bookpeople.com/event/2025-06-24/zachary-rodriguez-my-mexican-fav... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Pflugerville, The Book Burrow, Writers' Night, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1922108558314944/1922108584981608 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Poets Carmen Calatayud and Alex Salina reading, 6PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-25/carmen-calatayud-tangled-body-and-a... |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Author Dr. Sara Reardon speaking, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/sara-reardon/ |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Legendary Children: An Evening With Tom & Lorenzo, 7PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/legendary-children-an-evening-with-tom-l... |
| *Dallas, Whose Books, Author Arriel Vinson signing, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-arriel-vinson-tickets-13236890... |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop, Author Hazel Gaynor discussing & signing BEFORE DOROTHY, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, JUNE 26 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Grand Prairie, Friends of the Grand Prairie Library, Annual Book Sale (day 1), 10AM, https://www.gptx.org/library/Events-directory/Summer-Clearance-Book-Sale |
| Writing Workshops, Writing and Publishing Picture Books Successfully with Rosie J. Pova, ONLINE, 4PM, https://writingworkshops.com/products/writing-and-publishing-picture-books-successfully-zoom-seminar-with-rosie-j-pova |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books & Indulgences, Author Chelsea Conradt (THE FARMHOUSE) in conversation with Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/share/1ActJ49eMg/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Stephanie Elizondo Griest signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-26/stephanie-elizondo-griest-art-above... |
| *Denton, The Plot Twist, Author Aimee Vance signing, 6PM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events-1/fates-defied-in-store-autho... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author and chef Rick Martinez sharing SALSA DADDY, 7PM, https://bookpeople.com/event/2025-06-26/rick-martinez-salsa-daddy |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Kelsey Toney discussing and signing THE UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCES OF BLEEDING, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Dallas, Arts and Letters Live at Horchow Auditorium, Author Katie Sturino (SUNNY SIDE UP) in conversation with Aschelle Morgan, 7:30PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-katie-sturino |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, JUNE 27 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Angelo, Old Town Books, Music in Literature with the San Angelo Symphony, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/4148985662005673/4148985672005672 |
| *Conroe, B&N, Author T.H. Lehnen signing FOG & FIREFLIES, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Live Book Signing with Anointed Authors of Black Women Who Want More, 12PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-06-27/anointed-authors-black-wome... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Jonny Garza Villa signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-27/jonny-garza-villa-futbolista |
| *Denton, The Plot Twist, Author Amber Palmer signing, 6:30PM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events-1/through-your-dust-book-rele... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Katherine Center discussing and signing THE LOVE HATERS, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events/calendar |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Authors Christina Dodd, Katharine Schellman, and Ashley Weaver speaking & signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Dodd-Schellman-Weaver |
| *Richardson, B&N, Local author Sarah Hendricks signing ELLA, 6:30PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3444 |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, I Scream Social: Amber Isaac, Jen Parkhill, and Dee Lalo Garcia, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/2789520250627 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Katie Sturino sharing SUNNY SIDE UP, 7PM, https://bookpeople.com/event/2025-06-27/katie-sturino-sunny-side |
| *Austin, Flutter Romance Bookstore, Author Julie Kenner (THE TOWER) in conversation with Laurelin Paige, 7PM, https://flutterbookstore.com/products/the-tower-release-event-with-nyt-b... |
| *Belton, The Black Bird Books & Spirits, Release Party of A Heavy Metal History Lesson by Josh Putnam, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1374336630517115 |
| *Dallas, Whose Books, Let's Talk Romance With Mia Sosa, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-romance-with-mia-sosa-tickets-134... |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Kelsey B. Toney (THE UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCE OF BLEEDING ON A TUESDAY) in conversation with Tori Jean, 7PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/toney-2025 |
| *San Antonio, Half Price Books, Author Zachary Rodriguez discussing and signing MY MEXICAN FAVORITES, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-004 |
| *Selma, Ghoulish Books, Book Release Party for DYBBUK IN THE DOORWAY by author John Baltisberger, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1019536350249084 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Carver Library and Museum, 19th Austin African American Book Festival featuring Walter Mosley, 10AM, https://www.aaabookfest.org/2025-festival-lineup |
| *Denton, The Plot Twist, Author Morgan Bridges signing, 10AM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events-1/morgan-bridges-in-store-q-a... |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Story Time: Minecraft Edition with Conner Hoover sharing PICK YOUR OWN QUEST: ESCAPE FROM M INECRAFT, 10:30AM, https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/author-story-time-minecra... |
| *Burnet, Title Euphoria, Author Dr. Shana Fancher signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2145229422570179 |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Storytime with author Sharon R. MIller sharing GRUMPUS AMONG US, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Albany Navarre signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-28/albany-navarre-building-blocks-fina... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Angela Wynette sharing THE MAGIC WISH BALL, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Dallas, B&N Lincoln Park, Author meet and greet with L.A. Starks (WINNER'S CURSE), 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: Author Ndidi Amadi sharing CHICHI AND DIDI LOVE THEIR NAMES, 12PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/pages/events |
| *Houston, Bayou City Book Fest, 12PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bayou-citybook-fest-tickets-1332422996049 |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books & Arts, Book launch for EARTH MOVER by JC Murphey, 1PM, https://withfriends.co/birdhouse_books/events |
| *Conroe, B&N, Author C.D. Sterling signing FOR LOVE I WILL, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Houston, B&N Copperfield, Author Sydney Dunlap signing RACING THE CLOUDS, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2183 |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Richard Mora signing TREATING PENANCE, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Gabriella Gamez signing KISS ME, MAYBE, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Austin, Reverie Books, Author Reverie Fey signing, 2PM, https://reveriebooks.com/event/author-event-reverie-fey-queen-of-the-nerds/ |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Alex Lane signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1441207177039291/ |
| *Austin, Red Salmon Arts, Casa de Resistencia Books, Historias of Resilience: A Personal Essay Reading, 3PM, https://www.resistenciabooks.com/historias-of-resilience-a-personal-essa... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Chelsea Conradt in conversation with Nishita Parekh, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Conradt |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Christina Dodd discussing and signing THUS WITH A KISS I DIE, 6PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: Brenda Palmer sharing THE JOURNEY OF YES and discussion with RaQuel Hopkins, 6PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/pages/events |
| *The Woodlands, Buy the Book, Buy the Book Social, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/652719071087788 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JUNE 29 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author R.L. Toalson signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-06-29/r-l-toalson-unforgettable-leta-ligh... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local author Tiffany Sunday signing THE ROAD TO ELSEWHERE and Kerry Shatzen signing QUEER PRIDE PUZZLES VOLUME ONE, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Denton, The Plot Twist, Author Kayla Olson signing, 2PM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events-1/kayla-olson-q-a-signing-event |
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
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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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