Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 7.12.2025 - 7.20.2025
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
- Irving, Texas Author and Reader Con, July 19-20, 2025
- Austin, Greater Austin Comic Con, July 19-20, 2025
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read: The Story of PEN, through August 2025
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SATURDAY, JULY 12 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author storytime with Erika Lynne Jones sharing ZARA IN THE MIDDLE, 10:30AM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-07-12/special-story-time-zara-middle |
| *Georgetown, Lark and Owl, Storytime with author Magaret Bain sharing ANNE HAS A ALLIGATOR, 10:30AM, https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/collections/events |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books & Art, Storytime with author Martellus Bennett sharing DEAR BLACK BOY, 11AM, https://withfriends.co/birdhouse_books/events |
| *Richardson, B&N, Author storytime with Teresa Argenbright sharing CHARLOTTE & PENELOPE AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD STAGE, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3444 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Lisa Compton signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-07-12/lisa-compton-olivia-osborne-series |
| *Weatherford, Arts & Letters Bookstore, Local author David DeGrand sharing and signing I AM NOT OKAY, 11AM, https://www.artsandlettersbooks.com/event/david-degrand-author-signing/ |
| *Selma, B&N, Storytime with author Debra Hatch, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Hailey Robinson, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1106570178055339 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Debra O'Connor sharing ANNABELLE BEE AND NOW THERE ARE THREE, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookstore, Author Alley, 12PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Midland, Love Affair Bookstore, Author M.D. LaBelle signing ANGEL, 12PM, https://loveaffairbookstore.com/pages/events |
| *Plano, Sunbelt Books & Arts Expo, 1PM, https://sunbelt-expo.com/ |
| *Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, Amber Royer: Writing Retreat: Dynamic Short Stories, 1PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/2024/11/18-kcrjn-tcrd5-dx2pw-b95l7-cfh... |
| *Richardson, B&N, Author Jay S. Bell signing WECOME TO COTTONMOUTH, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3444 |
| *San Antonio, B&N Northwoods, Author Malarie Weber signing THE LIES OF MORTALS, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2927 |
| *Azle, The Reading Rabbit, Author Sarah Abegglen signing, 1PM, https://www.thereadingrabbit.com/events |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Author Martellus Bennett sharing SLICES OF BLACK AMERICAN LIFE, 1PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Event with Jessica Olson, 1PM, https://www.monkeyanddogbooks.com/news-letter |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Patricia Qaiyyim signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Belton, The Black Bird Books & Spirits, Author Sage St. Claire signing, 2PM, https://blackbirdbooksandspirits.com/events/ |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Interesting People At Parties: Creating Rich Characters with Bahar Momeni, 2PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/interesting-people-at-parties/ |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author T.H. Lehnen signing FOG & FIREFLIES, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *The Woodlands, B&N, Storytime and author signing with Mickey Davis sharing NOY, THE LITTLE LAO AMBASSADOR, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2200 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Patrick Hanford signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Hanford |
| *Austin, Black Pearl Books, Author Carrie R. Moore (MAKE YOUR WAY HOME) in conversation with Bret Anthony Johnston, 4PM, https://www.blackpearlbookstore.com/events |
| *Austin, Bibliobar, KILLER STORY Q&A with author Claire St. Amant, 5PM, https://bibliobartx.com/events |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Chad Gaines signing WHO AM I, 5:25PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Amarillo, Chapterhouse Books, Author Mallory Rae signing, 6PM, https://chapterhousebookstore.com/pages/events |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Urban Lit Day at The Dock, 6PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-07-12/urban-lit-day-dock |
| *McKinney, Neighbor Books, Author Sarah Damoff signing, 6:30PM, https://neighborbookstx.com/pages/events |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Authors Dr. Dean Spears and Dr. Michael Geruso sharing AFTER THE SPIKE, 7PM, https://bookpeople.com/event/2025-07-12/dr-dean-spears-dr-michael-geruso... |
| *Selma, Ghoulish Books, Book Release for THE UNKILLABLE FRANK LIGHTNING by Josh Rountree featuring L.P. Hernandez, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3831780980447577 |
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SUNDAY, JULY 13 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Chris Bodmann signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-07-13/christopher-bodmann-harvest-season |
| *College Station, B&N, Author Jordan Gray signing THE INFINITE NIGHT, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2875 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Mark Noble signing DIFFERENT DARK, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences, Author Ryan Bradley signing SAY UNCLE, 1PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-ryan-c-bradley |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Kelsey Cox signing PARTY OF LIARS, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Graphic novelist Gabriela Epstein sharing SUMMER OF THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB, 2PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Lindsay Leslie sharing GUS HEARTS THE BUS, 2PM, https://bookpeople.com/events |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Author D Grant Smith signing, 4PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/book-signing-d-grant-smith |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Eric Howell signing UNDER THE FRANCIS TREE, 4PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Stacey McEwan sharing A FORBIDDEN ALCHEMY, 7PM, https://bookpeople.com/events |
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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, JULY 14 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Gordon Korman sharing SNOOP, 6PM, https://bookpeople.com/events |
| *Austin, Typewriter Rodeo, Hands-On with Typewriter Rodeo + JDI with Sean and Shanna, 6:30PM, https://o5b9w5.ff36.fdske.com/e/c/01jzn9y5gqa41ktfpt0y44zdb6/01jzn9y5gqa... |
| *Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, Critique Group, 6:30PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/mar2025-j3nlz-7ng64-7ewps-7mhap |
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TUESDAY, JULY 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Alienated Majest Books, Q&A + book signing with Eugene S. Robinson, 4PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/3161120250715 |
| *Dallas, Blush Bookstore, Author Alexa Martin sharing HOW TO SELL A ROMANCE, 6PM, https://theblushbookstore.com/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Brandan Robertson sharing QUEER & CHRISTIAN, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-07-15/queer-christian |
| *Plano, Bibliobar, Poetry workshop with Moriah Georges, 6PM, https://bibliobartx.com/events/2025/7/15/poetry-workshop-with-moriah-geo... |
| Torch Literary Arts, Welcome Table Talk - Stories from our Past: Genealogy as Creative Inspiration, 6PM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/welcome-table-talk-stories-from-our-past-genealogy-as-creative-inspiration |
| *Lubbock, Write Right Critique Group, Weekly critique session, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Selma, Ghoulish Books, Author Josh Rountree (THE UNKILLABLE FRANK LIGHTNING) in conversation with L.P. Hernandez, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3831780980447577 |
| Flutter Romance Bookstore, Virtual event with Helena Hunting celebrating I COULD BE YOURS, ONLINE, 7PM, https://flutterbookstore.com/products/helena-hunting-i-could-be-yours-virtual-event-plus-signed-bookplate-7-15-25 |
| *Dallas, Arts & Letters Live at Horchow Auditorium, Author Gary Shteyngart (VERA, OR FAITH), 7:30PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-gary-shteyngart |
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, Meet & greet with Steena Hernandez, 5PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-07-16/steena-hernandez-lupitas-brown-ball... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Veronica Bane sharing her YA book DIFFICULT GIRLS, 6PM, https://bookpeople.com/events |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Jo Piazza in conversation with Abby Endler, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Piazza |
| Gemini Ink, Veteran's Writing Collective with Sarah Colby, 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/events/veterans-writing-collective-2020-07-15-2021-11-17-2023-08-16-2023-12-20/2025-07-16/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, JULY 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Michael Mendez Guevara signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-07-17/michael-mendez-guevara-closest-thin... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Family Lit Night with Mike Guinn, 6:30PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-07-17/family-lit-night |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Carol Enneking sharing THE REBALANCING ACT, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events/calendar |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Alexa Martin (HOW TO SELL A ROMANCE) in conversation with J. Elle, 7PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/martin-2025 |
| Writers' League of Texas, Third Thursday event discussing "Remixes & Reimaginings: Seeing Stories Anew", 7PM, ONLINE, https://bookpeople.com/events |
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FRIDAY, JULY 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, BookPeople at Central Presbyterian Church, Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia sharing THE BEWITCHING, 6PM, https://bookpeople.com/events |
| *Denton, The Plot Twist Romance Book Bar, Author Event & Rom-Com Trivia Night With Emily Harding & Alexa Martin, 6:30PM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events-1/in-store-author-event-rom-c... |
| *Houston, CLASS Bookstore, A Conversation about LIBERATION STORIES with editors Shanelle Matthews and Marzena Zukowska and moderated by Tigress Osborn, 6:30PM, https://www.classbookstore.com/events-1/class-bookstore-presents-a-conve... |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Book launch for THE GARDEN: POEMS by Marzetta, 7PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Austin, Vintage Bookstore & Wine, Alexandra Burt, VP Chandler and Laura Oles (FOR EVERY EVIL UNDER THE SUN: STORIES) in conversation with Scott Montgomery, 7PM, https://vintagebooksandwine.com |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Tyler Merritt sharing THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING, 7PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, JULY 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Las Colinas, Texas Author & Reader Con, 10 AM, Day 1, https://www.facebook.com/events/844984224364289 |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum, Little Engines Presents featuring Mike Nagel, Kyle Seibel, John Waddy Bullion, & Adam Voith, 10AM, https://deepvellum.com/events/2025/backlist-book-club-fk53l-mme2k |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series: Alex Temblador – Writing An Identity Not Your Own, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-alex-temblador/ |
| *Montgomery, The Dusted Shelf Bookstore, Author Alaina Hope signing, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1296121995846796 |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author story time with Lindsay Leslie sharing GUS HEARTS THE BUS, 10:30AM, https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/author-story-time-lindsay... |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Storytime with author Chris Barton sharing WE MATCH!, 11AM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 11AM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-202... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Tonya Baradaran sharing SPECTRUM OF CARS, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Teresa Argenbright, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/673913548885888/ |
| *Austin, Half Price Books Lamar, Author Heidi Little signing ONE LOVE RISING THE MUSICAL, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017 |
| *Azle, The Reading Rabbit, Author R.J. Setser signing, 12PM, https://www.thereadingrabbit.com/events |
| *Conroe, Get Fictional, Author Oscar Whiting signing TALES FROM GRIMLOCK COVE, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1757717108489111 |
| *Austin, Vintage Bookstore & Wine, Michael Bracken (SLEUTHS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN) in discussion with Scott Montgomery, 1PM, https://vintagebooksandwine.com |
| *Denison, Pen & Page Weathered Books, Author Brian Hander chat & signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/684989657778826 |
| *San Antonio, B&N Northwoods, Storytime with author Sharon Miller sharing THE GRUMPUS AMONG US, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2927 |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author DJ McDowell signing THE CAPTOR, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Thomas Edwards signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Ann Slattery signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1756756318246296 |
| *Pasadena, B&N, Author Patricia Contreras signing FLIRTELLIGENCE, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2370 |
| *Azle, The Reading Rabbit, Author Lindsay Lamar signing, 2:30PM, https://www.thereadingrabbit.com/events/meetandgreetauthorsigning-lindse... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Africa & African Diaspora Literary Experience, 3PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-07-19/africa-african-diaspora-lit... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Final Twist book signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Final-Twist |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Victoria Bynum signing, 3PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-victoria-bynum/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Alexa Martin sharing HOW TO SELL A ROMANCE, 4PM, https://bookpeople.com/events |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Discussion and signing with author Michael Phillips sharing THE PURIFYING KNIFE, 4pm, https://interabangbooks.com/events |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Kacy Ritter launches her new book ELVIRA VANCE AND THE MONSTER MYSTERY, 4PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/events |
| Saturday Night Write, Author Amber Royer hosts writing instruction and encouragement, ONLINE, 4PM, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/ |
| *Amarillo, Chapterhouse Books, Author Kaitlyn Clements signing, 6PM, https://chapterhousebookstore.com/pages/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JULY 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Syed Hasnain signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-07-20/syed-hasnain-jash-socially-anxious-god |
| *Denton, The Plot Twist, Author Livy Hart signing, 1PM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events-1/livy-hart-in-store-q-a-sign... |
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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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