Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 6.01.2024 - 6.9.2024
ALL TIMES CENTRAL TIME
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Seguin, Lone Star Festival, June 1, 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 1 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Seguin, Seguin Town Center, Lone Star Festival, 9AM, https://lonestarfestival.fun/ |
| *Austin, Greater Austin Reading Coalition, Launch of StoryStars program, 10AM, https://minaretfoundation.com/storystars-june-2024/ |
| *Rockdale, Main Street Bookshop, Book signing with author Ashlena Hansen, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2363093697219434 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Special Storytime with Author Dianna Hutts Aston (MERMAIDS' SONG TO THE SEA), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/special-story-time-mermaids-song-sea |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Dr. Shavon Mariah Brooks signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/dr-shavon-mariah-brooks-talk-zion |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books, Special storytime with author Lesa Engelthaler (JOAN OF ART), 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Rockport, Splendid Sun Books, Author Branson Smith signing, 12PM, https://www.splendidsunbooks.com/ |
| *Spring, Copperfield's Books, Author Jessica Raney (ROOT AND BONE) reading and signing, 12:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1811271386032388 |
| *Austin, Half Price Books North Lamar, Author Christopher “Awesome” Isom (VITALITY QUEST: UNLOCKING YOUR INNER HERO), 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-005 |
| *Austin, Half Price Books South Lamar, Author Dagmar Grieder (THE MUSHROOM GIRL: FROM HITLER'S GERMANY TO TODAY'S TEXAS) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Chris Mullen signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Rebecca Stevenson signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/392323416918746/ |
| *Tyler, Half Price Books, Author Josephine Dubinsky (EYES OF AUTONOMY: THE DEFENDERS GUILD) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-016 |
| *Amarillo, Chapterhouse Books, Author Talk with Jonny Garza Villa (CANTO CONTIGO), 3PM, https://chapterhousebookstore.com/products/author-talk-jonny-garza-villa-for-canto-contigo-june-1-3pm-cst?ose=false |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Rebecca Weisenhoff (FINLEY THE BRAVE) reading and signing, 2PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-author-story-time-rebecca-weisenhoff-tickets-906863151097 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Genevieve Kingston (DID I EVER TELL YOU?) discussion & signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/did-i-ever-tell-you |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Ashlee Eiland (SAY GOOD) speaking and signing, 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/eiland-24 |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Writing Workshops & The Writer's Garret, 2024 DFW Poetry Fest, 6PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/dfw-poetry-fest/ |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Tracy Daugherty (TALES FROM THE BAYOU CITY), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-tracy-daugherty-tales-bayou-... |
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SUNDAY, JUNE 2 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Stephanie Roth signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/stephanie-roth-just-feelin |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Dr. Jim Webb (INNOVATORS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD) and author Robert Mayes (THE PRE-OBITUARY OF ROBERT HENRY MAYES FROM BELLVILLE TEXAS), 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Fort Worth, Leaves Book & Tea Shop, Risa and Friends talk books, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, JUNE 3 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Jacqueline Winspear signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/winspear |
| *Austin, Book People, Author K.A. Linde in conversation with Tracy Wolff and Abigail Owen, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople-presents-ka-linde-the-wren-in-the-holly-library-tickets-902731743947?aff=x |
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TUESDAY, JUNE 4 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Frisco, Barnes & Noble Stonebriar Mall, Author meet and greet with Amanda Cloird (MY BROKEN PLACE), 4PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062169192-0 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author K.A. Cobell signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/ka-cobell-looking-smoke |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly meeting, 6:30PM, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Lisa Wingate (SHELTERWOOD) book discussion & book signing, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Ashlee Eiland (SAY GOOD)speaking and signing, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Austin, Writer's League of Texas, One Page Salon, 7:30PM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/one-page-salon-june-2024/ |
| Houston Independent Authors, Ask the Editor Hour, 8PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/360953713614305 |
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, First Light, American Short Fiction spring issue launch party, 6PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events/american-short-fiction-spring-is... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Discussion & book signing with Marcela Fuentes (MALAS), 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/malas |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Alex Finlay in conversation with Ashley Winstead, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Finlay |
| *San Antonio, Tejas Storytelling Association, San Antonio Storytellers meeting, 6:30PM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/san-antonio-storytellers/2024-06-05/ |
| Fresh Fiction, Book Club with author Lisa Regan, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/video-book-club-with-lisa-regan-tickets-894034530347 |
| *Austin, Book People, Author Lindsay Ellis (APOSTLES OF MERCY), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/lindsay-ellis-apostles-mercy |
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THURSDAY, JUNE 6 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Catherine Grace Katz (THE DAUGHTERS OF YALTA) discussion & signing, 2:30PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/daughters-yalta |
| *Houston, Conversations From a Page, Evening Literary Salon with Kristen Bird and Amanda Churchill, 5:30PM, https://www.cfapage.net/upcoming-events |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Book Launce for Emet North (IN UNIVERSES) in conversation with Katherine Packert Burke, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/20240606 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Alex Finlay (IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME) book signing & discussion, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/if-something-happens-me |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Lone Star Story Hour, 6PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/lone-star-story-hour/ |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Translator Kalpana Raina (FOR NOW, IT IS NIGHT), 6:30 PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-kalpana-raina-translator-now-it-night |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Frank Figliuzzi signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Figliuzzi |
| *Austin, Book People, Author Maggie Smith (YOU COULD MAKE THIS PLACE BEAUTIFUL) speaking and signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/maggie-smith-you-could-make-place-beaut... |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Kathryn E. O'Rourke & photograher Ben Koush (HOME HEAT MONEY GOD) in conversation with Ian Searcey, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events/kathryn-e-orourke-ben-koush-home... |
| *Austin, Austin Central Libarary, atCentral: JUNETEENTH RODEO author Sarah Bird discussion and signing, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atcentral-juneteenth-rodeo-book-conversation-signing-with-sarah-bird-tickets-887673514377 |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Kate Khavari (A BOTANIST'S GUIDE TO SOCIETY & SECRETS) book signing, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Houston, IRL Author Talk and book release of Gina L. Carroll's THE GRANDEST GARDEN, 7:30PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-authot-talk-the-grandest-gard... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Grapevine, Texas Homeschool Expo, author Katherine Briggs signing, 10AM, https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/jleventpro/2024the-dfw |
| *San Angelo, Old Town Books, Music in Literature with the San Angelo Symphony, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1010014680548816/1010014687215482/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Gretchen Rubin (LIFE IN FIVE SENSES) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/life-five-senses |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, First Friday Poetry, 6:30PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/first-friday-poetry-0 |
| *Austin, Book People, Author Lori Tucker-Sullivan (I CAN'T REMEMBER IF I CRIED) speaking & signing, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople-presents-lori-tucker-sullivan-i-cant-remember-if-i-cried-tickets-903385308777?aff=x |
| *Belton, The Blackbird Books & Spirits, 90s Night Adult Book Fair, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1461481868106236/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Annabel Monaghan (SUMMER ROMANCE) book discussion & signing, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Dallas, Whose Books, Meet Author Jonny Garza Villa, 7PM, https://www.whosebooks.shop/events |
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SATURDAY, JUNE 8 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Lubbock, Caprock Writers' and Illustrators, Writing Place-Based Fiction with author Dr. Katie Cortese, 10AM, https://www.caprockwriters.com/event-info/june-program-dr-katie-cortese-... |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Julie Lucht (POPPY THROUGH THE PAINTINGS) story time and signing, 11AM & 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-author-story-time-julie-lucht-tickets... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, poet/author Zachary Scott Rhiger signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/zachary-rhiger-love-more-word |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Veronica Hackett (COOKING TALES--CARRIE AND BROC'S GREAT BIG BOOGIE) reading and signing, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Edgar Garcia, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1162892548399299/ |
| *Abilene, Texas Star Trading Co, Book signing with author Charles Russell, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/453671003984713 |
| *Austin, Half Price Books South Lamar, Author Donald Mace Williams (BEOWULF: FOR FIRESIDE AND SCHOOLROOM) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Greg Dorchak signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Frisco, Barnes & Noble Stonebriar Mall, Sisters in Crime author Panel (NOTORIOUS IN NORTH TEXAS), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062168251-0 |
| *San Antonio, Barnes & Noble, Author R.L. Toalson (SOMETHING MAYBE MAGNIFICENT) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Allison Speer signing, 1PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/allison-f-speer-theodore-turkey-who-found-... |
| *Austin, Book People, Author and Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness (GORGEOUSLY ME!), 2PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jonathan-van-ness-gorgeously-me |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Authors Eleanor Spicer Rice & Rob Wilson (YOUR PETS' SECRET LIVES) discussion & book signing, 2PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/your-pets-secret-lives |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Theo Boyd signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/7755328417824901/ |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Authors Ashley Weaver and Kate Khavari signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Weaver-Khavari |
| *Austin, Typewriter Rodeo & Letterpress Play, Poetry Readings & Stories, 4PM, https://letterpressplay.com/blogs/blog/poetry-readings-stories-presented... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Jonny Garza Villa (CANTO CONTIGO) book signing & discussion, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/canto-contigo |
| *El Paso, UT Press & Sound Decay Records, Conversation & signing with Author Tara Lopez, 6PM, https://utpress.utexas.edu/events/tara-lopez-at-sound-decay-records/ |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Book Shop, Author Chris Colfer (ROSWELL JOHNSON SAVES THE WORLD) signing, 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/colfer-2024 |
| *Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, Book Launch with author Shawn M. Warner, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/744369107768439 |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Julia London (NICE WORK, NORA NOVEMBER) book siging, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/julia-london-author-event-nice-work-nora-november-tickets-858312073517 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Tracey Mash signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/tracey-mash-i-love-me-some-me |
| *Taylor, Curio Mrvosa, Author Amber Byfield reading, 11AM, https://curiomrvosa.square.site/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Tank Gunner and Bill Kushnir (HENLEY) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Austin, Book People, Author Gabriela Epstein (THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB) speaking and signing, 2PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/gabriela-epstein-baby-sitters-club-graphic-novels |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Amy Bolding signing, 2PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Kacie Rose (YOU DESERVE GOOD GELATO) discussion & book signing, 2PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/you-deserve-good-gelato |
| *Fort Worth, Fawkes Press & Leaves Bookstore, William R. Humble book launch for THE SHIELD OF VANIR, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/7462016767244207 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: Author Tonya Duncan Ellis (THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM), 2PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-they-built-me-for... |
| *San Antonio, Barnes & Noble, Poet Charles Darnell (TOWARD HUMAN) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062169784-0 |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Noir at the Bar - Reading Panel, 6:30PM. https://thewilddetectives.com/events/noir-at-the-bar-7/ |
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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
Want your event included? Email Events@lonestarliterary.com with your complete info two weeks in advance of the issue in which your event is scheduled, and we'll include it.
