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 3.1.2025 - 3.9.2025
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Irving, North Texas Teen Book Fest, February 28- March 1, 2025
*Weslaco, The Mayor Joe V. Sanchez Memorial Book Festival, March 1, 2025
*San Angelo, Angelo State University Writers’ Conference, March 6-7, 2025
*Corpus Christi, People's Literary Festival, March 6-8, 2025
*Denton, Tejas Storytelling Festival, March 6-9, 2025
*Houston, Little BIPOC Book Fest, March 8, 2025
*Bulverde, Hill Country Literary Festival, March 8, 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, MARCH 1 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Irving, North Texas Teen Book Festival, 8AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/460291957081453 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Special Author storytime with Lauren Briére reading ALPHABET ADVENTURES, 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/storytime/special-author-storytime-laur... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Gabrielle Nidus hosting workshop for young writers, 10:30AM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-gabrielle-nidus-inspired-st... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Lori Patterson signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-01/lori-patterson-poop-factory |
| *Selma, B&N, Storytime with author Joseph Ruli reading GIOVANNI AND THE FAVA BEANS, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books, Storytime with author Sherri Tease reading NO ORDINARY HORSE, 11:30PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Local Author storytime, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/948462530718170/ |
| *Rockport, Splendid Suns Books & Gifts, Launch party for Natasha Bajema's book Selenian Genesis, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1756586224890650/ |
| *San Marcos, Green Heron Bookshop, Author Toby Leblanc signing, 12PM, https://www.tobyleblancauthor.com/ |
| *Austin, Half Price Books S. Lamar, Local author Shirley Franklin speaking and signing AUNT JUCY'S WAYWARD FAMILY, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Nicki Carlson signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Thomas Edwards signing DAUGHTERS DREAR, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author David P. Morris signing BARBARIAN OF THRACE, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Tyler, Half Price Books, Author D.T. Sneed signing THE MADMAN'S DAUGHTER, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-016 |
| *Weslaco, Mayor Joe V. Sanchez Public Library, Mayor Joe V. Sanchez Memorial Book Festival with authors, books, crafts, and more, 1PM, https://www.weslacopl.us/ |
| *Abilene, Seven and one Books, Author Roy Juarez, Jr signing, 1PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Kimberly Page signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1809031253192019/ |
| *The Woodlands, Author E L Valentine celebrates release of FROSTED TORMENT, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062182894-0 |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Susan Thomas signing, 3PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-susan-thomas/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author SC Perot presents STYLES OF JOY, 4PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/sc-perot-styles-joy |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Sabrina Capper discussing & signing LICKING THE KNIFE, 4PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-01/licking-knife |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences, Author Bruce Bond reading from THE DOVE OF THE MORNING NEWS and other titles, 4PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/bruce-bond-poetry-reading |
| *The Woodlands, Buy the Book Bookstore, Author Sydney Dunlap (RACING THE CLOUDS) in conversation with Lynne Kelly, 4PM, https://buythebook-tx.com/events/ |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books at AFS Cinema, Book and movie pairing featuring LET'S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH paired with Kier-La Janisse's HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1885520250301 |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Liz Pelly discussing and signing MOOD MACHINE, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
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SUNDAY, MARCH 2 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Caroline Rose signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-02/caroline-rose-dear-riley-rose-story... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Zachary Cooper (A LITTLE TASTE OF BETRAYAL) and Antonina Duridanova (DELICIOUS EUROPEAN SUMMER) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *The Colony, B&N Stonebriar at The Colony High School, Dav Pilkey celebrates BIG JIM BEGINS, 1:30PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062180915-0 |
| *Austin, B&N Sunset Valley, Author Dhonielle Clayton discussing & signing THE DEADLY FATES, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2928 |
| *Galveston, Then and Now Bookshop, Author Melissa Coyle signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=562356610194484&set=pcb.562356626861149 |
| *Austin, Texas Standard & Scholz Garten, Texas Standard 10 year celebration with author Sarah Bird and Typewriter Rodes, 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/texas-standard-10th-birthday-party-tickets-... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Jack Woodville London launching DANGEROUS LATITUDES, 4PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jack-woodville-london-dangerous-latitudes |
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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, MARCH 3 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Charlotte McConaghy sharing WILD DARK SHORE, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/charlotte-mcconaghy-wild-dark-shore |
| *Houston, Inprint at the Alley Theatre, Jennifer Chang and Naomi Shihab Nye reading from their poetry collections with book sales and signing, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/inprint-jennifer-chang-naomi-shihab-nye... |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Rebekah Gray signing NIGHTWEAVER, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-202... |
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TUESDAY, MARCH 4 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author James Ponti celebrating the release of THE SHERLOCK SOCIETY, 5PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/ponti-2025 |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty, Book celebration for DELTA FUTURES by Jason Cons in conversation with Raj Patel, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1885920250304 |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Happy Endings Book Club Presents Etta Easton in conversation with Ashley Baskerville, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/happy-endings-book-club-presents-e... |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Poetry reading with Katherine Oldmixon Garza & Robin Davidson, 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Kristen Bird in conversation with Dana Omari-Harrell, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Bird |
| *Lubbock, Write Right Critique Group, Weekly critique session, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Andrea Eames sharing A HARVEST OF HEARTS, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/andrea-eames-harvest-hearts |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Callan Wink (BEARTOOTH) in conversation with Taylor Bruce, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Nic Stone discussing DEAR MANNY, 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/pages/events |
| *Austin, Writers' League of Texas, One Page Salon, 7:30PM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/march-2025-one-page-salon/ |
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Meet & Greet with author Brian Kelly (HOW TO WIN AT TRAVEL), 3PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-05/how-win-travel |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty, Tertulias: A Spanish Language Reading Series, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1908920250305 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Michael Cannell discussing & signing BLOOD AND THE BADGE, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-05/blood-and-badge |
| *Denton, The Plot Twist, Author Kat Fallons signing, 6PM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events |
| *Dallas, Nasher Sculpture Center, Workshop and Book Launch for A. Kendra Greene's NO LESS STRANGE OR WONDERFUL, 6:30PM, https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/programs-events/calendar |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Anne-Laure Le Cunff sharing TINY EXPERIMENTS, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/anne-laure-le-cunff-tiny-experiments |
| *Kyle, Katherine Anne Porter Center, Author Ben Lerner (THE LIGHTS) speaking, 7PM, https://kapliterarycenter.txst.edu/events.html |
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THURSDAY, MARCH 6 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Tyler, Half Price Books, Author Ann Hutchinson Slattery signing STEEPLES & DOMES, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-016 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Nigel Hamilton discussing & signing LINCOLN VS. DAVIS, 4PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-06/lincoln-vs-davis |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, Author Jack Woodville London speaking and signing DANGEROUS LATITUDES, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-06/jack-woodville-london-dangerous-lat... |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Brian Kelly signing HOW TO WIN AT TRAVEL, 6PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Jeanette Horn discussing & signing PLAY, WITH KNIVES, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-06/play-knives |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, The Turn Up: an open mic celebrating Torch's Amplify Austin campaign, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/the-turn-up |
| *Cisco, Cisco Writers Club at Myrtle Wilks Community Center, Author Roma Holley discussing SURVIVING THE STORM THROUGH THE WIND OF THE SPIRIT, 7PM, https://ciscowritersclub.org/ |
| *Dallas, Whose Bookstore, Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latino-poetry-places-we-call-home-dallas-ce... |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Melanie Shankle (HERE BE DRAGONS) in conversation with Beth Moore, 7PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/2025-03-06/ticketed-melanie-shankle... |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author and The Farmhouse Flower Farm owner Marryn Mathis discussing and signing SWEAT PEA SCHOOL, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Lubbock, Texas Tech Creative Writing Series, Author Nicholas Goodly reading, 7:30PM, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/english/student_involvement/organizations/read... |
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FRIDAY, MARCH 7 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Houston Independent Authors, Writers Lunch: Using Critique Groups with Sean Morrissey Carroll, 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/HoustonAuthors |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author and Simplified founder Emily Ley discussing & signing THE SIMPLIFIED COOKBOOK, 4:30PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-07/simplified-cookbook |
| *Richmond, Lit Bookbar, Author Chris Mullen signing TEXAS TERROR, 5PM, https://www.litbookbar.com/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, First Friday Poetry Reading, 6:30PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/march-first-friday-poetry-reading |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Susanna Kearsley signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Kearsley |
| *Houston, Inprint, First Fridays presents Salvador Macias, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/calendar |
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SATURDAY, MARCH 8 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Lubbock, Caprock Writers' Alliance, Romance / Thriller author Kristine Brorman speaking, 9:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1367208114310748 |
| *Bulverde, Hill Country Literary Festival, Free events and author talks including Scott Semegran, Johnny Compton, May Cobb, Kattie Gutierrez, and more, 10AM, https://hillcountryliteraryfestival.org/ |
| *Dallas, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Roundtable Writer's Breakfast with Denise Crittendon (WHERE IT RAINS IN COLOR), 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1148024956882991&set=pb.10005026492... |
| *Houston, Mossrose Bookshop, Grand Opening, 10AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DF3Xg44pZ3n/?img_index=1 |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Austin Community Writer's Group hosted by InkDrop Lit, 10:30AM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Dallas, Whose Bookstore, Community Storytime with author and illustrator duo Brad Davidson and Rachel Más Davidson, 10:30AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-book-gifting-with-author-and-ill... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Special story time with author Nancy Churnin sharing A TEDDY BEAR FOR EMILY, 10:30AM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-08/special-story-time-teddy-be... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Denise Mazal signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-08/denise-mazal-aroma-czech-cuisine |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Chris Mullen signing, 11AM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-chris-mullen/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books, Storytime with author Shondra Quarles reading THE RUNAWAY BONNET, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Austin, Half Price Books Lamar, Local author Abby Goldsmith signing MAJORITY, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017 |
| *Belton, The Blackbird Books & Spirits, Author Daniel Wiebe signing, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1258363611897069/ |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Anonina Duridanova signing DELICIOUS EUROPEAN SUMMER, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *San Antonio, B&N Northwoods, Author PJ Hamilton signing FROM THE PINEY WOODS, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2927 |
| *Selma, B&N, Book signing with author Brandi Schonberg, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Author Kristina Wildes signing, 2PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Baudelaire: A Guided Discussion with Gregg Thompson, 2PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/baudelaire/ |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author B.J. Sloan signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1675495370062186/ |
| *The Woodlands, Authors David Parsons (AUSTIN RELATIVITY) and Cliff Hudder (SALLOWSFIELD), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2200 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Author talk & book signing - Christene Chadwick Moss, 3PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2025-03-08/christene-chadwick-moss-ros... |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Robbi Renee (SOMEBODY'S HUSBAND) in conversation with Charity Shane', 3PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/pages/events |
| *Austin, Flutter Romance Bookstore, Small Town Seduction author event with Laura Pavlov and A.L. Jackson, 4PM, https://flutterromancebookstore.company.site/products/small-town-seducti... |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Snack party & conversation with authors Becca Millstein & Jing Gao in conversation with Steph Steele, 5PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
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SUNDAY, MARCH 9 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Drew's Bookstore, Author Toby LeBlanc signing SOAKED, 11AM, https://www.tobyleblancauthor.com/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Todd Bloomer signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-09/todd-bloomer-blueprint-survive-and-... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books, Authors Hester Johnson (16N68: MY STORY) and Rick Loessberg (TWO SOCIETIES: THE RIOTING OF 1967 ADN THE WRITING OF THE KERNER REPORT) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Fort Worth, Half Price Books, Author Kelli Martin signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/951670743191532 |
| *McAllen, Ante Books, Book launch for TALES OF BART by José Alaniz, 1PM, https://www.antebooks.com/events-1 |
| *Houston, Mossrose Bookshop, Author Amy Vogel signing, 2PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DGOutBhA1WH/?img_index=1 |
| *Waxahachie, O'Brien's Bookshop, Author Kayla Olson signing, 2PM, https://obriensbookshop.com/upcoming-events |
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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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