Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 3.15.2025 - 3.23.2025
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Mesquite, Bulls, Books, Boots, & Bling, March 14-16, 2025
*Waco, Beall Poetry Festival, March 19-21, 2025
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Independent Author Festival, March 22, 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, MARCH 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Storytime for Down Syndrome Awareness Week with author Debbie Zapata reading UP AND ADAM, 11AM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, join poet Greg Dorchak for the signing of his latest book, They Ain't Gonna Get Any Deader, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-15/greg-dorchak-they-aint-gonna-get-an... |
| Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 11AM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-202... |
| *Brownwood, Intermission Bookshop, Author Lamar Cravens signing BYGONE BROWN, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/IntermissionBookshop/posts/pfbid035oMbPq3MkTqZT... |
| *Frisco, Motorcycles, Mobsters, and Mayhem, Author signings, 1PM, https://www.motorcyclesmobstersandmayhem.com/ |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series: Maya Golden Bethany – What’s My Line? Selecting the Through Line in Personal Essays & Memoir, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-maya-golden/ |
| *Dallas, Whose Books & Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park, Story Time with the author: Rachel Ignotofsky, 10:30AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-author-rachel-ignotofsk... |
| *Arlington, Arlington Public Library, Authors in Arlington featuring Kari Lavelle and Lindsay Leslie, 11AM, https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/13910488 |
| *Conroe, B&N, Author Jose Olivarez signing CALM ACCEPTANCE, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Local author storytime with Laura & Ron Hester sharing TOM PETTIE AND THE TIMID CALICO, 11AM, https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/collections/events |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Laurie Frazier Navigating Rocky Terrain Book Signing, 11AM, https://tupress.org/events/laurie-frazier-navigating-rocky-terrain-book-... |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Local Author storytime with S.R. Tease, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1108971790963115/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences, Author David Nos discussing THE FINAL WAR OF WIZARDS AND DRAGONS, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/david-nos-author-visit |
| *Dallas, B&N Lincoln Park, Author meet & greet with Mike Cobern sharing WARDS OF THE LEAGUE, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2884 |
| *San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Etta Easton signing THE LOVE SIMULATION, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062180791-0 |
| *Dallas, B&N Lincoln Park, Author Mike Cobern discussing and signing WARDS OF THE LEAGUE, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2884 |
| *Selma, B&N, Book signing with author Aungelia Allen, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Watauga, Half Price Books, Storytime with author Mosies Galvez sharing PUMPKINPIRE AND THE LOST TREASURE, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-081 |
| Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Charlotte Stein discussing MY BIG FAT FAKE MARRIAGE, with Rosie Danan, 1PM, ONLINE, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/events/2025/03 |
| *Frisco, B&N, Author meet & greet with Greg Stewart (I3: Information, Interpretation, Intensity), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062184061-0 |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Monica C. Crum signing NENA NO MORE, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *The Woodlands, B&N, Local author John W. Fleck signing THE TRUST PRINCIPLE, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2200 |
| *Austin, Flutter Romance Bookstore, Author Donna Grant discussing and signing BLOOD SKYE, 4PM, https://flutterromancebookstore.company.site/products/conversation-and-s... |
| Saturday Night Write, Author Amber Royer hosts writing instruction and encouragement, ONLINE, 4PM, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/ |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Author Andrea Eames sharing A HARVEST OF HEARTS, 7PM, https://withfriends.co/birdhouse_books/events |
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SUNDAY, MARCH 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, best-selling author of Emma, Camille Di Maio will be signing her latest book, Come Fly With Me, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-16/camille-di-maio-come-fly-me |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Tecle Gebremicheal (TukenZee: An African Village of Geoniced, Survival, and a New World) and Larry V. Dykstra (My Redemption from Pluto), 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Lara Lee Murphy signing THE DEVIL TAUGHT ME HOW TO LOVE, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, MARCH 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Authors Matt de la Peña and Loren Long sharing and signing HOME, 5PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/events/2025/03 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Tyler Davis will be reading and discussing his latest book, God of the Whirlwind, in conversation with Mark Menjívar, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-17/tyler-davis-god-whirlwind-horror-me... |
| *Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, Toolkit for Character: Using Character-themed Words to Power Up your Manuscript, 7PM, Hybrid, https://writersguildtx.org/events/2024/11/18-kcrjn-tcrd5-dx2pw-b95l7 |
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TUESDAY, MARCH 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Arlington, Arlington Public Library, Spring Book Sale, 10AM (Day 1), https://www.facebook.com/events/977025997289686 |
| *San Antonio, Trinity University Press, Get Lost in the World: Life Skills to Discover the World and Yourself, 5:30PM, https://tupress.org/events/carol-folbre-wishbone-panel-at-trinity-univer... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author R.M. Gray presenting and signing NIGHTWEAVER, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/rm-gray-nightweaver |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Dora Ramirez signing, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/dora-ram%C3%ADrez-author-comida-ca... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Ava Morgyn in conversation with Gwendolyn Womack, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Morgyn |
| *Lubbock, Write Right Critique Group, Weekly critique session, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Jeramey Kraatz discussing and signing I WITNESSED: THE LIZZIE BORDEN STORY, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Austin, First Light Books at Commodore Perry Estates, Author Sloane Crosley (GRIEF IS FOR OTHER PEOPLE) in conversation with Deb Olin Unferth, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events/sloane-crosley-grief-is-for-people |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Beth Allison Barr discussing and signing BECOMING THE PASTOR'S WIFE, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Authors Elora Cook (In the Company of Killers) and RM Gray (Nightweaver) discussion & signing, 5:30PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-19/company-killers-nightweaver |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, join author E.R. Bills for a night of fright as he shares his newest book, The Halloween in Me, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-19/e-r-bills-halloween-me |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Alex Grecian signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Grecian |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Veteran's Writing collective with Sarah Colby, 6:30PM, https://geminiink.org/events/month/2025-03/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Jeanette Horn sharing PLAY, WITH KNIVES, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jeanette-horn-play-knives |
| Gemini Ink, Big Texas Author Talk featuring Melissa Studdard, 7PM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/events/the-big-texas-author-talk-featuring-melissa-studdard/ |
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THURSDAY, MARCH 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Dr. Mo H. Saidi reading poetry and signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-20/dr-mo-h-saidi-name-river-poems-anno... |
| *Bellville, The Story Peddler, Author Reshonda Tate signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=568933416189618&set=pcb.568933436189616 |
| Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, Chat with Author Amy Schultz about Mumentous, 6PM, ONLINE, https://www.thcfriends.org/event/all-the-bells-and-whistles-how-texas-women-turned-homecoming-mums-into-a-lone-star-phenomenon/ |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Zeeva Bukai (THE ANATOMY OF EXILE) in conversation with Chris Candor, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-zeeva-bukai-anatomy-exile |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Mary Robinette Kowal signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Kowal |
| *Austin, BookPeople at Central Presbyterian Church, Author Yung Pueblo presenting HOW TO LOVE BETTER, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/yung-pueblo-how-love-better |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Callie Collins (WALK SOFTLY ON THIS HEART OF MINE) in conversation with Annie Tate Cockrum, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Stonewall Award Winning authors Sarah Cypher and Jonny Garza Villa: A Discussion of Queer Interesectional Identity, 7PM, https://withfriends.co/birdhouse_books/events |
| *Richmond, LIT BookBar, Author Kristin Bird signing A BEAUTY QUEEN'S GUIDE TO MURDER AND MAYHEM, 7PM, https://www.litbookbar.com/ |
| Writers' League of Texas, Writing the Natural World, 7PM, ONLINE, https://writersleague.org/calendar/march-third-thursday-2025/ |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Allen Eskens discussing and signing THE QUIET LIBRARIAN, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Vintage Bookstore, Author Tracy Wolff signing, 7PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DGqwg87pKL4/ |
| *Clarendon, G.B. Burton Memorial Library, Authors Dianne Smithwick-Braden, Linda Broday & Taylor Moore signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1162652702567985&set=a.576026217897306 |
| *Frisco, B&N, Meet & greet with local author Shelby Hampe (HOW TO LOVE THE WHOLE WORLD), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *Brownsville, Búho, Author event with Marco Téllez sharing OUTNUMBERED, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/buhobtx/posts/pfbid0uTTkCgRb69C16FPm79eu1tWKS8P... |
| *Denton, The Plot Twist, Book Release party for Aimee Vance, 6PM, https://www.theplottwistbookbar.com/events |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Robert Craig Bunch signing, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/robert-craig-bunch-author-art-drea... |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books at Practice Yoga, Poet Victoria Hutchins in conversation with Whitney Hanson, 7PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Dallas, Dallas Literary Society, Interviewer Paul Holdengräber joins poet Naomi Shihab Nye, 7PM, https://www.dallasliterarysociety.com/register |
| *San Antonio, UTSA Reading Series, Author Amy England presenting, 7PM, https://colfa.utsa.edu/english/creative-writing/reading-series.html |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences, Indie Author Festival, 11AM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/patchouli-joes-2nd-annual-indie... |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Local author storytime with Kimberly CC sharing RHUBARB'S LONG WAIT, 11AM, https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/collections/events |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Toby Leblanc signing, 11AM, https://www.tobyleblancauthor.com/ |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Storytime with Samanthia Caviness, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/576729788548653/ |
| *Austin, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Book launch for Andrea DeLong-Amaya's THE TEXAS NATIVE PLANT PRIMER, 1PM, https://www.wildflower.org/event/texas-native-plant-primer-launch |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Steena Hernandez signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Conroe, B&N, Author Kristen Fruge signing WRITTEN IN PURPLE, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Callie Collins discussing & signing WALK SOFTLY ON THIS HEART OF MINE, 1PM, https://interabangbooks.com/events/2025/03 |
| *Denison, Pen & Page Weathered Books, Author Larry Tipton signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/9268763413181390 |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Quinten Serna signing UN OVIUM MORI, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, B&N, Book signing with author Bo Huffman signing DESSERTS & DRAGONS, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret at Ron Kirk Bridge, Poetry in Place with guest contributor Jodi Voice Yellowfish, 2PM, https://writersgarret.org/poetry-in-place/ |
| *Frisco, B&N, Meet & greet with local author David Nos (THE FINAL WAR OF WIZARDS & DRAGONS), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Raymond Herrera signing HIGH-MOUNT'S CHAMPION, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *Waxahachie, O'Brien's Bookstore, Author Licia Chenoweth signing, 2PM, https://obriensbookshop.com/upcoming-events |
| *The Woodlands, B&N, Local author Jordan Gray signing INFINITE NIGHT, BOOK ONE, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2200 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Storytime with author Roger Hutchison reading THE GIFT OF BAPTISM, 3PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events/calendar |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books, Celebrating Women's Voices in Poetry, 3PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/celebrating-womens-voices/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Matt Kracht sharing A DUMB BIRDS FIELD GUIDE TO THE WORST BIRDS EVER, 4PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/matt-kracht-dumb-birds-field-guide-wors... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author conversation with J.E. Weiner discussing THE WRETCHED AND UNDONE, 4PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-22/wretched-and-undone |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, UNT American Literary Review Monthly Reading Series, 4PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/unt-american-literary-review-mo... |
| *McKinney, Neighbor Books, Author Claire St. Amant signing and discussion, 4PM, https://neighborbookstx.com/pages/events |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, One Man Show with Tim Palmer, 7PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/1-man-show-even-after-everything... |
| *Austin, Alienated Majest Books, UNSEX ME HERE book release with author Aurora Mattia, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1909820250322 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, MARCH 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Sit and Sign with author Brenda Freed, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-23/brenda-freed-mackenzie-meets-alzhei... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local author L. Budow signing SCRIPTURE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Poetry reading and book signing with Dr. Steven Moore, 4PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/book-signing-dr-steven-t-moore-p... |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Rhythm of Poets, 4PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/rhythm-poets |
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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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