Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 3.16.2024 - 3.24.2024
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*San Antonio, Ghoulish Book Festival, March 15-17, 2024
*Greenville, W. Walworth Harrison Public Library, LitCon, March 16, 2024
*Houston, TeenBookCon, TeenBookCon 2024, March 23, 2024
*Arlington, Home Run Author Signing, March 23, 2024
*North Richland Hills, North Richland Hills Public Library, Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest, March 23, 2024
*San Antonio, 3rd Annual Southside Book Fair, March 24, 2024
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Longview, Gregg County Historical Museum, Undertold Stories: 18 African American Historical Markers of Gregg County, through March 23, 2024
*Ranger, Golemon Library, Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature, through April 6, 2024.
*San Marcos, The Wittliff Collection, I Pray You Stay Alive: Writing on the Edge, through May 10, 2024
*Austin, LBJ Presidential Library, Music America (artifacts, handwritten lyrics, books), through August 11, 2024.
*Fort Worth, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, SOLDADERAS TO AMAZONAS: Escaramuzas Charras, runs through December, 2024
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SATURDAY, MARCH 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*The Woodlands, Buy the Book, Local Author Book Fair, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/BuytheBookTX/posts/pfbid02ioLyyEUjYhTuCMZAVgrXo...
*Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series: Daniel DeVaughn – Writing Past Lives, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-daniel-devaughn/
*Lampasas, Hester's On the Square, Author R.M. Gray (NIGHTWEAVER) meet & greet, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/307221759041669
*College Station, Hyperbole Bookstore, Author Storytime with Eija Sumner and Lisa Frenkel Riddiough, 10:30AM, https://hyperbolebookstore.com/events
*Comfort, Comfort Public Library, Author Ben English signing, 10:30AM, https://www.benhenglish.com/events-calendar/
*Houston, Central Library, Author Denise Hamilton (INDIVISIBLE) discussion & book signing, 11AM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11942067
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Dr Johan Zwaan will be signing his latest work of non-fiction, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/dr-johan-zwaan-eye-and-i
*Humble, The Book Readers Venue, Meet and Greet with author Felicia White, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1116150309802409
*Austin, Half Price Books South Lamar, Author Laurie Wolford (UNSETTLED) book signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Katy McQuaid signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/
*Austin, Black Pearl Books, An Afternoon with Legendary Bass Player, Jimi Calhoun (BORDER DANCE), 2PM, https://www.blackpearlbookstore.com/event-details-registration/an-aftern...
*Bandera, Bandera General Store, Author Ben English signing, 2PM, https://www.benhenglish.com/events-calendar/
*Dallas, The Dallas Woman's Forum, DWF Literary Salon Author Panel and Book Signing, 2PM, https://dallaswomansforum.org/events/event/literary-event/
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Joanne Leedom-Ackerman (THE FAR SIDE OF THE DESERT) discussion & book signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/far-side-desert
*Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Author Deion Sanders signing, 5PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/deion-sanders-elevate-and-dominate...
*Dallas, Bishop Arts Theater, The Sum of Us One Act Festival with author Heather McGee reading and signing, 8PM, https://bishopartstheatre.org/event/the-sum-of-us-one-act-festival/
*Waco, Common Grounds & Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Book launch for authors Chris & Julie Bennett (FIGHTING FOR FAMILY), 8PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events
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SUNDAY, MARCH 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art & FOTOFEST, Raymond Thompson Jr. (APPALACHIAN GHOST) book release and talk, 12PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Ian Cannon (RISE OF THE FATHER) & Nicholas Rice (BEYOND SIGHT), 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Juan Tejeda signing, 1PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/juan-tejeda-mi-carnal-franka-family-memoir... |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Liesl Schuh signing, 2PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Claire K. McKeever-Burgett (BLESSED ARE THE WOMEN) discussion & book signing, 2PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/blessed-are-women |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Workshop Series: The Writer's Studio (Tools for Authors) with Professor Beth Eakman, 2PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-series-the-writers-studio-tools-for-authors-tickets-841725653087 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Sisters with a Side of Greens featuring Author Michelle Stimpson, 2PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/michelle-stimpson-sisters-side-greens |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Barbara McQuade (ATTACK FROM WITHIN), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/barbara-mcquade-attack-within |
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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, MARCH 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Cynthia Pelayo (FORGOTTEN SISTERS), 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/cynthia-pelayo-forgotten-sisters |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Amanda Churchill (THE TURTLE HOUSE), 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=797311352430782&set=a.550936917068228 |
| Murder By The Book, Author Simone St. James in conversation with Sara DiVello, 6PM, ONLINE, https://www.murderbooks.com/MTM-StJames |
| *Hurst, Tejas Storytelling Association, Tarrant Area Guild of Storytellers, 6:30PM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/tarrant-area-guild-of-storytellers/2... |
| *Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, How to Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools to Improve Writing, 7PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/march-2024-meeting |
| Murder By The Book, Author Heather Gudenkauf in conversation with Sara DiVello, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.murderbooks.com/MTM-Gudenkauf |
| Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-202... |
| *Pflugerville, The Book Burrow, Book Launch and signing, R. K. Ashwick (THE SPIRIT WELL), 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1820160875122689/ |
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TUESDAY, MARCH 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Tracy Daugherty (LARRY MCMURTRY: A LIFE) book signing & discussion, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/larry-mcmurtry-life |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Author Claire McKeever-Burkett reading & signing, 5:30PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/author-event-claire-mckeever-bur... |
| *Austin, Vintage Bookstore, Book Launch for Amy Tintera's book LISTEN FOR THE LIE, 6:15PM, https://www.facebook.com/Vintagebooksandwine/posts/pfbid0sPfEzeKhczF7W3Y... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Zibby Owens (BLANK), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-zibby-owens-blank |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Kristen Bird in conversation with Natalie Harms, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Bird |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts and Antone's Nightclub, The Salon Open Mic night benefitting Torch Literary Arts, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/the-salon-5 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Joanne Leedom Ackerman (THE FAR SIDE OF THE DESERT), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/joanne-leedom-ackerman-far-side-desert |
| *Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, Author Ashley Schumacher (IN THE ORBIT OF YOU) in conversation with Julie Murphy, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2741239099366288/ |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: I Finally Bought Some Jordans with Michael Arceneaux, 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-i-finally-bought-some-jordans-with-michael-arceneaux-march-19 |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author ReShonda Tate (THE QUEEN OF SUGAR HILL) book signing, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Grand Prairie, Pei Wei, Author/chef Jet Tila book signing, 4PM, https://www.peiwei.com/join-the-grand-opening-of-grand-prairie-to-win-a-500-valued-prize/ |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Book Shop, Author Cary Clack signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1847089202388165/ |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Amy Tintera signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Tintera |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Conversation with author Alain Mabanckou, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/le-nois-de-la-francophonie-alain-ma... |
| Maude's Book Club, Author Z.W. Taylor discussing her book, The Bite, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.instagram. |
| Gemini Ink & Writing Workshops, The Big Texas Author Talk with Jason Stone (THE BEAUTY OF THE DAYS GONE BY), 7PM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/events/the-big-texas-author-talk-featuring-jason-stone/ |
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THURSDAY, MARCH 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Kaufman, Friends of the Kaufman County Library, Book & Author Luncheon with Heather Harper Ellett (AIN'T NOBOBY NOBODY) & Harry Hunsicker (TEXAS SICARIO), 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/LibraryKaufmanCounty/posts/pfbid02i3mpH1pN1KqUP...
Houston Independent Authors, Writers Lunch: Pushing Through: Finish Your Book! with Ian Everett, 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/HoustonAuthors/posts/pfbid025N2h3nqbhqAbg1uXeAY...
*Nacogdoches, Dead Tree Dreams, Poetry & Short Story Readings, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/deadtreedreams/posts/pfbid0ohQV2iCcDwsyNZh2bZ6m...
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Brad Englert (SPHERES OF INFLUENCE) book signing & discussion, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/spheres-influence
*Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL AUTHOR TALK: Holy American Burnout! with Sean Enfield, 6:30PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-holy-american-bur...
*Austin, Writer's League of Texas, Dedicated: Who We Write For and Why, 7PM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/march-third-thursday/
*Conroe, Montgomery County Literary Arts Council, Author Heath Dollar speaking, 7PM. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=920482160077772&set=a.492309586228367
*Corpus Christi, Art Museum of South Texas, Performance Art including poetry and author Devorah Fox, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10226757135008875&set=a.10201348233...
*Galveston, Humanities Texas, The Galveston Giant: Jack Johnson and the Era of White Hopes, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.
*Lubbock, Texas Tech Creative Writing Reading Series, Tomas Q. Morin speaking, 7:30PM, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/english/student_involvement/organizations/read...
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FRIDAY, MARCH 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Richmond, Literary Council of Fort Bend County, Reading Between the Wines, 6PM, https://www.ftbendliteracy.org/events/reading-between-the-wines-2024 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author William Taggart (FIXING AMERICA), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-william-taggart-fixing-america |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Ashley Schumacher (IN THE ORBIT OF YOU) book signing, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Houston, Inprint, Escritores en la Casa (Writers in the House): Julián Herbert, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/escritores-en-la-casa-julian-herbert/ |
| *Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, Author Z.W. Taylor signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1132565971430375/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Peter L. Scamardo II signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/peter-l-scamardo-ii-flyers |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Holy American Burnout!: Readings and Conversation with Sean Enfield and Diamond Braxton, 6:30PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events |
| *San Benito, Flowersong Press & The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, Reading & book signing by Author Juan Tejeda (MI CARNAL FRANK), 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/flowersongpress/posts/pfbid02yV5YpC44JGeRyrHyoA... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Parker Adams (THE LOCK BOX), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/parker-adams-lock-box |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Austin, Austin Book Arts Center, Drum Leaf Binding, 10AM, https://atxbookarts.org/events/6413/
*Dallas, Dallas Public Library, Shattered: Women Breaking Barriers featuring author Dr. Ruth Simmons, 10AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/shattered-women-breaking-b...
*Austin, BookPeople, Austin Camerata with Esteban the Green Crayon (THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT), 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/storytime/austin-camerata-esteban-green...
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Special Storytime with Author Mike Alfaro (LOS STREET VENDORS series), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/special-story-time-los-street-vendors
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Special Story Time with Author Gabrielle Nidus (QUIET VIOLET FINDS HER VOICE), 10:30AM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-story-time-gabrielle-nidus
*Waco, Tejas Storytelling Association, Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild monthly meeting, 10:30AM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/heart-of-texas-storytelling-guilds-m...
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author C.J. Weiss signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/cj-weiss-secrets-gnaw-flesh
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Merry Miller & Sue Grandi (EDDIE'S AMAZING ADVENTURES series), 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001
*Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, Author Signing and Meet and Greet with CM Tremaine, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1517958499058907
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author J. Stephen Beam signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1098887674890500/
*Abilene, Abilene Public Library, South Branch, Author Amanda Churchill (THE TURTLE HOUSE), 2:30PM, https://www.abilenetx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7380&month=3&year=2024&day=2...
*Dallas, BlackLit Bookstore, Meet the Author Andre Ward (KILLING THE IMAGE) book signing, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/iamblacklit/posts/pfbid031gxdjAT92NA4pb5GyNxXEk...
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Houston Thrillers Panel, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Houston-Thriller-Panel
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Kazu Kibuishi (WAVERIDER), 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/kazu-kibuishi-amulet-9-waverider
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author William J. Chriss (SIX CONSTITUTIONS OVER TEXAS) reception & discussion, 6PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-william-j-chriss-six-constit...
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, MARCH 24 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*San Antonio, 3rd Annual Southside Bookfair, 11AM, https://www.instagram.com/southsidesatx/p/C4Wvwx6Raa2/
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Gume Laurel III (SAMSON & DOMINGO) signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/gume-laurel-iii-samson-domingo
*Austin, Half Price Books South Lamar, Author Morgan Longford (ANNIE THE ADVENTURER) book signing, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Jonathan Johnson (WHEN GOD BLESSED US WITH YOU) & Vanity Hill Scott (JUMPING BEANIE), 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001
*Fort Worth, Leaves, Writing Workshop with local author, Fabiana Martinez, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/leavesbooktea/posts/pfbid02jDUPjnm7c7u9avoGqmEj...
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Dr. Shanda Blackmon (THE SUPPORT GROUP), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-shanda-blackmon-support-group
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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 STORY TIMES (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Taylor, Libros Bookmobile, Family Storytime at The Loose Screw, M, 12:30PM
*Grapevine, Talking Animals, Sat., 10:30AM
Lark & Owl Booksellers, Super Silly Story Time, M, W & F, 9:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
Allen Public Library – M-TH at 10:15 via Facebook Live
Leaves Books & Tea, read-aloud story time, T-Th, 2PM FACEBOOK LIVE
Seguin Public Library – Toddler & Preschool Storytime via Zoom, T & W, 10AM, or for the Whole Family, T at 11:15AM outside
*Bryan, Whimsy & Wild Emporium, children's story time, T & Th, 10:30AM
*Center, The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library, Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5), W, 10:30 a.m.
*Colleyville, Colleyville Public Library, StoryWalk, Month of May 2023
Dallas Public Library, children’s story time, T & Th, 10:30AM ZOOM
*Houston, Holocaust Museum, Storytime at the Boniuk Library, Th, 4pm-5pm
*Fort Worth, Monkey and Dog Books, Story Time, T & F at 10:30AM
Old Town Books, children’s story time, T & F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, Toddler Story Time, 10AM & 11AM
Longview Public Library – T, Facebook Live at 10:30AM
North Richland Hills Library, virtual story time, T, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*New Braunfels, The Book Haus, musical story time, T, 10:30AM
*Bridgeport, Bridgeport Public Library, story time, T, 4:30PM; W, 11AM
*Pflugerville, Pflugerville Library, baby time, W, 9AM; story time, W, 10AM
*Midland, Centennial Library, story time, W, 10:30AM & 11:30AM
*Midland, Downtown Library, story time, TH, 10:30AM & 11:30AM
Texian Books, tiny Texians story time, F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, story time, TH, 11AM
The Twig Book Shop, Miss Anastasia online story time, F, 10:30AM INSTAGRAM LIVE
*Sachse, Sachse Public Library, Baby Bounce Story Time, F, 10:30AM
Boerne Radio, Early Bird story time, Sat., 7:45AM
Brazos Bookstore, virtual story time, Sat., 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, story time, Sat. 10:30AM & 4PM
*San Angelo, Old Time Books, Children's Story Time on the Patio, Sat., 11AM
*Longview, Books & Barrels, Children's Story Time, 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sat., 10:30AM
*The Woodlands, Buy the Book, 1st and 3rd Sat., 10:30am
Harris County Public Libraries - Fairbanks Branch: a variety of story times throughout the week
San Antonio Public Library, children’s story times throughout the week
El Paso Public Library, a variety of children’s programming throughout the week FACEBOOK LIVE
Houston Public Library, virtual story time, daily, times vary.
Laredo Public Libraries, story time live, days & times vary, YOUTUBE
Irving Public Library, online story time, days & times vary, YOUTUBE
The Doseum, virtual story time, days & times vary.
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