Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 3.22.2025 - 3.30.2025
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*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 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, Glass Castle Books, Author Misty Fitch signing, 11AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DHL0vcuR9Zf/ |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Storytime with Samanthia Caviness, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/576729788548653/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with Dr. Yolanda M. Carter reading JAX AND THE MIGHTY 4, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *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, B&N Lincoln Park, Storytime with author Erica Wilson reading and signing WHO SAYS?, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2884 |
| *Houston, B&N Weslayan Plaza, Author Salustiano Berrios signing growing children, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3451 |
| *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 |
| *El Paso, B&N Fountains at Farah, Meet & greet with author Maria Natera (THROUGH THE DESERT), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2370 |
| *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 |
| *Frisco, B&N, Meet & Greet with local author Jeremy Laynor (THE POINT GUARD APPROACH), 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *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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JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, MARCH 24 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Haley Stewart signing, 4PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/655050707055672/ |
| *Houston, Inprint at Congregation Emanu El, Author Emma Donoghue reading and signing THE PARIS EXPRESS, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/calendar/ |
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TUESDAY, MARCH 25 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, B&N Lincoln Park, Author storytime with Shelley Hampe reading and signing HOW TO LOVE THE WHOLE WORLD), 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2884 |
| Writers' League of Texas, “The Power of Bookstore Connections” with Brooke Bentley, 12PM, ONLINE, https://writersleague.org/calendar/wlt-members-present-the-power-of-book... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Jefferson Fisher discussing THE NEXT CONVERSATION, 4PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-25/next-conversation |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences, Authors Aja Y. Martinez & Robert O Smith celebrate launch of THE ORIGINS OF CRITICAL RACE THEORY moderated by Bethany Weston and Joseph Sioui, 4PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/origins-critical-race-theory-pe... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Philip Trotwood signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-25/philip-trotwood-victory-sandinismo |
| *Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Pulitzer Prize-winner Carl Phillips read from his latest collection, 6:30PM, https://www.hrc.utexas.edu/events/ |
| *Lubbock, Write Right Critique Group, Weekly critique session, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Richard Parker presenting THE CROSSING, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/richard-parker-crossing |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled Book Club discusses WHAT HAPPENED OT THE MCCRAYS with author Tracey Lange, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| Fabled's Book Club discusses WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MCCRAYS with Tracey Lange, ONLINE, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Dallas, DMA Arts & Letters Live, Author Rachel Khong (REAL AMERICANS) in conversation with Melissa Gonzales, 7:30PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-rachel-khong |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Toni Tipton-Martin (WHEN SOUTHERN WOMEN COOK) in conversation with Alba Huerta, 5:30PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/pages/events |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, An evening of poetry with Carol Siskovic, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-26/carol-siskovic-looking-forward-look... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Krysten Ritter presenting RETREAT, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/krysten-ritter-retreat |
| *Frisco, B&N Stonebriar, Author Shelby Mahurin signing THE SHADOW BRIDE and discussion with J. Elle, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Jeferson Fisher sharing THE NEXT CONVERSATION, 6PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events/calendar |
| *Pflugerville, The Book Burrow, Writers' Night, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1922108558314944/1922108561648277/ |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Ashley Winstead and Hannah Morrissey in conversation with Abby Endler, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Winstead |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Ralph Ellison: The Soul Of A Marxist – A Lecture By Quraysh Ali Lansana, 7PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/ralph-ellison/ |
| *Denton, TWU Blagg-Huey Library, Book Talk: DESIRE TO SERVE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON with author Cheryl Brown Wattley, 7PM, https://events.twu.edu/event/book-talk-desire-to-serve-the-autobiography... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, MARCH 27 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie Public Library, Annual Book Sale (Day 1), 10AM, https://www.gptx.org/library/Events-directory/Spring-Book-Sale |
| *Bridgeport, Bridgeport Public Library, Authors & Artists, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1032269338941767&set=a.3352377786449... |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author J.E. Weiner (THE WRETCHED AND UNDONE) in conversation with Emily Strayer, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-22/wretched-and-undone |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Ron Currie signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Currie |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Erika T. Worth sharing THE HAUNTING OF ROOM 904), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event |
| *Belton, The Blackbird Books & Spirits, Writers Meetup, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1227833794970930 |
| Good on Paper, Author Leigh Jack (SHARED HEARTS) on The Writer's Series, ONLINE, 7:30PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DHJNK8expZp/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, MARCH 28 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Graham, The Old Post Office Museum & Art Center & Pratt's Books, Heart of the Book, A Caldecott Award Exhibit, 10AM, https://www.theoldpost.org/heartofthebook |
| Houston Independent Authors, Writers Lunch: Traditional Publishing with Daphne Strasert, 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/HoustonAuthors |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Jonathan Stroud sharing THE LEGENDARY SCARLETT AND BROWNE, 5PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/events |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Neal Shusterman sharing ALL BETTER NOW, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Roxana Robinson discussing and signing LEAVING, 6PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-28/leaving |
| *Graham, The Old Post Office Museum & Art Center & Pratt's Books, An Evening with Brian Floca, 6PM, https://www.theoldpost.org/heartofthebook |
| *Houston, Good on Paper, Author Meg Eden Kuyatt signing GOOD DIFFERENT and THE GIRL IN THE WALLS, 6PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DHEFNrAuoPT/ |
| *Richmond, Fort Bend Literacy Council at Safari Texas Ranch, 11th Annual Reading Between the Lines featuring actor and author JR Martinez, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/ftbendliteracy |
| *Houston, Inprint, Presentación del libro “La fiesta prometida” de Jennifer Clement, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/calendar/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Granbury, Granbury Writers' Bloc, March Meeting: Adventures in Story Structure, 10AM, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
| *Rockdale, Main Street Bookshop, Author Susan Cole signing, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3817395808558343 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Storytime with Annalise Bubes reading CLOUD WONDERS, 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/storytime/special-author-storytime-anna... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Storytime with author Suhasini Gupta reading KAI PO CHE MINI'S PERFECT KITE, 10:30AM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events/calendar |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Cheryl Pena signing, 11AM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Storytime with author Allison Speer, 11AM, https://www.monkeyanddogbooks.com/news-letter |
| *Graham, Pratt's Books, Authors Jon Eliot and Jim Guinn signing HOW TO GET ALONG WITH ANYONE, 11AM, https://www.prattsbooks.com/759-2/ |
| *Midland, Main Squeeze Midland, Author Tiffany Renee signing, 11AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DG8fA9MxIPM/?img_index=1 |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author storytime and signing with Catherine Stier reading IF I WERE A PARK RANGER, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Julio Lucero signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-29/julio-lucero-abuelita-i-am-your-gra... |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books, Author Ameilia Duran-Stanton reading & signing, 11AM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/amelia-duran-stanton/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Christina Carroll reading and signing THE THINGS I LOVE, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Amanda Greenfield, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1830058084445156/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences, Author Andrew Alonso signing THE LEAVEN AND NOODLE, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/andrew-alonso-author-visit |
| *Round Rock, Half Price Books, Author Alex London signing, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-075 |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Chidren's Story Time with Ezra Jack Keats award winner Anne Wynter, 1PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Conroe, B&N, Author E.L. Valentine signing FROSTED TORMENT, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Katy, Katy Budget Books, Author Ava Morgyn signing THE BANE WITCH, 1PM, https://www.katybooks.com/event/ava-morgyn-signs-bane-witch |
| *Plano, ArtCentre of Plano, Big 6 Book Expo with Author Tom D. Motley, 1PM, https://big6bookexpo.com/ |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Tobie Carter signing YOU CAKE MY BREATH AWAY, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Raul Herrera signing CAPTURING SKUNK ALPHA, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Plano, Big 6 Book Expo, 1PM, https://big6bookexpo.com/ |
| *Watauga, Half Price Books, Author Iyanna Richardson sharing and signing THE ALMIGHTY DREAM, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-081 |
| *Dallas, B&N Lincoln Park, Storytime with author Debra Hatch reading ELEPHANTS IN THE ATTIC, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2884 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Matthew Rollins singing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1562023727830565/ |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories at Holy Family HTX, Author Tamron Hall sharing HARLEM HONEY, 2PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/pages/eventsat |
| *Houston, Mossrose Bookshop, Author S.E. McPherson signing, 2:30PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/DHYuHpmA7b_/ |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore at Houston Christian University, Book launch for BEHIND THE WATER LINE by Kionna Walker LeMalle, 3PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/events/calendar |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Authors Rick Jackson & Matthew McGough discussing and signing BLACK TUNNEL WHITE MAGIC, 4PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2025-03-29/black-tunnel-white-magic |
| *Austin, BookPeople at Central Presbyterian, Author Alex Aster sharing SUMMER IN THE CITY, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/alex-aster-summer-city |
| *Austin, Flutter Romance Bookstore, Hot & Spicy: Writing Sexy Cinnamon Rolls with Lauren Blakely and Adrian Hale, 6PM, https://flutterromancebookstore.company.site/ |
| *Brownsville, Búho, Author Sergio Gonzalez sharing CREEPY TALES, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/buhobtx |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, MARCH 30 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Victoria Dixon signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2025-03-30/victoria-dixon-languages-my-people-... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Lawrence Fischman and David Rike signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Southlake, B&N, Book signing with Claire St. Amant (KILLER STORY), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2241 |
| *Frisco, B&N Stonebriar, Author Neal Shsuterman discussing and signing ALL BETTER NOW, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Jefferson Fisher sharing THE NEXT CONVERSATION, 4PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jefferson-fisher-next-conversation |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Shelby Mahurin discussing THE SHADOW BRIDE, 5PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
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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