Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 5.27.2023 - 6.4.2023
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Houston, Comicpalooza, May 26-28, 2023
*Houston, BookLoversCon, June 1-4, 2023
*Marfa, Agave Festival Marfa, June 1- June 4, 2023
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Granbury, The Charlotte's Web Experience, May 6-May 28, 2023
*Houston, The Printing Museum in Houston, Book Arts of Houston, through June 17, 2023
*Amarillo, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum, Lonesome Dove Exhibition (Humanities Texas), through June 24, 2023
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Drawing the Motion Picture: Production Art and Storyboards, through July 16, 2023
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Stories to Tell: Selections from the Harry Ransom Center, through August 20, 2023
SATURDAY, MAY 27 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Austin, Austin Book Arts Center, Drum Leaf Binding, 10AM, https://atxbookarts.org/events/5928/
*Austin, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Book A Trip, 1PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/programs-workshops/book-trip-7728429
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, author Joyce Richardson signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/
*Dallas, Central Library, Literary LEGO, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/literary-lego-0
*El Paso, Sergio Troncoso Library, Pavo Real Writers Group, 1PM, https://tinyurl.com/yk8y586c
*Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, author Chris Mullen signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=689232699879161&set=a.509924657809967
*Amarillo, Barnes & Noble, author Kim Black (DROP DEAD DALLAS) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157011-0
*Austin, Howson Branch Library, Writing Workshop, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/writing/writing-workshop-7723504
*Lubbock, Wild Lark Books, Young Writers Workshop, 2PM, https://wildlarkbooks.com/events/young-writers-workshop-may-2023/
*Clifton, Tolstoy & Co Bookshop, Book Chat with author Anita Dickson, 3PM, https://tinyurl.com/5b84vv4
*Dallas, Whose Books, author Marcia Mickelson signing, 3PM, http://marciamickelson.com/events/
*Houston, Young Neighborhood Library, Write On!, 3PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10479061
*Dallas, Interabang Books, author Livy Hart (PLANES, TRAINS, AND ALL THE FEELS) book signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/planes-trains-and-all-feels
*San Antonio, Texas Poetry Assignment, Lone Star Poetry at Poetic Republic Coffee, 6PM, https://www.texaspoetryassignment.org/events
*Austin, BookPeople, author Christina Lauren (THE TRUE LOVE EXPERIMENT) book signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/christina-lauren-true-love-experiment
*Pflugerville, The Book Burrow, author M.L. Eaden signing, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=630227179146630&set=a.455087136660636
*Dallas, The Brown Sugah Lounge, E.M.P.A.T.H. Open Mic, 7:30PM, https://thebrownsugahlounge.com/collections/frontpage
*Carrollton, Dallas Poetry Slam, Floetic Experience Poetry Night, 8PM, https://www.thedallaspoetryslam.com/shows
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SUNDAY, MAY 28 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| The Writer's Garret, Stone Soup Peer Critique Workshop, Prose & Poetry, 10AM ONLINE https://writersgarret.org/Stone-Soup-Peer-critique-workgroups/ |
| *Austin, East Austin Writing Project, Writer Meetup, 11AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/Cso6DmVpOJ1/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, authors Ereka Howard (IDENTITY CRISIS) & Jackie Logan (WELLS OF LIQUID GOLD), 1PM, https://hpb.com/001 |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Branch Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr |
| *Edinburg, Museum of South Texas History, Sunday Speaker Series: THE COMPLEAT MOSCOW CALLING with author José Alaníz, 2PM, https://mosthistory.org/events/sunday-speaker-series-the-compleat-moscow-calling/ |
| *Fort Worth, Leaves, Afternoon with Authors: Kimberly Packard, Matthew Pitt, Risa Brown, Kimberly Griffin, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/186933874070512/186933890737177 |
| *Frisco, Sisters in Crime North Dallas, Sisters in Crime Monthly Speaker TBD, 2:30PM, https://friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/640638d8ecc7479337b93a35 |
| *San Antonio, The Mouth Dakota Project, Open Mic Poetry, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1677710089328417/1677710159328410 |
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MONDAY, MAY 29 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Denton, Barnes & Noble, author signing with Raven Harrison (RAVEN'S MANTLE), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157392-0 |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Branch Library, Write on, write on, write on!, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/fw-writes-write-on |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Open Writer's Labs, 6:30PM, https://geminiink.org/events/open-writers-lab-2-2020-08-31-2020-09-28-2021-06-28-2022-05-30-2022-06-27-2022-07-25-2023-03-27/2023-05-29/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Simon Sebag Montefiore (THE WORLD) book signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/simon-sebag-montefiore-world |
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TUESDAY, MAY 30 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Skillman Southwestern Branch Library, Skillman Southwestern Library Friends Book Sale (DAY ONE), 10AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/skillman-southwestern-library-friends-book-sale-0 |
| *Houston, Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library, Comic Making Workshop, 4:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/642c7aa20438453700072e4a |
| *Austin, LBJ Presidential Library, An Evening With Admiral William McRaven, (THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG), 5:30PM, https://www.lbjlibrary.org/events/friends-lbj-library/2023-05-30_evening-admiral-william-mcraven |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, author Kaba Kamene signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/historian-master-teacher-kaba-kame... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author R.L. Toalson signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/rl-toalson-first-magnificent-summer |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Leila Sales (THE MUSEUM OF LOST AND FOUND) book signing, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/leila-sales-museum-lost-and-found |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author James M. Fenelon (ANGELS AGAINST THE SUN) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/angels-against-sun |
| *Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/15537/440 |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Samantha Irby In Conversation With Jenny Lawson, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1875765129468969 |
| *Austin, Barnes & Noble, author Tracy Wolff (CHERISH), 6:30PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156474-0 |
| Brazos Bookstore, Virtual Living Read Book Club with Stephen Graham Jones (MONGRELS), 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/virtual-may-living-read-book-club |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Rani Puranik (7 LETTERS TO MY DAUGHTERS), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-rani-puranik-seven-letters-my-daughters |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, author Martha Wells signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/wells |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, The 2023 Spokenword Oscars, 7:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/514509954202101/ |
| El Paso, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Open Mic Night at Mona Bar of Modern Art, 10PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/206122858864345/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Skillman Southwestern Branch Library, Skillman Southwestern Library Friends Book Sale (DAY ONE), 10AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/skillman-southwestern-library-friends-book-sale-0 |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/workshop-wednesdays-dallas-poet-laureate-48 |
| Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 2PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
| *San Marcos, San Marcos Public Library, Friends of the Library Pop Up Book Sale, 4PM, https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=10557&month=5&year=2023&da... |
| *Spring, Barbara Bush Branch Library, Rani's Remarkable Book Launch with Saadia Faruqi (RANI'S REMARKABLE DAY!), 4:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6449551964c37d3400825a5a |
| *Fort Worth, Golden Triangle Branch Library, Flash Fiction Club, 5PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/flash-fiction-gdt |
| *Houston, North Channel Branch Library, Poetry: Haiku, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64503d05414bdd2f0045b7cf |
| BookPeople, author Jenna Yoon (LIA PARK AND THE HEAVENLY HEIRLOOMS), 6PM, ONLINE, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/virtual-jenna-yoon-lia-park-and-heavenl... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Tracy Wolff (CHERISH) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/cherish |
| *Longview, Books & Barrels, Poetry Night, 6PM, https://www.booksandbarrelstx.com/event-schedule |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Elise Hu (FLAWLESS), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-elise-hu-flawless |
| Fresh Fiction, Video Book Club with author Ella Quinn (THE MARRIAGE LIST), 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/video-book-club-with-author-ella-quinn-tick... |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Poetry Open Mic Night, 7:30PM, https://writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
| *Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, 310 Brown Street takes over APS, 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1457971098306722 |
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THURSDAY, JUNE 1 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Cindy Dees (SECOND SHOT) book signing, 6PM https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/second-shot |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, author Tyriek White (WE ARE A HAUNTING), 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events/products/in-person-author-talk-we-are-a-haunting-with-tyriek-white-kiese-laymon-june-1-7pm-cst |
| San Antonio Public Library, "Murder at the Sleepy Lagoon:" A Conversation with Eduardo Pagán on the 80th Anniversary of the Zoot Suit Riots, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev... |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Shakespeare at the Bar, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
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FRIDAY, JUNE 2 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Fort Worth, Ridglea Branch Library, Write Stuff, 10:30AM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/write-stuff-rdg |
| *Crosby, Crosby Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library, Book Sale (DAY ONE), 1PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/645fb85178c3da4200b03251 |
| *Dallas, Renner Frankford Branch Library, Pride Buttons and Zines Fest, 2PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/node/277768 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Liesl Schuh signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/liesl-schuh-girl-dad |
| *Austin, Book People, An Evening with Jason June and Steven Salvatore, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1190627461597578/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, First Friday Poetry Readings, 6:30PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/first-friday-poetry-readings |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, author Jo Nesbo signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Nesbo |
| *Killeen, Dat Friday Flow, Dat Friday Flow "Proud Out," 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/772546867871338 |
| *Longview, Books & Barrels, book launch for STAINED CREDENCE, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/196357896673364/ |
| *Carrollton, Dallas Poetry Slam, Beautiful & Brilliant Open Mic, 8PM, https://www.thedallaspoetryslam.com/shows |
| *Houston, Inprint, First Fridays Reading Series Presents poet Anthony Sutton (PARTICLES OF A STRANGER LIGHT), 8PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/first-fridays-presents-anthony-sutton/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, JUNE 3 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Bandera, Bandera County Library, Friends Monthly Book Sale, 9AM, https://banderalibrary.org/calendar-1 |
| *Sugar Land, First Colony Branch Library, Friends of First Colony Library Book Sale, 9AM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/friends-first-colony-library-book-sale-1 |
| *Arlington, author Robin Hollo signing at Kroger (Day 1), 10AM, https://theenchantedhollo.com/ |
| *Austin, Austin Book Arts Center, Leather Working for Bookbinders, 10AM, https://atxbookarts.org/events/5930/ |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Writing Club, 10AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/writing-club-4 |
| *Dublin, Writers' League of Texas, Writing Workshop with Kathleen Kent & Diana Spechler, 10AM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/texas-writes-in-dublin-tx/ |
| *Tomball, Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library, Scribe Tribe Write-in, 10AM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/63b45e639e00b42800ceffb9 |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Fashion & Fiction - a Morning of Looks & Books, 10:30AM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Van G. Garrett (JUNETEENTH) storytime & book signing, 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/van-g-garrett-juneteenth-storytime |
| *Richmond, George Memorial Library, Jack and the Beanstalk, 10:30AM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/family-program-jack-and-beanstalk |
| *Austin, Barnes & Noble, author Fran Shelton (THE SPIRTUALITY OF GRIEF) discussion & book signing, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157558-0 |
| *Desoto, Pan African Connection Bookstore & City of Desoto Parks & Recreation, Malcolm X Festival, featuring storytelling, poetry, and more, 11AM, https://panafricanconnection.com/event/malcolm-x-festival/ |
| *Irving, DFW Writers' Workshop presents Archetype, Trope. Character and Cliche with author Amber Royer, 11AM, https://www.instagram.com/p/CsHl3ohRJ3k/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Debra Atlas signing, 11:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/debra-atlas-you-arent-depressions-victim |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, author Evangaline Pierce signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-evangaline-pierce |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animal Books, author Jennifer Looft signing, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1856734691367425 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, author Michael Camarillo signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/ |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Stages and Satyrs: A Shakespeare Inspired D&D Actual Play, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/stages-and-satyrs-shakespe... |
| *Fort Worth, Golden Triangle Branch Library, Bookmark Contest Kickoff, 1PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/bookmark-gdt |
| *San Antonio, Barnes & Noble, author Tracy Wolff celebrates CHERISH, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156475-0 |
| *The Woodlands, Barnes & Noble, book signing with Jeanine Pirro (CRIMES AGAINST AMERICA), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157699-0 |
| *Waco, Half Price Books Outlet, author Theo Boyd signing, 1PM, https://thinktheo.com/events-calendar/ |
| *Amarillo, Barnes & Noble, author signing with Kate Wisdom (A NEW ALPHA), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157012-0 |
| *Arlington, Barnes & Noble, author signing with Steve Morris (THE GUARDIAN OF THE PALACE), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157530-0 |
| *Houston, Public Poetry, Public Poetry Reading Series, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1467266630679360 |
| *Pflugerville, Pflugerville Public Library & The Book Burrow, Pflugerville Library Maker Pfest, 2PM, https://library. |
| *Houston, Central Library, Public Poetry Reading Series, 2PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10476438 |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Summer Rachel Short Signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Mark H. Brezinski (FORKFIGHT!) book signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/forkfight |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Crafts & Cocktails: An Evening with Katherine Center (HELLO STRANGER): Journal making, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crafts-cocktails-an-evening-with-katherine-center-tickets-617292728167 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JUNE 4 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Jasmine Paul signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/jasmine-paul-grannys-vintage-camera |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, authors Michelle Prince (SHINE) & Shawn Warner (LEIGH HOWARD AND THE GHOST OF SIMONS-PIERCE MANOR), 1PM, https://hpb.com/001 |
| *Katy, Katy Budget Books, author Tracy Wolff (CHERISH) book signing, 2PM, https://www.katybooks.com/event/tracy-wolff-signs-cherish |
| *Sugar Land, Barnes & Noble, Saadia Faruqi celebrates RANI'S REMARKABLE DAY, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157154-0 |
| *San Antonio, The Mouth Dakota Project, The Pride Poetry Event, Open Mic Night, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1677710089328417/1677710175995075 |
| Texas Poetry Assignment, TPA Contributor Reading, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.texaspoetryassignment.org/events |
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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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