The most comprehensive listing of book and author events, festivals, readings, lectures, workshops, and signings in the Lone Star State
Saturday, November 9, 2024
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 11.9.2024 - 11.17.2024
ALL TIMES CENTRAL TIME
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Austin, Flair Symposium 2024, November 7-9, 2024
*Houston, Black Heritage Arts Festival, November 9, 2024
* Waco, Waco Arts Fest, November 15-17, 2024
*The Woodlands, Read to Me Picture Book Festival, November 16, 2024
*Mont Belvieu, Nerd Con, November 16, 2024
*Austin, Texas Book Festival, November 16-17, 2024
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Houston, The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park, Agatha Babino's Story: A Narrative of the Formerly Enslaved, through November 9, 2024
*Fort Worth, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, SOLDADERAS TO AMAZONAS: Escaramuzas Charras, through December, 2024
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read: The Story of PEN, through August 2025
JUMP TO POETRY SLAMS & OPEN MICS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Texas Authors Institute, Texas Authors Fall Jubilee, 9AM, https://texasauthors.institute/fall-jubilee-2/fall-jubilee |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Writing In Nature With Lisa Huffaker, 9AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/writing-in-nature-lisa-huffaker-fall24/ |
| *Clifton, Books on the Bosque Conference for Readers & Writers, 9:30AM https://www.bosqueartscenter.org/page/Books_on_the_Bosque.aspx |
| *Roanoke, Roanoke Writers Conference, 9AM, https://www.northtexaswriters.com/roanoke-writers-conference/ |
| *Fort Worth, Eastside Community Garden, Author T.D. Motley Signing, 10AM, https://eastsidecommunitygarden.weebly.com/ |
| *Fredericksburg, Writer's League of Texas, Texas Writes in Fredericksburg with Donna M. Johnson and Stacey Swann, 10AM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/texas-writes-in-fredericksburg-tx/ |
| *Lubbock, Caprock Writers' and Illustrators Alliance, November Meet Up with guest speaker Taylor Moore (DOWN RANGE), 10AM, https://www.caprockwriters.com/ |
| *Austin, Book People, Special author storytime with Lori Patterson sharing THE POOP FACTORY, 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/lori-patterson-poop-factory |
| *Arlington, Arlington Public Library, Author Kimberly Willis Holt reading & signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=946268307531174&set=a.229089925915686 |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Storytime with local author Robyn McGrath (DOLLY! THE STORY OF DOLLY PARTON, A MIND OF HER OWN, and THERE'S ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE) plus signing/meet & greet, 11AM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Justine Doiron discussing JUSTINE COOKS, 11AM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *San Angelo, Old Town Books, Music in Literature with the San Angelo Symphony, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/417359411201159/417359424534491/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Alisha McMillen signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-11-09/alisha-mcmillen-dog-named-chuck |
| *Selma, B&N, Storytime with author Catherine Stier reading IF I WERE A PARK RANGER, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Wimberley, Wimberley Village Library, Wimberley Author Event, 11AM, https://wimberleylibrary.org/ |
| *Rockport, The Splendid Sun Books and Gifts, Author Katharine E. Hamilton signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02EgkuUc73ibZxb31... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Rachel Horton reading and signing WALLY THE WOOLY, WANDERING WALRUS, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Christine Schiefer & Em Schulz meet & greet and signing A HAUNTED ROAD ATLAS: NEXT STOP, 12PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christine-schiefer-em-schulz-a-haunted-road... |
| *Corpus Christi, Half Price Books at Harte Public Library, Author Jaime Ofelia signing MIGUEL MUST FIGHT, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-015 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Stacy Wells signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-stacy-wells |
| *San Antonio, B&N Ingram Festival, Author storytime with Meghan Garcia reading and signing LOVE, LUNA, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2685 |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Steena Hernandez signing, 12PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/steena-hernandez-author-lupitas-br... |
| *Allen, Barnes & Noble, Author Elizabeth Hobbs signing MISERY HATES COMPANY, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Meet & greet event with authors Rhonda Wiley-Jones (SONG OF HERSELF) and Diane Dickinson (FINAL TRANSACTION), 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Coppell, Cozby Coppell Library, Coppell Writing Fair with author Q&A panel featuring Alex Temblador, book coaches, author readings, and more, 1PM, https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/event/indie-author-fair-20912 |
| *San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Kazu Kibuishi signing Amulet series, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Patricia Qaiyyim signing MOMS IN THE MILITARY, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Conroe, B&N, Storytime and author signing with Debra Hatch (ELEPHANTS IN THE ATTIC), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Poetry discussion & signing with author Kollin Kennedy, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1303617994135163/ |
| *Fort Worth, One Safe Place, Book Launch for Beyond the Abyss by Brenda O'Quin, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/889692633114932 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Alexander C. Juden signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Juden |
| *Richardson, B&N, Texas author L.A. Starks discussing WINNER'S CURSE, 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-starks-discusses-a-new-oil-gas-thriller-... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Conversation with Robert G. Callahan II, "Fire in the Whole," 3:30PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2024-11-09/conversation-robert-g-calla... |
| *Rockport, KOA Rockport/Corpus Christi, Author Heather Renee May signing, 4PM, https://www.heatherreneemay.com/projects/book-tour-2024 |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Book launch for HERE GOES NOTHING by Emma K. Ohland, 5PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/2024-11-09/person-emma-k-ohland-her... |
| *Richmond, LIT Bookbar, LIT Lectures presents Dr. Carolyn on The Last Parenting or Relationship Book You'll Ever Need!, 6PM, https://www.litbookbar.com/event-details-registration/lit-lectures-prese... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, BookPeople, Storytime with author JD McPherson sharing SOCKS: A KID'S CHRISTMAS LAMENT, 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jd-mcpherson-socks-kids-christmas-lament |
| *Austin, Austin Book Arts Center, Zine Dreams workshop, 11AM, https://atxbookarts.org/events/6720/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Ashley Irvin signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2439908262879017/ |
| *Dallas, Whose Bookstore, Rebel Girls Cook Book Signing with THE Sandwich Hag, 12PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rebel-girls-cook-book-signing-with-the-sand... |
| *Humble, Half Price Books, Local author Antonina Duridanova sharing NEW BEGINNINGS: FROM BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN TO AMREICA and MAGIC FOR LONGEVITY, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-074 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Alisha McMillen signing A DOG NAMED CHUCK, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Alexis Hall discusses PANSIES, 1PM, ONLINE, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/hall-pansies-2024 |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Haiku & Senryu with Joan Canby, 2PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/haiku-senryu-with-joan-canby-2/ |
| *Frisco, B&N, Author meet and greet with Matt Schulz (ASK QUESTIONS, SAVE MONEY, MAKE MORE), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *Southlake, B&N, Authors Wally & Amanda Koval celebrate publication of ACCIDENTALLY WES ANDERSON: ADVENTURES, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2241 |
| *Allen, Barnes & Noble, Author Melvin Hawkins signing DANIEL'S FOURTH KINGDOM, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Houston, Inprint, Cook Brains! Series Presents Christina Soontornvat at Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School, 3PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/inprint-cool-brains-series-presents-chr... |
| *San Antonio, Trinity University Press, Fly-Fishing with Leonardo: An Afternoon with Author David Ladensohn, 3PM, https://tupress.org/events/fly-fishing-with-leonardo-an-afternoon-with-a... |
| *Austin, BookWoman, BookWoman Poetry Presents: Texas, Being--A Hybrid Celebration with Jenny Browne and Cindy Huyser, 4PM, https://ebookwoman.com/event/2024-11-10/bookwoman-poetry-presents-texas-... |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Kindred Characters literary journal launch event with readings from emerging writers, 5PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/literary-journal-launch-event-readings-tick... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Houston Kids Litpalooza with authors Lynne Kelly (THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF BIRDS), Crystal Allen (BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS), Kirsten Kiesling (THE HARROWING), Tonya Ellis (THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM), Ellen Leventhal (DEBBIE'S SONG), Sydney Dunlap (IT HAPPENED ON SATURDAY), Gabrielle Nidus (QUIET VIOLET FINDS HER VOICE), and Valerie Ellis (SHARE THE JOY!), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-houston-kids-litpalooza |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty and Austin Film Society, Film and Book pairing with the movie WANDA and the book SUITE FOR BARBARA LODEN, 1PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1230520241111 |
| *Dallas, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters at Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre, Stage Reading of Young New AFrican American Playwrights featuring "Masqueraded Truths" by Theolia Batiste, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1075292237489597&set=pb.10005026492... |
| *Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, WGT Critique Group, 6:30PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/nov-2024-critique-wwh2k-bmyhz-2x4r2-ph... |
| *Dallas, Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, Author Amir Tibon discussing THE GATES OF GAZA, 7PM, https://jccdallas.org/event/bookfest-the-gates-of-gaza/ |
| Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-202... |
| *Dallas, Dallas Museum of Art--Arts & Letters Live presents Texas Bound 2024, 7:30PM, https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/86511642/texas-bound-2024-dallas-dallas-mu... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Debra Martinez signing UNDER HIS SHADOW, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *San Marcos, Therese Kayser Lindsey Literary Series & The Witliff Collection, Dawn Prestwich and Nicole Yorkin speaking, 3:30PM, https://www.english.txst.edu/about/tkl/tkl-author-bios.html |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Local author signing with Cheryl Spears Waugh signing UNDER THE UMBRELLA TREE and FLAMIN-GO BOB, 4:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-childrens-author-signing-cheryl-spear... |
| *Frisco, B&N, Jason June signing FLOPPING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND, 5:30PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *Lubbock, Texas Tech University Press, Literary Lubbock, 5:30PM, https://www.ttupress.org/literary-lubbock/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Carol Milberger signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-11-12/carol-milberger-molded |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Don Mischer (:10 SECONDS TO AIR) in conversation with John Brejot, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople-presents-don-mischer-10-seconds-... |
| *Katy, Katy Budget Books, Author Tracy Goodwin signing IMPERFECTLY PERFECT, 6PM, https://www.katybooks.com/event/tracy-goodwin-launch-party |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Celia Imrie signing MEET ME AT THE RAINBOW CORNER, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *San Antonio, Trinity University Press, The Consequence of Light: A Conversation with Joel Salcido About Reflections on Identify Through His Photography, 6PM, https://tupress.org/events/the-consequence-of-light-a-conversation-with-... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop & Bakery Lorraine, Poetry Open Mic night anchored by Oscar Solis, 6PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-11-12/deeper-roots-poetry-open-mic-night-... |
| *Austin, Vintage Bookstore & Wine Bar, Wine & Write: a timed writing group 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1114196540093380&set=a.262292118617164 |
| *Houston, Murder By the Book, Celeste Connally in conversation with Jess Armstrong, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Connally |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly meeting, 6:30PM, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, The Salon, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/the-salon-13 |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Sarah Lewis (THE UNSEEN TRUTH) in conversation with Casey Gerald, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Cedar Hill, Dallas Area Writers Group, Monthly meeting featuring Ann Fields, 7PM, https://www.dallaswriters.org/ |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum, Author Hanif Abdurraquib reading from THERE'S ALWAYS THIS YEAR: ON BASKETBALL AND ASCENSION, 7PM, https://deepvellum.com/events/2024/hanif-abdurraqib-theres-always-this-y... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Further Invention: Cave Canem Poetry Reading with Jonathan Moody and select Houston Poets, 7PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/further-invention-cave-canem-poetr... |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Local author Lakeith Jones discussing BEST BARBER EVER, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Austin, Writers' League of Texas, One Page Salon, 7:30PM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/november-2024-one-page-salon/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Story time with special guest Rachel Mas Davidson (THE HELPING SWEATER), 10:30AM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author David Ladensohn reading & signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/2024-11-13/david-ladensohn-fly-fishing-leo... |
| *Arlington, Arlington Public Library, Meet Orion Jean as he discusses his book, Race to Kindness, 6PM, https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/13370611 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Andra Liemandt speaking and signing ENOUGHIE FINDS HIS SUPERPOWER, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/andra-liemandt-enoughie-buddy-finds-his... |
| *Frisco, B&N, Mac Barnett + Shawn Harris signing THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE AND THE WRATH OF THE PAPERCLIP, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Kim Guerra signing, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/kim-guerra-author-badass-bonita |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts & Black Pearl Books, Wildfire Reading Series featuring Krystal Marquis, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/wildfire-reading-series-... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books at Highland Park United Methodist Church, Author Malcolm Gladwell (REVENGE OF THE TIPPING POINT) in conversation with Krys Boyd, 7PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2024-11-13/interabang-presents-malcolm... |
| *Dallas, Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, Author Joe Posnanski sharing WHY WE LOVE FOOTBALL, 7PM, https://jccdallas.org/event/bookfest-joe-posnanski/ |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Poetic Expression: Discovering Your Voice Through Verse with Linda Jones, 7PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/poetic-expression/ |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Auther Sarah Hawley (SERVANT OF EARTH) in conversation with Ali Hazelwood, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sarah-hawley-author-event-servant-of-earth-... |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Inner Moonlight Poetry Reading with Caroline Earlywine, 7:30PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/inner-moonlight-caroline-earlywine/ |
| *Lubbock, Texas Tech University Creative Writing Series, Readings from authors Jacqueline Kolosov and Jennifer Tubbs, 7:30PM, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/english/student_involvement/organizations/reading_series/index.php |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Tyler, Half Price Books, Local true crime author Vanessa Curry sharing LIES & CONSEQUENCES: COVERING THE TRIALS OF KERRY MAX COOK, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-016 |
| Atmosphere Press, New fiction reading with R.A. Van Vleet (Payback), David A. Collier (Earth's Ecocide: Extinction 3147), and Jeffrey D. Boldt (Big Lake Troubles), 2PM, ONLINE https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsf-CvrzgtGNKMcn0tvolFbA0oRjD... |
| *Midland, N.S. Haley Library, Author Patrick Dearon signing, 4:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=861830942601849&set=a.377545184363763 |
| *San Angelo, Old Town Books, Book signing and discussion with Dr. Fazlur Rahman, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/885345819968669/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Alystair West signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-11-14/alystair-west-peace-battle-mountain |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, The New Writers Project Reading Series: The Second Year Writers featuring Po Bhattacharyya, Anna Sudderth, Zhenlong Yang, Ira Goga, Kyle Okeke, and Thomas Montague Bate, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/1228520241114 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Patricia Coral (WOMEN SURROUNDED BY WATER: A MEMOIR) in conversation with Jasminne Mendez, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-patricia-coral-women-surroun... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Authors Celia Imrie and Fidelis Morgan signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Imrie |
| Gemini Ink, What Happens Inside: A Body Horror Workshop with Leticia Urieta, 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_isdmhTjYRt6fV3ru8K-KSA#/regi... |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Daron Roberts (MICROWINS) in conversation with Rick Wittenbraker, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Readers Collective, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/readers-collective-2/ |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Kevin Fedarko (A WALK IN THE PARK) in conversation with Josh Alvarez of Texas Monthly, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kevin-fedarko-author-event-a-walk-in-the-pa... |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Authors Ayokunle Falomo, Lupe Mendez and Saba Husain reading & signing, 7PM, https://basket-books.com/events/1379720241114 |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Celeste Connally discussing ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND TREACHERY, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Richardson, Interabang Books at Hill Performance Hall, An Evening with Fran Lebowitz, 7:30PM, https://interabangbooks.com/event/2024-11-14/evening-fran-lebowitz |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Gulf Coast Afternoon Conversations with JD Pluecker, 1PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore at U of Houston, Author Kenneth Womack (LIVING THE BEATLES LEGEND) lecture and book siging, 5PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/offsite-event-ken-womack-living-be... |
| *Brownsville, Búho, "The Sould the Body Sows" poetry workshop with Entre, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/buhobtx/posts/pfbid0bXPQSkf1R5okw2K4W18Qb5bK5F4... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Dr Marty Makary signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-11-15/dr-marty-makary-blind-spots-when-me... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Diana Rojas sharing LITANY OF SAINTS, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-diana-rojas-litany-saints |
| *Waco, Waco Convention Center, Wordfest, Poetry Open Mic (Day One), 7PM https://wacoartsfest.org/wcaf/wordfest |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, An Evening with Morgan Parker and Lynne Thompson, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/an-evening-with-morgan-p... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Kids Biology Story Time with Dr. Tom Lee, 10AM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/kids-biology-story-time-with-dr-... |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, Texas Book Festival Panel - Torch Presents: A Conversation with Morgan Parker and Lynne Thompson, 10AM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/texas-book-festival-pane... |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series: David Hopkins – 32 Ways To Add A Little Shakespeare To Your Story, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-david-hopkins/ |
| *Mont Belvieu, Nerdcon, 10AM https://www.nerdconmb.com |
| *Richmond, Fort Bend County Libraries Book Festival featuring Stacey Swann also with authors Taki Zyngtara, Susan Nwokedi, Monica Vidalon-Wolf, Tiffany Obeng, and Dee Osah, storytelling, performances, and more, 10AM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/basic-page/community-reads-author-stacey-... |
| *The Woodlands, Village Books, Read to Me Picture Book Festival with Lindsay Leslie, Vanessa Reeder, Cate Berry, and more, 10AM, https://www.myvillagebooks.com/event-details/read-to-me-picture-book-festival |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Steven Weinberg sharing WHAT IS COLOR with activities for kids of all ages, 11AM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events/steven-weinberg-what-is-color |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey and Dog Books, Storytime with author Lesa Engelthair, 11AM, https://www.monkeyanddogbooks.com/news-letter |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Priscilla Vargas signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-11-16/priscilla-vargas-bella-goes-tamalli... |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Authors Bob and Rachel Pineda discussing their new book, The Texas Cheese Trail, 11AM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/ottos-cheese-shop-book/ |
| *Selma, B&N, Storytime with author Lori Patterson reading THE POOP FACTORY, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Kristin Crowell (FIREFLY FRAN'S FRAN-TASTIC DAY) plus signing and activity kids, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Abilene, Texas Star Trading Company, author Melody Trowell signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/554922573565886 |
| *San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Kelly Hollingshead signing FALLEN WATCHER, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Brad Anderson signing WHEN IS SYLVIA WALLACE?, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Watauga, Half Price Books, Local author DJ Neyhart promoting THRIVE AND LEAD: BALANCING SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-081 |
| *Allen, Barnes & Noble, Author Travis Davis signing ONE OF FOUR, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Boerne, Boerne Bookshop, Meet & greet with author Susana K. Marsch (ARCANA), 2PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *El Paso, Barnes & Noble, Author Jane Little Botkin (THE PINK DRESS) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2370 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Shannon Quist signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/368432496350152/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Keka Novales signing, 2:30PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-keka-novales-0 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Emma C. Wells signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Emma-C-Wells |
| *San Angelo, Old Town Books, Book signing and discussion with Dr. Chris Ellery, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1536253227098310 |
| Saturday Night Write, Amber Royer hosts monthy Saturday Night Write meeting, 4PM, ONLINE, http://amberroyer.com/events/ |
| *Austin, Reverie Books, Author Robyn Dabney signing, 5PM, https://reveriebooks.com/event/author-event-robyn-dabney-in-store-signing/ |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Keren Blankfeld sharing LOVERS IN AUSCHWITZ: A TRUE STORY, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-keren-blankfeld-lovers-ausch... |
| *Dallas, Whose Books, Meet author Kim Guerra, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/badass-bonita-tickets-1041883410327 |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, Torch Lit Crawl Showcase, 8PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-lit-crawl-showcase-2 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Texas Book Festival, Brunch with Khushbu Shah (Amerikan) and Olamie Executive Chef Michael Fojtasek, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1980886665682716/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Jamye Smith signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-11-17/jamye-smith-born-blood-and-shadows |
| *College Station, B&N, Author Matt Schulz signing ASK QUESTIONS, SAVE MONEY, MAKE MORE, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2875 |
| *San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Abraham Moreno signing RIVER CITY RAGE, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
| *Fort Worth, B&N Hulen, Author Christina Soontornvat celebrating release of THE SQUAD: A Graphic Novel, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2207 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Claire Messeud (THIS STRANGE EVENTFUL HISTORY) in conversation with Lori Feathers, 2PM, https://interabangbooks.com/strange-eventful-history |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Debra Martinez signing UNDER HIS SHADOW, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Memoir Workshop: Writing Emergent Strategies with Sarah LaBrie, 3PM, https://basket-books.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
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
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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