The most comprehensive listing of book and author events, festivals, readings, lectures, workshops, and signings in the Lone Star State
Saturday, October 19, 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 10.19.2024 - 10.27.2024
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Houston, National Black Book Festival, October 17-19, 2024
*Fort Worth, Will Rogers Medallion Awards, October 18-19,2024
*Austin, Lone Star Zine Fest, October 19-20, 2024
*Richardson, Buns and Roses Romance Tea for Literacy, October 20, 2024
*El Paso, El Paso Community College Literary Fiesta, October 23, 2024
*Mayborn, Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, October 25-26, 2024
*Houston, Tweens Read Book Festival, October 26, 2024
*Dallas, Tulisoma South Dallas Book Festival, October 26, 2024
*Fort Worth, Cowtown ComicCon, Fort Worth, October 26-27, 2024
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Rosenberg, Rosenberg Railroad Museum, Railroads and American Sports stories, through October 27, 2024.
*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
JUMP TO POETRY SLAMS & OPEN MICS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Beaumont, USS Endurance, Beaumont Comic Con, Day 1, https://beaumontcon.com |
| *Austin, Texas Authors Institute, Texas Authors Fall Jubilee, 10AM, https://texasauthors.institute/fall-jubilee-2/fall-jubilee |
| *The Woodlands, Lupe Tortilla, Author DiAnn Mills teaching "Writing the High Concept Novel" for the ACFW chapter, 9:30AM, https://diannmills.com/event/diann-teaches-writing-the-high-concept-nove... |
| *Dallas, Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Roundtable Writer's Breakfast featuring MANNISH WATER by Black Scholarly Men in 21st Century America, 10AM, https://x.com/TBAAL/status/1841855993925316850 |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series: Lauren Kalstad – Splendiferous Travels! A Journey into the World of Writing Children’s Books, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-lauren-kalstad/ |
| *Rockdale, Main Street Bookshop, Author Beverly Daniel signing, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=540653965580579&set=a.199856856326960 |
| *Conroe, B&N, Author Mallory Wanless (THE ROYAL GAMBIT) signing, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062176375-0 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author M Keil Hackley signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/m-keil-hackley-undercurrent-womans-journey... |
| *Waxahachie, Nicholas P. Sims Library, Author Jeffree Wyn signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=833692512072163&set=a.399167278858024 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Dr. Lauren Ortega (JADE FINDS A HOME) and signing, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Burleson, Half Price Books, Local author Juliette Kalokoh signing FROM NIGHTMARE TO NEW BEGINNINGS, 12PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-098 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books & Indulgences, Patchoul-o-ween Fright Fest with at least 6 horror authors including Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam, Chris Panatier, Keith Lansdale, Jonathan Louis Duckworth, Preston Fassell, & Ryan C. Bradley, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/patchoul-o-ween-fright-fest |
| *Plano, Madness Games & Comics, Author Matthew Rollins signing DANGERS TO SOCIETY and STEELWING, 12PM, https://madnessgames.com/events-calendar/ |
| *San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Xavier Garza reading and signing his Vincent Ventura series, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
| *The Woodlands, Barnes & Noble, Author Susan McCauley signing, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062177148-0 |
| *Allen, B&N, Author signing with Lori Tchen (Sterling Fierce series), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Boerne, Boerne Bookshop, Texas Rangers Stories, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Corpus Christi, Half Price Books, Local author Alcario Cary Cadena (CURSED: THE LEGEND OF CHIPITA RODRIGUEZ) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-015 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Authors Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam, Chris Panatier, Keith Lansdale, Jonathan Louis Duckworth, Preston Fassell Ryan C. Bradley signing, 1PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/authors-event-bonnie-jo-stuffle... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Boo! Books & Treats and Freedom to Read Community Day of Action, 1PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2024-10-19/boo-books-treats-family-day... |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Jacqueline Hernandez (ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPIRE) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Carly Bloom signing HOT HEX BOYFRIEND, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Watauga, Half Price Books, Local author Lashell Rain speaking and signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-081 |
| *Rockport, Splendid Sun Books and Gifts, Meet author Jason Bradshaw, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/922832696564842 |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Middle grade author Leila Sales Q&A and signing THE CAMPAIGN, 2PM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author storytime with Debbie Zapata reading ABUELA'S LETTER, 2PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/debbie-zapata-abuelas-letter |
| *Fort Worth, B&N Hulen, Local author Ruby Dixon (BULL MOON RISING) meet & greet with signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2207 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Loren Beeson signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1495779687709823 |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Clint Williams (UNTIL VALHALLA) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *The Woodlands, B&N, Local author Susan McCauley signing GHOST HUNTERS, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2200 |
| *Austin, B&N Sunset Valley, Meet & greet with author Nikhil Brabala (DUCHESS OF KOKORA), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2928 |
| *Dallas, B&N Lincoln Park, Author meet and greet with R.C. Bramhall (HAUNTED WAR TALES), 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2884 |
| *Houston, B&N River Oaks, Author Matt Schulz (ASK QUESTIONS, SAVE MONEY, MAKE MORE) signing, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2321 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Rick Jervis signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Jervis |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Jane Little Botkin, former Miss El Paso, speaking and signing THE PINK DRESS: A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen, 4PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum, Poetry reading with Jake Skeets, Saúl Hernández, Benjamin Garcia, & Sebastián H. Páramo, 4PM, https://deepvellum.com/events/2024/poetry-event-jake-skeets-sal-hernande... |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Talia Hibbert in discussion with Chanecka Williams from Kindred Stories, 5PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/hibbert-2024 |
| *San Antonio, San Antonio Alamo KOA, Author Heather Renee May signing, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2428888830648933 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Christopher Paolini (MURTAGH) speaking & signing, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-christopher-paolini-murtagh |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Gillian Eliza West (RUIN) book release, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gillian-eliza-west-author-event-ruin-ticket... |
| *McAllen, Ante Books, Live storytelling by Ayden Castellanos and mystery movie night, 7PM, https://www.antebooks.com/events-1 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Caroline Rose signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-10-20/caroline-rose-dear-riley-rose-story... |
| *Allen, B&N, Author siging with Aurelie Thiele (THE PARIS UNDERSTUDY), 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Authors Wallis Kinney and Chris Mullen signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/2024-10 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local author Jacob Ryckman signing ARIKALA ACADEMY: A WAVE OF COURAGE and author Tank Gunner signing his 9 books, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Richardson, Richardson Adult Literacy Center, Buns & Roses Romance Tea for Literacy with Maisey Yates and Candace Havens (Lucy Connelly), 1PM, https://www.ralc.org/fundraising-events/buns-roses-romance-tea |
| *San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author signing with Thomas Edwards (DAUGHTERS DREAR), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Meet & greet with author Ruby Dixon (BULL MOON RISING), 2PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-and-greet-book-signing-with-bestselling-author-ruby-dixon-tickets-1007761129667 |
| *Katy, Katy Budget Books, Author Melanie Harlow (SLAP SHOT SURPRISE) signing, 3PM, https://www.katybooks.com/event/melanie-harlow-signs-slap-shot-surprise |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Author Houston Heflin signing, 4PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/book-signing-houston-heflin |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Evan Rail signing THE ABSINTHE FORGER, 4PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/evan-rail-absinthe-forger |
| Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author 101: Writing & Publishing Virtual Workshop with author Rebekah Manley, 4PM, ONLINE, https://larkandowlbooksellers.com/events/ |
| *Houston, Basket Books, Author Dino Enrique Piacentini (INVASION OF DAFFODILS) in conversation with Alexander Parsons and signing, 4PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Authors Kari Lavelle (BUTT OR FACE?) and LIndsay Leslie (SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY) reading, 4PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-kari-lavelle-and-lindsay-leslie |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Joel Looper (ANOTHER GOSPEL) signing, 4PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Denton, Emily Fowler Public Library, Paranormal Investigation of Emily Fowler Library with author Teal Gray, 6PM, https://www.dentonhalloween.com/event-details/paranormal-investigation-o... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Linsey Miller (PRINCE OF GLASS & MIDNIGHT) in conversation with Jasmine Skye, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/linsey-miller-prince-glass-midnight |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Samuel Woolley (MANUFACTURING CONSENSUS) in conversation with Robert Downen, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events |
| *Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, Make ‘Em Cry, Make ‘Em Scream: 3 Simple Tips for Writing Horror with Russell C. Connor, 7PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/2024/10/21 |
| *Houston, Inprint at Alley Theatre, Richard Powers reading from his novel PLAYGROUND and conversation with Lacy M. Johnson, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/inprint-richard-powers-reading/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Wimberley Valley Radio, Host Gary Zupancic on At the Hitching Post with author Jane Little Botkin, Online, 1PM, https://janelittlebotkin.com/events/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Jane Little Botkin (THE PINK DRESS: A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen) speaking and signing, 5:30PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-10-22/jane-botkin-pink-dress-memoir-reluc... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Wallis Kinney (A DARK AND SECRET MAGIC) in conversation with Carrie Juettner and signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/dark-and-secret-magic |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Authors Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin speaking and signing THE BLETCHLEY RIDDLE, 6PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/sepetys-sheinkin-2024 |
| *San Antonio, B&N San Pedro, Author Frank L. Cole signing THE LEGEND OF THE LAST LIBRARY, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *Dallas, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Author Tui Snider presents 6 Feet Under Texas, 6PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/spooky-tales-tui-snider-376343 |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Book launch for Joshua Gottlieb-Miller's DYBBUK AMERICANA with Martha Serpas and Anthony Sutton, 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, C.J. Leede in conversation with Johnny Compton, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Leede |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly meeting, 6:30PM, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Richard Chizmar (MEMORIALS) in conversation with Gabino Iglesias, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/richard-chizmar-memorials |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Justin Torres (BLACKOUTS) in conversation with Sam Ackerman, 7PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events/justin-torres-blackouts |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, The Salon Open Mic, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/the-salon-12 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Atmosphere Press, From Fear to Finish: Empower Your Authorship Journey, Talk and Q&A with Dr. Trista Edwards, 12PM, ONLINE, https://books.atmospherepress.com/empower-your-authorship-journey-live-event |
| *Fort Worth, Texas Wesleyan University, Author Risa Brown discusses Wesley Women, 12:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122186287784224930&set=a.1221100491... |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author C.J. Leede signing, 4PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-event-cj-leede-registrat... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Steena Hernandez reading & signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/2024-10-23/steena-hernandez-lupitas-brown-... |
| *San Antonio, UTSA Mexican Ameican Studies, An Evening with Denise Chávez, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/conocimientospress/posts/pfbid02q3iTST367SPz3W1... |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Book launch for Ashley Robin Franklin's THE SKIN YOU'RE IN, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/686820241023 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books at Preston Hollow Presbyterian, Author Kendra Adachi discussing THE PLAN and signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/interabang-presents-kendra-adachi |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Spooky Grownup Storytime, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/850581113841497/ |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Authors Richard Chizmar & Johnny Compton signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Chizmar |
| *Austin, BookWoman, Book launch & costume party with Nori Rose Hubert (HOOVES, HORNS, AND ROSES), 7PM, https://ebookwoman.com/event/2024-10-23/book-launch-costume-party-nori-r... |
| *Kyle, Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center, Author Cassandra Lane (WE ARE BRIDGES), 7PM, https://kapliterarycenter.txst.edu/events.html |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Marcos, The Witliff Collections, Authors Naomi Shihab Nye and Marion Winik presenting, 3PM, https://www.thewittliffcollections.txst.edu/events.html |
| *Austin, Dragon's Lair, Author Jordan Mechner (PRINCE OF PERSIA and REPLAY) Q&A, 5PM, https://www.dlair.net/austin/events/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Enjoy an evening of literature as author Estella Gonzalez will be reading from Huizache Women and Emma Perez will be reading from Testimony of a Shifter, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/2024-10-24/estella-gonzalez-huizache-women... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Patrick Jenevein (DANCING WITH THE DRAGON) in conversation with Ken Hersh and signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/dancing-dragon |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Rachel Louise Moran discussion & signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1474184143287041/ |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Author Céline Semaan discussing A WOMAN IS A SCHOOL, 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Authors Colleen Cambridge and Sara Rosett signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Cambridge |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Meghan Keane (PARTY OF ONE) in conversation with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/meghan-keane-party-one |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Discussion with Ethan Lascity, author of The Abercrombie Age, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/the-abercrombie-age/ |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: BLK MKT VINTAGE with Jannah Handy & Kiyanna Stewart in conversation with Amarie Gipson, 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-blk-mkt-vintage-w... |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Author Katie Anania (OUT OF PAPER) speaking, 7:30PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events/katie-anania-out-of-paper |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, Inprint at Transart Foundation, Escritores en la casa con Rita Indiana en conversación con Maribel Bello, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/escritores-en-la-casa-rita-indiana/ |
| *San Marcos, Texas Master Naturalist Conference, Author T.D. Motley discussion and book signing, 3PM, https://txmn.tamu.edu/2024-annual-meeting/ |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Spooky Book Fair, 4PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1071302887726106 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Authors Naomi Shihab Nye and Marion Winik speaking & signing, 5PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-10-25/naomi-nye-marion-winik-i-know-about... |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum and Communities Foundation of Texas, Author Tim Cloward (THE CITY THAT KILLED THE PRESIDENT) discussion, 5:30PM, https://deepvellum.com/events/2024/timcloward |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Oliver Jeffers (WHERE TO HIDE A STAR) speaking & signing, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/oliver-jeffers-where-hide-star |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey and Dog Books, Authors Amanda Churchill and Marcela Fuentes in conversation, 6PM, https://www.monkeyanddogbooks.com/news-letter |
| *Frisco, B&N, Authors Lisa & Matt McMann in discussion with Josh Funk and signing, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2060 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Mark Haber (LESSER RUINS) in conversation with Chris Cander, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-mark-haber-lesser-ruins |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty, Book launch for Jennifer Chang's AN AUTHENTIC LIFE with readings and signings, 7PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/688620241025 |
| *Dallas, Dallas Literary Society, Author Ayşegül Savaş discusses THE ANTHROPOLOGISTS, 7PM, https://www.dallasliterarysociety.com/upcomingevents |
| *Keller, Keller Public Library, Late Night at the Library with author Teal Gray signing, 7PM, https://keller-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/111815 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop & Carver Jo Long Theater, Performance and signing of Sandra Cisnero's work, "Have You Seen Marie?", 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2028951584189024/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Tweens Read Fesitval, 9:30AM, https://www.tweensread.com/ |
| *Austin, Texas Authors Institute, Texas Authors Fall Jubilee, 10AM, https://texasauthors.institute/fall-jubilee-2/fall-jubilee |
| *Dallas, Tulisoma South Dallas Book Festival, 10AM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2024-10-26/tulisoma-south-dallas-book-... |
| *Dallas, B&N Lincoln Park, Author storytime with Tabitha Paige (WISHY WASHY), 10AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2884 |
| *Dallas, Logos Bookstore, Authors Katherine Briggs and Helen Dent signing, 10AM, https://www.logosdallas.net/ |
| *Fort Worth, Cowtown Comic Con, Day 1, 10AM, https://www.cowtowncomiccon.com/ |
| *Austin, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Local childrens' author Kari Lavelle (BUTT OR FACE?) reading, signing, and Q&A, 10:30AM, https://www.birdhousebooksatx.com/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Special story time with author Dara Henry (HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/special-story-time-hanukkah-pajama... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Julie Lomax signing, 11AM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-10-26/julie-lomax-costly-wish |
| *Allen, B&N, Author Matt Schulz signing ASK QUESTIONS, SAVE MONEY, MAKE MORE, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459 |
| *San Antonio, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author signing with Noel Vick (ALL FISH ARE AWESOME), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3492 |
| *Weatherford, Angel's Nest Mansion, Haunted Weatherford book signing with author Teal Gray, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/465540886479788 |
| *Selma, B&N, Author Bob Doerr signing DEAD MEN CAN KILL, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Watauga, Half Price Books, Local children's author Mosies Galvez (PUMPKINPIRE AND THE LOST TREASURE) speaking and signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-081 |
| *Boerne, Boerne Bookshop, Poet meet & greet with Amy Bolding (DEARLY DIVORCED), 2PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *College Station, Hyperbole Bookstore at Ringer Library, Author L.P. Hernandez speaking and signing NO GODS ONLY CHAOS, 2PM, https://hyperbolebookstore.com/events |
| *Dallas, Whose Books, Meet the Author & Book Signing with Tatiana Obey, 2PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-author-book-signing-tickets-101320... |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey and Dog Books, Author BJ Sloan signing, 2PM, https://www.monkeyanddogbooks.com/news-letter |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1067089998145157/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Poetry launch party for Rod Carlos Rodriguez, 2PM, https://thetwig.com/event/2024-10-26/poetry-launch-party-rod-carlos-rodr... |
| *Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, Storytime and signing with Josh Funk, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1055814662925514/ |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Writers Workshop, 3PM, https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2024-10-26/writers-workshop |
| *Fort Worth, Fawkes Press at Monkey and Dog Books, Pre-release and book signing with debut author BJ Sloan (THE FORGOTTEN SON), 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/489873890717404 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Ellery Adams signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Adams |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Timothy Snyder discussing and signing ON FREEDOM, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/freedom |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, The Flores Brothers signing their newest book, Awaken Your Good Vibe Gangsta, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/2024-10-27/flores-brothers-awaken-your-goo... |
| *Dallas, Whose Books, Meet authors Jennifer Parvin and Donna J Micheaux, 12PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerful-inquiry-book-signing-meet-the-auth... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Local author Gary Gerlacher (PATIENT OF THE NIGHT: AN AJ DOCKER MEDICAL THRILLER) signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *San Antonio, B&N La Cantera, Author Matt Schulz (ASK QUESTIONS, SAVE MONEY, MAKE MORE) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Frisco, Sisters in Crime North Dallas, Lone Star Literary Life, A Friend of Readers and Writers, 2:30PM, HYBRID, https://www.sistersincrimenorthdallas.com/meetings |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: Author Phillip B. Williams (OURS: A NOVEL) in conversation with Kiese Laymon, 3PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-ours-with-phillip... |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Halloween poetry reading featuring Tracy Jo Barnwell, Andrew Kozma, and Glenn Shaheen, 4PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Austin, First Light Books, Naomi Shihab Nye & Marion Winik in conversation with Carrie Fountain about their new book I KNOW ABOUT A THOUSAND THINGS, 6:30PM, https://thethirdplace.is/event/i-know-about-a-thousand-things-naomi-shih... |
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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