Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
The most comprehensive listing of book and author events, festivals, readings,
lectures, and signings in the Lone Star State
Don't see your book or literary event here? Email at Events@lonestarliterary.com with your complete info two weeks in advance of the issue in which your event is scheduled, and we'll include it.
Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively for Lone Star Literary Life
FOR THE WEEK OF 02.17.2019
Special Events:
4th Annual World Languages and Literatures International Film Festival, Dallas, January 29-February 26
“Crossing Borders: Connecting the Past, Present and Future” workshop, San Antonio, February 18-22
2nd annual First Impressions Festival for Local Playwrights, Dallas, February 20-23
23rd Annual ASU Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton, San Angelo, February 21-22
Heritage Auctions: Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction, Dallas, February 21-23
33rd Annual Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Alpine, February 22-23
Southwest Book Awards Banquet, El Paso, February 23
11th annual RAW: Research, Art, Writing Conference, Richardson, February 23
3rd Annual Celebration of Diverse Literary Voices of Texas, Austin, February 23
15th annual Friends of Belton Library Book and Author Luncheon, Belton, February 23
Library Palooza: That Author Thing, San Antonio, February 23
Ongoing Exhibits:
30 Poems for the Tricentennial: A Poetic Legacy, San Antonio, December 3-April 25
Inside Books Archive Exhibit, Austin, January 15-February 22
Women of Flatbed: A Retrospective, Austin, January 17-April 28
Fact, Fiction, and the New World: The Role of Books in the Making of America, Austin, February 1-March 1
Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites Features Seven Beloved Children’s Books, Midland, February 2-April 18
Our People: The Life and Works of Author Angela Shelf Medearis, Austin, February 2-June 22
Worlds of W O N D E R: David Ezra Stein, Abilene, February 14-May 18
Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language at the Blanton, Austin, February 17-May 26
Monday, February 18:
Austin
BookPeople, JEREME ZIMMERMAN speaking & signing Brew Beer Like A Yeti (co-sponsored by edible Austin with beer from ABGB), 7PM
Canyon
Barrel & Pie, The Legacy Valentine’s Day Issue Reading, 8:30PM
Cedar Hill
Dallas
SMU Center for Presidential History, Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar presents her groundbreaking findings from her award-winning book, Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge, 6PM
Houston
Brazos Bookstore, Nishta Mehra discussing and signing BROWN WHITE BLACK, 7PM
Murder By the Book, Charles Finch will sign and discuss The Vanishing Man, 6:30PM
San Antonio
Our Lady of the Lake U, Social Justice Reading Series: author and advocate Reginald Dwayne Betts will read from his work, 7PM
Tuesday, February 19:
Austin
BookPeople, CHARLIE JANE ANDERS speaking & signing The City in the Middle of the Night, 7PM
Spiderhouse Ballroom, Austin Poetry Slam Hosted by SC Says, 7:15PM
Dallas
Hotel Crescent Court, World Affairs Council DFW presents James M. Lindsay discussing and signing The Empty Throne: America’s Abdication of Global Leadership, 6PM
El Paso
The Black Orchid Lounge, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, 8PM
VA Clinic, Tumblewords Project workshop series for veterans and their families, 3PM
Fort Worth
The Dock Bookshop, Poetry and Open Mic, 8PM
Houston
Blue Willow Bookshop, Ann Weisgarber launches her new novel, THE GLOVEMAKER, 7PM
Fix Coffeebar, Poetry Fix presents Fady Joudah and Angelique Jamail, 6:30PM
San Antonio
The Mix, PuroSlam featuring DJ Donnie Dee, 9:30PM
The Twig Book Shop, Billy Copeland discussing and signing Growing Up Lucky, 5PM
Webster
B&N, Meet the Author: Dr. Gregory Williams, 6PM
Weslaco
The Storybook Garden, Meet the Author: Rachel Vail, multiple-award-winning author of more than 30 books for young people, 6:30PM
Wednesday, February 20:
Austin
BookPeople, ADAM HIGGINBOTHAM speaking & signing Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster, 7PM
The Writing Barn, Workshop: "The Logic of Storytelling" with Leila Sales, 6:30PM
Dallas
Interabang Books, Story Time with WORDY BIRDY author Tammi Sauer, 10;30AM
Houston
Avant Garden, Write About Now Poetry Open Mic featuring UH CoogSlam, 7:30PM
Junior League, World Affairs Council of Greater Houston presents James Lindsay discussing and signing The Empty Throne: America's Abdication of Global Leadership, 6:30PM
Katy Budget Books, Victoria Scott signs her newest young adult thriller, We Told Six Lies, 5PM
Murder By the Book, Lisa Gardner will sign and discuss Never Tell, and Karen Rose will sign and discuss Say You're Sorry, 6:30PM
U Houston - MD Anderson Library, Poetry & Prose featuring Chinelo Okparanta & Hayan Charara, 5:30PM
Tyler
Waco
Thursday, February 21:
Austin
BookPeople, W. K. STRATTON speaking & signing The Wild Bunch in conversation with Steve Harrigan (co-sponsored by SXSW), 7PM
BookPeople, WRITERS' LEAGUE OF TEXAS presents "Writing about Mental Health" with Laura Creedle, Saundra Goldman, and Jessica Lamb-Shapiro, 7PM
BookWoman, Austin Interfaces: Reading & Open Mic featuring local writers Katelin Kelly, Zoë Fay-Stindt, and Alana Torrez (with fields magazine), 7PM
Harry Ransom Center, Mark Dery presents an illustrated lecture based on his new book, Born to Be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey, 7PM
Milwood Branch Library, Love Month Author Visit - Kat Kronenberg, 3:30PM
Wexel Art Displays, pop up art featuring original art for purchase by Turk Pipkin and Darden Smith, readings from both artists' new book, music, drinks, and framed art, 6PM
Dallas
Half Price Books Mothership, New York Times bestselling political thriller author Mark Greaney will discuss and sign his latest novel, Mission Critical, 7PM
Highland Park High School, The 23rd annual Highland Park Literary Festival keynote address by international award-winning novelist and NY Times bestselling author Dr. Nnedi Okorafor, 7PM
South Dallas Cultural Center, African Diaspora: New Dialogues featuring Poet, sound artist, and scholar Duriel E. Harris and Dallas painter and poet Nero (hosted by Dallas poet and DJ RonAmber Deloney, 7:30PM
SMU - Fondren Library, Gartner Lecture Series: Professor Florence Kelley discussing and signing The Second Coming of the KKK, 5PM
The Wild Detectives, Piper Weiss discussing and signing You All Grow Up and Leave Me, 7:30PM
Houston
Brazos Bookstore, Helen Zia discussing and signing LAST BOAT OUT OF SHANGHAI, 7PM
Murder By the Book, Jasper Fforde will sign and discuss his newest release, Early Riser, 6:30PM
Jefferson
Jefferson Carnegie Library, Friends of Jefferson Carnegie Library is hosting a wine and cheese reception for E. R. Bills, author of 100 Things to Do in Texas Before You Die, 6PM
North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills Library, Behind the Book: Lisa Gardner reading and signing Never Tell, 1PM [ticketed reception at 12PM]
Pflugerville
Wild Magnolias, NeoSoul Poetry Slam: $200 Slam, 8PM
Plano
Haggard Library, Lisa Gardner reading and signing her new novel, Never Tell, 7PM [ticketed reception at 6PM]
San Antonio
The Twig Book Shop, Jess Hagemann discussing and signing Headcheese, 5PM
San Marcos
Texas State U, Wittliff Collections readings hosts poet Nikky Finney, 3:30PM
Victoria
U Houston, American Book Review reading series presents novelist Nalo Hopkinson, 11AM
The Woodlands
Friday, February 22:
Austin
Austin Central Library, An Evening with Leonard Pitts, Jr., 7PM
BookPeople, JASPER FFORDE speaking & signing Early Riser, 7PM [ticketed event]
Malvern Books, I Scream Social Galentine’s Edition, 7PM
Paramount Theatre, stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Bert Kreischer presents his "Body Shots Tour", 7PM & 9:30PM
Dallas
Deep Vellum Books, Pegasus Reading Series featuring Shannon Hardwick, Andrew Koch, Danielle Sellers, and Virginia Lee Wood, 7PM
Heroes Lounge, Dallas Poetry Slam: Poetic Jam Session featuring Alfreda, 8PM
Pan African Connection, For Poets Only, Writers Workshop, 7PM
Houston
Murder By the Book, Mark Greaney will sign and discuss Mission Critical, 6:30PM
Kyle
Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center, KAP readings hosts poet Nikky Finney, 7:30PM
Lubbock
B&N, Overworld Adventure Series and Overworld Heroes Adventure Series book signing with Danica Davidson, 6PM
Marfa
Crowley Theater, reading with poet and artist Sommer Browning, 6PM
Saturday, February 23:
Alpine
Front Street Books, Carlton Leatherwood discussing and signing Codette, Joey and Friends: A Spirited Tale of Beloved Friends and Their Dogs, 2PM
Amarillo
B&N, Stain (B&N Exclusive Edition) book signing with A.G. Howard, 1PM
Austin
St. Edward's U, Writers' League of Texas workshop: "Strengthening Characters by Revealing Their Hidden Truths" with Rene S. Perez II, 10AM
BookPeople, LINDSAY LESLIE speaking & signing This Book is Spineless, 2PM
Boerne
Patrick Heath Public Library, The Art of Writing Workshops: Poetry and Prose with D. Ellis Phelps, 1PM
Dallas
B&N - Lincoln Park, Yolanda Johnson Author Meet & Greet, 2PM
B&N - Preston/Royal, Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah signs Is College a Lousy Investment?: Negotiating the Hidden Costs of Higher Education, 1PM
Deep Vellum Books, Fangoria Presents: Carnivorous Lunar Activities, 7PM
Interabang Books, Brad McLelland & Louis Sylvester reading and signing THE FANG OF BONFIRE CROSSING, 1PM
Majestic Theatre, stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Bert Kreischer presents his "Body Shots Tour", 7PM & 9:30PM
Denton
The Bearded Monk, American Literary Review Graduate Student Reading, 4PM
El Paso
B&N - Sunland Park, Storytime with author Patrice Loge, 12PM
El Paso Public Library, Tumblewords Project workshop: "Magic and the Body" with Rios de la Luz, 12:45PM
Gufo di Milano, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, 7PM
Fort Worth
The Dock Bookshop, Black History Celebration: African American Read-In, 12PM
Houston
Blue Willow Bookshop, Varsha Bajaj launches her new picture book, THE HOME BUILDERS, 3PM
Half Price Books - Clear Lake, Local Author Saturdays: Meet local Indie authors and pick up their latest release, while supplies last
Writespace, Workshop: "Start Your Novel" with Cassandra Rose Clarke, 9:30AM
Writespace, Workshop: "Creating Irresistible Narrators in Fiction" with Allegra Hyde, 1PM
San Antonio
Dead Tree Books, June Chapko signing The Estate Sale, 2PM
The Twig Book Shop, Joy Sewing signing Ava and the Prince: The Adventures of Two Rescue Pups, 11AM
Sunday, February 24:
Austin
BookPeople, MEGAN GRISWOLD speaking & signing The Book of Help: A Memoir in Remedies, 5PM
Malvern Books, launch of Monty Jones’ poetry collection, Cracks in the Earth, 2PM
Dallas
Half Price Books Mother Ship, photo journalist Ekansh Tambe will sell and sign The Great Divide: A Journey Across the US-Mexican Border, and Dallas-native and murder mystery author Maggie Foster will sell and sign The Arms of Death: Book 1 of the Loch Lonach Mystery Series, 1PM
Lucky Dog Books - Oak Cliff, Dru Richman reading and signing Tall Tales and Short Stories, 3PM
El Paso
B&N - Sunland Park, All the Dreams We've Dreamed Author Event: with Rus Bradburd and the inspirational subject of the book, Shawn Harrington, 2PM
Houston
Grace United Methodist Church, An Evening of Chamber Music and Spoken Word, 6PM
Writespace, Workshop: "Writing About Your Life: An Introduction to the Personal Essay" with Mark Dostert, 3PM
Richardson
The Drawing Board, Writing Workshops Dallas seminar: "Self-Publishing Class" with Shayla Raquel, 3PM
San Antonio
The Twig Book Shop, Helen Pankowski signing Living Aware & Inspired, 12PM
Don't see your book or literary event here? Email at Events@lonestarliterary.com with your complete info two weeks in advance of the issue in which your event is scheduled, and we'll include it.
