Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 2.17.2024 - 2.25.2024
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Alpine, Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering, February 15-17, 2024
*Round Rock, Round Rock ISD Library Services, Teen & Kids Comic Con, February 17, 2024
*Houston, All the Books Author Event, February 17, 2024
*Highland Park, Highland Park Literary Festival, February 22, 2024
*Corpus Christi, People's Literary Festival, February 22-24, 2024
*Dallas, FenCon XIX, February 23-25, 2024
*San Antonio, 5th Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival (SAAABF), February 24, 2024
*San Antonio, LibraryPalooza, February 24, 2024
*Corpus Christi, Teen Bookfest by the Bay, February 24, 2024
*Edinburg, 2024 South Texas Literacy Symposium, February 24, 2024
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*San Antonio, UTSA School of Art and John Peace Library, Boundless: Storytelling in Texas Book Arts, through February 23, 2024
*Carthage, Humanities Texas & Panola College, Lonesome Dove, through March 12, 2024
*Longview, Gregg County Historical Museum, Undertold Stories: 18 African American Historical Markers of Gregg County, through March 23, 2024
*San Marcos, The Wittliff Collection, I Pray You Stay Alive: Writing on the Edge, through May 10, 2024
*Austin, LBJ Presidential Library, Music America (artifacts, handwritten lyrics, books), through August 11, 2024.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Lyceum Series: Crafting Lines, Shaping Spaces with Matthew Baker, 10AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-matthew-baker/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Lauren Logan signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/meet-author-lauren-logan |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Alfred Ash signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Charlotte Stein (WHEN GRUMPY MET SUNSHINE), 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/stein-24 |
| *Austin, Barnes & Noble Sunset Valley, Author John Harris (TOMLIN: THE SOUL OF A FOOTBALL COACH) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062165151-0 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Lezlee Liljenberg signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1084414752596301/ |
| *The Woodlands, Barnes & Noble, Author Dafne Toro PhD (THE STRATEGIC BUSINESS OF YOU) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062164965-0 |
| *Waxahachie, O'Brien's Bookshop, Author Licia Chenoweth signing, 2PM, https://obriensbookshop.com/upcoming-events |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Casey Sherman signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Sherman |
| *Houston, Archway Gallery, Author Ray Viator (ALL ROADS LEAD TO HOUSTON) book signing, 5PM, https://allevents.in/houston/book-signing-veteran-houston-author-ray-viator/200026067319857 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Frederick Williams signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/frederick-williams-making-my-way-harlem |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Book Signing for THE COLOR OF DANCE by TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian, 6PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/color-dance-takiyah-wallace-mcmillian |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Bianca Bosker (GET THE PICTURE), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-bianca-bosker |
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Martyna Dearing signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/martyna-dearing-green-card-marriage-and-lo...
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Bill Kushnir (HENLEY) & Alan Elliot (DREAM THAT BUILT AMERICA) book signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001
*Round Top, Round Top Family Library, Author Mike Vance (GETTING AWAY WITH BLOODY MURDER) discussion, reception, and book signing, 2PM, https://www.ilovetoread.org/calendar/#calendar-c5358976-808a-4048-8809-06c1fc4ad6e3-event-lrqs8rib
*San Antonio, Flowersong Press, National Book Launch Tardeada for MI CARNAL FRANK, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=7353167724721891&set=a.106138076091595
*Dallas, The Wild Detectives, An afternoon with Amalia Andrade, 5PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/una-tarde-con-amalia-andrade/
*Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Julia Guez: The Certain Body - Poetry reading, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid021KRwgkzyWCWvSfk...
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *The Woodlands, Barnes & Noble, Authors Chloe Burke & Laranda Burke (KEYS TO YOUR H.E.A.R.T.) storytime & book signing, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062164860-0 |
| Granbury Writers' Bloc, Children's Books Read & Critique, 1PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/january-february-schedule/ |
| *Frisco, Barnes & Noble Stonebriar Mall, Author StacyPlays/Stacy Hinojosa (RESCUE TAILS: THE TREACHEROUS TOWER) book signing, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062163793-0 |
| *El Paso, Esperanza Acosta Moreno Branch Library, Author Dion Leonard & Gobi (FINDING GOBI), 5:30PM, https://www.elpasolibrary.org/attend/finding-gobi/ |
| *Hurst, Tejas Storytelling Association, Tarrant Area Guild of Storytellers meeting, 6:30PM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/tarrant-area-guild-of-storytellers/2... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Scott Guild (PLASTIC), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/scott-guild-plastic |
| *Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, Monthly Meeting: Mastering Resource and Citation Management, 7PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/february-2024-meeting |
| Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-cirlce-2024-02-19-19-00 |
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Murder By The Book, Author Amanda Jayatissa in conversation with Sara DiVello, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.murderbooks.com/MTM-Jayatissa |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Coinneach MacLeod (HEBRIDEAN BAKER: AT HOME) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/hebridean-baker-home |
| *San Antonio, Trinity University Press, Author Cary Clack in conversation with Naomi Shihab Nye, 6PM, https://tupress.org/events/cary-clack-in-conversation-with-naomi-shihab-... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Steve Berry signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Berry |
| *Lubbock, Write Right Critique Group, 6:30PM, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Bianca Bosker (GET THE PICTURE), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/bianca-bosker-get-picture |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Barbara Ras in conversation with Ben Fountain, Poetry Reading, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/a-poetry-evening-with-barbara-ras-a... |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde with Tia Williams, 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-a-love-song-for-ricki-wilde-with-tia-williams-february-20-7-pm |
| Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled's Book Club Discusses MERCURY with Author Amy Jo Burns, 7PM, ONLINE, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Jessica Baerg signing MIA'S FIRST FLIGHT, 5PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/jessica-baerg-mias-first-flight |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Amanda Churchill (THE TURTLE HOUSE) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/turtle-house |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Rafael Frumkin (BUGSY AND OTHER STORIES), 6:30PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/offsite-rafael-frumkin-bugsy-and-other-stories |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Coinneach MacLeod (THE HEBRIDEAN BAKER: AT HOME), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/person-coinneach-macleod-hebridean-baker-home-flavours-folklore |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Mark Greaney signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Greaney |
| Gemini Ink, The Big Texas Author Talk: Poet Mag Gabbert (SEX DEPRESSION ANIMALS), 7PM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/the-big-texas-read/ |
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
Houston Independent Authors & Tomeworks Editing, Writers Lunch: How to Use Scrivener, 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/912255253895994
*El Paso, Sergio Troncoso Branch Library, Author Dion Leonard & Gobi (FINDING GOBI), 4:30PM, https://www.elpasolibrary.org/attend/finding-gobi/
*Fort Worth, Barnes & Noble Hulen Center, Author Jennie Allen (UNTANGLE YOUR EMOTIONS), 4:30PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062164006-0
*San Antonio, Trinity University Press, The Blues of Heaven: An Evening with Poet Barbara Ras, 5:30PM, https://tupress.org/events/the-blues-of-heaven-an-evening-with-poet-barb...
*Kyle, Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center, Authors Paige Lewis & Kaveh Akbar reading, 6PM, https://kapliterarycenter.txst.edu/events.html
*San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Joshua Robbins signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/318577443967634/
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled's Local Author Faire, 6PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Suzette Mullen (THE ONLY WAY THROUGH IS OUT), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-suzette-mullen-only-way-thr...
*Houston, Murder By The Book, A.J. Finn in conversation with Abby Endler, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Finn
*San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Rev Up Your Writing in the New Year: Gemini Ink’s Spring Open House, 6:30PM, https://geminiink.org/events/spring-open-house/
*Austin, Book Woman, Author Jo Scott-Coe (UNHEARD WITNESS) in Conversation with Forrest Preece, 7PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/book-talk-unheard-witnessthe-life-and-d...
*College Station, Hyperbole Bookstore, Vampires & Vodka, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/355111900751032
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Mark Greaney (THE CHAOS AGENT), 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/halfpricebooks/posts/pfbid0f29R3zxVgGhEBZJjo1Gx...
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Dallas, Fencon XIX - Author Signings, 11AM (Day 1), http://www.fencon.org/
Chestnut Publishing House & Black Mamas, Kicking Off Black Children's Book Week, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1893337381083065
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Houston’s Lit. A Networking Event for Authors, 6PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-houstons-lit-networking-even...
*Lockhart, Dr. Eugene Clark Library, Authors Sheila Henderson & Dr. Rhonda Sneed (A FOOTBALL MOM'S PLAYBOOK) book signing, 6PM, https://www.clark-library-lockhart.org/where-we-thrieve2024.jpg
*Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Stephanie Nui (SURVIVED BY) poetry reading, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid021KRwgkzyWCWvSfk...
*Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Bookstore, Book Launch for Author Phil Oakley, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1298761787431726
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Amanda Churchill (THE TURTLE HOUSE), 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-with-amanda-churchill-the-turt...
*Austin, Resistencia Books, An evening with Author José Alaniz, 7PM, https://www.resistenciabooks.com/an-evening-with-author-jose-alaniz
*Austin, Torch Literary Arts, The Gathering eaturing Marvin K. White and Samiya Bashir, 6:30PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/the-gathering-a-cultural...
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Bulverde, Writers' League of Texas, Texas Writes in Bulverde, TX, 10AM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/texas-writes-in-bulverde-tx/ |
| *Granbury, Granbury Writers' Bloc, Monthly Meeting with speaker/author Leon Dixson, 10AM, https://granburywritersbloc.com/february-speaker-leon-dixson/ |
| *Waco, Tejas Storytelling Association, Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild’s Monthly Gathering, 10:30AM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/heart-of-texas-storytelling-guilds-m... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Lindsey Payne signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/lindsey-payne-different-shores-love-poems-sea |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Courtney Kelly (CELESTE SAVES THE CITY) reading & book signing, 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Greg Dorchak signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-greg-dorchak |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Lezlee Liljenberg signing, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=787436960084888&set=a.550936917068228 |
| *Beeville, Texian Books, An Afternoon with author Dr. Patel, 1PM, https://www.texianbooks.net/ |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Will Simpson signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Alexis Hall (WAITING FOR THE FLOOD), 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/hall-2024 |
| *Midland, Barnes & Noble, Author Tara Wilson (RANDY RATTLESNAKE) storytime & book signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062164761-0 |
| *Tyler, Half Price Books, Author Melissa Smith (ENCOURAGEMENT FROM A WARRIOR) book signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-016 |
| *Amarillo, Barnes & Noble, Author Maceo Moore (DOWN IN PRAIRIE DOG TOWN) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062164170-0 |
| *Kerrville, Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, Author Norbert Jacobs (SOJOURNER) discussion & book signing, 2PM, https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/event/author-talk-norbert-jacobs-sojourner-1483 |
| *The Woodlands, Barnes & Noble, Author Hailey Tubbs (SUCCESS TOOLKIT: ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUSINESS, CREDIT, AND FINANCE) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062164658-0 |
| *Waxahachie, O'Brien's Bookshop, Author Gregg Grossman signing, 2PM, https://obriensbookshop.com/upcoming-events |
| *Austin, Half Price Books South Lamar, Author Shannon Mokry (THREE SILLY SISTERS), 4PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-017 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, UNT American Literary Review Monthly Reading Series, 4PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/unt-american-literary-review-mo... |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers & Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association, Black Arts in Action: Authors Panel, 5PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gccma-black-arts-in-action-tickets-827630313547 |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Authors Soo Jin Lee & Linda Yoon discuss WHERE I BELONG, 6:30PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Leah Vidal Carrosquilla signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/leah-vidal-carrosquilla-light-sky |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors John Ballew (THE HALL COUNTY GANGSTER) & Nigel Blackwell (THE DEVIL'S BIBLE) book signing, 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Mansfield, Half Price Books, Author CA Humer signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
| *Edinburg, Museum of South Texas History, Sunday Speaker Series: Author Thomas Ray García (THE RIVER RUNS: STORIES), 2PM, https://mosthistory.org/events/sunday-speaker-series-with-thomas-ray-garcia/ |
| *Dripping Springs, Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library, 13th Annual Pouring Over Books ft. Texas author Mark Pryor, 3PM, https://fodscl.org/events/pouring-over-books/ |
| *The Woodlands, Village Books, Storytelling Competition, 3PM, https://www.myvillagebooks.com/events |
| Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/january-february-schedule/ |
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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 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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