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 8.3.2024 - 8.11.2024
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.)
*Belton, Bell County ComicCon, August 3-4, 2024
*Austin, KillerCon, August 9-11, 2024
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Austin, LBJ Presidential Library, Music America (artifacts, handwritten lyrics, books), through August 11, 2024.
*Rosenberg, Rosenberg Railroad Museum, Railroads and American Sports stories, through October 27, 2024.
*Fort Worth, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, SOLDADERAS TO AMAZONAS: Escaramuzas Charras, runs through December, 2024
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Belton, Bell County Comic Con, 10AM, https://www.bellcountycomiccon.com/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Special storytime with author Cate Berry (SCORCH, HEDGEHOG OF DOOM), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/special-story-time-scorch-hedgehog... |
| *Lubbock, National Ranching Heritage Center, Ranch Verse, 10:30AM, https://ranchingheritage.org/nrhc-events/symposiums-workshops/ |
| Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Ilona Andrews (SANCTUARY) discussion, ONLINE, 11AM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/Andrews-2024 |
| *Katy, Books-A-Million, Author Charles A. Marino (TERRORISTS ON THE THE BORDER AND IN OUR COUNTRY), 11AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charles-a-marino-book-signing-event-tickets... |
| *Richardson, Barnes & Noble, Storytime with author Sharyn Diamond (AMY'S AMAZING HATS) with signing and kid-friendly fun package, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062168448-15 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Darren Sapp signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/benito-olson-underdogs |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Kate Winkler Dawson signing, 11AM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-kate-winkler-dawson/ |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Haley Parker, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1004634631370643/ |
| *Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Author storytime in Spanish with Claudia Martinez Soto, 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062170591-0 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Keka Novales signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-keka-novales |
| *Frisco, Barnes & Noble, Orion Jean celebrates RACE TO KINDNESS with special story time, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062172484-0 |
| *Abilene, Abilene Public Library, Author Jenni Stand (MAD MONEY & MURDER) speaking and reception, 2PM, https://www.abilenetx.gov/apl/calendar#nextToCurrentMonth |
| *Burleson, Burleson Public Library and Fawkes Press, Read This! Meet Local Authors, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1010094330707976 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, James Baldwin's Centennial Celebration with poetry, readings, and more, 2PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/james-baldwins-centennial-celebration |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Valorie Castellanos Clark signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1112389683305498/ |
| *The Woodlands, Village Books, Author Livy Hart signing, 2PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-with-livy-hart-tickets-9061592... |
| Atmosphere Press, Youth Lit with Dawn Bragg, Dorothea N. Buckingham, and Diane C. Jerome, 3PM, ONLINE, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcuutrDIvG9yPMurApbTy5-N04f0C-rXM#/registration |
| *Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Storytime and author visit with Sam Pittman (ALLIGATOR JAZZ), 5PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062172081-0 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Book Launch for INNOCENCE TAKEN by Stepanie Seaton & Rondregus Underwood, 6PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/authors-stephanie-seaton-rondregus... |
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Joe Rizzo signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/joe-rizzo-abandoned-san-antonio |
| *Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Author storytime with Ginger Smith (THE MAGIC BLANKET), 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Merrill David (APPENDAGE) and Darrell Bartell (TEN-FIVE YOU'RE GOING HOME, MARINE!), 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Tyler, Local author S.E. Dymek (BETWEEN THE ALPHA'S WAR), 1PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-016 |
| *Selma, Barnes & Noble, Author Antonina Duridanova (NEW BEGINNINGS), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062173072-0 |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty, Reading & Reflection with Becky Liendo, Thao Votang, Desiree Morales, 3PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Dr. Katariina Rosenblatt reading from her book STOLEN, 4PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Bret Anthony Johnston (WE BURN DAYLIGHT) discussion & signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/we-burn-daylight |
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MONDAY, AUGUST 5 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Grapevine, Books-A-Million, Elena Armas (THE FIANCE DILEMMA) signing, 4:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1375056793113359/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Eli Cranor (BROILER) discussion & signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/broiler |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum, Author Will Arbery (CORSICANA/EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING) in conversation with Lucia Arbery Simek, 7PM, https://deepvellum.com/events?view=calendar&month=08-2024 |
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author and conservationist David Marquis (THE RIVER OF GOODNESS) signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/2024-08-06/david-marquis-river-goodness |
| *Houston, Asia Society, Author Ali Velshi (SMALL ACTS OF COURAGE) discussion & signing, 6PM, https://asiasociety.org/texas/events/conversation-ali-velshi-small-acts-... |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Edward Won (AT THE EDGE OF EMPIRE) 6PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-edward-wong-edge-empire |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Villain Tavern Night for book launch of APPRENTICE TO THE VILLAIN by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, 6PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author James Rollins signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Rollins |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly meeting, 6:30PM, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Brad Thor (SHADOW OF DOUBT) discussion and signing, 7PM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Houston, BookPeople, Author Gabino Iglesias (HOUSE OF BONE AND RAIN) in conversation with Meg Gardiner, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople-presents-gabino-iglesias-house-o... |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: DID EVERYONE HAVE AN IMAGINARY FRIEND (OR JUST ME)? author Jay Ellis in conversation with Kendrick Sampson, 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-did-everyone-have-an-imaginary-friend-or-just-me-with-jay-ellis-kendrick-sampson-august-6-7-pm-cst |
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Give Back Grown Up Bookfair, 5PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/give-back-grown-up-bookfair |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Authors Vaishnavi Patel and Gabriella Buba, 6:30PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/C9xZnOGAs5e/ |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Sarah Pekkanen in conversation with Katherine Center, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Pekkanen |
| *San Antonio, Tejas Storytelling Association, San Antonio Storytellers, 6:30PM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/san-antonio-storytellers/2024-08-07/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books and Highland Park United Methodist Church, Author David McKlosky (MOSCOW X), 7PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/interabang-presents-david-mccloskey |
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Atmosphere Press, A Reading with Doug Dunnevant, Travis Hupp, and Bruce Ballard, 11AM, ONLINE, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpc-CrqjMoHdRNcDJqY4pZHhha6tf6p1UY#/registration |
| *Arlington, Arlington Public LIbrary, Book launch and signing with Linda Altoonian & Hope Montey, 4PM, https://www.sistercitiesarlingtontx.com/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Greg Laird (ONE LIFE FOR ANOTHER) in conversation with Nan Tolson + signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/one-life-another |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Gabino Iglesias in conversation with Johnny Compton, 6PM, https://www.nowherebookshop.com/event/gabino-iglesias-conversation-johnn... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, A Reading with Marcela Sulak and Octavio Quintanilla, 6PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/reading-marcela-sulak-and-octavio-quintanilla |
| *Austin, Reverie Books & The Soundspace at Captain Quack’s, Book launch, conversation, and signing with Allison Price, 6:30PM, https://reveriebooks.com/event/queer-to-tell-presents-just-another-dead-... |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Local author Robert Fuller discusses THE SAPPHIRE SWORD, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Dallas, Dallas Museum of Art: Arts & Letters Live, Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia, 7:30PM, https://silviamoreno-garcia.com/events/dallas/ |
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Frisco, Book release party for Jennifer Lynn Barnes (THE GRANDEST GAME) and Maureen Johnson (DEATH AT MORNING HOUSE), 4PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062167267-0 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Kerri Burchill reading from LEADING OUT OF THE ASKHOLE TRAP, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/kerri-burchill-leading-out-askhole-trap |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Stephen Harrison signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/editors |
| *San Antonio, Guadalupe Latino Bookstore & Gift Shop, Author and San Antonio Poet Laureate Eddie Vega (SOMOS NOPALES) reading and signing, 6PM, https://guadalupeculturalarts.org/guadalupe-latino-bookstore/ |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Lucinda Berry signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Lucinda-Berry |
| *Austin, BookWoman and Unity Church of the Hills, Launch party for HeatherAsh Amara (WILD, WILLING, AND WISE), 7PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/site-launch-party-heatherash-amara-wild... |
| *Austin, Reverie Books, Queer to Tell August 2024: Tales of Pride storytelling, 7PM, https://reveriebooks.com/event/queer-to-tell-august-2024-tales-of-pride/ |
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Greenville, W. Walworth Harrison Public Library, Author Fest, 10AM, https://www.countylinemagazine.com/calendar/author-fest/event_1f6594fe-2... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Storytime with author Janilee Miles (AMELIA AND THE TRAVELING TEDDY BEAR), 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/janilee-miles-amelia-and-traveling-tedd... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Ali W. Rothrock signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/ali-w-rothrock-after-trauma-lessons-overco... |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author PJ Hamilton discussion & signing, 11AM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-pj-hamilton/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Keidra McGriff (ADVENTURES WITH PAPA), 11:30AM, https://www.hpb.com/store?storeid=HPB-001 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Maygon Lucart signing, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/461301466533734 |
| *Conroe, Barnes & Noble, Author Michael D. Tarvin (LIGHT IN THE MIDST OF DARKNESS: Devotions from Combat), 12PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3485 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Meet & Greet with Kimberly McMillan, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *San Antonio, Barnes & Noble La Cantera, Author Matt Andersen (COMPLETING THE DEAL) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2353 |
| *Selma, Barnes & Noble, Author Alex Z. Salinas (HISPANIC SONNETS) signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3479 |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Curby Alexander signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/463715072678642/ |
| *San Pedro, Barnes & Noble, Author Gabriella Gamez (THE NEXT BEST FLING) signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2802 |
| *Austin, Barnes & Noble Arboretum, Author May Cobb (THE HOLLYWOOD ASSISTANT) discussion & signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2536 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Gabino Iglesias in conversation with R.J. Joseph, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Iglesias |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Babette Fraser Hale (THIS FAMILIAR HEART) signing, 5PM, https://bluewillowbookshop.com/event/hale-2024 |
| *Pflugerville, The Book Burrow, End of Summer Reading Party, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1524148911521208 |
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Cindy Witteman signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/cindy-witteman-beyond-smile |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Book launch for Marcela Sulad and Katherine Durham Oldmixon Garza, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events |
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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
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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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