Your only weekly, statewide calendar of Texas book events<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Bookish Texas \u2022 Events Around the State<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The most comprehensive listing of book and author events, festivals, readings, lectures, workshops, and signings in the Lone Star State<\/em><\/h3>\n

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FOR 9.23.2023 – 10.1.2023<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bookish goings-on in Texas<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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SPECIAL EVENTS<\/span><\/a> <\/u><\/b><\/span><\/font>(*Denotes In-person Events.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Giddings<\/strong>, Giddings Public Library, <\/span>Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/u> September 29-30, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Vickery Park Branch Library, <\/span>Banned Book Scavenger Hunt<\/span><\/a><\/u>, <\/span>O<\/span><\/a>ctober 1-7, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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EXHIBITIONS, ETC. <\/u><\/b><\/span><\/font>(*Denotes In-person Events.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, Patrick Heath Public Library, Pastures of the Empty Page: Fellow Writers on the Life and Legacy of Larry McMurtry<\/span><\/a><\/u>, through October 5, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Grapevine<\/strong>, Texas Lakes Trail Region, <\/span><\/span><\/span>Mumentous Exhibit Opening & Signing<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/u>, through October 14, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Plano<\/strong>, Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy (Humanities Texas)<\/span><\/a><\/u>, through October 17, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Denton<\/strong>, Emily Fowler Library, Literature of Prescription – Charlotte Perkins Gilman and “The Yellow Wallpaper”<\/span><\/a><\/u>, 9AM, through October 21, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Harry Ransom Center, <\/span><\/span><\/span>The Long Lives of Very Old Books<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/u>, through December 30, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Marcos<\/strong>, The Wittliff Collection, <\/span>I Pray You Stay Alive: Writing on the Edge<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/u>, through May 10, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

*Gilmer,<\/strong> Holidays on the Farm Craft Market, author Dana Wayne signing, 9AM,<\/span><\/span><\/span>  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=614173574029321&set=a.522716576508355<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Cypress<\/strong>, Northwest Branch Library, Book Sale, 10AM, <\/span>https:\/\/hcpl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/64fc74755c850f48004c8ae8<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

The Writer’s Garret, Prose & Poetry Stone Soup Workshop, 10AM, ONLINE, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/writersgarret.org\/Stone-Soup-Peer-critique-workgroups\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Grapevine,<\/strong> Talking Animals Books, book release & storytime with author Susan Layne 10:30AM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1689553654805934<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Kerrville<\/strong>, Writers’ League of Texas, Readers, Writers and Books will feature authors in the Hill Country, 10:30AM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/writersleague.org\/calendar\/readers-writers-and-books-in-kerrville-tx\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Fretz Park Branch Library, Adult Bookish Fair, 11AM, <\/span>https:\/\/dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com\/event\/adult-bookish-fair<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Canyon<\/strong>, Burrowing Owl Bookstore, authors Andrew J. Brandt (PICTURE UNAVAILABLE) & Russell Camp (THE ANGEL OF THUNDER ROCK) discussion & book signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/burrowingowlbookstore\/posts\/pfbid0JsQiAkCasqub2LqUrywmwDMyoJDE2hZdcngfHJD1qYNrGbkTDjYmPFUrSLpQHJNjl<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, Monkey & Dog Books, author Jennifer Bristol reading & signing, 11AM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/682210863826605<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, Mike Guinn Entertainment, Books, Burgers & More Spokenword Showcase, 11AM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/books-burgers-more-free-event-tickets-693398592857<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, author Mehnaaz Momen signing LISTENING TO LAREDO: A BORDER CITY IN A GLOBALIZED AGE, 11AM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/mehnaaz-momen-listening-laredo-border-city-globalized-age<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books – Flagship, special storytime with author Shondra Quarles (FATI’S GARDEN), 11:30AM, <\/span>https:\/\/b.halfpricebooks.com\/events\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books, Indie Author Book Fair with authors Robin Hollo, Brian Dinuzzo, Tricia Sanders, 12PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/indie-author-book-fair-4<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Southeast Branch Library, Dove Springs Oral History Workshop, 12:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/library.austintexas.gov\/event\/programs-workshops\/dove-springs-oral-history-workshop-7735025<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, author Jocelyn Mitchell signing, 1PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Denton<\/strong>, Denton County Office of History & Culture, Texas Talks: Amy J. Schultz – MUMENTOUS, 1PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/835754027972088\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Central Library, author Dr. Louis Markos speaking, “J.R.R. Tolkien: Classical and Theological Virtues in Middle Earth,” 1PM, <\/span>https:\/\/calendar.houstonlibrary.org\/event\/10750872<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, author Hilary Leichter signing, 1:30PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/hilary-leichter-terrace-story<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Howson Branch Library, Writing Workshop, 2PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/library.austintexas.gov\/event\/writing\/writing-workshop-7734523<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth,<\/strong> Diamond Hill\/Jarvis Branch Library, Mexican Amate Inspired Paper Art, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/library\/events\/paper-art-dhj<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books, signing with author Licia Chenoweth, 2PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1484299712372553\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Greenville<\/strong>, W. Walworth Harrison Public Library, author Parris Afton Bonds and publisher Diane Windsor discussing publishing topics, 2PM,<\/span><\/span><\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=10161002936759308&set=a.98338559307<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, Diamond Hill\/Jarvis Branch Library, Mexican Amate Inspired Paper Art, 2PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/library\/events\/paper-art-dhj<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Tumblewords Project, Robin Scofield: The Desert Music, 2PM, ONLINE <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/839887831163175<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, author Taylor Moore signing, 3PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Moore<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, author Jennifer L. Bristol (CEMETERY BIRDING) book signing, 4PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/cemetery-birding<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*El Paso<\/strong>, Sergio Troncoso Library, El Paso Eastside Poetry, 4PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.elpasolibrary.org\/events\/show\/220<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Taylor,<\/strong> Libros Bookshop, Fall Card Class, 5:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.librosbookshop.com\/events<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Archer City<\/strong>, University of Texas Press, Pastures of the Empty Page at the Royal Theater, 6PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/219085837787231\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, authors Boyd & Beth Morrison (THE LAST TRUE TEMPLAR), 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/person-boyd-and-beth-morrison-last-true-templar<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Austin<\/strong>, East Austin Writing Project, Poetry Club, 11AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/east-austin-writing-project-poetry-club\/events\/294819894<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Erika Ferrari Lopez signing, 11AM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/erika-ferrari-lopez-adventures-amazing-grace<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Flagship, authors Shawn Warner (LEIGH HOWARD AND THE GHOST OF SIMMON’S PIERCE MANOR) & Lizette Warner (POWER, POISE, & PRESENCE) book signings, 1PM, <\/span>https:\/\/b.halfpricebooks.com\/events\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Write About Now Poetry, WAN Academy: Home as Space and Place w\/ Alex Tha Great, 1PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Open Mic, 1:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/library.austintexas.gov\/event\/performances\/open-mic-7734355<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, East Regional Library, FW Writes: Writers’ Workshop, 1:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/library\/events\/writers-workshop-estr<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Leaves Book and Tea Shop, Afternoon with Authors, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/618312880385385\/618312893718717\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Frisco<\/strong>, Frisco Public Library, Sisters in Crime North Dallas, 2:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com\/events\/640638d8ecc7479337b93a39<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Granbury Writers’ Bloc, Read & Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, <\/span>https:\/\/granburywritersbloc.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *McAllen<\/strong>, McAllen Public Library, ASL Poetry Slam, 5PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/mcallenlibrary.libnet.info\/event\/9077839<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Texas Poetry Assignment, TPA Contributor Reading, 7PM, ONLINE, <\/span>https:\/\/www.texaspoetryassignment.org\/events<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Arlington<\/strong>, University of Texas at Arlington, A Conversation with Wendy Okolo, 3PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=700125702145444&set=a.551903440301005<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, San Antonio Public Library, Inkslayers Writers Group, 5PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.mysapl.org\/Events-News\/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D168662017<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Arlington<\/strong>, Woodland West Branch Library, Last Writes, 5:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info\/signup\/EventDetails?EventId=37461&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023\/09\/14<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, author Carolyn Leiloglou signing, 5:30PM,<\/span><\/span><\/span> https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/carolyn-leiloglou-beneath-swirling-sky<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, author William Kent Krueger (THE RIVER WE REMEMBER) book signing, 6PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/river-we-remember<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Mission Bend Branch Library, Creative Writing Workshop, 6PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.fortbend.lib.tx.us\/event\/creative-writing-workshop-1<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Hurst,<\/strong> Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.hursttx.gov\/Home\/Components\/Calendar\/Event\/15571\/440<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Marcos<\/strong>, San Marcos Public Library, Altered Book Art, 6PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.sanmarcostx.gov\/Calendar.aspx?EID=11216&month=9&year=2023&day=7&calType=0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Northwest Branch Library, Mexican Amate Inspired Paper Art, 6:30PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/library\/events\/paper-art-nrw<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Southwest Regional Library, Write on, write on, write on!, 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/library\/events\/fw-writes-write-on-swtr<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, author Lawrence Wright (MR. TEXAS), 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/person-lawrence-wright-mr-texas<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Gemini Ink, Open Writer’s Lab, 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/geminiink.org\/events\/open-writers-lab-2-2020-08-31-2020-09-28-2021-06-28-2022-05-30-2022-06-27-2022-07-25-2023-03-27\/2023-09-25\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople & Central Library, Meet the Author series: Mona Awad (ROGUE), 7PM, <\/span>https:\/\/library.austintexas.gov\/event\/meet-author\/atcentral-mona-awad-7732865<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookWoman, ACC Literary Coffeehouse featuring 2024 Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston, 7PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.ebookwoman.com\/event\/acc-literary-coffeehouse-featuring-2024-texas-poet-laureate-amanda-johnston<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Denton Public Library, Professor’s Corner Literary Discussion: Ecopoetry, with Dr. Stephen Souris, 7PM, ONLINE, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/denton.bibliocommons.com\/events\/64f0fdf72d0219cf8b59cfe7<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Irving<\/strong>, Valley Ranch Library, Mindful Mondays: Adult Coloring & Journaling, 7PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.cityofirving.org\/Calendar.aspx?EID=23176&month=9&year=2023&day=7&calType=0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Barbed WIre Open Mic Series, Stay at Home Open Mic, 9PM, ONLINE,<\/span><\/span><\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/747671597119411<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n *Midland<\/strong>, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, author Ben English signing, 10AM, https:\/\/www.benhenglish.com\/events-calendar\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Hutto<\/strong>, Chestnut Publishing House, Coffee + Creatives Connection, 11AM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/181522858230894<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Grapevine<\/strong>, Texas Lakes Trail Region, Mumentous Exhibit Opening & Signing, 5PM, https:\/\/www.mumentousbook.com\/events\/debut-of-mumentous-traveling-exhibit-grapevine-tx-9-23-23<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop, author visit with Peter Brown (THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS), 5PM, https:\/\/www.bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/brown-2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, author Alystair West signing, 5:30PM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/alystair-west-marshland<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Harry Ransom Center, Ayad Akhtar: Reading and Book Signing, 6PM, https:\/\/www.hrc.utexas.edu\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, author Hilary Leichter (TERRACE STORY) book signing, 6PM, https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/terrace-story<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> *Hurst<\/strong>, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, <\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.hursttx.gov\/Home\/Components\/Calendar\/Event\/15571\/440<\/span><\/span><\/a> *San Antonio<\/strong>, Nowhere Bookshop, author Lawrence Wright (MR. TEXAS) signing, 6PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1142445190059707\/<\/span> *San Antonio<\/strong>, San Antonio Public Library, Dia de Los Muertos Poes\u00eda \/ Day of the Dead Poetry, 6PM, https:\/\/www.mysapl.org\/Events-News\/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D169639868<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Ridglea Branch Library, Mexican Amate Inspired Paper Art, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/library\/events\/paper-art-rdg<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books & Art, Book launch for Alise Alousi (WHAT TO COUNT), 6:30PM, https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Ava Morgyn in conversation with Sophie Jordan, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Morgyn<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Lubbock<\/strong>, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly Meeting, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https:\/\/lubbockwrcg.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Georgetown<\/strong>, Lark & Owl Booksellers, author William Kent Krueger (THE RIVER WE REMEMBER) book signing, 7PM, https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/author-event-with-william-kent-krueger-the-river-we-remember-tickets-664178494757<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, author Madison Prewett Troutt (THE LOVE EVERYONE WANTS) book signing, 7PM, https:\/\/fabledbookshop.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Richardson<\/strong>, Richardson Public Library, book signing with Shelby Van Pelt, 7:30PM, https:\/\/www.cor.net\/Home\/Components\/Calendar\/Event\/21977\/64?curm=9&cury=2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *El Paso<\/strong>, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Open Mic Night at Mona Bar of Modern Art, 9PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BorderSenses\/posts\/pfbid02qErX3EfUZY4CbzA7E8BpBjBaF3RnLXJNJMh9uph7S8WJkRYUAJj2TBUJLci2TgNQl<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Missouri City<\/strong>, Sienna Branch Library, Book-Page Pumpkins, 10:30AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.fortbend.lib.tx.us\/event\/book-page-pumpkins<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Central Library, Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate, 11AM, <\/span>https:\/\/dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com\/event\/workshop-wednesdays-dallas-poet-laureate-65<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Richardson<\/strong>, Richardson Reads One Book, Laurie Garvie interviews Shelby Van Pelt, author of the 2023 Richardson Reads One Book selection REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES, 11AM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/599654305648262<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, author Chuck Palahniuk (NOT FOREVER, BUT FOR NOW), 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/chuck-palahniuk-not-forever-now<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Chestnut Publishing House, Going LIVE with author Jessica George, 2PM, ONLINE, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1755326404897216<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Humble<\/strong>, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Word Crafters, 5PM, <\/span>https:\/\/hcpl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/64ef83222d0219cf8b599993<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Trinity University Press, WORTH REPEATING at Maverick Book Club with Norma Elia Cant\u00fa, Kelly Grey Carlisle, Jennie Badger, David Lesch, and Rey Lopez, 5:30PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/tupress.org\/events\/worth-repeating-at-maverick-book-club\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, author Lynn Alsup (TINDERBOX) book discussion & signing, 6PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/resilience-and-transformation-stories-celebrating-and-accomodating-neurodiversity<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Nowhere Bookshop, author Carmen Tafolla signing, 6PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/305335328704769<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Deep Vellum Books, LiteraTEENS, 6:30PM, <\/span>http:\/\/deepvellum.com\/events\/2023\/literateens-aug-y32cy<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, author Chasten Buttigieg (I HAVE SOME TO TELL YOU- FOR YOUNG ADULTS: A MEMOIR), 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/person-chasten-buttigieg-i-have-some-tell-you-young-adults-memoir<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Harris County Public Libraries, Live Virtual Talk with Amor Towles “On Writing Three International Bestsellers,” 7PM, ONLINE, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/hcpl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/64c7fb87aa9efc3700a120ea<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Austin Poetry Slam, Austin Poetry Last Poet Standing SLAM, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/austin-poetry-200-last-poet-standing-slam-hosted-by-christopher-michael-tickets-713418232137<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Write About Now Poetry, Deadly Pens Poetry Open Mic Night Takeover ft. Bars hosted by Mr. Reality, 7:30PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n *Uvalde<\/strong>, El Progreso Memorial Library, Author Ben English signing, 12PM, https:\/\/www.benhenglish.com\/events-calendar\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Tomeworks Editing, Houston Independent Authors, & Eyetooth Editing, Writer’s Lunch: The Power of Words – Why Word Choice Matters, 1PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/829020502049724<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Harker Heights<\/strong>, Teen Writers’ Club, 4PM, https:\/\/harkerheights.gov\/index.php\/librarycalendar\/eventdetail\/1477\/-\/teen-writers-club<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Missouri City<\/strong>, Missouri City Branch Library, Computer Class: Intro to Creative Writing, 4PM, https:\/\/www.fortbend.lib.tx.us\/event\/computer-class-intro-creative-writing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Hampton Branch Library, Katha: Building Storytellers, 5PM, https:\/\/library.austintexas.gov\/event\/youth-programs-workshops\/katha-building-storytellers-7734876<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston,<\/strong> Central Library, Write On!, 5PM, https:\/\/calendar.houstonlibrary.org\/event\/11148799<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *College Station<\/strong>, Texas A&M University Press, Authors Bill and Linda Reaves for a gallery talk, reception, and book signing for THE ARTISTIC LEGACY OF BUCK SCHIWETZ, 5:30PM, https:\/\/uart.tamu.edu\/schiwetz\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, poet Paul Aponte signing, 5:30PM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/paul-aponte-del-cactus<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Bandera<\/strong>, Kronkosky Library of Bandera County, author Mike Lowrie book launch party, 6PM, https:\/\/banderalibrary.org\/calendar-1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, author Ben Fountain (DEVIL MAKES THREE) book signing, 6PM, https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/devil-makes-three<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dripping Springs<\/strong>, Dripping Springs Community Library, Writer’s Block: What Does a Literary Agent Really Do?, 6PM, HYBRID, https:\/\/dscl.assabetinteractive.com\/calendar\/writers-block-in-person-9\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Georgetown<\/strong>, Lark & Owl Booksellers, authors KJ Dell’Antonia & Chandler Baker (PLAYING THE WITCH CARD) “Adding Paranormal Themes to Women’s Fiction,” 6PM, https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/author-event-kj-dellantonia-chandler-baker-tickets-719556852917<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books & Art, Book launch: FROM THE WOMB OF SKY AND EARTH by Leslie Contreras Schwartz, with Saborna Roychowdhury and Stalina Villarreal, 6:30PM, https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Arlington<\/strong>, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, Night Owls: Creative Writing for Teens, 7PM, https:\/\/arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info\/signup\/EventDetails?EventId=35708&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023\/09\/20<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n BookWoman, BookWoman BookGroup Virtual Discussion with author Jenny Zhang (FOUR TREASURES OF THE SKY), 7PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.ebookwoman.com\/event\/bookwoman-bookgroup-virtual-discussion-four-treasures-sky-jenny-zhang-wthe-auhor-attendance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, Author Kayvion Lewis (THIEVES’ GAMBIT) in discussion with Kwame Mbalia, 7PM, https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/irl-author-talk-thieves-gambit-with-kayvion-lewis-kwame-mbalia-september-28-at-7pm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Lawrence Wright (MR. TEXAS) discussion & book signing, 7PM, https:\/\/fabledbookshop.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/b>, Poison Pen Reading Series, Readings by Madeleine Gaudin, Amanda Ortiz, and Chankrisna Tea, 8:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/870533780659314<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *El Paso,<\/strong> Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Open Mic Night at Old Sheepdog Brewery, 9PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BorderSenses\/posts\/pfbid02qErX3EfUZY4CbzA7E8BpBjBaF3RnLXJNJMh9uph7S8WJkRYUAJj2TBUJLci2TgNQl<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Giddings<\/strong>, Giddings Public Library, Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival (DAY ONE), 9AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.giddingspubliclibrary.org\/word-wrangler<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lubbock<\/strong>, Mahon Library, Friends of the Library Book Sale (DAY ONE), 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/ci.lubbock.tx.us\/events\/1688419984-friends-of-the-library-book-sale<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Carie Juettner (THE GHOSTLY TALES OF DALLAS), 4PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/ghostly-tales-dallas<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Monkey & Dog Books, Storytime with author Jared Chapman, 4:30PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/661576899268938<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author visits with Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko (DOGTOWN), 5PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/applegate-choldenko-2023<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Hurst<\/strong>, Hurst Public Library, Friends of HPL Book Sale (DAY ONE), 5PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.hursttx.gov\/Home\/Components\/Calendar\/Event\/15658\/440<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Tiny Sounds, Read Write Austin, & Prizer Arts & Letters, Words in Motion: Music & Literary Showcase, 6PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cwsv7rBpweu<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Frisco<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble, author Chloe Gong (FOUL HEART HUNTSMAN) book signing, 6PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062158660-0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Texas Book Festival & Book People, author Rick Riorden speaking & signing, 6:30PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/rick-riordan-chalice-gods<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Leaves Book and Tea Shop, A Veritable Feast: Nostalgia, 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/204561572620362<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Inprint, Escritores en la Casa (Writers in the House) Series: Mario Bellatin, 7:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/inprinthouston.org\/event\/escritores-en-la-casa\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Kyle,<\/strong> Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center, author Elizabeth Wetmore reading, 7:30PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/kapliterarycenter.txst.edu\/events.html<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Duncanville<\/strong>, Black & Bitter Coffee and Books, Poetry Night, 8PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/558303159739408\/558303189739405\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *The Colony,<\/strong> Dallas Poetry Slam, Wildcard Open Mic, 8PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.thedallaspoetryslam.com\/shows<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Poetry N’ Jazz, #1 (DAY ONE), 9PM,<\/span> https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Z_2Ekq_84cZ-phaiCLQO–hW2HV92Pe6XgpaCe4URY8\/edit#gid=1116298617<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a>   <\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Mason<\/strong>, Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, OLD YELLER Day with various authors signing, 9AM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/mason.ploud.net\/old-yeller-day<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Katy,<\/strong> Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, Friends of Maud Marks Library Book Sale, 10AM, <\/span>https:\/\/hcpl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/63c886709e00b42800d11906<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Gemini Ink, Cosmic Memory Map with Anel I. Flores, 10AM, <\/span>https:\/\/geminiink.org\/events\/cosmic-memory-map-with-anel-i-flores\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *The Woodlands<\/strong>, Buy the Book, Local Author Book Fair, 10AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BuytheBookTX\/posts\/pfbid0vbgAfxLEvVVu7NdPWUZojGaYVvjZmV34k64vQDz5x7BQZ4XpeLBdeyRSYSLoArwAl<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Granbury<\/strong>, Granbury Writers’ Bloc, Monthly Meeting with speaker Greg Gifford: Firearms In Fiction \u2013 Getting It Right, 10:10AM, <\/span>https:\/\/granburywritersbloc.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Special Storytime with author Nancy Churnin (LILA AND THE JACK-O’-LANTERN) & ASL Interpreter Navi Lee, 10:30AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/lila-and-jack-o-lantern<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Vickery Park Branch Library, StoryWalk Unveiling, 10:30AM, <\/span>https:\/\/dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com\/event\/storywalk-unveiling<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Georgetown<\/strong>, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Local Author Story Time: Vanessa Roeder (THE KING PENGUIN), 10:30AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/local-author-story-time-vanessa-roeder-tickets-713920353997<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Longview<\/strong>, Books & Barrels, Pre-book-launch Mimosas with the author with Amy McCarty (THERE IS HOPE FOR US), 10:30AM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/booksandbarrelslongviewtx\/posts\/pfbid0ZQHmB48MKM8RhdRd3tabLPszCizVsBs6x3CNXy2tqECh9ZRqydrLVSi8xTXx4UJol<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, author Amy Schultz signing, 11AM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/amy-schultz-mumentous<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Book Flagship, Special storytime with author Courtney Kelly (CELESTE SAVES THE CITY) & book signing, 11:30AM, <\/span>https:\/\/b.halfpricebooks.com\/events\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Canyon, <\/span>Burrowing Owl Bookstore, Author Sandy Haney (WHERE ARE YOU GOING?), book signing, 11:30AM, <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/burrowingowlbookstore\/posts\/pfbid08Zvbm4oWKYccT2cRpZwJoy9QP4rZXwUSr6H11MJ4sNSyU6WamTq7Xh8kWVN1Hry2l<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books, author Visit- J.L. Yarrow, 12PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/author-visit-jl-yarrow<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, author Antonio Duridanova signing, 1PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Blue Willow Bookshop, Virtual author visit with KJ Charles (A NOBLEMAN’S GUIDE TO SEDUCING A SCOUNDREL), 1PM, ONLINE, <\/span>https:\/\/www.bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/charles-2023<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Central Library, Literary LEGO, 1PM, <\/span>https:\/\/dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com\/event\/literary-lego-6<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Lochwood Branch Library, Family Recipe Preservation Zines, 1PM, <\/span>https:\/\/dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com\/event\/family-recipe-preservation-zines<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton<\/strong>, Emily Fowler Library, author visit with Keka Novales ( \u00a1HOLA LOLA! series), 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/denton.bibliocommons.com\/events\/64f0ae36c102fe4100a6ab04<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lubbock,<\/strong> Mahon Library, Friends of the Library Book Sale, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/ci.lubbock.tx.us\/events\/1688420019-friends-of-the-library-book-sale<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books, author Lori Dixon signing, 2PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/3076388849172221\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Tumblewords Project, 100,000 Poets for Change – Rachel Cachete, 2PM, ONLINE, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/223272617040607<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, author Lawrence Wright (MR. TEXAS) book signing, 4PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/mr-texas<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *El Paso<\/strong>, Sergio Troncoso Library, El Paso Eastside Poetry, 4PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.elpasolibrary.org\/events\/show\/220<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Winnsboro<\/strong>, Winnsboro Center for the Arts, Cowboy Music & Poetry Gathering, 4PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/585229673405503<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop, author visit with Jennifer Mathieu (DOWN CAME THE RAIN), 5PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/mathieu-2023<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Comfort<\/strong>, Comfort Public Library, Taste of Comfort, 5:30PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=608335041340324&set=a.564781869028975<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, author Chloe Gong (FOUL HEART HUNTSMAN), 6PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/chloe-gong-foul-heart-huntsman<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Longview,<\/strong> Fontaine House Publishing, author Amy McCarty book launch (THERE IS HOPE FOR US), 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/3368933796689095\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Alienated Majesty Books, Grand Opening Celebration with readings, cake, and community, 7PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Smf4zZeTkxvFszAGAZWtQvMAHXYBNBLRTBmMsd8vWqfHnLFd2HFHtBGMMMPPokGPl&id=100093108099633<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 (<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Vickery Park Branch Library, Banned Book Scavenger Hunt (DAY ONE), 11AM, <\/span>https:\/\/dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com\/event\/banned-book-scavenger-hunt<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/b>, Lone Star Zine Fest, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1035852490767799<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, East Austin Writing Project, Writers Group, 1PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/austin-creative-writing-meetup-group\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas,<\/strong> Half Price Books Flagship, authors Maggie Foster (THE ARMS OF DEATH) & Angelica Roberts (VENDETTA), 1PM, <\/span>https:\/\/b.halfpricebooks.com\/events\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Killeen<\/strong>, Central Texas Writers Society, Author Night at Central Texas College Hobby Memorial Library, 1PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/512612067663550<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, East Regional Library, FW Writes: Writers’ Workshop, 1:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/library\/events\/writers-workshop-estr<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Allen<\/strong>, Allen Public Library, The Texas Shakespeare Garden – An ALLen Reads Event, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.allenlibrary.org\/Calendar.aspx?EID=16271&month=9&year=2023&day=28&calType=0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Inprint, Inprint Cool Brains! Series presents Jon Klassen (THE SKULL), 3PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/inprinthouston.org\/event\/inprint-cool-brains-series-presents-jon-klassen\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>RECURRING STORY TIMES <\/u><\/b>(*Denotes In-person Events) <\/u><\/span><\/p>\n *Taylor, <\/strong>Libros Bookmobile, Family Storytime at The Loose Screw<\/a>, M, 12:30PM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals<\/a>, Sat., 10:30AM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Lark & Owl Booksellers, Super Silly Story Time<\/a>, M, W & F, 9:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Allen Public Library \u2013 M-TH at 10:15 via Facebook Live<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Leaves Books & Tea, read-aloud story time<\/a>, T-Th, 2PM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Seguin Public Library \u2013 Toddler & Preschool Storytime via Zoom, T & W, 10AM<\/a>, or for the Whole Family, T at 11:15AM outside <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Bryan,<\/strong> Whimsy & Wild Emporium<\/a>, children’s story time, T & Th, 10:30AM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Center<\/strong>, The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library<\/a>, Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5), W, 10:30 a.m.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Colleyville<\/strong>, Colleyville Public Library<\/a>, StoryWalk, Month of May 2023<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Dallas Public Library, children\u2019s story time<\/a>, T & Th, 10:30AM ZOOM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston,<\/strong> Holocaust Museum, Storytime at the Boniuk Library<\/a>, Th, 4pm-5pm<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Fort Worth,<\/b> Monkey and Dog Books<\/a>, Story Time, T & F at 10:30AM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Old Town Books, children\u2019s story time<\/a>, T & F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Laredo, <\/strong>Laredo Public Library<\/a>, Toddler Story Time, 10AM & 11AM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Longview Public Library \u2013 T, Facebook Live at 10:30AM<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n North Richland Hills Library, virtual story time<\/a>, T, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *New Braunfels,<\/b> The Book Haus<\/a>, musical story time, T, 10:30AM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Bridgeport, <\/strong>Bridgeport Public Library<\/a><\/u>, story time, T, 4:30PM; 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