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 10.05.2024 – 10.13.2024<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

*Houston<\/strong>, <\/span>AuthorPalooza Conference<\/span><\/a><\/u> with Houston Writers Guild, October 4-6, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Grand Prairie<\/strong>, <\/span>The Traveling Bookshelf Author Signing<\/u><\/span><\/a>, October 5, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, <\/span>Boerne Book & Arts Festival<\/span><\/a><\/u>, October 5, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Hurst<\/strong>, <\/span>Dallas-Fort Worth Writers Conference<\/span><\/a><\/u>, Hurst, October 5-6, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Denver<\/strong>, <\/span>Women Writing the West Conference<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/u> October 10-12, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, <\/span>Big Texas Comicon<\/span><\/a><\/u>, October 11-13, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, <\/span>Wanderlust San Antonio<\/span><\/a><\/u>, October 12, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Wimberly<\/strong>, <\/span>Wimberly Storyfest<\/span><\/a><\/u>, October 12-14, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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*Rosenberg<\/strong>, <\/span>Rosenberg Railroad Museum, Railroads and American Sports stories<\/span><\/a><\/u>, through October 27, 2024.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park, <\/span>Agatha Babino’s Story: A Narrative of the Formerly Enslaved<\/span><\/a><\/u>, through November 9, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, <\/span>SOLDADERAS TO AMAZONAS: Escaramuzas Charras<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/em>, through December, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 <\/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\n\n\n

*Hurst<\/strong>, DFW Writers\u2019 Workshop, DFWCon (Day 1), 8AM,<\/span> https:\/\/dfwcon.org\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, Patrick Heath Public Library, Boerne Book Festival, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.boernebookfest.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Spring,<\/strong> Copperfield’s Books, Spooktacular Author Meet and Greet, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1552871645651466<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Quitman<\/strong>, Stitchin’ Heaven, Author Jeffree Wyn signing, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=833692512072163&set=a.399167278858024<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Storytime with author Kimberley Lovato reading PISA LOVES BELLA, 10:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/storytime\/special-author-storytime-kimberley-lovato<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Special story time with author Abigail Rajunov (PING-PONG SHABBAT), 10:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/special-story-time-ping-pong-shabbat<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Laredo<\/strong>, TAMIU, One City, One Book Reading the Globe Lecure: SOMETHING FIERCE by Carmen Aguirre, 10:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.humanitiestexas.org\/news\/events?page=1<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Author meet & greet with Mike Lowrie (HOUSE OF DE ZAVALA), 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Lisa Compton signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1033215938346558\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Selma<\/strong>, B&N, Storytime with author Patrick Miller reading NEEON, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3479<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with authors Jeremie Fletcher Bourcy (TRUCK BOY) and Lesa Engalthaler (JOAN OF ART), 11:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Denton,<\/strong> Patchouli Joe’s Books, Author Teal Gray signing, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/author-event-teal-gray<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Grand Prairie<\/strong>, The Traveling Bookshelf author signing event, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.eventcreate.com\/e\/travelingbookshelf<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Eva Silverfine (HOW TO BURY YOUR DOG) signing, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3492<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Charlotte Stein discussing HOW TO HELP A HUNGRY WEREWOLF, 1PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/stein-2024<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Allen<\/strong>, B&N, Author Danny Colmenares (THE FLAME OF NIRADIM) signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3459<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Half Price Books S. Lamar, Local author Louis Brantmeyer (A CREATIONSHIP’S INCEPTION) signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-017<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Reverie Books and Captain Quackenbush Soundspace, Author Amanda Skenandore speaking & signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/reveriebooks.com\/event\/author-event-amanda-skenandore-author-of-the-medicine-woman-of-galveston\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Longview<\/strong>, Books and Barrels, Author Addison Brae signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.booksandbarrelstx.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Selma,<\/strong> B&N, Author Nick Oliveri (THE CONJURER) signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3479<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/strong>*San Antonio<\/span><\/strong>, B&N La Cantera, Author Nick Oliveri (THE CONJURER) signing, 1PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2353<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Local author panel with Jasmine Games, Kelis Rowe, and C. Prudence Arceneaux in conversation with Amanda Johnston, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/torch-local-author-panel-jasmine-games-kelis-rowe-and-c-prudence-arceneaux <\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, B&N Arboretum, Author Victoria Grace Elliott discusses & signs PLEASE BE MY STAR: A Graphic Novel with Kat Fajardo, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2536<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Author meet & greet with Stephen Teel, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books, Author Justin Lowe signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/734195392233248<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Kerrville<\/strong>, Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, Book Talk with author Carol Milberger, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/881465950709931<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

*Pittsburg<\/strong>, Los Pinos Winery, Harvest Party with multiple authors signing, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.lospinosranchvineyards.com\/event\/los-pinos-ranch-vineyards-2024-harvest-party\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Interbang Books, Author Simon Van Booy (SIPSWORTH) in conversation with Lori Feathers + signing, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/sipsworth<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople at Central Presbyterian Church, Author and actor Edward Burns speaking and signing A KID FROM MARLBORO ROAD, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/edward-burns-kid-marlboro-road <\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Authors Barbara Radnofsky & Ed Supkis (THE BARBER, THE ASTRONAUT, AND THE GOLF BALL), 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-barbara-radnofsky-and-ed-supkis-barber-astronaut-and-golf-ball+<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Authors Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl (TRAVELS OF TERROR: STRANGE AND SPOOKY SPOTS ACROSS AMERICA) signing + meet & greet, 7PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/kelly-florence-and-meg-hafdahl-travels-terror<\/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>SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 <\/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 *San Antonio,<\/strong> The Twig Book Shop, Author Erin Cotter signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/8249005078491114\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas,<\/strong> Half Price Books, Discussion with author Addison Brae and book signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001&showMap=true&horizontalView=true&isForm=true<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Allen<\/strong>, B&N, Author Leslie McElroy speaking & signing THE EXPIRATION DATE, 1PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062175641-0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Stoney Creek Publishing, Author Donald Mace Williams reads his translation of poems that won the Der Hovanessian Prize, 2PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZcvd-2tqDwrHdOexW0F_Uv4IJigziXjFZxa#\/registration<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Camp Fimfo Waco, Author Heather Renee May signing, 4:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.heatherreneemay.com\/projects\/book-tour-2024<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, University of Texas at San Antonio, UTSA Creative Writing Reading Series with Kali Fajardo-Anstine, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/colfa.utsa.edu\/english\/creative-writing\/reading-series.html<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n *Frisco,<\/strong> Barnes & Noble, Author Penn Cole (SPARK OF THE EVERFLAME) Q&A and signing, 6PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2060<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Paola Velez (Bodega Bakes) in conversation with Dawn Burrell, 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-paola-velez-bodega-bakes<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Inprint at Alley Theatre, 202\/2025 Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series featuring author Paul Lynch (PROPHET SONG) in conversation with Maggie Galehouse, 7:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/inprinthouston.org\/calendar\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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>TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Writers’ League of Texas, \u201cBeginner SEO for Writers\u201d with Joy Victory, 12PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/writersleague.org\/calendar\/member-presents-beginner-seo-for-writers-with-joy-victory\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, St. Edwards University, Poet Elisa Gonzalez speaking, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.stedwards.edu\/academics\/schools\/arts-humanities\/visiting-writers-series<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin,<\/strong> Paramount Theater, Sharon McMahon: The Small & The Mighty Book Tour, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/sharonmcmahon.com\/booktour<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author and chef Nikky Phinyawatana (THAI FOOD AND TRAVEL WITH CHEF NIKKY) discussion and signing, 6PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/thai-food-and-travel-chef-nikky<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop & Bakery Lorraine, Deeper Roots poetry open mic, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/894812772478036\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Paola Ramos (DEFECTORS), 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-paola-ramos-defectors<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lubbock<\/strong>, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly meeting, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/lubbockwrcg.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Erin Quinn-Kong signing HATE FOLLOW, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/erin-quinn-kong-hate-follow<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, First Light Books, Author Katherine Packert Burke (STILL LIFE) in conversation with Aurora Mattia, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.firstlightaustin.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar, Authors Sophie Jordan in conversation with Ali Hazelwood, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1091829498996751&set=a.262292118617164<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waxahachie<\/strong>, O’Brien’s Bookshop, Authors Susan Stevens Crummel and Janet Stevens signing, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/obriensbookshop.com\/upcoming-events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled Book Club discusses THE MESMERIST with author Caroline Woods, 7PM, Online,<\/span> https:\/\/fabledbookshop.com\/events<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas,<\/strong> Deep Vellum and Dallas Museum of Art, Arts & Letters Live presents Paul Lynch (PROPHET SONG) in conversation with Will Evans, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.etix.com\/ticket\/p\/84907865\/paul-lynch-dallas-dallas-museum-of-art-arts-letters-live<\/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>WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *San Marcos<\/strong>, Therese Kayser Lindsey Literary Series, Poets Felispeaks & Nithy Kasa presenting, 3:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.english.txst.edu\/about\/tkl\/tkl-author-bios.html<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Poetry reading & signing with author Jeanette Burney, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1227978421735240\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Whose Books Bookstore, Shaun Hamill Author Talk in Conversation With fellow Author Chris Panatier, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/shaun-hamill-author-talk-in-conversation-with-fellow-author-chris-panatier-tickets-998081678167<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, McFarlin Memorial Auditorium, Sharon McMahon: The Small & The Mighty Book Tour, 6PM<\/span> https:\/\/sharonmcmahon.com\/booktour<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Paul M. Sparrow (AWAKENING THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA) signing, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-paul-m-sparrow-awakening-spirit-america<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: Kwame Mbalia (JAX FREEMAN AND THE PHANTOM SHRIEK) in conversation with Nia Davenport, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/irl-author-talk-jax-freeman-and-phantom-shriek-with-kwame-mbalia-october-9-6-30-pm<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Danielle Trussoni in conversation with Abby Endler, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Trussoni<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Carolina Gelen (PASS THE PLATE) signing, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/carolina-gelen-pass-plate<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin,<\/strong> BookWoman, Author Valarie Cloud Clearer Schwan Ringland discussing HEALING WITH INDIGENOUS ANCESTORS, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/ebookwoman.com\/events\/2024\/10<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Georgetown<\/strong>, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Kate Golden (A REIGN OF ROSE) in discussion with Ali Hazlewood & signing, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/kate-golden-author-event-a-reign-of-rose-tickets-940701803417<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Wild Detectives, Inner Moonlight with poet Emmy Piercy, 7:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/thewilddetectives.com\/events\/inner-moonlight-emmy-piercy\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, KIndred Stories, Author Meka James (LOVE AND SPORTSBALL) in discussion with Chencia C. Higgins, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/irl-author-talk-love-sportsball-with-meka-james-october-9-7-30-pm-cst <\/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, OCTOBER 10 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Abilene<\/strong>, NCCIL, Illustrator Rafael L\u00f3pez: Un Proceso Hermoso Exhibit Opening, 5PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.nccil.org\/events-calendar\/rafael-lpez-un-proceso-hermoso-exhibit-opening-grj2n<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, E.R. Bills will be sharing the 9th volume of Road Kill: Texas Writers, along with Lawrence Buentello, Clint Stevenson and L. H. Phillips, 5:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/er-bills-road-kill-texas-horror-texas-writers-vol-9<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Paige Murray (ROSIE’S WILD RIDE: CHASING BIG RODEO DREAMS) with signing and crafts, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Discussion and signing with author Kim Sanders (HERMIT OF PARADISE), 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/hermit-paradise<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author David McCloskey signing, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/McCloskey<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Canyon<\/strong>, West Texas A&M, Distinguished Lecture series featuring Megan Fernandes (Poetry), 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.wtamu.edu\/academics\/distinguished-lecture-series\/index.html<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Carolina Gelen discussing PASS THE PLATE, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/gelen-24<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lubbock,<\/strong> Texas Tech University Creative Writing Series, Author Boris Dralyuk speaking, 7:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.depts.ttu.edu\/english\/student_involvement\/organizations\/reading_series\/index.php<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Atmosphere Press, Author readings with Erin Foley (WHERE THEY BELONG), Cristina Adams (COPYCAT), and Alan Cohen (TAXONOMIC VIGNETTES), 8PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/atmospherepress.com\/<\/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>FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Rick Jervis (THE DEVIL BEHIND THE BADGE) in conversation with Ed Lavandera & signing, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/devil-behind-badge<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Abilene<\/strong>, NCCIL, Street Party with illustrator Rafael L\u00f3pez, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.nccil.org\/events-calendar\/rafael-lpez-un-proceso-hermoso-exhibit-opening-zwfwp<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin,<\/strong> Carver Museum & Texas State University, Writing Across the Diaspora, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.torchliteraryarts.org\/event-details\/writing-across-the-diaspora<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Black Pearl Bookstore, Conversation & book signing with Brit Barron (DO YOU STILL TALK TO GRANDMA?), 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.blackpearlbookstore.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author C.H. Hooks signing CAN’T SHAKE THE DUST, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/ch-hoooks-cant-shake-dust<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Alienated Majesty Books, Downpour ATX with readings from Alejandro Puyana, Stephanie Macias & Bianca Alyssa P\u00e9rez, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.alienatedmajestybooks.com\/events\/975420241011<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin,<\/strong> First Light Books, Author Catherine O’Connor (DUST COVERED LIES) signing, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.firstlightaustin.com\/events\/catherine-oconnor-dust-covered-lies<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas,<\/strong> The Wild Detectives, Hay Festival Forum (Day 1), 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thewilddetectives.com\/events\/the-tejano-house-party-copy\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Bayou City Press, Book launch for Ettore Farrattini Pojani’s English-language version of THE NINE LIVES OF TITO D’AMELIA, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/bayoucitypress.com\/<\/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, OCTOBER 12 (<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n <\/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 *Abilene<\/strong>, NCCIL, Workshop with illustrator Rafael L\u00f3pez, 9AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.nccil.org\/events-calendar\/rafael-lpez-un-proceso-hermoso-exhibit-opening-zwfwp-c2tyd<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lubbock,<\/strong> Caprock Writers & Illustrators, Author Cristina Stephens speaking, 9:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=26786264537655261&set=a.101085509933193<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Cibolo,<\/strong> Cibolo Book Festival, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/cibolobookfestival.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Katy,<\/strong> Indie Author Book Fair, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/author-indie-book-fair\/home?authuser=1<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin,<\/strong> BookPeople, Storytime with author Elisabeth Hosei (THE BIRD WHO WAS A TREE), 10:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/storytime-elisabeth-hosei<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Story time with El\u00edas David reading UNA NUEVA CIUDAD, UN NUEVO HOGAR \/ A NEW CITY, A NEW HOME!, 10:30AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-story-time-el%C3%ADas-david-una-nueva-ciudad-un-nuevo-hogar-new-city-new-home<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Monkey and Dog Books, Sit & sign with author Livy Hart, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=931604689001447&set=a.550936917068228<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Cathy Carroll signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/cathy-carroll-hug-war-how-lead-family-business-both-love-and-logic<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Karen Weiss (FIREFLY LULLABY) and signing, 11:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with author Kimberley Lovato, 11:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1019817629412266\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Kelly Hollingshead signing FALLEN WATCHER, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3492<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Boerne,<\/strong> The Boerne Bookshop, Author Ken Miller (GUANAJA: A CARIBBEAN ISLAND) meet & greet, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N La Cantera, Author Luissa Kiprono signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2353<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Selma<\/strong>, B&N, Author Mari Mancusi signing SALLY’S LAMENT, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3479<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books, Author Bonnie Daneker signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1411248313091801\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Dina Havranek (GIDDY BARBER EXPLODES IN 11) signing, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-dina-havranek-giddy-barber-explodes-11<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Angelo<\/strong>, Old Town Books, Discussion & book signing with James Wade, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1038574911298921\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *The Woodlands<\/strong>, B&N, Author Denise Grace Gitsham signing POLITICS FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE POLITICS, 3PM,<\/span> 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Traugott, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.birdhousebooksatx.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *The Woodlands<\/strong>, Buy the Book, Book launch party for RIFT BRINGER with author Adrienne Renick, 5PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/3727494890808700<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Arlington<\/strong>, Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library, An Evening with Betty Woods, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/secure.lglforms.com\/form_engine\/s\/hVEH3xmiYF9Gw2oFa1-zlw<\/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>SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 (<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Maria Valdez Perez signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2189289228108438\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton<\/strong>, City of Denton I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Paranormal discussions with Author Teal Gray and Team Parahunters, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.dentonhalloween.com\/event-details\/paranormal-investigation-of-i-o-o-f-cemetery<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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  <\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>REGULAR POETRY SLAM & OPEN MIC HOSTS<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Austin Poetry Slam<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Barbed Wire Open Mic<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Black & Bitter Coffee and Books<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Book Woman<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Books & Barrels<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n BorderSenses<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Dallas Poetry Slam<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Dat Friday Flow – Killeen Poetry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n High Plains Poetry Project (West Texas A&M)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Laredo BorderSlam Poetry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Lone Star Poetry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Mike Guinn Entertainment<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Moth (live storytelling events)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n People’s Poetry Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Poetry Society of Texas<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Poets Northwest (Monthly meeting)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Public Poetry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n PuroSlam Poetry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Spiderweb Salon<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Texas Poetry Assignment<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Write about Now<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Write Out Art<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>RECURRING STORYTIMES <\/u><\/b>(*Denotes In-person Events) <\/u><\/span><\/p>\n *Taylor, <\/strong>Libros Bookshop, Storytime<\/a>, M, 2:00PM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals<\/a>, Sat., 11:30AM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Lark & Owl Booksellers, Super Silly Storytime<\/a>, M-F, 10:00AM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Allen<\/strong>, Allen Public Library \u2013 Storytime<\/a> (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.) 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