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 10.26.2024 – 11.3.2024<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bookish goings-on in Texas<\/strong><\/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

*Mayborn<\/strong>, <\/span>Mayborn <\/span>Literary Nonfiction Conference<\/span><\/a><\/u>, October 25-26, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, <\/span>Tweens Read Book Festival<\/span><\/a><\/u>, October 26, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Tulisoma South Dallas Book Festival<\/span><\/a><\/u>, October 26, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, <\/span>Cowtown ComicCon<\/span><\/a><\/u>, Fort Worth, October 26-27, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*McAllen<\/strong>, <\/span>South Texas Book Festival<\/span><\/a><\/u>, October 29- November 2, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Oakville<\/strong>, <\/span>Dobie Dichos<\/span><\/a><\/u>, November 1, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, <\/span>MexAmeriCon<\/span><\/a><\/u>, November 2, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, <\/span>Jewish Book & Arts Festival<\/span><\/a><\/u>,<\/span><\/a> November 3-16, 2024<\/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

*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 26 <\/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

*Houston<\/strong>, Tweens Read Fesitval, 9:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.tweensread.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Texas Authors Institute, Texas Authors Fall Jubilee, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/texasauthors.institute\/fall-jubilee-2\/fall-jubilee<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Tulisoma South Dallas Book Festival, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thedockbookshop.com\/event\/2024-10-26\/tulisoma-south-dallas-book-fair-2024<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, B&N Lincoln Park, Author storytime with Tabitha Paige (WISHY WASHY), 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2884<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Logos Bookstore, Authors Katherine Briggs and Helen Dent signing, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.logosdallas.net\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, Cowtown Comic Con, Day 1, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.cowtowncomiccon.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Local childrens’ author Kari Lavelle (BUTT OR FACE?) reading, signing, and Q&A, 10:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.birdhousebooksatx.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Special story time with author Dara Henry (HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS), 10:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/special-story-time-hanukkah-pajamakkahs<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Julie Lomax signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-10-26\/julie-lomax-costly-wish<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Allen<\/strong>, B&N, Author Matt Schulz signing ASK QUESTIONS, SAVE MONEY, MAKE MORE, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3459<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author signing with Noel Vick (ALL FISH ARE AWESOME), 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3492<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Weatherford<\/strong>, Angel’s Nest Mansion, Haunted Weatherford book signing with author Teal Gray, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/465540886479788<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Selma<\/strong>, B&N, Author Bob Doerr signing DEAD MEN CAN KILL, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3479<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Watauga<\/strong>, Half Price Books, Local children’s author Mosies Galvez (PUMPKINPIRE AND THE LOST TREASURE) speaking and signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-081<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, Boerne Bookshop, Poet meet & greet with Amy Bolding (DEARLY DIVORCED), 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*College Station<\/strong>, Hyperbole Bookstore at Ringer Library, Author L.P. Hernandez speaking and signing NO GODS ONLY CHAOS, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/hyperbolebookstore.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Whose Books, Meet the Author & Book Signing with Tatiana Obey, 2PM<\/span>, https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/meet-the-author-book-signing-tickets-1013206617267<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth,<\/strong> Monkey and Dog Books, Author BJ Sloan signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.monkeyanddogbooks.com\/news-letter<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books, Author Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1067089998145157\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Poetry launch party for Rod Carlos Rodriguez, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-10-26\/poetry-launch-party-rod-carlos-rodriguez-history-echoes<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dalworthington Gardens<\/strong>, Pantego Books, Storytime and signing with Josh Funk, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1055814662925514\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop, Writers Workshop, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thedockbookshop.com\/event\/2024-10-26\/writers-workshop<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth,<\/strong> Fawkes Press at Monkey and Dog Books, Pre-release and book signing with debut author BJ Sloan (THE FORGOTTEN SON), 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/489873890717404<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

*Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Timothy Snyder discussing and signing ON FREEDOM, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/freedom<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*El Paso<\/strong>, La Fe Culture and Technology Center, Author Sergio Troncoso reading and signing, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DBd9a_DJSem\/<\/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 27 <\/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 *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, The Flores Brothers signing their newest book, Awaken Your Good Vibe Gangsta, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/2024-10-27\/flores-brothers-awaken-your-good-vibe-gangsta<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas,<\/strong> Whose Books, Meet authors Jennifer Parvin and Donna J Micheaux, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/powerful-inquiry-book-signing-meet-the-authors-tickets-1029098169327<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Local author Gary Gerlacher (PATIENT OF THE NIGHT: AN AJ DOCKER MEDICAL THRILLER) signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *El Paso<\/strong>, B&N The Fountains at Farah, Author Sergio Troncoso signing NOBODY’S PILGRIMS, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2370<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N La Cantera, Author Matt Schulz (ASK QUESTIONS, SAVE MONEY, MAKE MORE) signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2353<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Allen<\/strong>, B&N, Author Tracy Wolff signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3459<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, Read-aloud with author Dara Henry reading HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS, 1:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/jccdallas.org\/event\/dara-henry-hanukkah-pajamakkahs\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Frisco<\/strong>, Sisters in Crime North Dallas, Lone Star Literary Life, A Friend of Readers and Writers, 2:30PM, HYBRID,<\/span> https:\/\/www.sistersincrimenorthdallas.com\/meetings<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: Author Phillip B. Williams (OURS: A NOVEL) in conversation with Kiese Laymon, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/irl-author-talk-ours-with-phillip-b-williams-kiese-laymon<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/strong>*Denton<\/span><\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books, Rhythm of Poets, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/rhythm-poets-patchouli-joes<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books & Art, Halloween poetry reading featuring Tracy Jo Barnwell, Andrew Kozma, and Glenn Shaheen, 4PM, <\/span>https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, First Light Books, Naomi Shihab Nye & Marion Winik in conversation with Carrie Fountain about their new book I KNOW ABOUT A THOUSAND THINGS, 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/thethirdplace.is\/event\/i-know-about-a-thousand-things-naomi-shihab-nye-marion-winik<\/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 28 <\/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 *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Bookshop, Storytime with The Science Guys, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-10-28\/science-guys-san-antonio<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Wild Detectives, An Evening with LGT Sami Sadat, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thewilddetectives.com\/events\/an-evening-with-lgt-sami-sadat\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, San Antonio Jewish Community, Author Speaker Series featuring Gila Pfeffer (NEARLY DEPARTED), 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.jccsanantonio.org\/events\/2024\/10\/28\/arts-and-culture\/author-speaker-series-gila-pfeffer\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE<\/span> https:\/\/www.torchliteraryarts.org\/event-details\/torch-writing-cirlce-2024-10-28-19-00<\/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 29 <\/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 *Dallas<\/strong>, B&N Lincoln Park, Author storytime with Vera Worthy (CHOCOLATE), 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2884<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Abilene<\/strong>, Texas Star Trading Company, Book signing with author Jay Moore, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/514407151367308\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Seguin<\/strong>, Pecantown Books & Brews, Poet Naomi Shihab Nye and NPR commentator Marion Winik celebrate launch of I KNOW A THOUSAND THINGS, 5PM, <\/span>https:\/\/pecantownbooks.com\/event\/authors-naomi-nye-and-marion-winik\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Abilene<\/strong>, Seven and One Books, Author Brad East signing, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.sevenandonebooks.com\/events\/book-signing-brad-east<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Johnny Compton reading & signing, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/2024-10-29\/johnny-compton-devils-kill-devils<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Seguin<\/strong>, Pecantown Books & Brews, Authors Naomi Nye and Marion Winik discussion, 5:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/pecantownbooks.com\/event\/authors-naomi-nye-and-marion-winik\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, TCU Library, AddRan College of Liberal Arts, TCU Press and Center for Texas Studies, Texas Literary Hall of Fame Celebration, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/calendar.tcu.edu\/event\/texas-literary-hall-of-fame-celebration<\/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 *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Tom Ryan in conversation with Abby Endler, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Ryan<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books, Author event with Erin Clarke (WELL PLATED EVERYDAY) discussion and signing, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Writers League of Texas, \u201cPraisesong for the People: Poems Celebrating Everyday Texans,” 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersleague.org\/calendar\/special-event-praisesong-for-the-people-poems-celebrating-everyday-texans\/<\/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>WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 <\/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 *McAllen<\/strong>, Ante Books, Season of the Brujo Book Tour, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.antebooks.com\/events-1<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book & Harris County Public Library, Discussion & signing with authors Julia Heaberlin and Ashley Winstead, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Heaberlin<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookWoman, An evening of performance, history and conversation with Jennine Doc Krueger (TITUBA), 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/ebookwoman.com\/event\/2024-10-30\/jennine-doc-krueger-reading-her-new-work-tituba<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, Author Rob Steinfeld discussing 3…2…1…WE’RE ON THE AIR, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/jccdallas.org\/event\/robert-steinfeld\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Wild Detectives, Poetry reading with Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston on a series of events in Fall 2024, \u201cPraisesong for the People: Poems Celebrating Everyday Texans.\u201d, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thewilddetectives.com\/events\/praisesong-for-the-people-poems-celebrating-everyday-texans\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books & Art, Reading by poet, essayist, and 2018 National Book Award winner Justin Phillip Reed, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/basket-books.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, OCTOBER 31 <\/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 Houston Independent Authors, Writers Lunch: Urban Legends for Writers with Shannon Winton, 1PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/912980243526986<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Tyler<\/strong>, Half Price Books, Local author RJ Powell promoting MADNESS IN TANDEM, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-016<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Amarillo<\/strong>, Chapterhouse Bookstore, Authors Mark Oshiro and Justine Pucella Winans discussion, Q&A, signing, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/chapterhousebookstore.com\/pages\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Alienated Majesty Books, Wool of Bat & Tongue of Dog: A Bat City Review Halloween Bash with readings and a costume contest, 7PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.alienatedmajestybooks.com\/events\/975920241031<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books & Art, Author Jeff VanderMeer reading from his upcoming novel ABSOLUTION, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events<\/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, NOVEMBER 1 <\/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 *Dallas<\/strong>, Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, BookFest Luncheon with Lynda Cohen Loigman (TEH LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUSTA STERN), 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/jccdallas.org\/event\/bookfest-luncheon-with-lynda-cohen-loigman\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Guadalupe Latino Bookstore, November Texas Author series with author Xelena Gonzalez & illustrator Adriana M. Garcia, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/guadalupeculturalarts.org\/guadalupe-latino-bookstore\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop, Book launch for LET IT GLOW by Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/meyer-levy-2024<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books, First Friday Poetry, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/first-friday-poetry-0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Inprint, First Friday Reading Series presents Kendra Preston, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/inprinthouston.org\/event\/first-fridays-presents-kendra-preston-leonard\/<\/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, NOVEMBER 2 (<\/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 *Jefferson<\/strong>, History Haunts & Legends Conference, Author Teal Gray signing, 8AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1978311959306500<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Texas Authors Institute, Texas Authors Fall Jubilee, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/texasauthors.institute\/fall-jubilee-2\/fall-jubilee<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Kennedale<\/strong>, Writers’ League of Texas, Texas Writes in Kennedale, TX with author Jeramey Kraatz and Diana Spechler, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersleague.org\/calendar\/texas-writes-in-kennedale-tx\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Pflugerville<\/strong>, Writers’ League of Texas & Pflugerville Public Library, WLT On the Craft & Business of Writing, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersleague.org\/calendar\/wlt-big-writer-meet-up-2024\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Special author storytime with Todd Boss (THE BOY WHO SAID WOW), 10:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/todd-boss-boy-who-said-wow<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Center for Texas Studies, Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas \u201cWar\u201d discussion, 10:30AM, HYBRID<\/span> https:\/\/texasstudies.org\/events\/texas-secessionists-standoff-the-1997-republic-of-texas-war\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Story Time with Gustavo Ruffino – \u00a1Celebremos el D\u00eda de las Brujas y el D\u00eda de los Muertos! \/ Let\u2019s Celebrate Halloween and the Day of the Dead!, 10:30AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/person-story-time-gustavo-ruffino-%C2%A1celebremos-el-d%C3%ADa-de-las-brujas-y-el-d%C3%ADa-de-los-muertos-let<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Arlington<\/strong>, Arlington Public Library, Indie Author Book Festival featuring author WM Gunn, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/arlingtontx.libcal.com\/event\/12655413<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Storytime with local author Susan Johnston Taylor (ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES) plus signing\/meet & greet, 11AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.birdhousebooksatx.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Beeville<\/strong>, Texian Books, Texas Authors & Artists event featuring Chris Mullen (DEADLAND), Debra Atlas (YOU AREN’T DEPRESSION’S VICTIM), Sandy Wall (THE LONG ROAD), Heather Camacho (FROM GRAVES TO GARDENS), and Charles Herbert (ON THE RUN & BUTTERNUT AND GRAY), 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.texianbooks.net\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, B&N Lincoln Park, Author storytime with Kena Sosa reading and signing THE UNHUGGABLES, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2884<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, join author Fern Fiddle as she signs her latest children’s book, POCKET OF COLORS, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/fern-fiddle-pocket-colors-0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Selma<\/strong>, B&N, Storytime with author Sharon R. Miller reading FINLEY FINDS HER WAY, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3479<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Anhad Singh (BUBBLE NET FEEDING WITH WHALES IN ALASKA), 11:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Boerne<\/strong>, Boerne Bookshop, Poet meet & greet with Kyle Bandujo (Movies with Balls), 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Watauga<\/strong>, Watauga Public Library, Indie Author Day featuring Kimberly Packard and more, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.cowtx.org\/Calendar.aspx?EID=15219&month=11&year=2024&day=2&calType=0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Allen<\/strong>, B&N, Author Danny Colmenares signing THE FLAME OF NIRADIM, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3459<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Mari Mancusi signing SALLY’S LAMENT, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3492<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N La Cantera, Author Carly Bloom (HOT HEX BOYFRIEND) signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2353<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Seguin<\/strong>, Pecantown Books & Brews, Y. A. Author M. W. Devers Meet & Greet, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/pecantownbooks.com\/event\/author-m-w-devers\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, B&N Arboretum, Matt Andersen signing COMPLETING THE DEAL, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2536<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Pan Am Rec Center\/Park, MexAmeriCon & Dia de los Muertos Festival, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.mexamericon.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Local artist\/author lli Koch sharing drawing skills tips and signing HOW TO DRAW EVERTHING, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Writer’s Garret, Mina Loy\u2019s The Last Lunar Baedeker: A Guided Discussion With Gregg Thompson, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersgarret.org\/event\/last-lunar-baedeker\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books, Poetry discussion & signing with author Hannah Mosing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2025897044530604\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Richmond<\/strong>, LIT Bookbar, Author Raul Herrera signing CAPTURING SKUNK ALPHA, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.litbookbar.com\/event-details-registration\/author-signing-w-raul-herrera<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N San Pedro, Author Gabrella Gamez signing THE NEXT BEST FLING, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2802<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Meet and Greet with author Jackie Liberto, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Kim Wehle sharing PARDON POWER, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/kim-wehle-pardon-power-how-pardon-system-works-%E2%80%94-and-why<\/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, NOVEMBER 3 (<\/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 *San Antonio,<\/strong> The Twig Book Shop, Meet author Bonnie Lyon’s signing her new book, Miriam Talks Back, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/2024-11-03\/bonnie-lyons-miriam-talks-back<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Shawn M. Warner signing HOMELAND INSECURITY: FIRST MISSION, 2 PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Desoto<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop, DFW Literary SoulFEST, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/literarysoulfest.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, B&N Sunset Valley, Meet & greet with author Jocelyn Loftus (AMARI), 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2928<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Frisco<\/strong>, B&N, Meet & greet with illustrator Anoosha Syed with storytime, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2060<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Marcos<\/strong>, The Witliff Collections, Sam Kindrick\u2019s 90th Birthday Bash and Book Signing with special guest Augie Meyers of the Texas Tornados, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.thewittliffcollections.txst.edu\/events.html<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, B&N Lincoln Park, Author meet & greet with Jimmy Dunne (JIMMY DUNNE SAYS), 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2884<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author John R. 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