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

click to visit our MAJOR EVENTS Calendar for annual events!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

FOR 11.16.2024 – 11.24.2024<\/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

* Waco<\/strong>, <\/span>Waco Arts Fest<\/span><\/a><\/u>, November 15-17, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*The Woodlands<\/strong>, <\/span>Read to Me Picture Book Festival<\/span><\/a><\/u>, November 16, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Mont Belvieu<\/strong>, <\/span>Nerd Con<\/span><\/a><\/u>, November 16, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, <\/span>Texas Book Festival<\/span><\/a><\/u>, November 16-17, 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

*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

*Austin<\/strong>, Harry Ransom Center, <\/span>Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read: The Story of PEN<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/em>, through August 2025<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 <\/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

*Abilene<\/strong>, Seven and One Books, Kids Biology Story Time with Dr. Tom Lee, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.sevenandonebooks.com\/events\/kids-biology-story-time-with-dr-tom-lee<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Torch Literary Arts, Texas Book Festival Panel – Torch Presents: A Conversation with Morgan Parker and Lynne Thompson, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.torchliteraryarts.org\/event-details\/texas-book-festival-panel-torch-presents-a-conversation-with-morgan-parker-and-lynne-thompson<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, The Writer’s Garret, Lyceum Series: David Hopkins \u2013 32 Ways To Add A Little Shakespeare To Your Story, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersgarret.org\/event\/lyceum-series-david-hopkins\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Mont Belvieu<\/strong>, Nerdcon, 10AM<\/span> https:\/\/www.nerdconmb.com<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Richmond<\/strong>, Fort Bend County Libraries Book Festival featuring Stacey Swann also with authors Taki Zyngtara, Susan Nwokedi, Monica Vidalon-Wolf, Tiffany Obeng, and Dee Osah, storytelling, performances, and more, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.fortbend.lib.tx.us\/basic-page\/community-reads-author-stacey-swann-headline-fbcl-book-festival<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*The Woodlands<\/strong>, Village Books, Read to Me Picture Book Festival with Lindsay Leslie, Vanessa Reeder, Cate Berry, and more, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.myvillagebooks.com\/event-details\/read-to-me-picture-book-festival<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, First Light Books, Author Steven Weinberg sharing WHAT IS COLOR with activities for kids of all ages, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.firstlightaustin.com\/events\/steven-weinberg-what-is-color<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, Monkey and Dog Books, Storytime with author Lesa Engelthair, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.monkeyanddogbooks.com\/news-letter<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Priscilla Vargas signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-11-16\/priscilla-vargas-bella-goes-tamalli-land<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Seguin<\/strong>, Pecantown Books & Brews, Authors Bob and Rachel Pineda discussing their new book, The Texas Cheese Trail, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/pecantownbooks.com\/event\/ottos-cheese-shop-book\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Selma<\/strong>, B&N, Storytime with author Lori Patterson reading THE POOP FACTORY, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3479<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Kristin Crowell (FIREFLY FRAN’S FRAN-TASTIC DAY) plus signing and activity kids, 11:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Abilene<\/strong>, Texas Star Trading Company, author Melody Trowell signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/554922573565886<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Kelly Hollingshead signing FALLEN WATCHER, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3492<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Selma<\/strong>, B&N, Author Brad Anderson signing WHEN IS SYLVIA WALLACE?, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3479<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Watauga<\/strong>, Half Price Books, Local author DJ Neyhart promoting THRIVE AND LEAD: BALANCING SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS, 1PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-081<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Allen<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble, Author Travis Davis signing ONE OF FOUR, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3459<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, Boerne Bookshop, Meet & greet with author Susana K. Marsch (ARCANA), 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*El Paso<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble, Author Jane Little Botkin (THE PINK DRESS) signing, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2370<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books, Author Shannon Quist signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/368432496350152\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books, Author Keka Novales signing, 2:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/author-visit-keka-novales-0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

*San Angelo<\/strong>, Old Town Books, Book signing and discussion with Dr. Chris Ellery, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1536253227098310<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Saturday Night Write, Amber Royer hosts monthy Saturday Night Write meeting, 4PM, ONLINE,<\/span> http:\/\/amberroyer.com\/events\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Reverie Books, Author Robyn Dabney signing, 5PM,<\/span> https:\/\/reveriebooks.com\/event\/author-event-robyn-dabney-in-store-signing\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Keren Blankfeld sharing LOVERS IN AUSCHWITZ: A TRUE STORY, 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-keren-blankfeld-lovers-auschwitz<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Whose Books, Meet author Kim Guerra, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/badass-bonita-tickets-1041883410327<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Catharine Day signing her debut poetry book, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=968250622003520&set=a.550936917068228<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Torch Literary Arts, Torch Lit Crawl Showcase, 8PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.torchliteraryarts.org\/event-details\/torch-lit-crawl-showcase-2<\/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, NOVEMBER 17 <\/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 *Austin<\/strong>, Texas Book Festival, Brunch with Khushbu Shah (Amerikan) and Olamie Executive Chef Michael Fojtasek, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1980886665682716\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Jamye Smith signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-11-17\/jamye-smith-born-blood-and-shadows<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *College Station<\/strong>, B&N, Author Matt Schulz signing ASK QUESTIONS, SAVE MONEY, MAKE MORE, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2875<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Abraham Moreno signing RIVER CITY RAGE, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3492<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, B&N Hulen, Author Christina Soontornvat celebrating release of THE SQUAD: A Graphic Novel, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2207<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Claire Messeud (THIS STRANGE EVENTFUL HISTORY) in conversation with Lori Feathers, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/interabangbooks.com\/strange-eventful-history<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N San Pedro, Author Debra Martinez signing UNDER HIS SHADOW, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2802<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books & Art, Memoir Workshop: Writing Emergent Strategies with Sarah LaBrie, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events<\/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, NOVEMBER 18 <\/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 *Richardson,<\/strong> Writers Guild of Texas, Marketing Essentials, 7PM, HYBRID<\/span> https:\/\/writersguildtx.org\/events\/2024\/11\/18<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories and Inprint at Cullen Theater, Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series presents Ta-Nehisi Coats reading THE MESSAGE and speaking with Kiese Laymon, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/inprinthouston.org\/event\/inprint-ta-nehisi-coates-reading-2\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/table>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 <\/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 <\/strong>*San Antonio<\/span><\/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 *Amarillo,<\/strong> Chapterhouse Bookstore, Author Martha Wells (WHEEL OF THE INFINITE) discussion, reading, Q&A, and signing, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/chapterhousebookstore.com\/pages\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Discussion & signing with Julie Brenton Rowe, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-11-19\/julie-brenton-rowe-why-peace-and-prayers-are-not-enough-primer-justice-and-peace<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Alienated Majesty Books, Reading, Q&A, and book signing with Jos\u00e9 Antonio Rodriguez in celebration of his latest release THE DAY’S HARD EDGE with Octavio Quintanilla and Carrie Fountain, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.alienatedmajestybooks.com\/events\/1120720241119<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books & Art, Book launch for NO ONE GETS TO FALL A PART by Sarah LaBrie and THE EVERY WILD by JD Pluecker, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder by the Book, Steve Urszenyi in conversation with Chris Mullen, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Urszenyi<\/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> First Light Books, Author Tara Chapman discussing FOR THE BEES and conversation with Brad Booker, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.firstlightaustin.com\/events\/tara-chapman-for-the-bees<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop, Book launch for A QUEEN’S GAME by Katharine McGee with signing, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/mcgee-2024<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Atmosphere Press, Live reading of contemporary fiction with Stephanie Claypool (A Thousand Tiny Stitches), Leslie Abner (Renovation), and Amy Cole (In Every Lifetime), 7PM, ONLINE, <\/span>https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZYkde-orTosGtSoGR34A4RKcJZEnDEcyy3x<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled Book Club discussing PEARCE OYSTERS with Joselyn Takacs, 7PM ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_isdmhTjYRt6fV3ru8K-KSA#\/registration<\/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>WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 <\/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, 2025 Agents Symposium Informational Webinar, 12PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/writersleague.org\/calendar\/2025-agents-symposium-informational-webinar\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author and chef Jenny Goycochea-Marker signing BRAISED, 5PM,<\/span> https:\/\/interabangbooks.com\/event\/2024-11-20\/braised<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Thom Ricks signing, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1586534681947520\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Frisco<\/strong>, B&N Stonebriar, Katharine McGee discussing and signing A QUEEN’S GAME, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2060<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Pflugerville<\/strong>, The Book Burrow, Writers’ Night, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/555928460416030<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, LBJ Presidential Library, An Evening with David Bates, Jean Becker, and Joe Straus, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.lbjlibrary.org\/events\/friends-lbj-library\/2024-11-20_evening-david-bates-jean-becker-and-joe-straus<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Writer’s Garret, \u201cA Deep And Human Look:\u201d Gwendolyn Brooks\u2019 Annie Allen at 75 \u2013 Presentation By Quraysh Ali Lansana and Reading, 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/writersgarret.org\/event\/gwendolyn-brooks-annie-allen\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Italian Cultural & Community Center, Author talk and book signing with designer Victor Costa (COPYCAT), 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/in-conversation-with-victor-costa-tickets-1069422163479?aff=PR<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author Rhys Bowen signing, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Bowen<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Gemini Ink, Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby, 6:30PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/geminiink.org\/events\/veterans-writing-collective-2020-07-15-2021-11-17-2023-08-16-2023-12-20\/2024-11-20\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, First Light Books, Author Michelle Mirsky (HERE, NOW) in conversation with Adriene Mishler, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.firstlightaustin.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Mary E. Pearson discussing and signing THE COURTING OF BRISTOL KEATS, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Gemini Ink, The Big Texas Author Talk: Author Anel Flores (CORTINAS DE LLUVIA\/CURTAINS OF RAIN) in conversation with Dr. Jackie Cuevas, 7PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/geminiink.org\/events\/the-big-texas-author-talk-featuring-anel-flores\/<\/a><\/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 <\/a>THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 <\/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 *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Elizabeth Chiarello signing, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-11-21\/elizabeth-chiarello-policing-patients-treatment-and-surveillance-frontlines-opioid<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Alienated Majesty Books, Tertulias: A Spanish language reading series, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.alienatedmajestybooks.com\/events\/1215520241121<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Author Laura Boyle discussing (MONOGAMY? IN THIS ECONOMY?), 6:00PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.birdhousebooksatx.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Joe Pappalardo signing FOUR AGAINST THE WEST, 6PM, <\/span>https:\/\/interabangbooks.com\/event\/2024-11-21\/four-against-west<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop and Bayou City Press, Discussion on bookshop ownership, current publishing scene, and more with Valerie Koehler, 6:30PM, email <\/span>Publishing@BayoucityPress.com<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Inprint, Inprint Creative Writing Houston Methodist Workshop participant reading, 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/inprinthouston.org\/calendar\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Writers’ League of Texas, The Big Debut: Post-Publication, 7PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/writersleague.org\/calendar\/november-third-thursday-the-big-debut-post-publication\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop, Book launch for Katharine McGee’s A QUEEN’S GAME, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/mcgee-2024<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Writer and chef Jenny Goyochea discussing and signing BRAISED plus live giveaway, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/fabledbookshop.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Dallas Museum of Art–Arts & Letters Live, Author Patrick Bringley discussing his novel ALL THE BEAUTY IN THE WORLD, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.etix.com\/ticket\/p\/77502430\/patrick-bringley-dallas-dallas-museum-of-art-arts-letters-live<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Alienated Majesty Books, I Scream Social featuring Katelin Kelly, Yvette DeChavez, & Kimberly Lambright, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.alienatedmajestybooks.com\/events\/1356120241122<\/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 22 <\/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 *Alpine<\/strong>, Front Street Books, 2024 Artwalk at Front Street Books (Day 2) with authors Don Bentley, Reavis Z. Wortham, Jack Stewart, James Wade, & Jason Stone, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/921507689314093\/921507695980759<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Belton<\/strong>, Blackbird Books, Book Release for Brute by Audrey Osborne, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2616985591845275<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Writer’s Garret & The Wild Detectives, The City That Killed The President \u2013 A Reading By Author Tim Cloward, 7PM, <\/span>https:\/\/writersgarret.org\/event\/the-city-that-killed-the-president-a-reading-by-author-tim-cloward\/<\/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>SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (<\/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 *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Special story time with author Cappy McGarr reading SIS BOOM BAA!, 10:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/interabangbooks.com\/event\/2024-11-23\/special-story-time-sis-boom-baa <\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Angelo<\/strong>, Old Town Books, Music in Literature with the San Angelo Symphony, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/417359411201159\/417359414534492<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Authors Adeina Anderson & Jennifer Broome signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-11-23\/adeina-anderson-jennifer-broome-100-things-do-san-antonio-you-die-3rd-edition<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Anna Marinkovic reading and signing ROCKY AND A GIRL WITH A CURL, 11:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Half Price Books N. Lamar, Author Alex R. London signing The Armean Journals series, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-005<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Author meet & greet with Marybell Morse & Eric Robert Morse (LINA THE JAVELINA), 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Abilene<\/strong>, Texas Star Trading Company, Book signing with Tom Motley, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1284269002553164\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Allen<\/strong>, B&N Watters Creek Village, Author Erin Halli signing THE MASKED FLOWER, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3459<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N La Cantera, Author Abigail Owen signing THE SHADOWS RULE ALL, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2353<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Selma<\/strong>, B&N, Author Kelly Hollingshead signing FALLEN WATCHER, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3479<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *El Paso,<\/strong> B&N Fountains at Farah, Author Janine Kovac signing THE NUTCRACKER CHRONICLES, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2370<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop, Reading Wonderland Book Fair, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thedockbookshop.com\/event\/2024-11-23\/reading-wonderland-book-fair<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Richardson<\/strong>, City Council Chamber, Author Tui Snider discussing 6 FEET UNDER TEXAS, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/tuisnider.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Alpine<\/strong>, Front Street Books, 2024 Artwalk at Front Street Books (day 2) with authors Don Bentley, Reavis Z. Wortham, Jack Stewart, James Wade, & Jason Stone, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/921507689314093\/921507695980759<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Conroe<\/strong>, B&N, Michael Tarvin signing LIGHT IN THE MIDST OF DARKNESS, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3485<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Frisco<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble Stonebriar, Meet and greet with illustrator Tess Stone, 3PM<\/span>, https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2060<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Actor and author Matty Matheson meet & greet plus signing SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES!, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/matty-matheson-soups-salads-and-sandwiches<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books, UNT American Literary Review Monthly Reading Series, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/unt-american-literary-review-monthly-reading-series-0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Black Pearl Books, Open Mic Night for poetry, storytelling, and creative nonfiction, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.blackpearlbookstore.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>SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 (<\/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 *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Cheryl Pena signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-11-24\/cheryl-pena-city-disappeared<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N San Pedro, Author Tobie Carter signing GNOME ONE LIKE YOU, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2802<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books, Rhythm of Poets, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/rhythm-poets-patchouli-joes<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Merry Meet-Cute: A Virtual Panel of Black Holiday Romance Authors with Abiola Bello, Charity Shane, KC Mills, Toni Shiloh, & Gerogia K. Boone, ONLINE, 3:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/merry-meet-cute-a-panel-of-black-holiday-romance-authors-november-24-3-30-pm-cst<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Chirstina Tosi signing BAKE CLUB, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/christina-tosi-bake-club<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Deep Vellum Books & Publishing, Re-release for THE NAOMI POEMS by Bill Knott with reading and disucssion with publisher Janaka Stucky, 7PM, <\/span>https:\/\/deepvellum.com\/events\/2024\/the-naomi-poems-release<\/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  <\/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.) 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