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 11.30.2024 – 12.08.2024<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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*Canton<\/strong>, <\/span>East Texas Book Bash<\/span><\/a><\/u>, December 7, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, <\/span>Humanities Texas Holiday Book Fair<\/span><\/a><\/u>, December 7, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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*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 30 <\/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

*Weatherford<\/strong>, The Full Cup Bookstore, Authors Kelli Martin & Ericka James signing, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.homicideinthehood.com\/events\/the-full-cup-double-book-signing<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Victor Huron signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-11-30\/victor-huron-my-writings-exploring-people-places-and-events-through-poetry<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, the DoSeum, Author Series: Author Dr. J. Desiree Rodriguez reading, 11AM & 1:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.thedoseum.org\/events\/event\/author-series-alanas-great-dream-adventure<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas,<\/strong> Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Taylor Alexandria Hayden reading and signing THE TALES OF OPHELIA THE OPOSSUM, 11:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Surfside,<\/strong> Bluewater RV Resort, Author Heather Renee May signing, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.heatherreneemay.com\/projects\/book-tour-2024<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin,<\/strong> Half Price Books N Lamar, Author Shirley A. Franklin signing several books including CHRISTMAS PLUS DELIGHTFUL, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-005<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Abilene,<\/strong> Texas Star Trading Company, Author Janice Six signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/993046729537868<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N San Pedro, Author Ericka Valdez signing WELCOME HOME, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2802<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author M.L. Rio signing GRAVEYARD SHIFT, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/ml-rio-graveyard-shift<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*The Woodlands,<\/strong> Village Books, Librarian and author Amanda Jones (THAT LIBRARIAN) in conversation with Becky Calzada, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.myvillagebooks.com\/event-list<\/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>SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 <\/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 *San Antonio,<\/strong> San Anto Zine Fest, 10AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCcAPcNRD8O\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio,<\/strong> The Twig Book Shop, Caroline Rose will be signing her new book, Dear Riley Rose, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-12-01\/caroline-rose-dear-riley-rose-story-woman-and-her-dogand-how-they-saved-each-other<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Birdhouse Books, Author Jessica Lee Anderson signing her NAOMI NASH series, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.birdhousebooksatx.com\/events-1\/meet-local-author-jessica-lee-anderson<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Blue Willow Bookshop, Author David Atherton discussing DAVID ATHERTON’S CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK FOR KIDS, 1PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/atherton-2024<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio,<\/strong> B&N San Pedro, Author and chef Antonina Durdanova signing DELICIOUS EUROPEAN SUMMER, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2802<\/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, DECEMBER 2 <\/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 *Austin,<\/strong> Austin Area Quilt Guild, Author Jeffree Wyn Signing, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=833692512072163&set=a.399167278858024<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE<\/span> https:\/\/www.torchliteraryarts.org\/event-details\/torch-writing-cirlce-2024-12-02-19-00<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Inprint at Alley Theatre, Author Rachel Kushner reading CREATION LAKE and conversation with Christa M. Forster + signing, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/inprinthouston.org\/event\/inprint-rachel-kushner-reading\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\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, DECEMBER 3 <\/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 *Tyler<\/strong>, Half Price Books, Local author Bruce Lyndon Cunningham signing PLANTS OF THE PINEYWOODS OF EAST TEXAS & WEST LOUISIANA, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-016<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Abilene<\/strong>, Texas Star Trading, Author Charles Russell signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/8715535741858128\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Discussion & signing with authors Gia Gordon & Adrianna Cuevas, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1342466250471678\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, B&N Hulen, Author Laura Ferguson (UNDER LOCH AND KEY) signing, 6PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2207<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Gemini Ink at San Antonio Public Library, Explorations of Home: A Panel on the Latinx Diaspora in Poetry with Rod Carlos Rodriguez, ire’ne lara silva, Jasminne Mendez, and Dr. Carmen Tafolla, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/geminiink.org\/events\/explorations-of-home-a-panel-on-the-latinx-diaspora-in-poetry<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookWoman, Celebration of THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY MIGRATION: ITS RISE AND FALL with author Monika Maeckle in conversation with Naomi Shihab Nye, 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/ebookwoman.com\/event\/2024-12-03\/monika-maeckle-and-naomi-shihab-nye<\/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 Joe Pappalardo signing FOUR AGAINST THE WEST, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/joe-pappalardo-four-against-west<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, First Light Books, By The Books: Public Art in the World with Sharon Maidenberg, Will Bryant, Jamal Hussain, and Emily Eisenhart, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.firstlightaustin.com\/events\/by-the-books-public-art-in-the-world<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas,<\/strong> Half Price Books Flagship, Author Abigail Owen discussion and signing Inferno Rising series, THE WARRIOR KING, and THE CURSED KING, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books & Art, Book launch for GRIN GO HOME\/LAS PROVINCIAS INTERNAS by JD Pluecker and IN AND OUT OF PLACE by Gabrielle Civil, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events\/1422020241203<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Katy<\/strong>, Katy Budget Books, Author Melanie Sweeney visits the Heated Discussions Book Club to discuss TAKE ME HOME, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.katybooks.com\/event\/heated-discussions-book-club-december-2024<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Writers’ League of Texas, One Page Salon, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersleague.org\/calendar\/december-2024-one-page-salon\/<\/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, DECEMBER 4 <\/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 *San Antonio,<\/strong> Trinity University Press, Trinity University Press Holiday Book Sale, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/tupress.org\/events\/holiday-book-sale\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waco,<\/strong> Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Story time with author Kennisha Griffin, 10:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/fabledbookshop.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Meet Dog Man and enjoy kid-friendly activities with DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, 5PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/dog-man-big-jim-begins-fan-party<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio,<\/strong> The Twig Book Shop, An Evening of Poetry with local poets, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/842351991104142\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Alienated Majesty Books, Book signing and Q&A with Sarah Jaffee in conversation with Marina Roberts and Kim VB, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.alienatedmajestybooks.com\/events\/1393320241204<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookWoman, Author Lynette Viccaji (MADE IN PAKISTAN) in conversation with Dr. Michael Hirsch, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/ebookwoman.com\/event\/2024-12-04\/and-pakistan-book-talk-lynette-viccaji-conversation-michael-hirsch-phd<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author Joe Pappalardo signing, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Pappalardo<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, First Light Books, Author & photographer Beth Garrabrant (THINGS SHOULDN’T BE SO HARD) in conversation with Margaret Brown, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.firstlightaustin.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Writers’ Garret, Journal Writing: Exploring Your Inner Voice with Linda Jones, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersgarret.org\/event\/journal-writing\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Jeremy Egner (BELIEVE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF TED LASSO) in conversation with Andrew Dansby, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/egner<\/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, DECEMBER 5 <\/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 *San Antonio,<\/strong> The Twig Book Shop, authors E.R. Bills and friends will be sharing their new book, Road Kill: Texas Horror by Texas Writers, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-12-05\/er-bills-friends-road-kill-texas-horror-texas-writers<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Birdhouse Books, Author Julio Lucero reading and Q&A + signing ABUELITA, I AM YOUR GRANDSON, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin,<\/strong> Texas Historical Commission, An Evening as Big as Texas: Reflections on the Lone Star State with Authors Stephen Harrigan and Joe Holley, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thc.texas.gov\/events\/evening-big-texas-reflections-lone-star-state-authors-stephen-harrigan-and-joe-holley<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Atmosphere Press, Thursday reading with Jessie E. Turner (Moon in the Day Sky: Valley of Thunder), Cammy Marble (Holidays in Trees: Christmastide), and Lee Allen Hill (12 New Stories of Christmas: An Anthology), 6PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZEpfuypqz4pGdz-R-0gudVTPu45xbCWDPSy<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas,<\/strong> Half Price Books Flagship, Author Jack Stewart signing BOGEY SPADES and conversation with author David McCloskey, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, IRL Poetry Reading: E. Hughes reading from ANKLE-DEEP IN PACIFIC WATER, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/irl-poetry-reading-ankle-deep-in-pacific-water-with-e-hughes-december-6-7pm<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas,<\/strong> The Black Academy of Arts and Letters @ Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre, Poetry Smash #3, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=1097892995229521&set=a.711425657209592<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/colgroup>\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, DECEMBER 6 <\/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 *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Como Community Center, Author Glendoria Boyd signing, 1PM, http:\/\/writingsofwisdom.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Angelo,<\/strong> Christmas at Old Fort Concho, Meet & greet + book signing with author Jane Little Botkin, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/fortconcho.com\/home\/events\/christmas-at-old-fort-concho\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, author Joe Pappalardo will be signing his new book, FOUR AGAINST THE WEST, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2024-12-06\/joe-pappalardo-four-against-west-true-saga-frontier-family-reshaped-nation-and<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Flower Mound<\/strong>, The Touring Chocolatier Classroom, Author Amber Royer’s Thoughtful Journal Series launch event with chocolate tasting by Kay Thibodeaux, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCqKgwOR40b\/?igsh=MTR6bnJwZ3k3enBqZg==<\/a><\/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 *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Vijay Pendakur signing THE ALCHEMY OF TALENT, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/vijay-pendakur-alchemy-talent<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookWoman, Book Talk–Nico Lang (AMERICAN TEENAGER: HOW TRANS KIDS ARE SURVIVING HATE AND FINDING JOY IN A TURBULENT ERA) in conversation with Brigitte Bandit, 7PM, <\/span>https:\/\/ebookwoman.com\/event\/2024-12-06\/book-talk-nico-lang-brigitte-bandit-conversation-american-teenager-how-trans-kids<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston,<\/strong> Inprint, First Fridays presents Eva Skrande, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/inprinthouston.org\/event\/first-fridays-presents-eva-skrande\/<\/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, DECEMBER 7 (<\/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\n *San Angelo,<\/strong> Christmas at Old Fort Concho, Meet & greet + book signing with author Jane Little Botkin, 9AM,<\/span> https:\/\/fortconcho.com\/home\/events\/christmas-at-old-fort-concho\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Abilene,<\/strong> Texas Star Trading, Author Stacy Stockard Caliva signing, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1513735409333624\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Humanities Texas at Byrne-Reed House, 14th Annual Holiday Book Fair with Naomi Shihab Nye, James Wade, Sarah Bird, & more, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.humanitiestexas.org\/news\/articles\/holiday-book-fair-saturday-december-7-0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Trinity University Press, Season\u2019s Readings Holiday Market, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/tupress.org\/events\/seasons-readings-holiday-market\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Vernon<\/strong>, Carnegie Library, 3rd Annual Circle of Write, 10:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/vernontx.gov\/Calendar.aspx?EID=2255&month=12&year=2024&day=7&calType=0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Center for Texas Studies, The Mexican Traveler: Philip Nolan and the Southwestern Horse Trade with author Jackson Pearson, 10:30AM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/texasstudies.org\/events\/the-mexican-traveler-philip-nolan-and-the-southwestern-horse-trade\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Birdhouse Books, Storytelling with author Bernadette Nason, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Katy<\/strong>, Books-A-Million, Book launch for DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/meet-dog-man-at-bam-katy-mills-tickets-1054157857529<\/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\/417359421201158<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N La Cantera, Storytime and book signing with author Steena Hernandez (LUPITA’S BROWN BALLET SLIPPERS), 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2353<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Roy R Pachecano signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/834722045471774\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Seguin<\/strong>, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Brannon Dreibrodt signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/pecantownbooks.com\/event\/author-brannon-dreibrodt\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Author meet & greet with Constance L. Cooper (ONE MORE DANCE WITH DADDY), 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Abilene<\/strong>, Texas Star Trading Co, Author Penny Klostermann signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1117533130030150\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Birdhouse Books, Author Kathryn Ormsbee (TURNING TWELVE) meet and greet, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N Alamo Ranch, Author Desiree R. Kannel signing THE DELANY BENNETS, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3492<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Allen<\/strong>, B&N Watters Creek, David Nos signing THE FINAL WAR OF WIZARDS AND DRAGONS, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3459<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author Victoria Laurie signing, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/laurie<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston,<\/strong> Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Kirk Reedstrom signing DUCK AND MOOSE: DUCK IN THE DARK!, 5PM,<\/span> https:\/\/bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/reedstrom-2024<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Richmond<\/strong>, LIT Bookbar, Author Vonleshia Davidson signing NO MORE WHAT-IFS, 5PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.litbookbar.com\/event-details-registration\/book-signing-w-vonleshia-davidson<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Jeremy Egner discussing and signing BELIEVE: THE UNTOLD STORY BEHIND TED LASSO, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *New Braunfels<\/strong>, The Chapter & Co., Author Jescie Hall signing several works, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DBY_Nv7RoZB<\/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, DECEMBER 8 (<\/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 *San Angelo<\/strong>, Christmas at Old Fort Concho, Meet & greet + book signing with author Jane Little Botkin, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/fortconcho.com\/home\/events\/christmas-at-old-fort-concho\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Sylvia Putman signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1211192520163966\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Arlington,<\/strong> Catalyst Creative Arts, Author CA Humer signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/822619259850477<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Granbury,<\/strong> Warren’s Backyard Event Venue, Author Kelli Martin signing, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1243047790228426\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Stephen L. 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