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 2.8.2025 – 2.16.2025<\/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

*Pflugerville,<\/strong> <\/span>Romance Readers Social<\/u><\/span><\/a>, February 8, 2025<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, <\/span>FenCon XX<\/span><\/a><\/u>, February 14-16, 2025<\/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

*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, FEBRUARY 8 <\/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

*Lubbock<\/strong>, Caprock Writers & Illustrators, Monthly meeting with speaker S.J. Dahlstrom, 9:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.caprockwriters.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Special storytime with Dr. Regina Sims reading JUNETEENTH: A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM, 10:30AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/person-story-time-dr-regina-sims-juneteenth-celebration-freedom<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Birdhouse Books & Art, Yoga and author Amber Byfield reading JOJO’S HEART PARTY, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.birdhousebooksatx.com\/ <\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Beeville<\/strong>, Texian Books, Author Gissele Trussell reading & signing, 11AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DESaHLnRK2Q\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Boerne,<\/strong> The Boerne Bookshop, Author Manijeh Mazinani signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Four Corners Brewing Co, Get Lit: Grown-up Book Fair, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1116604480120767<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio,<\/strong> The Twig Book Shop, Author Jennifer D. Tolseth signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2025-02-08\/jennifer-d-torseth-adele-wolf-and-emergence-sera<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Selma,<\/strong> B&N, Storytime with author Kris Tarantino reading BE MY VALENSLIME, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3479<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Storytime with author Debra Raso O’Connor reading and signing ANNABEL BEE AND THE BUTTERFLY TREE, 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 Lesa Engelthaler, 11:30AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1970120963489470<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Half Price Books S Lamar, Local author Dorie Pickle signing DAWN, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-017<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Allen,<\/strong> B&N, Author Hannah Mosing signing FRAGILE HEART, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3459<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, Author Farrah Rochon discussing release of BEMUSED, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/irl-author-talk-bemused-with-farrah-rochon-february-8-7-pm<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N La Cantera, Author Ali Rothrock signing AFTER TRAUMA, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2353<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Selma,<\/strong> B&N, Author Austin Brower signing THE VALE MACHINE, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3479<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*El Paso<\/strong>, B&N Fountains at Farah, Author Alex Diaz signing AUNQUE SEA, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2370<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books, Author Crystal Bae signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/991982522988739\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N San Pedro, Author Tobi Carter signing YOU CAKE MY BREATH AWAY, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2802<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop, Author talk & signing with Ruby Fay Woolridge, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thedockbookshop.com\/event\/2025-02-08\/ruby-faye-woolridge-bentbut-unbroken-author-talk-book-signing<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dalworthington Gardens<\/strong>, Pantego Books, Book Launch for Bishop by Amber Allee, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1133072391692491<\/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, FEBRUARY 9 <\/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 *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Bart Weiss signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2025-02-09\/bart-weiss-smartphone-cinema<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Local authors John Reeg and Tank Gunner signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton,<\/strong> Patchouli Joe’s Books and Indulgences, Storytellers Book Club series with author Kayla Olson discussing THE LODGE, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/storytellers-book-club-kayla-olsons-lodge<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Modern Art Museum & Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, FW African American Read-In, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thedockbookshop.com\/event\/2025-02-09\/fw-african-american-read-presented-delta-sigma-theta-sorority-inc<\/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, FEBRUARY 10 <\/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 *Richardson<\/strong>, Writers Guild of Texas, WGT Critique Group, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersguildtx.org\/events\/feb2025<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Malcolm Foley discussing THE ANTI-GREED GOSPEL, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/fabledbookshop.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/www.torchliteraryarts.org\/event-details\/torch-writing-cirlce-2025-02-10-19-00<\/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>TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 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\n\n\n\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Blaise Labbe reading & discussion, 5:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2025-02-11\/blaise-labbe-blessings-forgiveness<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, St. Edwards University, Timothy Braun speaking, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.stedwards.edu\/academics\/schools\/arts-humanities\/visiting-writers-series<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop & Bakery Lorraine, Open Mic night with Deeper Roots, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2025-02-11\/deeper-roots-poetry-open-mic-night<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books and The Emily Fowler Library, Author Kayla Olson signing, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/kayla-olson-lodge-emily-fowler-library<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lubbock<\/strong>, Lubbock Writer’s Group, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, 6:30PM, HYBRID,<\/span> https:\/\/lubbockwrcg.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Cedar Hill<\/strong>, Traphene Hickman Library, Dallas Area Writers Group monthly meeting, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.dallaswriters.org\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Author Renee Watson (ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY) Grief Writing Workshop, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/irl-author-talk-all-the-blues-in-the-sky-with-renee-watson-feburary-11-7pm<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Alienated Majesty Books, Launch party for Fernando A. Flores’ BROTHER BRONTE, 7PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.alienatedmajestybooks.com\/events\/1804320250211<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, First Light Books, Kevin Alter and Dylan Treleven in conversation with photographer Casey Dunn to discuss HIGHLAND PARK – ALTERSTUDIO, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.firstlightaustin.com\/events<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Kel Kade discussing and signing SANCTUM OF THE SOUL, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Wild Detectives, Book Launch for The Contest by Jeff Macfee & Chris Pantier, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thewilddetectives.com\/events\/book-launch-the-contest-with-jeff-macfee-chris-panatieri\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, Writing workshop with author Renee Watson (ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY), 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/pages\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled Book Club discussing A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS with author Ann Liang, ONLINE, 7PM, <\/span>https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_zRffHsazSkyLq_O_l9WwBg<\/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, FEBRUARY 12 <\/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 Marcos<\/strong>, Therese Kayser Lindsey Literary Series, Poet Amanda Johnston speaking, 3:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.english.txst.edu\/about\/tkl\/tkl-author-bios.html<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, SMU, Alan Nadel Conversation Hosted by Narrative Now, 5PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.smu.edu\/dedman\/academics\/departments\/english\/about\/lectures\/otherevents<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Alienated Majesty Books, New Writers Project: The First-Year Writers student readings, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.alienatedmajestybooks.com\/events\/1717620250212<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Kimberly Nixon signing, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1024256456402936&set=a.550936917068228<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Dr. Emily Jamea sharing ANATOMY OF DESIRE, 6:30 PM,<\/span> https:\/\/ebookwoman.com\/events\/2025\/02<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Joshua Moehling in conversation with Ashley Winstead, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Moehling<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Wild Detectives, Inner Moonlight with Poet Caitlin Cowan, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thewilddetectives.com\/events\/inner-moonlight-caitlin-cowan\/<\/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>THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 <\/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 Atmosphere Press, Live Author Reading with Susan McLeod, Carolyn Flynn, and Lucinda T. Green, 1PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/j7e6i3utQhWnH_l4_tRwGw#\/registration<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Georgetown, Georgetown Public Library and Lark & Owl Booksellers, Hill Country Author Series featuring Sherry Thomas, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/folgeorgetown.org\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books, Poetry Reading with Jehanne Dubrow, Paul Bone, Lauren Kalstad, and Corey Marks, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/poetry-reading-jehanne-dubrow-paul-bone-lauren-kalstad-and-corey-marks<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Suzy Ayarza reading & discussion, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2025-02-13\/suzanne-ayarza-read-again <\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Fabled Bookshop, Galentine’s Day featuring Emily Harding, Kayla Olson, and Celeste Connally, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1134605045337332&set=a.472483501549493<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Arlington<\/strong>, Arlington Public Library, Black History Month: Author Talk – Love in Color, 6:30 PM,<\/span> https:\/\/arlingtontx.libcal.com\/event\/12655250<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author Gregg Hurwitz signing, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Hurwitz<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Deep Vellum, author Fernando Flores (BROTHER BRONT\u00cb) in conversation with Riley Rennhack, 7PM, <\/span>https:\/\/deepvellum.com\/events\/2025\/brother-bront-book-tour-fernando-flores-in-conversation-with-riley-rennhack<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin,<\/strong> BookWoman, Poets Dorsia Smith Silva and Caitlin Cowan sharing their work, 7:15PM,<\/span> https:\/\/ebookwoman.com\/events\/2025\/02<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lubbock<\/strong>, Texas Tech Creative Writing Reading Series, Authors Jacqueline Kolosov and Jennifer Tubbs reading, 7:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.depts.ttu.edu\/english\/student_involvement\/organizations\/reading_series\/index.php<\/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, FEBRUARY 14 <\/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 *San Antonio<\/strong>, Nowhere Bookshop, Romance & Revenge Book Fair (Day 1), 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.nowherebookshop.com\/event\/romance-revenge-book-fair<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Flutter Romance Bookstore, Grand Opening, 11:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/flutterromancebookstore.company.site\/products\/grand-opening<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, First Light Books, A Reading Life in conversation with Zella Day and Jesse Woods, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.firstlightaustin.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>SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 (<\/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 *El Paso<\/strong>, Texas Book Festival & LaNube915 STEAM Discovery Center, Authors Andrea Beatriz Arango, Rhode Montijo, and Marcelo Verdad reading & signing, 9AM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=1185729383115034&set=a.817604963260813<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Writer’s Garret, Lyceum Series: Jasmyn Huff \u2013 Creating The Truth: Essaying, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersgarret.org\/event\/lyceum-series-jasmyn-huff\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Rockdale<\/strong>, Main Street Bookshop, Author Abigail Owen signing, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/586923500913802<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Story time with Jehan Madhani reading ELI AND THE UNCLES, 10:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/events\/calendar<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop at African American Museum of Dallas, African American Read-In, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/african-american-read-in-2025-tickets-1100747678939<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Kollin Kennedy signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2025-02-15\/kollin-kennedy-time-goes-collection-poetry-and-prose<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Special storytime with author Ciara O’Neal reading and signing FLAMINGO HUGS AREN’T FOR EVERYONE, 11:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Half Price Books Lamar, Local author Alex R. London signing, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-005<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N La Cantera, Author Kyle Bandujo signing MOVIES WITH BALLS, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2353<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Saturday Night Write, Author Amber Royer hosts writing instruction and encouragement, ONLINE, 4PM,<\/span> http:\/\/amberroyer.com\/events\/saturday-night-write\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, B&N Sunset Valley, Author Gregg Hurwitz discussing and signing NEMESIS, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2928<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Erin Hicks Moon discussing and signing I’VE GOT QUESTIONS, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/interabangbooks.com\/event\/2025-02-15\/ive-got-questions<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books and Indulgences, Reading and Q&A with local poets<\/span> Caitlin Cowan & Lauren Brazeal Garza, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/poetry-reading-caitlin-cowan-lauren-brazeal-garza<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookWoman, Book launch with Cindy Huyser for CARTOGRAPHY, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/ebookwoman.com\/events\/2025\/02<\/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, FEBRUARY 16 (<\/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 *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Dr. Carol Miller signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2025-02-16\/dr-carol-miller-500-uses-apple-cider-vinegar<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton<\/strong>, The Plot Twist Bookstore, Author Thea Claire signing, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFiyr-8yAwS\/?img_index=6<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 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