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 4.12.2025 – 4.20.2025<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

ALL TIMES CENTRAL TIME<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bookish goings-on in Texas<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life<\/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

*The Woodlands<\/strong>, <\/span>Books on the Green<\/span><\/a><\/u>, April 11-13, 2025<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Bee Cave<\/strong>, <\/span>Books and Bees Festival<\/span><\/a><\/u>, April 12, 2025<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, <\/span>Teen Book Con<\/span><\/a><\/u>, April 12, 2025<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, <\/span>Southside Book Fair (San Antonio Book Festival \/ SABF)<\/span><\/a><\/u>, April 12, 2025<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Longview<\/strong>, <\/span>Chautauqua Festival<\/span><\/a><\/u>, April 12, 2025<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, <\/span>Austin Texas Book Trail<\/span><\/a><\/u>, April 12-13,2025<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Lubbock<\/strong>, <\/span>Lubbock Art Festival<\/span><\/a><\/u>, April 12-13, 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, APRIL 12 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

*Austin<\/strong>, 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail, Day 1,<\/span> https:\/\/www.austintexasbooktrail.com\/2025<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Alief Taylor High School, TeenBookCon 2025 (Day 1),<\/span> https:\/\/www.teenbookcon.org\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Bee Cave<\/strong>, Books and Bees Festival, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.booksandbeesfestival.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Lubbock<\/strong>, Lubbock Arts Festival, Local authors signing, 10AM (Day 2),<\/span> https:\/\/lubbockartsfestival.org\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, San Antonio Book Festival, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/sabookfestival.org\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N Northwoods, Special storytime and book signing with author Steena Hernandez, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2927<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio,<\/strong> The Twig Book Shop, Author Ted L.Turner signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2025-04-12\/ted-l-turner-tornados-daughter<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Allen<\/strong>, B&N, Storytime with author Debra O’Connor reading and signing ANNABELLE BEE AND NOW THERE ARE THREE, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3459<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Author storytime and signing with Shondra Quarles reading WE’RE GOING ON AN A HUNT, 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 Dee Rands, 11:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1011072987606270\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books and Indulgences, Author Licia Chenoweth signing LESSONS FROM HARLOW, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Taylor<\/strong>, Curio Mrvosa, Local Author Pop Up with Josh Roundtree and Ryan C. Bradley, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/curiomrvosa.square.site\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Alley – multiple author signings, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Conroe,<\/strong> B&N Author Pamela Zdenek signing SOUTHERN CROSS, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3485<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, B&N Lincoln Park, Author meet & greet iwth Matt Andersen (COMPLETING THE DEAL), 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2884<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Denison<\/strong>, Pen & Page Weathered Books, Author Abigail Branch signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/973169298296826<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio,<\/strong> B&N La Cantera, Author Ana Delaney signing IDYLLIC’S STORM, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2353<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Selma<\/strong>, B&N, Author Patricia Qaiyyim signing SHROUDED IN WORLDS and MOMS IN THE MILITARY, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3479<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books, Author Jacob Ryckman signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1184086356713317\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, Author Mya signing BURDEN OF LOVE, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/pages\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N San Pedro, Author Antonina Duridanova signing DELICIOUS EUROPEAN SUMMER, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2802<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*The Woodlands<\/strong>, B&N, Authors Chris and Denise Arthey signing HIGHWAY 35, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2200<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, B&N River Oaks, Authors Across Genres event with Natrix Davis, Mohamed Elmahdi, Debra Hatch, James Martin, Manizeh Mirza-Gruber, Kimberley Mullins, & Gautam Shah, 3PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2321<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Seguin<\/strong>, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author Cindy Huyser reading & signing, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/pecantownbooks.com\/event\/author-cindy-huyser\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Landon Bryant sharing BLESS YOUR HEART, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/2025-04<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Ft. Worth<\/strong>, The Basement Lounge & Artspace, Author T.D. Motley signing THE ART OF FARMING: A Novel, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHtYTSxRjTy\/?hl=en<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, The Writer’s Garret, Cake & Prose: Tatiana Obey, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersgarret.org\/event\/cake-prose-tatiana-obey\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/strong>*Brownsville<\/span><\/strong>, B\u00faho, Author Sister Lou Ella Hickman presenting WRITING THE STARS, 6PM<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/buhobtx<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/strong>*Dallas,<\/span><\/strong> The Wild Detectives, Frontera Festival: Readings with Kimberly King Parsons and more, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thewilddetectives.com\/events\/frontera-festival-readings\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Nate DiMeo discussing THE MEMORY PLACE, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/events\/calendar?page=1<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Abilene<\/strong>, Seven and One Books, An evening with Tim Palmer, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.sevenandonebooks.com\/events\/an-evening-with-tim-palmer<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Laura Roberts signing FEARLESS, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Pflugerville,<\/strong> Pflugerville Public Library, Literary Ball, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/greateraustinreadingcoalition<\/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, APRIL 13 <\/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 *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author M. Monay D.L. signing SURE WHY NOT, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2025-04-13\/m-monay-d-l-sure-why-not<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas,<\/strong> Half Price Books Flagship, Local authors Tiffany Sunday signing THE ROAD TO SOMEWHERE ELSE and Joseph Roberts signing BLESSING IN THE STREETS, 1PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Tyler,<\/strong> Half Price Books, Local author L. Budow discussing and signing SCRIPTURE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-016<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, B&N Arboretum, Admiral William H. McRaven + Kelly Marie McRaven discussing BE A HERO WITH SKIPPER THE SEAL, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2536<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, B&N Sunset Valley, Meet & greet with author Nikhil Prabala (THE DUCHESS OF KOKORA), 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2928<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, B&N River Oaks, Authors Across Genres with Ashley Brown, Jordan Gray, Cleo Franklin, Kat Hyde, Joy Saxton, Joseph Schiller, & Doug Williams, 3PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2321<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books & Art, Poetry reading with Sophie Appel (THE WORLD’S LARGEST CHERRY PIE), 3:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, First Light Books, Author Karen Russell (THE ANTIDOTE) in conversation with Breezy Mayo, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.firstlightaustin.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books & Art, Poetry reading with Sophie Appel (THE WORLD’S LARGEST CHERRY PIE), 4PM,<\/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, APRIL 14 <\/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 *Houston,<\/strong> Murder By The Book, Nita Prose in conversation with Kristen Bird, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Prose<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Stephen Harrigan sharing SORROWFUL MYSTERIES, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/2025-04<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Inprint at Alley Theatre, Katie Kitamura & Karen Russell reading, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/inprinthouston.org\/calendar\/<\/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, APRIL 15 <\/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 Fabled’s Book Club discusses BROKEN COUNTRY with Clare Leslie Hall, 12PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/fabledbookshop.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Barbara Costello (EVERY DAY WITH BABS) discussing and signing, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/interabangbooks.com\/event\/2025-04-15\/every-day-babs<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Maya Golden Bethany (THE SENATOR) in conversation with Tashara Parker, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/interabangbooks.com\/event\/2025-04-15\/senator<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Frisco<\/strong>, B&N Stonebriar, CL Montblanc celebrates the release of PRIDE OR DIE in Discussion with Patrice Caldwell, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062180306-0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Nowhere Bookshop, Jonny Garza Villa, Author Of Futbolista In Conversation with Ian Cruz, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.nowherebookshop.com\/event\/jonny-garza-villa-author-futbolista-conversation-ian-cruz<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Ashley Whitaker (BITTER TEXAS HONEY) in conversation with Jennifer Mathieu, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-ashley-whitaker-bitter-texas-honey<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Elizabeth Kaufman in conversation with Alison Wisdom, 6:30PM<\/span>, https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Kaufman<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lubbock<\/strong>, LHUCA Firehouse Theater, Authors Jess Smith and Jenn Loyd signing, 6:30PM.<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFoLwybyaZw\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople at Austin Public Library Central Branch, Author Sarah Kendzior discussing THE LAST AMERICAN ROAD TRIP, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/2025-04<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, First Light Books, Author Alexandra Tanner (WORRY: A NOVEL) in conversation with Hannah Smothers, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.firstlightaustin.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Jasmine Guillory sharing FLIRTING LESSONS, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/bluewillowbookshop.com\/events\/2025\/04<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Trinity University at Dicke Hall, Book launch, reading, reception, and signing for THE IMAGINED LIFE by Andrew Porter, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/events.trinity.edu\/event\/book-launch-reading-for-andrew-porter<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston Heights<\/strong>, Good on Paper, Author Anne Echols discussing A TALE OF TWO MAIDENS and her publishing journey, 7:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DH_g3IdOksT\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 <\/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 Atmosphere Press, Wednesday reading with Lillie Diaz (Bold & Chosen), John Pare (Poems Please), and Celia Drill (The Lost World), 12PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/OGM_qwKKQiS5GDejuBsk0A#\/registration<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Barbara Costello signing EVERY DAY WITH BABS, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/bluewillowbookshop.com\/events\/2025\/04<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Gemini Ink, Open Writer’s Lab, 6:30PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sa_geminiink\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books, Discussion & book signing with CL Montblanc, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/talk-and-book-signing-with-author-cl-montblanc-tickets-1255768319849<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Whose Books, Author Patrice Caldwell signing WHERE SHADOWS MEET and discussion with Alex Temblador, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.whosebooks.shop\/product\/where-shadows-meet-a-novel\/13196<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Wild Detectives, Author Lise Olsen speaking, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thewilddetectives.com\/events\/the-scientist-and-the-serial-killer-lise-olsen-in-conversation-with-steve-monacelli\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, Author Morgan DeBaun (REWRITE YOUR RULES) in conversation with Chamillionaire, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/pages\/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>THURSDAY, APRIL 17 <\/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\n\n *Austin<\/strong>, Book People, Author CL Montblanc signing, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/bookpeople-presents-cl-montblanc-pride-or-die-tickets-1215648741109<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Ashley Whitaker discussing and signing BITTER TEXAS HONEY, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/interabangbooks.com\/event\/2025-04-17\/bitter-texas-honey<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Richardson<\/strong>, Book signing with author Leslie McElroy (THE SWEETEST RISK), 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3444<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books & Art, Poet Emily Bludworth de Barrios launching RICH WIFE and discussion with Dara Barrios\/Dixon, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Andrew Porter (THE IMAGINED LIFE) in conversation with Amber Dermont, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-andrew-porter-imagined-life<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author Adam Plantinga signing, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Plantinga<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Dr. Jonathan Higgins (BLACK. FAT. FEMME.) in conversation with Joe Anderson Jr., 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.birdhousebooksatx.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, First Light Books, Author Tess Sanchez (WE’VE DECIDED TO GO IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION) in conversation with Becca Tobin, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.firstlightaustin.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Flutter Romance Bookstore, Author Jodi Ellen Malpas (THE BRIT) in conversation with Marni Mann, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/flutterbookstore.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Torch Literary Arts, Give Praise: A Celebration of Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.torchliteraryarts.org\/event-details\/give-praise-a-celebration-of-texas-poet-laureate-amanda-johnston<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Paige Toon discussing and signing WHAT IF I NEVER GET YOU, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Whose Books, Author Chelsea Steinaur-Scuder signing MOTHER, CREATURE, KIN, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.whosebooks.shop\/events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Huda Fahmy celbrating HUDA F WANTS TO KNOW, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/fahmy-2025<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Writers’ League of Texas, Small But Mighty: Poetry, Flash, and Short Fiction with Jose Herenandez Diaz, Tucker Leighty-Phillips, & Carrier R. Moore, ONLINE, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersleague.org\/calendar\/april-third-thursday-2025\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Inprint, Escritores en la Casa: Mar\u00eda Ospina Pizano, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/inprinthouston.org\/calendar\/<\/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, APRIL 18 <\/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 *Brownsville<\/strong>, B\u00faho, Author Jonny Garza Villa presenting FUTBOLISTA, 6PM<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/buhobtx<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Birdhouse Books & Gifts, April Queer Poetry Night, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.birdhousebooksatx.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPoeple, Author Ashley Whitaker sharing BITTER TEXAS HONEY, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookWoman, Interactive Book Talk with author Chlo\u00e9 Griffin discussing EDGEWISE, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/ebookwoman.com\/events\/calendar<\/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, APRIL 19 (<\/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 *Dallas<\/strong>, The Writer’s Garret, Lyceum Series: Lauren Brazeal Garza, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersgarret.org\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Texas A&M Univ Press, Earth Day with Laura Raun and Andrew Sansom, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.meadowscenter.txst.edu\/Education\/earth-day.html\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Story time with author Alisha McMillen reading A DOG NAMED CHUCK, 10:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-special-story-time-alisha-mcmillen<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Birdhouse Books and Gifts, Author and beekeeper Tara Dawn Chapman discussing FOR THE BEES, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.birdhousebooksatx.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Rockdale<\/strong>, Main Street Bookshop, Author Heather Camacho signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/637295338675413<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Bookshop, Author Jordan Smith signing MOURN NOT THE MORTALS, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/upcoming-events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio,<\/strong> B&N Alamo Ranch, Author event with local author Monica Crum discussing NENA NO MORE, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3492<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Selma<\/strong>, B&N, Author Ebony Brooks signing FAILING FORWARD INTO GOD’S PURPOSE and more, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3479<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Bookshop, Author Tracey Maurer signing !QUE SABOR! SAN ANTONIO, 1:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thetwig.com\/event\/2025-04-19\/tracey-maurer-que-sabor-san-antonio<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Allen<\/strong>, B&N, Author Leslie McElroy signing THE SWEETEST RISK, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/3459<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Poets Books, Author Chad Cloud-Miller signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2441806422838472<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Frisco<\/strong>, B&N, Meet and greet with authors Whitney Dean (A KINGDOM OF FLAME AND FURY) and David Huntley (DEATHWATCH BEETLE), 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2060<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books & Grapevine Public Library, Book Launch for THE JADE BRACELET by Ha Dinh, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1171623827700941\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *McAllen<\/strong>, Ante Books, Book launch party for TIEMPO, TEXAS with author Max Tyrone Lozano, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIRtWfOSAt8\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, B&N San Pedro, Author Alex Z. Salinas signing CITY LIGHTS FROM THE UPSIDE DOWN, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2802<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *The Woodlands<\/strong>, B&N, Author Jouss Carbal signing QUITA EL MODO AVION, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2200<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: WHERE SHADOWS MEET author Patrice Caldwell in discussion with Nia Davenport, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/irl-author-talk-where-shadows-meet-with-patrice-caldwell-april-19-3pm<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Seguin<\/strong>, Pecantown Books & Brews, Author C. 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T, 10:15AM; Together Time Story Time (3+) W, 10:15AM; Fun Ones & Twos (1-2yrs.) 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