A blood-sucking celebration of love, lore, trivia, costumes, and treats as we honor the 20th Anniversary of Twilight!It’s been 20 years since Bella first fell in love with a vampire, and we’re not missing the chance to celebrate this unforgettable story of eternal love. Join us at Lovestruck Books on October 1st at 5:30 PM as we bite into the magic of Twilight.Check in at the front desk to claim your special edition copy of the book, then head to the bar for a “bag of blood” (don’t worry—it’s just wine!) to kick off the evening.Throughout the night, test your knowledge with Twilight trivia for a chance to win a Lovestruck Books goodie bag. As you browse the store, sip […]

Join Half Price Books for an event with author Lynn Painter, as she discusses her new book, Fake Skating.Meet bestselling author Lynn Painter at your Flagship HPB on Wednesday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m. Lynn will join us to discuss and sign her latest book, Fake Skating, a heartfelt and banter-filled rom-com. Tickets include a copy of the book.About Fake SkatingGrowing up, Dani couldn’t help but follow around the adorable son of her mom’s best friend. Funny, kind of nerdy, and a little soft, Alec was always down to hang with Dani when they were little. From play dates on the playground to sneaking into movie theaters, Dani and Alec were inseparable. Until Dani moved away. Alec promised they’d stay […]

Join us for an evening celebrating the launch of Abigail Ahern’s only stateside shop-in-shop, housed within Oxford Exchange.Join us for an evening of sipping, shopping and bouquet building with Abigail Ahern Faux Florals. We will be celebrating the launch of Abigail Ahern’s only stateside shop-in-shop, housed within Oxford Exchange.Ticket includes your first glass of bubbly and lite bites. All floral bouquets are available for an additional purchase and not included in the price of the ticket.The brilliant duo behind the brand, sisters Abigail and Gemma Ahern, will share their design journey and guide us through the art of creating a beautiful bouquet. The evening concludes in The Shop, where Abigail and Gemma will offer hands-on help as you craft your […]

**Join the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club – Live Every Wednesday on Zoom!** Love books? So do we! Each week, we gather virtually to celebrate stories, connect with fellow readers, and chat with the brilliant authors behind your favorite books—all from the comfort of home. Grab your favorite drink, find a cozy spot, and get ready for fun, friendship, and fiction! No matter where you are in the world, you’re invited. **This Week’s Spotlight:** We’re thrilled to welcome **(https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=25443)** to the club! Join us as we dive into their latest release, **(https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=135244).** Stick around after the interview for an exclusive Q&A and reader after-party! **Event Details:** **Date:** Wednesday, **10/1/2025** **Start Time:** 7:00 PM CT **Evening Schedule:** · 7:00 PM – […]

Join the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club on Zoom! Connect with readers and authors from anywhere.This Week’s Spotlight:We’re thrilled to welcome Toni Anderson to the club! Join us as we dive into their latest release, COLD TRUTH. Stick around after the interview for an exclusive Q&A and reader after-party!Event Details:Date: Wednesday, 10/1/2025Start Time: 7:00 PM CTEvening Schedule:· 7:00 PM – Reader chitchat & icebreakers· 7:30 PM – Live interview with Toni Anderson (recorded)· 8:00 PM – Unrecorded reader Q&A· 8:30 PM – Reader after-party!It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the highlight of our week. Come join the club!Don’t miss out on other exciting North Texas literary events—sign up for our weekly newsletter! http://eepurl.com/cc9BoHAbout the Author:Toni Anderson® writes gritty, sexy, FBI […]

Mariah Rigg and Silk Jasmyne for Rigg's new story collection!Tombolo Books is thrilled to welcome Mariah Rigg to the bookstore for a celebration of her story collection, Extinction Capital of the World!PREORDER YOU BOOK HERE! Magnetic, haunting, and tender, Extinction Capital of the World is a stunning portrait of Hawai’i—and a powerful meditation on family, queer love, and community amid imperialism and environmental collapse.Rigg will be in conversation with local poet Silk Jazmyne!More about Extinction Capital of the WorldIn ten vibrant, affecting stories, Mariah Rigg immerses readers in contemporary Hawai’i. By turns heartbreaking and hopeful, these stories of love, longing, and grief are fierce dispatches from a state haunted by the specter of colonization, a precious biome under constant threat.An […]

Join Half Price Books for an event with bestselling author Mark Cameron, as he discusses his new book, Dead LineMeet bestselling author Marc Cameron at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m. Joined by fellow author Reavis Z. Wortham, they'll discuss Marc's latest book, Dead Line, an Arliss Cutter novel. Book signing to follow. Tickets include a copy of the book.About Dead LineIn the White Mountain Wilderness of Interior Alaska, twenty-four-year-old protected witness Sam Lujan is lonely for his old life. So much so, the young Apache not only breaks the cardinal rule of the Witness Protection Program—by revealing his whereabouts to his mother, he invites her to join him to see the Northern Lights. It’s her […]

Join Half Price Books for an event with author and makeup mogul Bobbi Brown, as she discusses her new book, Still Bobbi.Bestselling author and makeup mogul Bobbi Brown stops by the Dallas Flagship Half Price Books on Friday, October 3 at 7 p.m. Joined in coversation by prolific illustrator and artist Donald Robertson, they'll discuss Bobbi's latest book, Still Bobbi, where she shares her personal journey, including the integral relationships that inspired and emboldened her from a young age to pursue her creative vision despite numerous challenges. Tickets include a pre-signed copy of the book.No book signing or meet and greet will take place at the event.About Still BobbiBobbi Brown is a trailblazer in the beauty industry. A New York […]

Camilo Loaiza Bonilla and Lesley Wolff join us at the bookstore to celebrate the companion book Raíces/Roots.Tombolo Books welcomes local poet and visual artist Camilo Loaiza Bonilla to the bookstore for a celebration of the companion book, Raíces/Roots!Join us for an evening of poetry, art, and conversation as we launch the companion book to the exhibition Raíces/Roots: Camilo Loaiza Bonilla! Through essays, personal reflections, and an artist interview, this book explores Camilo Loaiza Bonilla’s groundbreaking fusion of digital poetics and visual art. Contributors highlight themes of migration, queer and trans identity, intergenerational memory, and healing, offering critical insight and intimate testimony about storytelling’s liberatory potential.Loaiza Bonilla will be in conversation with local author and art historian, Lesley Wolff!Camilo Loaiza Bonilla, […]

Camilo Loaiza Bonilla and Lesley Wolff join us at the bookstore to celebrate the companion book Raíces/Roots.Tombolo Books welcomes local poet and visual artist Camilo Loaiza Bonilla to the bookstore for a celebration of the companion book, Raíces/Roots!Join us for an evening of poetry, art, and conversation as we launch the companion book to the exhibition Raíces/Roots: Camilo Loaiza Bonilla! Through essays, personal reflections, and an artist interview, this book explores Camilo Loaiza Bonilla’s groundbreaking fusion of digital poetics and visual art. Contributors highlight themes of migration, queer and trans identity, intergenerational memory, and healing, offering critical insight and intimate testimony about storytelling’s liberatory potential.Loaiza Bonilla will be in conversation with local author and art historian, Lesley Wolff!Camilo Loaiza Bonilla, […]

From the Booker Prize finalist a vertiginous novel about a woman’s descent into illness and insanity!Tombolo Books is thrilled to welcome award-winning and bestselling author of No One Is Talking About This, Patricia Lockwood to the bookstore to celebate her latest novel, Will There Ever Be Another You. Lockwood will be in conversation with award-winning author Kristin Arnett!PURCHASE YOUR BOOK HERE! Will There Ever Be Another You is the brain-shredding, phosphorescent story of one woman’s dissolution and her attempt to create a new way of thinking, as well as a profound investigation into what keeps us alive in times of unprecedented disorientation and loss, from one of our most original writers.More about Will There Ever Be Another YouAmid a global […]

Join us weekly at HPB Anderson Mill for a comics workshop hosted by local cartoonist Bryan Douglas

Join Bruce Wawrzyniak of the Florida Podcasters Associations as he breaks down the "how to's" of a Podcast.A series of 3 workshops detailing the "How To's" of Podcast making.Part One: Planning Monday 9/29/2025 @6PMPart Two: Recording, Editing, Launching & Promoting Monday 10/6/2025 @6PMPart Three: YouTube Monday 10/13/2025 @6PMPlease note, attendees must register for each workshop separately. Powered by the Florida Podcaster’s Association in collaboration with OE.Part One: Planning – This session will cover everything that goes into starting a podcast before you ever get to the microphone for your first episode. Attendees will learn why they should consider starting a podcast (including, but not limited to, how it will benefit them), the mental aspect required to pursue podcasting, a checklist […]

Join Half Price Books for an event with author K.A. Linde, as she discusses her new book, House of Dragons.Meet bestselling author K.A. Linde at your Flagship HPB on Monday, October 6 at 7 p.m. Joined in conversation by fellow author Drea Denae, they'll discussed K.A.'s latest book, House of Dragons, the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. Book signing to follow. Tickets include a copy of the book.About House of DragonsTen years ago, half-Fae, half human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off onto the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changes completely as she’s swept into the care […]

Join Half Price Books for an event with author Joss Richard, as she discusses her debut book, It's Different This Time.Meet author Joss Richard at your Flagship HPB on Tuesday, October 7 at 7 p.m. Joined by fellow author Kayla Olson, they'll discuss Joss' new book, It's Different This Time, a sweeping, second-chance romance. Book signing to follow. Tickets include a copy of the book.About It's Different This TimeReeling from the cancellation of her hit TV show, June Wood has nothing left to lose when a mysterious email lures her back to the New York City brownstone she once called home before she moved to Los Angeles. Thanks to a clause in the former owner’s will, she and her old […]

JCPL welcomes Tiffany D. Jackson the New York Times bestselling and award winning author of "White Smoke" and "The Weight of Blood."The first 100 JCPL cardholders to register and attend will receive a copy of "The Scammer.” Please, only one free book per library cardholder. Reciprocal Borrowers are not eligible for the free book. General admission tickets may be reserved by anyone; you do not need a library card to attend. Copies of the author's books will also be available for purchase from Wild Geese Bookshop.Tiffany D. Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of Allegedly, Monday's Not Coming, Let Me Hear a Rhyme, Grown, White Smoke, and The Weight of Blood and coauthor of Blackout and Whiteout. A […]

Based on his experience publishing BLACK MOSES Professor Caleb Gayle will share how to turn your idea into a book on the shelf.Have a brilliant idea for a book? Or maybe you’ve already finished your manuscript but feel stuck on the path to publication? This keynote is for you.Join us for an inspiring evening with award-winning author Caleb Gayle, as he walks us through the journey of pitching your work, navigating the publishing world, and ultimately bringing your story to life. Drawing from his own experience publishing Black Moses, among other titles, Caleb will share practical insights, hard-earned lessons, and the realities of turning an idea into a book on the shelves.Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from an […]

**Join the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club – Live Every Wednesday on Zoom!** Love books? So do we! Each week, we gather virtually to celebrate stories, connect with fellow readers, and chat with the brilliant authors behind your favorite books—all from the comfort of home. Grab your favorite drink, find a cozy spot, and get ready for fun, friendship, and fiction! No matter where you are in the world, you’re invited. **This Week’s Spotlight:** We’re thrilled to welcome **(https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=50160)** to the club! Join us as we dive into their latest release, **(https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=141068).** Stick around after the interview for an exclusive Q&A and reader after-party! **Event Details:** **Date:** Wednesday, **10/8/2025** **Start Time:** 7:00 PM CT **Evening Schedule:** · 7:00 PM – […]

Join the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club on Zoom! Connect with readers and authors from anywhere.This Week’s Spotlight:We’re thrilled to welcome Hannah Nicole Maehrer to the club! Join us as we dive into their latest release, ACCOMPLICE TO THE VILLAIN. Stick around after the interview for an exclusive Q&A and reader after-party!Event Details:Date: Wednesday, 10/8/2025Start Time: 7:00 PM CTEvening Schedule:· 7:00 PM – Reader chitchat & icebreakers· 7:30 PM – Live interview with Hannah Nicole Maehrer (recorded)· 8:00 PM – Unrecorded reader Q&A· 8:30 PM – Reader after-party!It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the highlight of our week. Come join the club!Don’t miss out on other exciting North Texas literary events—sign up for our weekly newsletter! http://eepurl.com/cc9BoHAbout the Author:Hannah Nicole […]

Join Half Price Books for an event with author Jack Carr, as he discusses his new book, Cry Havoc.Meet bestselling author Jack Carr at your Flagship HPB on Wednesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. Jack will join us to discuss his latest book, Cry Havoc, his explosive new thriller. Ticket includes a pre-signed copy of book. A professional photographer will be on hand to take photos of ticketholders with Jack following the talk. No books will be signed at the event.About Cry HavocJust before the Tet Offensive changes the dynamic in Vietnam, before President Johnson announces he will not run for reelection, before the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, as riots and protests rage across the […]

A Panel on Banned Books, Advocacy & Community at Lovestruck Books.Books Not Banned is more than just a panel — it's a rallying point for anyone who believes in the power of stories and the right to read them. Join us on October 9th at Lovestruck Books for an evening of thoughtful conversation, community advocacy, and a celebration of books that challenge, inspire, and sometimes ruffle a few feathers. Featuring author and advocate against book bans and soft-censorship, Federico Erebia, the ACLU of Massachusetts’ Liv Santoro, and moderator Meena Jain of Ashland Public Library, this event dives into the realities of book bans and the communities pushing back.Come for the conversation, stay for the Q&A, tabling, and our special in-store […]

Let the (board) games begin! Join in on the fun during Tabletop Game Night at your HPB Dallas Flagship every second Saturday of the month.

Join John Donohue, Artist and Founder of All the Restaurants for a Live Demonstration, Book Signing and Talk.Join us at the Oxford Exchange on October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM to meet John Donohue, the talented artist and founder of All the Restaurants. Get ready for an inspiring signing and talk event where John will share his journey and insights. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with a creative mind! See you there!Venue: Oxford ExchangeDate: October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)Photo credit : Gus Powell

Isabelle Popp is coming to Lovestruck Books for Signatures and Salutations Featuring Her Debut Novel: Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk AboutJoin us for the next “Meet Your Author” event at Lovestruck Books! This is your chance to connect with amazing authors, shop their books directly, and get your copies personally signed.Our featured guest on Sunday, October 12, is debut author Isabelle Popp, here to chat about her quirky, pumpkin-spiced, small-town rivals-to-lovers fall romance: Let’s Give ’Em Pumpkin to Talk About!Drop in anytime between 1-2:30 PM to purchase Isabelle’s book, get it signed, chat with the author, and stroll through the book store. You’ll also have the option to pre-purchase the book at Eventbrite checkout. This is the perfect chance […]

Join us weekly at HPB Anderson Mill for a comics workshop hosted by local cartoonist Bryan Douglas

Join Bruce Wawrzyniak of the Florida Podcasters Associations as he breaks down the "how to's" of a Podcast.A series of 3 workshops detailing the "How To's" of Podcast making.Part One: Planning Monday 9/29/2025 @6PMPart Two: Recording, Editing, Launching & Promoting Monday 10/6/2025 @6PMPart Three: YouTube Monday 10/13/2025 @6PMPlease note, attendees must register for each workshop separately. Powered by the Florida Podcaster’s Association in collaboration with OE.Part One: Planning – This session will cover everything that goes into starting a podcast before you ever get to the microphone for your first episode. Attendees will learn why they should consider starting a podcast (including, but not limited to, how it will benefit them), the mental aspect required to pursue podcasting, a checklist […]

Join Half Price Books for an event with author Don Bentley, as he discusses his new book, Denied Access: A Mitch Rapp Novel.Meet bestselling author Don Bentley at your Mason HPB on Monday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. Don will join us to discuss and sign his latest book, Denied Access: A Mitch Rapp Novel. Ticket includes copy of book.About Denied AccessDon Bentley completes the trilogy begun with American Assassin by taking Mitch Rapp back to his fledgling assassin days, picking up where Kill Shot ended, on a mission to save the woman he loves amid a CIA showdown with the Russian intelligence services in a new thriller from the author of Vince Flynn’s #1 New York Times bestselling series.The […]

Join us author Michelle Jewsbury and Featured Authors from the third volume of "Breaking the Silence"Breaking the Silence: Voices of Survivors, Volume 3In Breaking the Silence: Voices of Survivors, Volume 3, readers are invited on an inspiring journey through the lives of 21 incredible individuals who have overcome profound adversity to share their stories. This collection highlights the unyielding strength and resilience of survivors who have refused to be defined by their past. From the shadows of abuse and the turmoil of loss to the relentless battles with illness, addiction, and trauma, these deeply personal narratives capture both the heartbreak and the hope that come with healing. With honesty and courage, these authors shine a light on the darkest corners […]

Join us, Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, at Spring Creek Barbeque 3514 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062. 6 pm for dinner, discussion starts at 7:15 pm. **Grab some good BBQ and join us in the small meeting room!** After dinner and conversation, we'll chat about our recommended books. And don't worry if this month's picks don't spark your interest, come out anyway because there's always room and time to chat about other books!! **Recommended Book for October's Irving Book Club:** * Fantasy (cozy romance): (https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=129963) * Historical Romantic Fantasy: (https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=134483) * Romantic Comedy: (https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=115728) * YA (dark fantasy): (https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=134444) ***Have a book (or two) that needs a new home? Bring them along and grab a "new to you" book to […]

Join us for the OE Book Club. Wine and Lite Bites are included in the ticket.OE Book ClubHeld in person at Oxford Exchange on the second Tuesday of every month. This book club focuses on literary novels that stand the test of time and inspire thoughtful discussion.Books are available in-person at the Oxford Exchange bookstore, or purchase through our online shop.GREAT BLACK HOPE | Rob Franklin“Incandescent…full of sentences I want to cut out and glue to my forehead.” —Kaveh Akbar, New York Times bestselling author of Martyr!“A novel of crime—with a gripping pace, propelled by a question that needs answering—and a timeless coming-of-age story.” —Rumaan Alam, bestselling author of Entitlement“A masterpiece…At once fresh and original while delighting the reader with hints […]

Shane Hinton, Tyler Gillespie, Gloria Muñoz, and Yuly Restrepo at Tombolo Books!Confessional fictions? A memoir in lies? Other Shane Hintons follows eight Shane Hintons (not including the author) through the forking paths of a life, where visceral Florida realism meets the surreal and the absurd.Tombolo Books is thrilled to welcome back local author Shane Hinton in his many variations to the bookstore! Hinton along with a cast of familiar faces will join us for a performance of Hinton's latest novel, Other Shane Hintons! Joining the author are special guests:Gloria Muñoz, conjuring the ghosts of your dead pets,speed dating partially smoked meats with Tyler Gillespie, andpin the crime on Shane Hinton with Yuly Restrepo!More about Other Shane HintonsA Christ-haunted childhood manifests […]

Shane Hinton, Tyler Gillespie, Gloria Muñoz, and Yuly Restrepo at Tombolo Books!Confessional fictions? A memoir in lies? Other Shane Hintons follows eight Shane Hintons (not including the author) through the forking paths of a life, where visceral Florida realism meets the surreal and the absurd.Tombolo Books is thrilled to welcome back local author Shane Hinton in his many variations to the bookstore! Hinton along with a cast of familiar faces will join us for a performance of Hinton's latest novel, Other Shane Hintons! Joining the author are special guests:Gloria Muñoz, conjuring the ghosts of your dead pets,speed dating partially smoked meats with Tyler Gillespie, andpin the crime on Shane Hinton with Yuly Restrepo!More about Other Shane HintonsA Christ-haunted childhood manifests […]

Jeff Weiss and Caroline Calloway at the bookstore for Waiting for Britney Spears!A frenetic, gonzo account of Britney Spears’s historic rise and equally tragic fall told by an iconoclastic music journalist.PURCHASE YOUR BOOK HERE! Tombolo Books is thrilled to welcome Jeff Weiss to the bookstore to chat about his transformative cultural critique, Waiting for Britney Spears: A True Story, Allegedly!With the narrative flair that established him as a singular chronicler of modern pop culture, Weiss goes for broke in Waiting for Britney Spears, a descent into a neon hall of mirrors reflecting our obsession with fame, morality, and the mystery of what really happened to the last great pop star.Weiss will be in conversation with ifluencer and author Caroline Calloway!More […]

Join us for an incredible evening as we dive into Female Fantasy with author Iman Hariri-Kia!Join us at Lovestruck Books on October 15 at 7PM for an evening with Iman Hariri-Kia, as she discusses her spellbinding new novel Female Fantasy!Together, we’ll step into the world of Joonie, who embarks on a daring quest after discovering that her favorite fantasy romance hero, Ryke, might be more than just a character on the page. Could he possibly live up to her fantasies?Tickets are $24 and include a copy of Female Fantasy. Following the conversation, stick around for a meet-and-greet and book signing with Iman!EVENT DETAILS:6:30 PM: Doors Open – Settle in, grab a drink from our cafe and wine bar, and get […]

Join fellow readers for a special silent reading event at the Half Price Books Dallas FlagshipJoin us at the Dallas Flagship Half Price Books on Wednesday, October 15 for a special silent reading event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The evening will kick off with a meet and mingle with other booklovers to chat about the books you’re reading, followed by an hour of silent reading time accompanied by the soothing ambient sounds of DJ Kent Evans.

Join the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club on Zoom! Connect with readers and authors from anywhere.This Week’s Spotlight:We’re thrilled to welcome Kati Wilde to the club! Join us as we dive into their latest release, ONLY ONE BED. Stick around after the interview for an exclusive Q&A and reader after-party!Event Details:Date: Wednesday, 10/15/2025Start Time: 7:00 PM CTEvening Schedule:· 7:00 PM – Reader chitchat & icebreakers· 7:30 PM – Live interview with Kati Wilde (recorded)· 8:00 PM – Unrecorded reader Q&A· 8:30 PM – Reader after-party!It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the highlight of our week. Come join the club!Don’t miss out on other exciting North Texas literary events—sign up for our weekly newsletter! http://eepurl.com/cc9BoHAbout the Author:Kati Wilde is a tight-lipped, […]