What’s Going on in the Austin Book Community Feb. 4th – Feb. 10th

Lit City:

What’s Going on in the Austin Book World Feb. 4th – Feb. 10th

This week, there are tons of wonderful authors coming to Austin both new and well-seasoned. From super storytimes to book releases, it’s bound to be a week full of literary excitement. There’s something for all readers of all ages – so make sure to make it out and join in on the fun in the Austin book community!

Thursday, Feb. 4 (10:30 AM) @ BookPeople, come join the SPECIAL Around the World Storytime by reading stories from around the globe.

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Thursday, Feb. 4 (7 PM) @ BookPeople, join author Paul Lisicky read and sign his new memoir, The Narrow Door. 

Saturday, Feb. 6 (11:30 AM) @ BookPeople, come and join Bliss Kid Yoga on a magical story-time adventure.

Monday, Feb. 8 (7 PM) @ BookPeople, help welcome comedian, actress, and internet sensation Grace Helbig signing Grace and Style: The Art of Pretending You Have It. 

Tuesday, Feb. 9 (10:30 AM) @ BookPeople, enjoy reading The Little Engine That Could at BookPeople’s I Can Do Anything Storytime! 

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Wednesday, Feb. 10 (10:30 AM) @ BookPeople, join Ms. Staci for Ms. Staci Storytime! and read from some of your favorite books. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Wednesday, Feb. 10 (7 PM) @ BookPeople, join debut author Mo Daviau speaking and signing her newest release, Every Anxious Wave.

Wednesday, Feb. 10 (7-8 PM) @ Malvern Books, come celebrate with David Jewell and Ric Lance Scow Williams in launching their book, Last Word/First Word: A Poetic Conversation. This book was created by emailing poems back and forth, nearly every day, and using the last word of the sender’s poem to start the poem to be sent back.

Upcoming Events and Classes at The Writing Barn

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