Top Book & Author Events in Houston: January 2024 By 365thingsinhouston

Inprint continues their Reading Series with authors Kaveh Akbar and Ben Fountain

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Dig into live book events, the latest appearances by authors, and more with our roundup of book and literary events taking place in Houston in January 2024.

This month’s literary events showcase the serious and the whimsical in the world of reading and letters.

Acclaimed authors are in the city to sign their latest, and Houston’s literary and arts organizations come together for some original programming around books.

Here’s the scoop on what’s happening across the Bayou City this month:

Top Book & Author Events in Houston: January 2024

Trent Shelton: Protect Your Peace at MATCH | Friday, January 5

Former NFL wide receiver and motivational speaker Trent Shelton appears in Midtown for one night to talk his latest book, Protect Your Peace, as well as ways to take steps toward a better, more fulfilling life. $50 and up. 7pm.

Pastures Of The Empty Page: Fellow Writers On The Life & Legacy Of Larry McMurtry at Brazos Bookstore | Friday, January 12 | FREE 

Editor George Getschow talks about compiling the stories in this volume, which celebrates the life and writing of Pulitzer Prize–winning author and Texas native, Larry McMurtry. Copies of the book will be available for sale at the event. 6:30pm.

Kindred Stories presents Oludara Adeeyo at Holy Family HTX Episcopal Church | Friday, January 12

The author talks about her new book, Mind, Body & Soul, which celebrates what makes Black women powerful, brilliant, and brave. $25; includes a copy of the book. 7pm.

Nishita Parekh at Murder by the Book | Tuesday, January 16 | FREE

The newcomer novelist discusses her debut, The Night of the Storm, which takes place in Sugar Land on the night Hurricane Harvey hit. She’s in conversation with Crime by the Book’s Abby Endler and novelist Ashley Winstead. Free to attend; though books for signing must be purchased from the store. 6:30pm.

The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions at the Village School | Wednesday, January 17 | FREE 

Come out to West Houston and mark the publication of the second edition of this valuable resource, which unlocks important considerations about the college admission process. You’ll meet other families, get answers to questions, and learn more about this often stressful process from authors Timothy Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown. 6pm to 8pm.

Silent Book Club at Village Books | Sunday, January 21 | FREE 

 The Woodlands book store hosts this after-hours event for readers. Bring your current book and sit and read quietly with fellow book lovers. Afterward, you can share—or not—what has you intrigued. Guests will also have an opportunity to shop following the conclusion of the event. 5pm.

Writespace Open Mic & Reading Night at Antidote Coffee | Friday, January 26 

 Come listen to writers share their work at the Heights coffee shop, or sign up in advance to read your own. $5. 7pm to 9:30pm.

Crystal Allen at Blue Willow Bookshop | Saturday, January 27 | FREE 

 The Texas author signs and discusses her latest novel, Between Two Brothers. Inspired by actual events, it’s a story of forgiveness and the power of a family’s unconditional love. Allen is the author of How Lamar’s Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy and the Magnificent Mya Tibbs series. Free to attend; though books for signing must be purchased from the store. 5pm.

Inprint Houston presents Kaveh Akbar & Ben Fountain at Alley Theatre | Monday, January 29 

 The 2023-24 Margarett Root Brown Reading Series continues as authors Kaveh Akbar and Ben Fountain will read from their new novels, Martyr! and Devil Makes Three, followed by an on-stage conversation with writer and professor at the University of Houston Creative Writing Program, Brenda Peynado. $5. 7:30pm.

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