What's On

  • Practical Magic | Sept 24

    Kick off cozy season with the Book Club was Better, featuring an embroidery class with Whimsical Wonders, book discussion of Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic, followed by a magical movie night with other local book lovers under the stars.

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  • Banner for the Book Fair was Better

    Book Fair *for Adults | Oct 10

    Houston's own Book Fair for Adults is fighting for your right to read this banned books week, with a bookish market, author signings, costume contest, 80s dance party, flash tattoos, and more. Supporting the Houston Public Library Foundation.

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  • Twilight in the Garden | Oct 29

    Join us for a special Halloween edition of The Book Club was Better. Featuring a market, flash tattoos, psychic readings, pet costume contest, book discussion, and movie night under the stars. Supporting Best Friends Animal Shelter.

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Monthly Book Club

The Book Club was Better

Each month, we pick a different book-to-film adaptation, then meet at Social Beer Garden to discuss the book over a cocktail (or mocktail!) and watch the movie together under the stars on the big screen out back.

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Vendors & Authors

Apply to sell at our events

We’re always on the lookout for indie authors, artists, and small businesses to bring fresh, bookish flair to our pop‑ups and fairs. Our events offer fun, engaged audiences and the chance to support local nonprofits with a simple donation.

We curate each lineup to keep events fresh and unique, and space is limited. Click through to see upcoming dates, booth fees, and donation requirements. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring!

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Private events

Bring Beyond the Covers to Your Next Event

Looking to add a bookish touch to your gathering? Beyond the Covers offers custom event experiences for readers and book lovers of all kinds. From intimate book clubs and themed gift boxes to full-scale pop-up bookshops at weddings, bars, or nonprofit events, we’d love to help make your idea come to life.

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  • Support our work

    Help keep our bookish community thriving. Your contributions help us keep events free for the public and create opportunities to bring Houston's book lovers together.

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  • Lend a hand

    From book fairs to pop-ups, our events run on community support. Sign up to join our volunteer list and get notified when we have opportunities coming up.

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  • Join the conversation

    Connect with our bookish community online. Share book recommendations, vote on book club picks, and stay in the loop on upcoming events.

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Community & Partners

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  • Out of Print

    Out of Print

    Bookish merch with heart. Out of Print turns classic lit into tees, totes, and more—and helps donate books to communities in need.

    Out of Print

    Bookish merch with heart. Out of Print turns classic lit into tees, totes, and more—and helps donate books to communities in need.

  • Ethical Global

    Ethical Global

    We wrap every Blind Date with a Book in vibrant, upcycled, fair trade sari gift bags from Ethical Global—handmade, eco-friendly, and one of a kind.

    Ethical Global

    We wrap every Blind Date with a Book in vibrant, upcycled, fair trade sari gift bags from Ethical Global—handmade, eco-friendly, and one of a kind.

  • Indie Heart Studio

    Indie Heart Studio

    Handmade bookish accessories from Indie Heart Studio—celebrating reading, creativity, and community. Women & LGBTQ+ owned. Shop bookmarks, stickers & more!

    Indie Heart Studio

    Handmade bookish accessories from Indie Heart Studio—celebrating reading, creativity, and community. Women & LGBTQ+ owned. Shop bookmarks, stickers & more!

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