What's On
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Nov 19 | As You Dish
Learn moreOur Thanksgiving meeting for the Book Club was Better, featuring a market, book discussion of William Goldman’s The Princess Bride, and movie night with other local book lovers under the stars. Food drive for Houston Food Bank.
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Dec 17 | Dickens in the Garden
Learn moreJoin us for a special holiday edition of the Book Club was Better, benefiting SEARCH’s House of Tiny Treasures.
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Jan 28 | Crazy Rich Asians
Learn moreGrab a blanket and meet us at Social Beer Garden for Houston's favorite book club movie night. January's pick is Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians.
November is Native American Heritage Month
Join us in celebrating Native voices and stories this Native American Heritage Month. We'll be donating 10% of our affiliate profit from the purchase of any title on this list to the American Indian Center of Houston, a division of the Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe, this month.*
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.
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!
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.
Community & Partners
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Meet the Authors
We're thrilled to introduce the amazing lineup of Texas authors you'll find...
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Meet the Bookstores
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Meet the Vendors
Meet the Participating Bookish Brands, Stores, Makers & More! Aislyns Trends: Instagram | Facebook Backseat...
Good Stock
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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.
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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.
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Vibe & Glo Candle Studio
Vibe & Glo isn’t just about great scents, they're about creating intentional moments of self-care while giving back to the community.
Vibe & Glo Candle Studio
Vibe & Glo isn’t just about great scents, they're about creating intentional moments of self-care while giving back to the community.
