What's On

  • New This Week

    Overwhelmed by new release day? Check out a short list of titles we're most looking forward to this week.

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  • Around Town

    Our guide to the best events happening around Houston, from author signings to book fairs and beyond.

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  • Audiobook Sale

    Shop LibroFM's Indie Bookshop Appreciation Sale. Every purchase supports our shop!

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Beyond the Covers Merch

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The Trope Collection

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Get involved

  • 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

Meet the creative folks and small businesses that make our events so special.

Good Stock

The brands we are proud to carry in our popup shop!

  • 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.

  • Vibe & Glo Candle Studio

    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. 

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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. 

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Bookish News

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  • ALA releases list of most challenged books of 2025

    ALA releases list of most challenged books of 2025

    Since 1990, the American Library Association has tracked reported challenges to books in libraries and schools across the United States. A challenge is a formal complaint about a title and...

    ALA releases list of most challenged books of 2025

    Since 1990, the American Library Association has tracked reported challenges to books in libraries and schools across the United States. A challenge is a formal complaint about a title and...

  • A note from Kitty <3

    A note from Kitty <3

    Dear readers, If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been since our last event in December, I wanted to share a little update. This winter, I’ve been navigating some health challenges...

    A note from Kitty <3

    Dear readers, If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been since our last event in December, I wanted to share a little update. This winter, I’ve been navigating some health challenges...

  • Beyond the Covers Prime Numbers Sale (July 7-14)

    Beyond the Covers Prime Numbers Sale (July 7-14)

    7 days of prime-numbered deals: 13% off sitewide, 17% off new preorder requests, 11% to the ACLU. July 7–14. Shop smarter. Support small.

    Beyond the Covers Prime Numbers Sale (July 7-14)

    7 days of prime-numbered deals: 13% off sitewide, 17% off new preorder requests, 11% to the ACLU. July 7–14. Shop smarter. Support small.

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