What's On

  • New Book Smell

    Overwhelmed by new release day? Check out the short list of titles I'm most looking forward to this week.

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  • Around Town

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

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  • May 13 7:30 - 10 PM Remarkably Bright Creatures at Social Beer Garden

    May 13 | The Book Club Was Better

    We're back this month with Remarkably Bright Creatures! Meeting at 7:30, Movie at 8 PM, Social Beer Garden HTX.

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Shop with purpose

Turn your next read into real-world impact. In honor of this weekend’s Crushed Ice benefit, I'm donating 10% of profits to FIEL Houston, May 10 - 17th.* Learn more about the event here >

Whether you’re joining in person or cheering from afar, you can support work that matters when you shop these curated lists centered on resistance, rebellion, and marginalized voices.

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 me 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, my events run on community support. Sign up to join the 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 I am proud to carry in my 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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