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Houston, TXVenues1200 Mckinney Avenue, Houston, TX 77010 500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77002 1050 Quitman, Houston, TX 77009 110 North Milby, Houston, TX 77003 1011 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77006 4014 Market, Houston, TX 77020 4100 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006 833 Studewood, Houston, TX 77007 3624 Scott St., Houston, TX 77004 1709 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098 5300 Caroline, Houston, TX 77004 1302 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008 6100 Main St., Houston, Texas 77005 3820 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, Texas 77098 702 Kress, Houston, TX 77020 3025 Kirby, Houston, TX 77098 611 S/Sgt. Macario Garcia, Houston, TX 77011 4816 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77021 2342 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77005 2421 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005 3270 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098 5411 Pardee St., Houston, TX 77026 5309 M. L. King Blvd., Houston, TX 77021 2537 University Blvd., Houston, TX 77005 3502 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77027 5260 Griggs Road, Palm Center, Houston, TX 77021 2510 Willowick, Houston, TX 77027 8080 El Rio, Houston, TX 77511 1520 Gellhorn, Houston, TX 77029 6108 Auden, Houston, TX 77005 8002 Hirsch, Houston, TX 77016 7200 Keller, Houston, TX 77012 9525 Irvington, Houston, TX 77076 5061 Westheimer Rd., Suite 8020, Houston, TX 77056 7405 Stella Link, Houston, TX 77025 1349 West 43rd Street, Houston, TX 77018 5303 FM 1960 West, Houston, Texas 77069 3517 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77051 6767 Bellfort, Houston, TX 77087 8145 Park Place, Houston, TX 77017 7405 Westview, Houston, TX 77055 5830 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77057 921 Akron, Jacinto City, TX 77029 5111 Jessamine, Bellaire, TX 77401 1500 Keene Street, Galena Park, TX 77547 570 Meyerland Plaza, Houston, TX 77096 8815 Feland Street, Houston, TX 77028 10677 Homestead Rd, Houston, TX 77016 6400 High Star, Houston, TX 77074 5005 West Bellfort, Houston, TX 77035 8501 West Montgomery, Houston, TX 77088 6200 Pinemont, Houston, TX 77092 930 Corbindale, Houston, TX 77024 8835 Long Point, Houston, TX 77055 7660 Clarewood, Houston, TX 77036 4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX 77039 7539 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074 607 Avenue A, South Houston, TX 77587 9633 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77063 3100 West Fuqua, Houston, TX 77045 6440 West Bellfort, Houston, TX 77035 11331 Airline Drive, Houston, TX 77037 2436 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77080 15754 FM 529, Houston, TX 77095 12850 Memorial Drive Suite 1600, Houston, TX 77024 10115 Kleckley, Houston, TX 77075 3223 Wilcrest, Houston, TX 77042 15741 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77049 7007 W. Fuqua, Houston, TX 77489 2556 Smith Ranch Rd, Pearland, TX 77584 11960 Westheimer Rd., Houston, Texas 77077 14330 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079 11200 Broadway, Unit 500, Pearland, TX 77584 7979 South Kirkwood, Houston, TX 77072 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079 Houston International Airport, Houston, TX 77032 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Suite #510, Houston, TX 77089 3522 Liberty Drive, Pearland, TX 77581 12788 Fountain Lake Circle, Stafford, TX 77477 1503 South Houston, Humble, TX 77338 1332 Willowbrook Mall, Houston, TX 77070 17776 Tomball Parkway, Houston, TX 77064 4685 W. FM 1960, Houston, Texas 77069 9743 FM 1960 Bypass W., Humble, Texas 77338 4815 FM 2351, Suite 101, Friendswood, Texas 77546 16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084 509 Stratford, Highlands, TX 77562 3203 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478 416 S Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546 22248 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble, TX 77338 3600 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77573 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379 11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429 7104 Masters Road, Manvel, TX 77578 1513 West Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX 77598 19419 Gulf Fwy., Suite 1, Webster, TX 77598 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062 135 Hare Road, Crosby, TX 77532 19520 Pinehurst Trails Drive, Humble, TX 77346 961 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 2450 N. Fry Road, Houston, TX 77084 20230 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77449 600 South Broadway, La Porte, TX 77571 5022 Highway 90A, Sugar Land, TX 77479 1815 Westgreen Boulevard, Katy, TX 77450 4102 Rustic Woods Drive, Kingwood, TX 77345 1768 San Jacinto Mall, Baytown, TX 77521 1 Mary Wilbanks Ave., Baytown, TX 77520 907 W Main St, League City, TX 9191 Barker-Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433 100 West Walker St., League City, TX 77573 105 South Gordon, Alvin, TX 77511 2400 North Meyer Road, Seabrook, TX 77586 | Upcoming events
Mony Lach. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mony Lach will be signing her autobiography, The Chapters of My Life.
Rice University: Gender Schemas and the Accumulation of Advantage (September 10 at 3:30pm) Virginia Valian. Lecture to be held in Duncan Hall, McMurtry Auditorium. Reception to follow. Free & open to the public,
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Shadow Pages Book Club will focus on stories from the dark side. It's not limited to any one genre, but will cover a variety of stories with an otherworldly flavor.
*Fallen by Erin McCarthy.
Brazos Bookstore: A.J. Jacobs The Year of Living Biblically (September 11 at 7:00pm) Brazos is proud to host A.J. Jacobs for what should be an interesting reading and signing, as Jacobs discusses his book The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible.Jacobs, a New York Jewish agnostic, decides to follow the laws and rules of the Bible, ... (more)
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Donald M. Frazier. Noon to 2:00 p.m.
KBB welcomes back Dr. Donald Frazier, minister and author of Greek Nuggets From the Gospel Goldmine, as he signs his his new book The Prodigal Spouse.
Patty Hendersen. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Patty Henderson will be signing Gift of Deception.
Buy a book to enter the drawing for a door price valued at $100.00!
Author Bio:
There is a definite southern twang to my tales, and I paint my stories with an Arkansan pen that is hard to put down. I tend to see things in a ... (more)
THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides.
Rice University: Politics in Our Genes: The Biology of Ideology (September 16 at 4:00pm) John Alford. Duncan Hall, McMurtry Auditorium. Free & open to the public, reception to follow.
Cornelia Amiri signs Druid Quest, The Vixen Princess, The Fox Prince, One Heart One Way, Danger Is Sweet, .
Rice University: Three Arrows from the Mountain: Calabar to Cuba, Unbreakable Transmission in the Art History of the World (September 20 at 7:30pm) Robert Farris Thompson. This talk is part of the lecture series "Museums and the Medical Humanities: The Arts of Transformation" coordinated by the HRC Collaborative Research fellow Marcia Brennan. Contact Marcia Brennan at mbrennan@rice.edu.
Brazos Bookstore: Irvine Welsh discusses and signs CRIME (September 21 at 3:00pm) Diesel Bookstore is proud to welcome back Irvine Welsh, the bestselling author of Trainspotting as he presents his newest book, Crime.
As Welsh's very first novel set in the U.S., CRIME is a shocking and gripping story about the corruption and abuse of the human soul, and the possibilities for redemption.
Diesel Bookstore is proud to welcome back Irvine Welsh, the bestselling author of Trainspotting as he presents his newest book, Crime.
As Welsh's very first novel set in the U.S., CRIME is a shocking and gripping story about the corruption and abuse of the human soul, and the possibilities for redemption.
Brazos Bookstore: Thomas Cathcart & Daniel Klein Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar (September 22 at 5:00pm) Called "the zaniest bestseller of the year," by the Boston Globe, Cathcart and Klein's Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar...: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes has been a breakout bestseller ever since "The Philosophy Guys" did their schtick on NPR's Weekend Edition. Plato and a Platypus hit bestseller ... (more)
Brazos Bookstore: Markos Moulitsas Zúniga Taking On the System (September 22 at 7:30pm) The Progressive Forum presents Markos Moulitsas Zúniga, founder and editor of Daily Kos, the most widely read political blog in the world with an astounding 14 to 25 million unique visitors a month. Zúniga is a pioneer in transforming the internet into a major force in America politics, engaging
previously ... (more)
FOURTH TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
*Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery.
Join us for Brazos Bookstore's Emerging Writers Series as Kathleen Kent reads from and signs her first novel based on her own family history, The Heretic's Daughter, which gives a fresh look at the Salem witch trials from the perspective of a ten-year-old girl.Calvin Crosby of Books, Inc., in San Francisco, ... (more)
Cornelia Amiri signs Druid Quest, The Vixen Princess, The Fox Prince, One Heart One Way, Danger Is Sweet, .
Brazos is proud to present John Zogby, author of The Way We'll Be: The Zogby Report on the Transformation of the American Dream. Location and more information TBA.
FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
*Killing Floor by Lee Child.
Join Brazos on the release date of best-selling author R.A. Salvatore's The Pirate King for a special reading and signing.
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Shadow Pages Book Club will focus on stories from the dark side. It's not limited to any one genre, but will cover a variety of stories with an otherworldly flavor.
*Nightwalker by Jocelyn Drake.
George Rodrigue. When Cajun artist George Rodrigue began his series of Blue Dog paintings in 1984, he had no idea that they would consume the greater part of his life for over two decades, and that the mysterious Blue Dog -- inspired by his studio dog–turned-model, Tiffany, and the Cajun loup-garou folk legend -- would ... (more)
Jana Kohl is the author of A Rare Breed of Love: The True Story of Baby and the Mission She Inspired to Help Dogs Everywhere. Join Brazos, Golden Retriever Rescue of Houston, Scout's Honor Rescue, Inc., and Boxer Rescue to celebrate A Rare Breed of Love. Baby will be joining Jana Kohl on tour, and we're ... (more)
Brazos Bookstore: William Patrick Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection (October 12 at 4:00pm) William Patrick will read from and sign the book he co-authored with John T. Cacioppo, Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection. For more information on the book and authors, visit their website at www.scienceofloneliness.com.
Brazos Bookstore: Ruthanna Hopper & Amanda Goldberg Celebutantes (October 14 at 11:00am) Save the date for the SPA Annual Fall Luncheon on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. You won’t want to miss guest authors Ruthanna Hopper (daughter of legendary actor Dennis Hopper) and Amanda Goldberg (daughter of famed film producer Leonard Goldberg) as they serve up delicious tales about growing up on the ... (more)
John DeMers. The Houston Public Library Foodies present John DeMers, author of Follow the Smoke: 14,783 Miles of Great Texas Barbecue.
Brazos Bookstore: Van Jones discusses and signs Green Collar Economy (October 16 at 7:00pm) Van Jones. Join Diesel Bookstore for a green event with Van Jones, author of Green Collar Economy!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Van Jones is the founder and president of Green For All, based in Oakland. The mission is to help build an inclusive, green economy - strong enough to lift millions of people out of poverty. Van ... (more)
Katy Budget Books: Van Jones discusses and signs Green Collar Economy (October 16 at 7:00pm) Van Jones. Join Diesel Bookstore for a green event with Van Jones, author of Green Collar Economy!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Van Jones is the founder and president of Green For All, based in Oakland. The mission is to help build an inclusive, green economy - strong enough to lift millions of people out of poverty. Van ... (more)
The Rice Cherry Reading Series presents Hannah Tinti to read from and sign her book, The Good Thief.From Lyn Roberts at Square Books in Oxford, MS: "Ren, one of many orphans at Saint Anthony's Orphanage for boys, is approaching the age when he will be conscripted into the army. A swaggering Benjamin ... (more)
Brazos Bookstore: Clare Langley-Hawthorne discusses and signs The Serpent and the Scorpion (October 19 at 12:00pm) Join Clare Langley-Hawthorne at Diesel Bookstore as she presents the second book in her fantastic new historical mystery series! Featuring the strong, outspoken, intelligent and sassy Ursula Marlow, THE SERPENT AND THE SCORPION is a thrilling story of scandal and betrayal that's richly detailed and ... (more)
Katy Budget Books: Clare Langley-Hawthorne discusses and signs The Serpent and the Scorpion (October 19 at 12:00pm) Join Clare Langley-Hawthorne at Diesel Bookstore as she presents the second book in her fantastic new historical mystery series! Featuring the strong, outspoken, intelligent and sassy Ursula Marlow, THE SERPENT AND THE SCORPION is a thrilling story of scandal and betrayal that's richly detailed and ... (more)
Brazos Bookstore: Andrew Porter The Theory of Light and Matter (October 19 at 5:00pm) Andrew Porter. Andrew Porter grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the youngest of three children. He received his B.A. in English from Vassar College and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop. He is the author of the short story collection, The Theory of Light and Matter, which ... (more)
THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH
The Doctor's Wife by Elizabeth Brundage.
Brazos Bookstore: Eleanor Clift Two Weeks of Life: A Memoir of Love, Death, and Politics (October 22 at 7:30pm) Join the Progressive Forum and get the insider’s view before the election from Eleanor Clift, popular Newsweek contributing editor. She's also a panelist on the nationally syndicated show on PBS, The McLaughlin Group, and a political analyst for the Fox News Network. One of America’s favorite people, ... (more)
Brazos Bookstore: Alice Schroeder The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life (October 30 at 7:00pm) Never before has Buffett spent countless hours responding to a writer’s questions, talking, giving complete access to his wife, children, friends, and business associates—opening his files, recalling his childhood. It was an act of courage, as The Snowball makes immensely clear. Being human, his ... (more)
Brazos Bookstore: Hooman Majd The Ayatollah Begs to Differ (November 3 at 5:30pm) Join Brazos at the Baker Institute for a reading and signing with Hooman Majd, author of The Ayatollah Begs to Differ: The Paradox of Modern Iran.
“A witty, timely perspective on the nation posing the greatest challenge to our next President. Travel writing often makes for easy reading at the expense ... (more)
Katy Budget Books: Laird Hamilton presents and signs Force of Nature (November 5 at 7:00pm) DIESEL, A Bookstore is excited to welcome legendary surfer, Laird Hamilton to the store! He'll share more from his highly anticipated book, Force of Nature, and open a window into the unique physical regimens, mental strategies, and spiritual beliefs that has allowed him to do what he loves, while being ... (more)
Join Brazos Bookstore's First Wednesday Book Club for a discussion of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.
FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
*Tell No One by Harlan Coben.
The Rice Cherry Reading Series presents poet Martha Collins for a reading and signing. The Cherry Reading Series is sponsored by the Rice English Department. Brazos is proud to provide a venue for this up-and-coming series.
Brazos Bookstore: Legendary surfer Laird Hamilton discusses & signs Force of Nature (November 9 at 3:00pm) DIESEL, A Bookstore in Malibu is excited to welcome legendary surfer and Malibu resident, Laird Hamilton to the store! As one of the most famous big-wave surfers today, Laird is known for his physical and mental toughness when out on the waves, and has achieved worldwide fame for his accomplishments.
He'll ... (more)
THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides.
Brazos presents Katherine Neville to read from and sign her new book, The Fire.
Brazos Bookstore: Dr. Weston Fields Dead Sea Scrolls: A Short History (December 2 at 7:00pm) Brush up on your knowledge about the Dead Sea Scrolls before the exhibit comes to the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The Dead Sea Scrolls Foundation and Brazos Bookstore present Dr. Weston Fields for a reading and signing the week before the exhibit opens.
FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
*Deck the Halls by Mary Higgins Clark.
Shana Abe. FOURTH TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
*Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe.
Rabih Alameddine, author of The Hakawati, will be the featured speaker at the Poets and Writers Ball. More info TBA.
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