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LaTesha Harris hosts an evening celebrating queer masculinity and literature at BookWoman. Explore conversations around identity, community, and the stories that matter — the kind of gathering that reminds you why independent bookstores are where real conversations happen.

Join a thoughtful discussion of Marjan Kamali's The Lion Women of Tehran, a sweeping novel that traces three generations of women navigating love, ambition, and identity in Iran. This book group gathering at BookWoman is for readers who want to...

Claire St. Amant brings her sharp storytelling and dark humor to BookWoman for an evening of true crime that's equal parts fascinating and funny. Expect the kind of deep dives into real cases that remind you why some stories are...

An intimate conversation about healing and resilience with Pamela Ferguson, exploring personal and collective experiences of trauma recovery. This is the kind of honest, grounded discussion that reminds us why community spaces matter — a chance to listen, learn, and...

Join a community reading discussion centered on Sally Miller Gearhart's classic feminist science fiction novel Wanderground. This summer gathering at BookWoman brings together readers to explore themes of gender, power, and utopian futures through one of LGBTQ+ literature's most influential...

Two accomplished queer poets take the stage for an evening of readings and open mic at BookWoman. Laura Van Prooyen and Cecily Parks bring their voices to this monthly literary gathering, a space where the community comes to share work,...

Stop by BookWoman's holiday open house to browse the store's curated collection of LGBTQ+ and feminist literature, connect with the community, and celebrate the season. Open 11am–4pm, this is a perfect time to discover new reads, support an Austin institution...

A Saturday afternoon workshop exploring the intersection of music, spirituality, and collective ritual. Learn chants and vocal techniques rooted in goddess-centered practice, designed for everyone—no prior experience or belief system required. This is about finding your voice, connecting with others,...

A thoughtful evening diving into Tanya Tagaq's genre-bending debut novel with fellow readers who actually want to talk about it. Split Tooth weaves Inuit mythology, visceral language, and queer identity into something that demands conversation — the kind of book...

A monthly poetry night at Austin's beloved independent bookstore — local voices reading work that matters, in a room full of people who actually listen. Margo Davis and Rebecca A. Spears lead the evening. Mask-required, community-centered, the kind of intimate...

Raquel Medora celebrates the release of her new poetry collection with an intimate reading at BookWoman, joined by fellow poets and friends. A chance to hear powerful voices in a space that's been championing queer and feminist literature for over...

An evening of tarot reading and intimate conversation with two practitioners who bring depth and intuition to the cards. Lindsay Mack and Angeliska Polacheck will guide attendees through readings and explore what tarot reveals about identity, transformation, and living authentically....