Bookish Events Happening in Fort Worth This June & July

If your ideal summer includes iced coffee, a stack of books, and spending time with fellow readers, Fort Worth has plenty of opportunities to celebrate all things literary this June and July. From bookstore events and author signings to summer reading programs and bookish markets, there's something for every type of reader.

Summer Reading is in Full Swing

The Fort Worth Public Library's annual Summer Reading Program is back with special story times, themed events, reading challenges, and family-friendly activities throughout June and July. This year's theme, "Unearth a Story," encourages readers of all ages to discover new books and explore the joy of reading all summer long. Special events include story times at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Log Cabin Village, and the Fort Worth Nature Center.

Spend an Evening at a Local Indie Bookstore

One of the best ways to connect with fellow readers is by attending an event at Fort Worth-area independent bookstores.

Bibliobar

Located in North Texas, Bibliobar has an impressive lineup of June and July events including:

• Nonfiction Book Club (June 8)

• Literary Empathy Book Club (June 15)

• Bilingual Book Club (June 25)

• Author event featuring Julia London discussing her newest novel (July 11)

Whether you enjoy literary fiction, nonfiction, or meeting authors, there's likely an event that fits your reading taste.

Family-Friendly Book Events

For families and young readers, The Reading Rabbit Bookshop is hosting children's author events and story times throughout June. Highlights include a special author story time and book signing with Brittany Sadel, author of Mini-Moo's Texas Adventure.

Book Fairs for Grown-Ups

Remember the excitement of elementary school book fairs? Now imagine that experience with cocktails, indie authors, bookish merchandise, and fellow book lovers.

A Book Buzz, a traveling adult book fair, will host a Fort Worth event at Truck Yard Fort Worth on July 12. Expect local authors, bookish vendors, fun merchandise, and plenty of opportunities to grow your TBR pile.

Beyond the Bookshelf Pop-Up Market

On July 19, readers can head to Martin House Brewing for the Beyond the Bookshelf Pop-Up Market. This free event brings together local authors, book-themed vendors, blind date with a book bundles, handmade bookmarks, literary merchandise, and a community of fellow readers. It's the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon if your love language is books.

Make It a Bookish Summer

Whether you're joining a library reading challenge, attending an author signing, shopping at a book fair, or gathering with your favorite book club, Fort Worth's literary community is thriving this summer.

Don't forget to support local bookstores, discover new authors, and maybe even pick up that book that's been sitting on your TBR for months.

After all, summer is better with a good book.

What book are you most excited to read this summer?

Let us know in the comments or share your current read with us on Instagram @booksparkclub!