April at Talking Animals

"huffing gold clouds misted in tall grass with horns long enough to hang the worries of my small worlds" -Benjamín Naka-Hasebe Kingsley

Apr 01, 2025

Spring is here, and the store is hopping and buzzing, and our door keeps a-janglin’! The biggest news since we last talked is that we had the time of our lives at the North Texas Teen Book Festival. Two days of the most joyful affirmation: reading is essential to our happiness. You have not lived until you’ve seen teenagers cry over getting to meet their favorite authors; it is the most restorative experience.

We have a lot going on in April at the store, including our favorite day of the year….INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY!!!!! We’ve got true crime authors later this month, a MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY, and as always, our lovable staff who are always ready to see you. Keep going to the verrrrrrry end to find out about 2 NEW BOOK CLUBS!! Don’t forget that you receive 15% off your book club books when you buy them from TAB!

This will be our THIRD YEAR celebrating Indie Bookstore Day, and we could not be more excited. We will have giveaways, prizes, free books, snacks, special guests, and your favorite people—US! Don’t forget to mark this on your calendar APRIL 26! and come celebrate everything that makes having a bookstore in your community so special.

Staff Recommendations!

APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Local Author: Frannie Gilbertson Saturday, April 5, 2025 2–4 PM

Author Event: Demi Tebow Sunday, April 5, 2025 4:00 PM

She DFW Theater Book Club Sunday April 6, 5-7 PM

Horror Book Club: *Woodworm* by Layla Martínez Thursday, April 10, 2025 6–8 PM

Children’s Storytime: Dee Rand – *Squish & Squeam’s Daily Routines* with Dee Rand Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

Local Author: Jacob Ryckman *Arkikala Academy* Saturday, April 12 2-4 PM

Fiction Book Club Monday April 14, 2025, 6-8 PM

High School Book Club Tuesday, April 15, 2025 6–8 PM

Romance Book Club Wednesday, April 16, 2025 6–8 PM

Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club Thursday, April 17, 2025 6–8 PM

Local Author Group Signing: Volume 2 of *The Hands We Choose to Hold* (Kindred Writing Collective Anthology) Saturday, April 19, 2025 2–4 PM

MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY!

Emmalie’s Lit Lounge Wednesday, April 23, (We have signed copies in the store!)

INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY!

All-day festivities, treats, giveaways, & bookish surprises 🎈

Indie Bookstore Day Guest Author Investigative Journalist and True Crime Author: Claire St. Amant – *Killer Story* 1–3 PM

Monday, April 28, 2025 Author Event: Brian Joseph – Vegas Concierge 6:30–8:00 *(This event is for adult audiences)*

NEW BOOK CLUBS!!

New clubs for Banned Books (adults) and Middle Grade!!

Lastly…

Did you know we do Bookstore birthday parties? You give us a list of books you like, a book registry if you will, we order them, and the party guests buy them for you at the party! Head to our website or email us for more information. Here is a shot from a 50th bday bash last week!

We love you all so much! Thank you for all that you do to support us, make us smile, and make our little shop your home.

xoxo,

Katy and Val

Talking Animals Books

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