The JLF Houston returns this Saturday to the Asia Society Texas Center, celebrating Southeast Asian authors with discussions, book sales, and food vendors. This annual event, inspired by the Jaipur Literary Festival, provides book lovers with an opportunity to engage with South Asian authors and discover new books.
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This month, author Michael Hurd will present on the Prairie View Interscholastic League, focusing on the history of Black high school football during segregation. Additionally, Houston will welcome two Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, host a playwriting workshop, and feature a former astronaut sharing his experiences in space.
Among the highlighted events:
- **Aleese Lin at Good on Paper Books** (October 1, FREE, 4 PM - 7 PM) - The author will sign her book *Samantha Spük: Paranormal Wedding Planner*.
- **Micaiah Johnson at Kindred Stories** (October 1) - The author discusses her horror novel *The Unhaunting*. Admission is $28, including the book, at 7 PM.
- **JLF Houston at Asia Society Texas Center** (October 3, $20, 10:30 AM - 6 PM) - Features authors such as Karan Mahajan and Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni alongside panel discussions, signings, and food vendors.
- **Libba Bray at Half Price Books Humble** (October 3, $22, 6:30 PM) - Bray and author Anna Meriano will discuss *Radio Free Texas*, followed by a book signing.
- **Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series: Ayad Akhtar at Alley Theatre** (October 5, $5, 7:30 PM) - Akhtar reads from *The Radiance* and engages in conversation with University of Houston professor Hosam Aboul-Ela.
- **The Witch Release Party at Murder by the Book** (October 6, FREE, 6:30 PM) - Celebrate Frieda McFadden's latest thriller with games and refreshments.
- **Ladies’ Night at Katy Budget Books** (October 9, FREE, 6 PM) - An evening of socializing for book lovers with drinks and snacks.
- **Ignited Ink 717: Ignite-Her at MATCH** (October 11, $40, 6 PM) - Poets address critical social issues through spoken word.
- **Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series: Hernan Diaz at Rice University** (October 12, $5, 7:30 PM) - Diaz reads from his new novel *Ply*, followed by a conversation led by Maggie Galehouse.
- **Leroy Chiao at Asia Society Texas Center** (October 15, $10+, 2 PM) - The former astronaut discusses his book on space experiences.
- **Michael Hurd at the African American History Research Center** (October 15, FREE, RSVP, 4:30 PM) - Hurd explores the history of Black high school football in Texas, accompanied by a documentary screening.
- **Elizabeth Acevedo at Meyerland Performing Arts Middle School** (October 18, FREE, RSVP, 2 PM) - Acevedo shares her novel *Anger Is Only a Shadow*; first 100 attendees receive a free copy.
- **Barbara McQuade at Congregation Emmanu El** (October 22, starting at $49) - The former U.S. Attorney speaks about her book *The Fix*.
- **10 Minute Play Lab with Lucy Wang at The Owen Theatre** (October 23-25, $250) - A workshop for aspiring playwrights.
- **Meredith Miller at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church** (October 25, $10, 4 PM) - Miller discusses her insights from *Woven*.
- **Halloween Boo Book Bash at Houston Public Library** (October 28, FREE, RSVP, 4 PM) - A family event with Halloween-themed activities.
- **Khiara M. Bridges at Kindred Stories** (October 29, FREE, 7 PM) - Bridges discusses *Expecting Inequity*, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
Houston's literary scene remains vibrant this October with a broad range of events catering to diverse audiences.