BOOK EVENTS
WEDNESDAY
The Many Ways to Tell a Story: The virtual event by Fierce Reads features Nick Brooks, Amber McBride, Ari Tison and host Doris Allen. 7 p.m., via Crowdcast; kindredstorieshtx.com
THURSDAY
Gregg Hurwitz: The New York Times bestselling author will sign and discuss his latest Orphan X series novel, “The Last Orphan.” 6:30 p.m., Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713-524-8597; murderbooks.com
Christopher Brean Murray: Author will be in conversation with Kevin Prufer discussing “Black Observatory.” 6:30 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-5230701; brazosbookstore.com
SATURDAY
Story Time: Laura G, Brazos Bookstore’s children specialist, will read “Not a Book About Bunnies” by Amanda Henke and “Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear” by Nadine Brun-Cosme. 10:30 a.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701; brazosbookstore.com
Alisha Fernandez Miranda: Author will sign “My What If Year.” 3 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701; brazosbookstore.com
Kathleen Kent: The Edgar-nominated author of the crime trilogy “The Dime,” “The Burn” and “The Pledge,” will sign and discuss her latest novel, “Black Wolf.” 3 p.m., Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713524-8597; murderbooks.com
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: The awardwinning author and poet will discuss her new book, “Independence.” 4 p.m., Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial; 281-497-8675; bluewillowbookshop.com
Bill Cotter: Author will discuss “The Splendid Ticket.” 6:30 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701; brazosbookstore.com