BOOK EVENTS
MONDAY
Kendrick Perkins: Author will be in conversation with Kiese Laymon to discuss “The Education of Kendrick Perkins.” 7 p.m., Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation; kindredstorieshtx.com
True Life: DaCamera and Inprint join forces to celebrate the life and work of Polish poet Adam Zagajewski. Pianist Sarah Rothenberg and cellist Sonia Wieder-Atherton interweave music that inspired many of Zagajewski’s poems with readings of his poetry. Readers will include Rothenberg; celebrated poet and author Edward Hirsch, president of the Guggenheim Foundation; Rich Levy, executive director of Inprint; and community leader and friend Lillie Robertson. 7:30 p.m., tickets $40, Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross; inprinthouston.org
TUESDAY
Walter Mosley: Author of the bestselling mystery series featuring Easy Rawlins, as well as numerous other works, will sign and discuss “Every Man a King.” 6:30 p.m., Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713-524-8597; murderbooks.com
Monica Wesolowska: Author will appear with illustrator Jerome Pumphrey to discuss their new book, “Elbert in the Air,” via Zoom; registration is required. 5 p.m., bluewillowbookshop.com
Paul Tremblay: The Award-winning author and editor of horror, dark fantasy and science fiction, will hold a virtual discussion of “The Cabin at the End of the World” via Zoom, as part of Brazos Bookstore’s February Living Read Book Club. 6:30 p.m.; brazosbookstore.com
WEDNESDAY
J.T. Ellison and Kristen Bird: Authors will discuss “It’s One of Us” and “I Love It When You Lie.” 6:30 p.m., Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713-524-8597; murderbooks.com LaKiesha Carr: Author will be in conversation with Kendra Allen to discuss “An Autobiography of Skin.” 6:30 p.m., Kindred Stories Reading Garden, 2304 Stuart; kindredstorieshtx.com
Lina Meruane: The Latinx writer will give a brief reading of “Nervous System,” followed by a conversation with Samantha Schnee as part of Escritores en la casa, Inprint’s Spanish-language reading series. The event is conducted completely in Spanish. 7:30 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; inprinthouston.org
THURSDAY
Melissa de la Cruz: The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and Indie Bound bestselling author will be in conversation with Katharine McGee to discuss “The Headmaster’s List.” 7 p.m., Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial; 281-497-8675; bluewillowbookshop.com
Rick Bleiweiss: The bestselling, award-winning Pignon Scorbion historical mystery series author will discuss “Murder in Haxford” 6:30 p.m., Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713-524-8597; murderbooks.com
SATURDAY
Samantha M. Clark: The award-winning author of “The Boy, the Boat, and the Beast” and “Arrow,” will discuss her Gemstone Dragons chapter book series. 3 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701; brazosbookstore.com
C.J. Box: The New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 books, including the Joe Pickett series, will sign and discuss “Storm Watch.” 3 p.m., Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713-5248597; murderbooks.com
SUNDAY
Cristina Rivera Garza: The award-winning author of “The Taiga Syndrome” and “The Iliac Crest” will appear in conversation with Merve Emre to discuss “Liliana’s Invincible Summer” via Crowdcast. This event is hosted in partnership with Brazos Bookstore, Books & Books, Harvard Bookstore and Politics & Prose. Noon; brazosbookstore.com