The Twig Book Shop began its evolution in San Antonio in 1972. Our name The Twig Book Shop got its inspiration from the Alexander Pope quote, “‘Tis education forms the common mind; just as the twig is bent the tree’s inclined.” Currently located at the former Pearl Brewery on the Museum Reach of the Riverwalk, The Twig provides newly released books for children and adults as well as award-winning classics. The space at Pearl has become a venue for local and national poets and authors. The Twig makes books available for book clubs, schools, and conferences. The Texana collection makes The Twig a destination for history lovers near and far. Hard cover and soft cover books can be purchased from this website, the database for which accesses a national distributor for independent bookstores. Libro.fm audio, and Kobo electronic books are also available so you should have no interruptions in your reading momentum. We welcome and appreciate your physical and/or virtual patronage.
Meet author Natalia Loya as she signs copies of The Laboratory Assistant, a historical fiction novel that explores ambition, survival, and the complexities of working for a brilliant but enigmatic scientist. Fans of historical fiction and compelling character-driven stories won't want to miss this event.
Children of all ages are encouraged to join in at Miss Anastasia's Wild and Wacky Pre-Weekend Twiglet Storytime. ALL AGES WELCOME! Two ways to enjoy Storytime: In person at The Twig or on Instagram Live: @MissAnastasiaJoy Instagram IGTV LIVE Instagram live streams are best viewed on a mobile phone or tablet device using the Instagram app....
Join author Tomeka Montegue for a signing of The God-Sent Wife and How She Does It, a thoughtful exploration of marriage, faith, and personal growth from a female perspective. Readers interested in inspirational and relationship-focused nonfiction are invited to attend.
Meet local author and New York Times bestselling cookbook writer Cassy Joy Garcia as she signs copies of The Protein Meal Prep Plan. Discover practical meal-prep strategies and 180 protein-packed recipes designed to make healthy cooking easier and more delicious.
Drew Buxton will discuss his book, Daytona Teddy Riggs, a novel set in the mid-nineties about a has-been football star on his quest to become the World’s Strongest Man. Joining him in conversation is Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Johnny Compton.
Children of all ages are encouraged to join in at Miss Anastasia's Wild and Wacky Pre-Weekend Twiglet Storytime. ALL AGES WELCOME! Two ways to enjoy Storytime: In person at The Twig or on Instagram Live: @MissAnastasiaJoy Instagram IGTV LIVE Instagram live streams are best viewed on a mobile phone or tablet device using the Instagram app....
Co-authors Diane Vieira and Robert Vieira will sign copies of their book Lucky Girl, a memoir that reflects on Diane’s complex childhood, showing how truth, artistry, and connection can lead to transformation.
Armando Simon will sign copies of Fables from the Americas, a collection of fables featuring animals from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego that mirror the absurdities of human beings.
Come one, come all to this month’s Deeper Roots Open Mic Night, anchored by Michael Esquer, at Bakery Lorraine.
In Civil War Chaos in Texas: The Tumultuous Tenure of Governor Pendleton Murrah, author Lori Duran exhumes a treacherous, tumultuous period in Texas’s early statehood following the Civil War.
Lauren Burns will sign copies of her true crime memoir Stolen: A True Story - Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed, which details her experience being kidnapped as a child and the difficult but necessary healing journey that came afterward.
Scott Ferson will share excerpts from his book, How the Democrats Lost America, and discuss his experience speaking with people across the country to better understand the disconnect between Democrats and their voters.
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