Accomodations

Houston Hobby Airport to Venue: 19.2 mi

Intercontinental Airport to Venue: 21.8 mi

Moxy Houston Downtown

412 Main Street, Houston, Texas, USA, 77002

Aloft Houston Downtown

820 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas, USA, 77002

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

6580 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas, USA, 77030

Marriott Marquis Houston

1777 Walker Street, Houston, Texas, USA, 77010

Holiday Inn Express Downtown and Convention Center

1810 Bell Street, Houston, Texas, USA, 77003

Hampton Inn Houston Downtown

710 Crawford Street, Houston, Texas, USA,77002

WHERE THEM BOOKS AT?

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WHERE THEM BOOKS AT? 〰️ 

"Books on the Ground is a one-of-a-kind event taking place in Houston,TX that seamlessly blends the love of literature with the excitement of trailride culture. Imagine this: surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts sporting cowboy boots and hats, you have the opportunity to meet and mingle with your favorite African American and urban fiction authors, savor specialty drinks, peruse bookish vendors, test your skills on a mechanical bull, and learn the latest line dances. This is an event that is simply unmissable! Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Where them books at?

Friday Oct 17’2025

Mix, Meet, and Mingle!

Dress: Cute casual

Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Location: The Lounge

4475 N Freeway  

Houston, TX 77022

Saturday Oct 18’2025

Shop, drink, repeat!

BOOK FESTIVAL

Dress: Cowgirl glam

Book Festival: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM

Location: The Blank Canvas Space

2955 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77003

Houston, TX 77003

ADDITIONAL PACKAGE OPTIONS

Custom Cowboy Hat Class 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Author Panel: 5:30 PM -6:30 PM

Line Dance: 6:45 PM -8:00 PM

Sunday Oct 19’2025

Eat, Play, Win!

Brunch and Bookish Bingo

11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Dress: Floral Attire

Location: The Blank Canvas Space

2955 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77003

****This is a 21-and-up event. Ticket Sales are Final; there will be no refunds or exchanges of Packages.*****

BOOKS ON THE GROUND FEATURED AUTHORS

  • NICOLE JACKSON

  • JAHQUEL J

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  • CION LEE

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  • CONNIE EASTON

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • DIAMOND JOHNSON

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  • LISA AUSTIN

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • KELLZ KIMBERLY

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  • THERESA REESE

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  • MISS CANDICE

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  • JATORIA C

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  • NATAVIA

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  • EVELYN LATRICE

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  • REESE LAFLARE

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  • AJ DAVIDSON

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  • CHARAE LEWIS

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  • T’LYN

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  • KUTURA B

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  • K.NICOLE

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  • elle Kayson

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  • MONICA WALTERS

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  • S.YVONNE

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  • MESHA MESH

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  • CHARITY SHANE

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  • TREASURE MALIAN

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  • PORSCHAE JADE

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  • BONNIE BLANCO

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  • TYANNA

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  • MYA

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  • ERIKA B

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  • KAMI

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  • K.POWELL

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  • SPECIAL GUEST: NAKO

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  • ZEE RENEE

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