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Books and Bees 2026
Saturday, April 11th
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Rain or shine!
4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave Public Library
2026's Adult and Young Adult Lineup
Adult Tent (Library Patio)
1:30 - 4:15 PM
Library Love with Sherry Thomas & Melanie Sweeney
Moderated by Jain Orr
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Join USA Today bestselling authors Sherry Thomas and Melanie Sweeney as they chat about their librarian-focused novels!
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The Librarians by Sherry Thomas: Murder disrupts the routine for four quirky Austin librarians who hide among books to keep their secrets in this mystery read.
Where You're Planted by Melanie Sweeney: A children’s librarian must temporarily move her public library into a shed in the county botanic gardens, where her archnemesis is the assistant director.
Thrilling Thrillers with May Cobb and Mary Pauline Lowry
2:30 - 3:15 PM
May Cobb and Mary Pauline Lowry talk about the ins and outs of their thrilling genre!
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All the Little Houses by May Cobb: A deliciously wicked thriller set in mid-1980s Longview, Texas about mean girls, mean moms, and the secrets inside all the little houses.
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​Last Night Was Killer by Mary Pauline Lowry: A suspenseful, bighearted, and laugh-out-loud story of a single mom trying to do it all—including solve a murder she may or may not have committed…
Texas History with Michael Barnes
Moderated by Stephen Hardin
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
If you're a fan of Texas history, this panel is for you! Michael Barnes and Stephen Hardin know their stuff, so be prepared to learn some fascinating facts about the Lone Star State and its capital.
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For almost 40 years, Michael Barnes has written about the people, places, culture and history of Austin and Texas. He earned his Ph.D. From the University of Texas and teaches periodically at Central Texas colleges and universities. He speaks frequently to area civic and community groups and is the author of five volumes of "Indelible Austin," a series of community histories based on his Statesman columns. Over the years, Barnes has won numerous local, regional and national journalism awards.
Young Adult (Barnes & Noble)
2:00 - 2:45 PM
Otherworldly Adventures with
Kate St. Clair & Ron Kim
Moderated by the Teen Advisory Board
2:00 - 2:45 PM
Get your fantasy and sci-fi fix with local authors Kate St. Clair and Ron Kim (a student at Lake Travis High School!).​
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The Ptolemy Project by Kate St. Clair: Four young adults -- part of the first generation born on Titan, Saturn's colonized moon -- find themselves trapped on a deserted space station with no way out other than a series of strange tests.
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The Sword of Izador by Ron Kim: In an empire on the brink of collapse a young soldier embarks on a perilous journey across the continent. As he and his companions confront beasts, pirates, and impossible choices, they must face the fragile line between destiny and choice.
