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Books in St. Louis

Upcoming books events around St. Louis.

Tuesday, October 20

The Literary Garden: The Cultivation of Plants and Gardens in Narratives

Tue, Oct 20 · Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. , St. Louis, MO

The upcoming special exhibition at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum explores the myriad ways that different cultures represent plants and gardens through literary media, such as herbals, novels, poems, comics, and…

Price: see link

Wednesday, October 21

The 314 Podcast Live

Wed, Oct 21 · 7 PM–10 PM · .ZACK, 3224 Locust St., St. Louis, MO

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor and The 314 Podcast host Sarah Fenske for a candid conversation with St.

$61.25

Thursday, October 22

Gal-O-Ween

Thu, Oct 22 · Sports & Social St. Louis, 651 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO

The Black Flmae Candle bar at Sports & Social presents Gal-O-Ween Thursday, October 22!

Price: see link

The Rogue Route with Sarah Jakes Roberts

Thu, Oct 22 · Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market Street, St. Louis, MO

Sarah Jakes Roberts brings The Rogue Route Tour to Stifel Theatre on Thursday, October 22!

Price: see link

Friday, October 23

GalaxyCon St. Louis 2026

Fri, Oct 23 · America’s Center & The Dome, 801 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO

GalaxyCon St. Louis is More Than a Comic-Con! It’s a 3-Day festival of fandom with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, and panelists!

Price: see link

Sunday, October 25

Author Talk: Carondelet

Sun, Oct 25 · Field House Museum, 634 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO

The Field House Museum presents Author Talk: Carondelet Sunday, October 25!

Price: see link

Tuesday, October 27

Poetry at the Point

Tue, Oct 27 · The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood, MO

The Saint Louis Poetry Center presents Poetry at the Point Tuesday, October 27!

Price: see link

Deesha Philyaw

Tue, Oct 27 · 6 PM–8:30 PM · .ZACK, 3224 Locust St., St. Louis, MO

Book talk featuring Deesha Philyaw with David Haynes in conversation.

$19.25 – $25.25

Thursday, October 29

Game Changers: How Name, Image and Likeness Creates College Millionaires

Thu, Oct 29 · 12 PM–1 PM · Anheuser-Busch Hall, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom

Mitchell Crusto, Loyola University Law Prof, will discuss his new book, "Game Changers: Name, Image, and Likeness Law Creates College Millionaires," with WashU Law Prof Adrienne Davis, moderator

Price: see link

Thursday, November 5

Thy Will Be Done: George Washington and the Legacy of Slavery

Thu, Nov 5 · 5 PM–7 PM · Olin Library, Room 142 & Ginkgo Reading Room

Join WashU Libraries and WashU Studying Slavery for a special semiquincentennial event to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Free

Tuesday, November 10

St. Louis Reads Dante - Inferno 11

Tue, Nov 10 · 4 PM–5 PM · Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room

After last year’s success, St. Louis Reads Dante invites readers of all backgrounds—curious newcomers and seasoned Dante enthusiasts alike—to join a monthly journey through Dante’s Divine Comedy, one canto at a time.

Price: see link

Thursday, November 12

Member Lecture—Unsettling the City

Thu, Nov 12 · 6 PM–7 PM · The Farrell Auditorium, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park,, St. Louis

Member Lectures are available exclusively to Museum Members.

Free

Friday, November 13

SLAM Cinema—Flow

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM–8 PM · The Farrell Auditorium, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park,, St. Louis

This stunning 2024 film tells the story of a cat trying to survive after his home is destroyed by a flood.

Free

Saturday, November 14

Floor 3.14: Dungeon St. Louis

Sat, Nov 14 · Various Locations

Blanket Fort Gatherings presents Floor 3.14: Dungeon St. Louis Saturday, November 14!

Price: see link

Wednesday, November 18

WashU Libraries Virtual Book Club

Wed, Nov 18 · 3 PM–4 PM

Join us for this month’s WashU Libraries Virtual Book Club where we will discuss On the Calculation of Volume (Book 1) by Solvej Balle and translated by Barbara J.

Free

Friday, November 20

Tuesday, December 1

St. Louis Reads Dante - Inferno 12

Tue, Dec 1 · 4 PM–5 PM · Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room

After last year’s success, St. Louis Reads Dante invites readers of all backgrounds—curious newcomers and seasoned Dante enthusiasts alike—to join a monthly journey through Dante’s Divine Comedy, one canto at a time.

Free

Friday, December 4

Book(ish) Club

Fri, Dec 4 · 1 PM–2:30 PM · Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room

All students are welcome at our first Book(ish) Club meeting.

Free