local authors
neighbor books is excited to partner with local and regional authors.
however, because we are a small, independent operation ourselves, we cannot accommodate every request we receive. nor can we dedicate shelf space to carry the titles of unsolicited local authors in our store.
instead, we invite writers to visit our local author's table on an agreed-upon date for a specific length of time so that they can sell and sign their books in-store.
we are looking for authors who...
- are local to the mckinney area
- fit neighbor's brand and culture
- can promote the event.
if this sounds like you, please see and fill out the application at the form here.
*NOTE: we are a very small team juggling a handful of operational complexities. please do not send us follow-up emails or additional inquiries. we check the application form on a regular basis and we will reach out if we are interested in following up. thank you for understanding.
bookstore crawl
we’re uniting with a wide range of north texas shops to celebrate indie bookstores all month long.
we’ve got bookstore passports and maps in store with a special little stamp you get when you make a purchase! see if you can catch ‘em all this month.
august puzzle competition
join us for the return of our puzzle competition!
friday, august 15th at 7:00 pm.
teams of four will get the same 500 piece puzzle to complete over an hour and a half. the first team to finish will win a neighbor books gift card for each team member, so grab three of the best puzzlers you know and join together for the win.
$50 covers your team’s spot and the puzzle. BYOB!
we only have space for 12 teams so grab your spot soon!
reserve your spotmcmurtry night
larry mcmurtry was a legendary, texan author who penned such works as lonesome dove and the last picture show.
since his death in 2021, his good friend george getschow has become his literary torch bearer, carrying on the legacy of the renowned writer.
george will join us on august 23rd to discuss larry’s work and legacy, chronicled in the edited collection pastures of the empty page.
george will also share about the work happening with the larry mcmurtry literary center in archer city, texas. if you’re a fan of westerns, texas authors, or larry mcmurtry, you won’t want to miss this!
rsvp to the event
love your life (even when you don't like it all the time) signing and conversation!
rachel awtrey and special guest join us for a celebration of her new book. grab your copy and reserve your spot!
grab a ticket
august book clubs!
storytime w/ natasha khan kazi
Bela and Lily is a heartwarming picture book about two young girls who don’t speak the same language and still become fast friends, written and illustrated by Bangladeshi American writer and artist, Natasha Khan Kazi.
pre-order the book!
neighborhood events!
we’re excited to participate in two great offsite events this month!
the sotenn block party and night market takes place august 29th and is a free, community-driven celebration right on south tennessee street with live music, local food trucks, artist tents, and unique marketplace vendors.
the mckinney literary fest takes place august 23rd and 24th and is designed to connect local authors with literature lovers from throughout our north texas community. more than 40 local authors will be onsite throughout the event. neighbor will also have a local author display throughout the week leading up to the event, curated by the literary fest organizers.
