Announcement

Coronavirus update!

We are open every day from 10-6 for curbside delivery.  We are open to the public daily from 11-5 with precautions in place. Our simple screening includes that everyone be masked; we take your temperature electronically, and apply hand sanitizer. Otherwise, we require physical distancing, and contactless payments are preferred.

The Twig is offering both virtual and in person events. All in person author signing events will be held outside until further notice to facilitate social distancing. Please join us!

Upcoming Events

Steven Limon, Mary's Lamb and Molly and the Octopod

Sunday, October 25, 2020 - 12:00pm
Sit and Sign Event

About Steven Limon's books:

Mary had a little lamb
As most of you all know.
But time has passed,
and things have changed
as the lamb
began to grow.
Now Mary's at her wits' end,
and she is not sure what to do.
when you meet her little lammy,
You may feel the same way too!

 

 

 

Instagram Live Storytime with Miss Anastasia!

Friday, October 30, 2020 - 10:30am
Virtual Event

Going live on Instagram Fridays at 10:30 on Miss A's Instagram account!

Instagram live streams are best viewed on a mobile phone or tablet device using the Instagram app. For instructions on how to view an Instagram story click here!

 

Ben Castillo, Boxcar Bennie

Sunday, November 1, 2020 - 12:00pm
Author Appearance

About Ben Castillo and Boxcar Bennie:

A LIFE JOURNEY CAN BE FASCINATING. BOXCAR BENNIE'S JOURNEY BEGAN IN A HOT, BARREN LAREDO, TEXAS BARRIO NAMED EL RINCÓN DEL DIABLO.

It led him to Sterling Illinois' Silver City boxcar settlement as a youngster where he picked up the nickname Boxcar Bennie, The boxcar exteriors in the settlement were painted silver so it was humorously referred to as Silver City. Boxcar Bennie and his family lived there for six and a half years shortly after World War II.

Instagram Live Storytime with Miss Anastasia!

Friday, November 6, 2020 - 10:30am
Virtual Event

Going live on Instagram Fridays at 10:30 on Miss A's Instagram account!

Instagram live streams are best viewed on a mobile phone or tablet device using the Instagram app. For instructions on how to view an Instagram story click here!

 

Deanna King, Saving a Sioux Legacy: The Story of Blaze

Sunday, November 8, 2020 - 12:00pm
Author Appearance

Saving a Sioux Legacy: The Story of Blaze is the first fantasy romance novel by author Deanna King. Other published titles by Deanna King include a fictional detective novel, Twist of Fate - A Jack West Novel, and a children's' book, Gracie's Stories. Deanna lives in Bedford, Texas, with her husband Travis, and Sugar Baby, their spoiled rotten Yorkie.
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About Us

The Twig Book Shop began its evolution in San Antonio in 1972.  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, soft cover, and even electronic books can be purchased through our website which accesses a national distributor for independent bookstores.  Electronic books, or e-books, can be downloaded from our website through Kobo.  We welcome and appreciate your physical and/or virtual patronage.

 

Hours:

Open 10:00-6:00 daily

(and often more)

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