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SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE: The Warm Hands of Ghosts
DESCRIPTION:As Halloween approaches\, we’re reading something hauntingly beautiful — The Warm Hands of Ghosts: A Novel by Katherine Arden. Set in the aftermath of World War I\, this lyrical novel weaves history and the supernatural into a story about love\, loss\, and the lingering spirits of the past. \nWith its mist-covered battlefields\, ghostly encounters\, and aching humanity\, The Warm Hands of Ghosts feels like a candlelit séance between memory and myth. It’s the perfect October read — eerie enough to raise goosebumps\, tender enough to break your heart\, and best enjoyed with a mug of something warm while the wind rattles the windows.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/contemporary-literature-the-warm-hands-of-ghosts/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:NONFICTION- Just Mercy
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’re reading Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson — a powerful true story about justice\, redemption\, and the fight for dignity in America’s criminal legal system. Stevenson’s memoir is both heartbreaking and deeply inspiring\, showing how compassion and courage can change lives even in the face of impossible odds. \nWe’re especially excited that Jimmy\, who is a public defender in Hennepin County\, will be leading the discussion! His real-world perspective promises an engaging\, thought-provoking conversation about fairness\, reform\, and what mercy really means. Join us for an evening of good company\, honest dialogue\, and big ideas that stay with you long after you leave.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/nonfiction-just-mercy/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Halloween Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Do you know which real-life member of the European nobility inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula? Do you prefer a big\, old\, classy\, and very haunted train station to the crowded bar scene? Join us for a celebration of all things spooky on Halloween night! There will be food and drink specials all evening\, and our 3.5 round trivia game will start at 8\, with the winners taking home a $30 gift card to SLB! \nIt’s not required\, but if you RSVP below you’ll get 10% off your first cocktail of the evening! \nTrivia Rules \n\nTeams of between 1-4 people\nThree full rounds of 10 questions each: Scary Movies; Horror in Literature; and Hauntings IRL.\n+ 5 question bonus round of questions about ghosts haunting St Paul. Everything you need to know to ace this round will be talked about on the CynCity Union Depot Ghost Tour\, offered several times a week all October long!\nOnce per round\, you can send a team member into the bookstore to look up an answer in the books! Otherwise\, this is a closed book test!\nThe questions will increase in difficulty within each round – harder questions are worth more points!\nThe winning team will get a $40 gift card to SLB\, which can be split into up to four $10 cards!\n\n  \n 
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/halloween-trivia-night/
LOCATION:1881 Eating House\, 214 4th Street E\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T200000
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SUMMARY:100 ESSENTIALS: An American Tragedy
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Story Line Books is reading An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser — a landmark novel first published in 1925 that still resonates today. Based on real events\, the story follows Clyde Griffiths\, a young man yearning for success and respectability\, who finds himself torn between love\, ambition\, and the crushing weight of his choices. Dreiser’s sweeping narrative explores the stark divides of class\, the allure and danger of the American dream\, and the moral struggles that can shape — or shatter — a life. \nWe’ll come together to reflect on the novel’s themes\, its historical context\, and the questions it raises about ambition\, morality\, and fate. Whether you’re encountering this powerful work for the first time or revisiting it with fresh eyes\, we’d love to have you join the conversation. \n📖 Bring your copy\, your curiosity\, and your perspective — everyone’s voice adds something unique to the discussion.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/100-essentials-an-american-tragedy/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T200000
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SUMMARY:STORIES AT THE STATION - Pete Gallagher
DESCRIPTION:Join us to meet local St. Paul author Pete Gallagher whose debut novel Backwashed was featured in Mary Ann Grossman’s column in the Pioneer Press. \nMr. Gallagher will read from his novel and then we will open the floor to questions and answers. As always\, light appetizers will be served alongside a cash bar. \nRSVPs appreciated for headcount purposes. but not required!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/stories-at-the-station-pete-gallagher/
LOCATION:1881 Eating House\, 214 4th Street E\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stories at the Station
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SUMMARY:THE ESSENTIALS - Animal Farm
DESCRIPTION:This extraordinary book does in 120 pages what it would take most people a treatise to do – deliver a clear-eyed and devastating takedown of authoritarianism and\, more specifically\, Soviet-style “communism.” Let’s talk about what it says\, what it doesn’t say\, and whether we should still be listening more than thirty years after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/the-essentials-animal-farm/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,The 100 Essential Novels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T200000
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SUMMARY:STAFF CHOICE - Circe
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URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/staff-choice-circe/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Staff Choice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T183000
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SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE - The Life Impossible
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/contemporary-literature-the-life-impossible/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Contemporary Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T200000
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SUMMARY:NONFICTION - On Tyranny
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/nonfiction-on-tyranny/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Nonfiction
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SUMMARY:The League of Minnesota Poets - Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, February 7 at noon as we welcome the League of Minnesota Poets to the store! Six of their members will be sharing their work with us\, and there will be light snacks provided. We’ll get started at noon\, be sure to arrive a little early to snag a seat! Poets will be reading from their own collections and will have books available for sale! \nPoets: \nKathleen Wedl \nDralandra Larkins \nDennis Maulsby \nMary Joe Robinson-Jamison \nConnie Bogard \nAnnette Gagliardi\, Poet Laureate for the League of Minnesota Poets
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/the-league-of-minnesota-poets-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Story Line Books":MAILTO:info@storylinebooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T183000
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SUMMARY:THE ESSENTIALS - Fahrenheit 451
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URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/the-essentials-fahrenheit-451/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,The 100 Essential Novels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T183000
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SUMMARY:STAFF PICK - Legendborn
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URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/staff-pick-legendborn/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Staff Choice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Story Line Books":MAILTO:info@storylinebooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260127T215259Z
CREATED:20260127T191138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T215259Z
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SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE - The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
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URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/contemporary-literature-night-watch/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Contemporary Literature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Story Line Books":MAILTO:info@storylinebooks.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260204T013225Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Series: Saint Paul Almanac - Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Saint Paul Almanac Reading Series: Illumination \nWe Welcome:\nLouis DiSanto\nDonna Isaac\nDavid Mendez\nDeAnne Parks\nGordon Shumaker\nSusan Spindler\nJenna Carlson \nSaint Paul Almanac Volume 14: Illumination is an anthology of prose and poetry from Minnesotan writers that illuminate the tenacity\, grit\, pleasure\, and grace of the human experience. This singular volume\, the twentieth anniversary edition of the Almanac\, is filled with thought-provoking and moving works by memoirists Sherry Quan Lee and Hedy Tripp; poets Stephani Booker\, Donna Isaac\, John Medeiros\, and Debra Stone; and community activists Dr. LaVonne Moore and Clarence White. There are nearly 100 contributors\, including winners of the 2023 Sidewalk Poetry Contest. \nIllumination also highlights the voices we seldom hear. You’ll find incarcerated writers\, those who experience health challenges\, those who grieve and heal\, and those who cope with marginalization. It also includes stories and poems from young writers who are elementary and high school students. There are reflections about longing to connect\, the search for truth\, the joy of abundance from nature\, and a magical parable of possibility. Within these pages are testimonies to mentors and unexpected encounters with strangers. \n“Illumination is as beautiful and moving an anthology as I have ever encountered. In poems and prose\, in paintings and photos\, it contains the stories\, testimonies and images of what actually makes America great—our diversity of voices\, our love for our families\, our neighbors and our communities\, the ways we overcome prejudice and hate. In these troubled times\, this essential anthology will give you hope and courage.”  – David Mura\, author of The Last Incantations and The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives 
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/reading-series-saint-paul-almanac-illumination/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260114T213911Z
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SUMMARY:NONFICTION - Everyone Who is Gone is Here
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/nonfiction-everyone-who-is-gone-is-here/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Nonfiction
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ORGANIZER;CN="Story Line Books":MAILTO:info@storylinebooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T200000
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SUMMARY:STAFF CHOICE - The Once and Future Queen
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/staff-choice-the-once-and-future-queen/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Staff Choice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T200000
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SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE - The Best American Short Stories (2025)
DESCRIPTION:March is both Short Stories Month and Women’s History Month\, so for the month’s contemporary lit choice\, we went with a short stories collection edited and curated by one of the most talented female authors currently writing. We’re excited to discuss the impact of the variety of pieces and what makes the “best” short stories!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/contemporary-literature-the-best-american-short-stories-2025/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Contemporary Literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Story Line Books":MAILTO:info@storylinebooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260227T195230Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T195230Z
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SUMMARY:NONFICTION - Caste
DESCRIPTION:Caste by Isabel Wilkerson is one of the most impactful books that a reader can pick up in their lifetime. It moves beyond the concept of race to reveal an underlying “invisible” architecture of human ranking that has shaped America’s history and current events\, expertly drawing parallels between the caste systems of Nazi Germany\, India\, and the United States. It forces a look at the “hidden\, hard facts” of social structures\, which will trigger intense\, deeply meaningful\, and\, at times\, difficult conversations. This book club will be an intense one\, but critically important in this time of social stagnation and\, often\, devolution.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/nonfiction-caste/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Nonfiction
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ORGANIZER;CN="Story Line Books":MAILTO:info@storylinebooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220828Z
CREATED:20260404T220828Z
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SUMMARY:THE ESSENTIALS - Appointment in Samarra
DESCRIPTION:Another one none of us had heard of! \nAppointment in Samarra is John O’Hara’s acclaimed 1934 novel about the rapid\, self-destructive downfall of Julian English\, a wealthy young man in the fictional Pennsylvania town of Gibbsville over three days during Christmas 1930. Driven by alcohol\, social pressure\, and impulsive acts\, Julian alienates his wife and society\, leading to his tragic end\, which mirrors the ancient fable of a man trying to flee his fated appointment with Death in Samarra. The book is celebrated for its sharp social commentary on class\, status\, and the dark side of the American dream. \nJoin us as we talk about this roller coaster of a book – it’s really very good and we think you should read it even if you can’t make it to club.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/the-essentials-appointment-in-samarra/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,The 100 Essential Novels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221538Z
CREATED:20260404T221538Z
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SUMMARY:STAFF CHOICE - I\, Medusa
DESCRIPTION:2026 is the year of rewriting our stories and refusing to let the world define us. Next up – Medusa\, whose bad rap is legendary. \nMedusa is a favored acolyte of Athena before she is violated by Poseidon and transformed into the monster we are all familiar with.  The story follows her journey from a hopeful girl to a vengeful figure\, focusing on her relationships with her sisters and the cruel games of the gods\, and is praised for its fresh perspective\, emotional depth\, and relevance to modern issues like sexual assault and power dynamics.\nThrough a mythological lens\, the book tackles themes of injustice\, trauma\, and female rage and has received acclaim for its powerful and heartbreaking retelling\, with reviewers highlighting its emotional impact and its success in giving a voice to a misunderstood figure. \nThis is a fresh take on the story\, which has already seen countless iterations. Let’s see what happens when women tell each other’s stories.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/staff-choice-i-medusa/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Staff Choice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222549Z
CREATED:20260404T222549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T222549Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Art Crawl
DESCRIPTION:The St. Paul art community brings us into the new year with the annual Spring art crawl throughout Lowertown\, downtown\, and exurban Saint Paul. \nThis is one of our favorite events of the year\, and we can’t wait to see the Depot all decked out with art from local artists. \n  \nhttps://www.visitsaintpaul.com/blog/guide-to-the-saint-paul-art-crawl/
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/2026-spring-art-crawl/
LOCATION:Union Depot\, 214 4th Street East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T200000
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SUMMARY:2026 Independent Bookstore Spirit Week
DESCRIPTION:It’s Indie Bookstore Week! \nHeaded into Independent Bookstore Day on April 25\, come and join us for a week of fun! \n \n 
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/2026-independent-bookstore-spirit-week/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T183000
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SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE - Good People
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Arab-American Heritage Month\, we have chosen to read the extraordinary debut novel from Patmeena Sabit who was born in Kabul and grew up in Virginia. The book is extraordinary – it tells the story of a family of Afghan refugees living in Virginia as they experience a time of great fortune and devastating loss. It explores the reality of the immigrant experience in America and the power of cultural identity in American life.  The book is sensational\, but don’t take our word for it. Just look at these reviews: \n—————————————————————————-\n“Good People is a thrilling tour de force of a novel. I’ll be recommending this book to everyone.”—Ann Patchett \n“This devastating début novel takes the form of an oral history about a tragedy that shatters a family. At its heart is a couple who arrived in the U.S. in the late nineteen-nineties as refugees from Afghanistan. They prospered\, and brought up four children in an affluent suburb in Virginia. Rotating testimonies from people they know—family friends\, a cousin\, lawyers—offer theories about what led to the novel’s central catastrophe. Once the nature of the tragedy has been revealed\, the book transforms into an intimate study of an Afghan immigrant community forced to reevaluate what it means to raise children in America.”—The New Yorker \n“One of those novels where you know right away that a mysterious\, unspeakable something has happened\, and you are simultaneously terrified and desperate to get the details. . . . This skillful debut is both a bated-breath thriller and a richly atmospheric portrait of an immigrant community.”—Oprah Daily \n“Good People is a gripping\, thought-provoking novel that peels back the layers of family\, reputation and truth. It’s a story that will leave readers questioning just how well we ever know the people closest to us.”—Women’s World \n“A month into the year\, the first great novel of 2026 is here. Patmeena Sabit’s debut\, Good People\, may remind readers of Celeste Ng’s bestselling Little Fires Everywhere in that it’s a domestic tale that reads like a propulsive thriller and springs from a clash of cultures.”—The Minnesota Star Tribune \n“Sabit debuts with an electrifying whodunit . . . This propulsive tale heralds Sabit as a writer worth keeping tabs on.”—Publishers Weekly \n“Good People is equal parts an immigrant novel\, a tightly wound mystery\, and an oral history. Patmeena Sabit moves between these with insight\, ease\, and grace to give us a remarkable\, unsettling snapshot of our complicated times.”—Sameer Pandya\, author of Our Beautiful Boys \n“With startling empathy for all sides\, Patmeena Sabit plumbs the fault lines of honor\, truth\, prejudice\, and how identity shapes guilt in the aftermath of tragedy. What a spectacular triumph this book is.”—Khaled Hosseini \n“A triumphant debut! With the sophistication and assurance of a seasoned writer\, Patmeena Sabit has crafted a prescient East-West story as only a third culture talent could have. The plot: masterful. The writing: beguiling. The pacing: breakneck. The possibility I will read this again and again: absolute.”—Alka Joshi\, author of The Henna Artist and the Jaipur Trilogy \n“Sabit’s first novel masterfully dissects the glittering facade of the American Dream . . . This all unfolds like a binge-worthy true-crime podcast . . . At once heartbreaking and hypnotic\, Sabit’s is a novel that demands to be devoured.”—Booklist\, starred review
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/contemporary-literature-good-people/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Contemporary Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T200000
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SUMMARY:2026 INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY
DESCRIPTION:It’s back! \nJOIN US FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY! Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country. This is our second one and we could not be more excited! \nKeep an eye on this space (and follow us on Facebook and Instagram) for more about special events\, contests\, and other goodies about the whole week! \n 
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/2026-independent-bookstore-day/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T200000
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SUMMARY:NONFICTION - The Serviceberry
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE – This is “May’s” Nonfiction pick \nThe unfortunate reality of nonfiction is that it is frequently sad. The Serviceberry is not\, and we thought we all could use some brightness after a long winter. Published in 2024\, the book critiques consumerism and scarcity\, advocating for a shift towards interconnectedness\, gratitude\, and sharing resources\, inspired by how the serviceberry provides for its entire community. \nThe book is short\, so if you want more we highly recommend checking out Braiding Sweetgrass\, Robin Kimmerer’s breathtaking perma-bestseller.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/nonfiction-the-serviceberry/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Nonfiction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T183000
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SUMMARY:THE ESSENTIALS - At Swim-Two-Birds
DESCRIPTION:THIS BOOK CLUB HAS BEEN MOVED UP ONE WEEK FROM MAY 13. \nStop us if you’ve heard this before: \nAt Swim-Two-Birds is a 1939 postmodern\, metafictional novel by Irish author Flann O’Brien (Brian O’Nolan) that explores the nature of storytelling through multiple\, nested narratives\, blending Irish folklore\, satire\, and modernist techniques. The plot centers on a Dublin student who writes a story where his fictional characters rebel against him\, leading to a complex\, multi-layered work that comments on the relationship between author and creation\, featuring characters from Irish myth like the Púca and Mad Sweeney alongside original creations. \nThis book is unique in every imaginable way\, and we’re excited to hear what you think!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/the-essentials-at-swim-two-birds/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,The 100 Essential Novels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:STORIES THAT MATTER: Renee Gilmore and Bronson Lemer (Signing)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming Renee Gilmore and Bronson Lemer\, both local Minnesota authors with stories to tell. \nIn her debut memoir\, Wayfinding\, Renee Gilmore confronts the impetus behind her lifelong wanderlust: a lifetime shaped by loss\, betrayal\, and sexual violence.  Told through a series of car trips and postcards from the road\, this powerful memoir maps a route toward healing\, acceptance\, and hope\, with stops at Waffle House and the Monaco Grand Prix along the way. Narrated with unflinching honesty and flashes of humor\, Wayfinding is the story of a fiercely resilient woman determined not only to survive but to remap a new life filled with freedom\, connection\, and joy. \nIn this 2026 Minnesota Book Award Finalist (Memoir & Creative Nonfiction) collection of interrelated essays\, Bronson Lemer explores companionship through the lens of a queer veteran\, focusing on the difficulty of forming true connections with others. Lemer uses lessons from popular culture and literature to think more broadly about the role of the outsider and how we navigate aimlessness while searching for stability and meaning. Bronson Lemer is the author of The Last Deployment: How a Gay\, Hammer-Swinging Twentysomething Survived a Year in Iraq. His work has appeared in several journals and the anthology\, Twentysomething Essays by Twentysomething Writers.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/stories-that-matter-renee-gilmore-and-bronson-lemer-signing/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T200733Z
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SUMMARY:STAFF PICK - Lady Tremaine
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URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/staff-pick-lady-tremaine/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Staff Choice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T145850Z
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SUMMARY:STORIES THAT MATTER: Bronson Lemer and Renee Gilmore (Reading)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to the store Renee Gilmore and Bronson Lemer! They’re going to share with us readings from their individual work\, and then discuss between themselves and with the rest of us the author’s journey both as an author and as a person as they achieve self-actualization through memoir. \nIn her debut memoir\, Wayfinding\, Renee Gilmore confronts the impetus behind her lifelong wanderlust: a lifetime shaped by loss\, betrayal\, and sexual violence.  Told through a series of car trips and postcards from the road\, this powerful memoir maps a route toward healing\, acceptance\, and hope\, with stops at Waffle House and the Monaco Grand Prix along the way. Narrated with unflinching honesty and flashes of humor\, Wayfinding is the story of a fiercely resilient woman determined not only to survive but to remap a new life filled with freedom\, connection\, and joy. \nIn The Loney Veteran’s Guide to Companionship\, his 2026 Minnesota Book Award Finalist (Memoir & Creative Nonfiction) collection of interrelated essays\, Bronson Lemer explores companionship through the lens of a queer veteran\, focusing on the difficulty of forming true connections with others. Lemer uses lessons from popular culture and literature to think more broadly about the role of the outsider and how we navigate aimlessness while searching for stability and meaning. Bronson Lemer is the author of The Last Deployment: How a Gay\, Hammer-Swinging Twentysomething Survived a Year in Iraq. His work has appeared in several journals and the anthology\, Twentysomething Essays by Twentysomething Writers.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/stories-that-matter-bronson-lemer-and-renee-gilmore-reading/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE  - Remarkably Bright Creatures
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URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/contemporary-literature-remarkably-bright-creatures/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Contemporary Literature
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