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SUMMARY:100 Essential Novels Book Club - 2666
DESCRIPTION:Roberto Bolano’s 2666 was published after his death\, and at a whopping 900+ pages\, it’s considered his most important and best work. It’s a heavy read\, with graphic depictions of violence – sexual and otherwise – and a structure that defies categorization. The characters are broadly diverse and riveting\, and the story is deep and destabilizing. We’ll talk about why this book may have been on a 100 Essential Novels list\, and ultimately\, if it should have been. \n  \nWarning: This is a pretty graphic book – if any topics or themes in the book were triggering for you\, please let us know and we will avoid those in our discussion.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/100-essential-novels-book-club-2666/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T180000
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SUMMARY:STORIES AT THE STATION - James Estwick
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome our first poet to the Stories at the Station author series! \nJames Estwick will be joining us on Thursday\, June 5th from 6-7 for a discussion of his collection\, Coffee: A Reflection of My Life’s Relationships. Located in the upstairs mezzanine dining area of 1881 Eating House\, we will be serving complimentary appetizers and there will be a cash bar.\n\nJames K. Estwick is a first-time published poet based in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. Originally from Omaha\, Nebraska\, he has long nurtured a deep passion for writing\, and sharing his poetry with the world marks the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. His debut poetry collection\, Coffee: A Reflection of My Life’s Relationships\, explores the intimate connections and moments that have shaped his journey.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/stories-at-the-station-james-eastwick/
LOCATION:1881 Eating House\, 214 4th Street E\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Stories at the Station,Stories at the Station
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:At Silent Book Club® there’s no assigned reading. SBC members gather in bars\, cafés\, bookstores\, libraries\, and online to read together in quiet camaraderie. \nAll readers are welcome—ebooks or audiobooks\, poetry or prose\, fiction or non-fiction… it’s BYOBook. \nWelcome to introvert happy hour!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/silent-book-club/
LOCATION:The Lost Fox\, 213 4th St E #100\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Silent Book Club":MAILTO:silentbookclubstpl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T123000
DTSTAMP:20250504T185358Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Schreiber - Emily's Next Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming Ann Schreiber to Story Line Books! \nAnn is an accomplished author and copywriter. She released her first book in 2024\, Perseverance. Reinvention and her second book\, The Top 10 Mistakes I Made My First Year as a Copywriter in March 2025. Now\, we are excited the announce the pending release of her debut fiction novel\, Emily’s Next\nChapter\, in May 2025. \nAnn will be at Story Line Books on May 31\, where she will meet with fans and sign her book(s). Coffee and other refreshments will be provided by our wonderful friends at 1881 Eating House and LBS Coffee. We can’t wait to see you there! \nMore About Ann Books by Ann Schreiber Emily’s Next Chapter Synopsis \nAbout Emily’s Next Chapter \nThe main character\, Emily\, is a writer\, a mother\, and a woman who knows heartbreak. Still healing from her divorce\, she’s spent the past few years\nquietly rebuilding her life. \nLucas is a dedicated father and architect who’s grown used to\nsolitude after his own marriage ended. His love for his daughter\,\nLily\, remains the anchor that keeps him steady. \nWhen a dating app brings them together\, sparks fly—but falling\nin love later in life comes with its own set of complications.\nBetween careers\, kids\, and past pain\, learning to blend their\nworlds takes more than chemistry. \nTold through alternating perspectives—and love letters\nwritten but not always shared—Emily’s Next Chapter is a tender\nstory about second chances\, the quiet work of rebuilding\, and the\nunexpected joy of finding love when you least expect it. \nFor anyone who’s ever wondered if it’s too late to start over—this\nstory is for you. \n  \n 
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/ann-schreiber-emilys-next-chapter/
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:20250528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T193000
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SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE - Best Short Stories of 2024
DESCRIPTION:May is Short Story Month\, so join us to talk about the best short stories of 2024! This collection features those nominated for the O. Henry Award for excellence in the short format. Commentary is offered from bestselling author Amor Towles. Read some or all of the stories and come by ready to talk about which are your favorites!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/contemporary-literature-best-short-stories-of-2024/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T193000
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SUMMARY:STAFF CHOICE - Bookshops & Bonedust
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes all you need is a foul-mouthed innkeeper to cure what ails you. It’s even better when that innkeeper is a rat. Cozy fantasy like Bookshops & Bonedust provides a respite from the troubles of the world – join friends to talk about the jokes and charm. Bonus: 1881 will have special wine recommendations to pair with the comfy vibes.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/staff-choice-bookshops-bonedust/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T193000
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SUMMARY:THE ESSENTIALS - 1984
DESCRIPTION:Our book club book has always been 1984. \nOur book club book has never been 1984. \n  \n“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” – George Orwell\, 1984 \n 
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/the-essentials-1984/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Reading - Kiki Garcia
DESCRIPTION:Kiki Garcia published her first book when she was 9 years old. She’s going to come read it to us on Saturday\, May 10. \nA proud member of the Migizi (Bald Eagle) Clan\, Kiki wrote Fishing by Torchlight\, which was published earlier this year. She has recently returned from a multi-city book tour where she met with fans delighted by her wonderful storytelling: this book is a fictional account of friends going spearfishing as an exercise of their treaty rights. Kiki reminisces fondly of spearfishing with her father\, and views the story as a celebration of her heritage and our shared national history. She says of the story: “I always love sharing stories because sometimes\, they have a deeper meaning and that deeper meaning can go a long way.” \nThere’s no better way to cap off a wonderful Children’s Book Week than with a sensational children’s book\, written by a very young author. \nSee more about Kiki: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/kiki-garcia-childrens-books-author-spear-fishing-native-american-treaty/89-e827970a-e47d-4c52-94ab-85fa3b8daca0
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/author-reading-kiki-garcia/
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:20250430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T193000
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SUMMARY:NONFICTION - The Hundred Years' War on Palestine
DESCRIPTION:While certainly at a head right now\, the conflict in the area currently recognized as Palestine is not new. Join us as we learn more about this historically devastating conflict and the histories that make the region so critically unstable. \n 
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/nonfiction-the-hundred-years-war-on-palestine/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20250427T224342Z
CREATED:20250425T230745Z
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SUMMARY:Indie Bookstore Day - Book Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:Grab your bookish-est friends and make your way over to SLB on Indie Bookstore Day to test your knowledge against other book geeks! \nThe Rules:\n– Teams may have up to 6 participants\n– Categories will vary\, and may include children’s and young adult books\n– There will be three rounds of 5 questions each\, increasing in difficulty. In the event of a tie\, the tied teams will go to a sudden death round of up to 5 additional questions. If there remains no winner\, each team will select a representative who will engage in a final sudden death round *alone*.\n–Each team will be permitted one lifeline\, which they may use to go to the shelves and consult the books. No phones are permitted at any time. \n 
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/indie-bookstore-day-book-trivia/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Special Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T200000
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CREATED:20250414T014053Z
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SUMMARY:Independent Bookstore Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/independent-bookstore-day-2025/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Special Events,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Story Line Books":MAILTO:info@storylinebooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T193000
DTSTAMP:20250427T224358Z
CREATED:20250409T140941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T224358Z
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SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE - The Women
DESCRIPTION:The Woman is the newest blockbuster bestseller from the extraordinary Kristin Hannah. Millions of copies sold nationwide and it’s showing no signs of slowing down as many readers call this her best work yet. Let’s find out together!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/contemporary-literature-the-women/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T193000
DTSTAMP:20250427T224405Z
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SUMMARY:STAFF PICK - The Night Ship
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we enjoy Jess Kidd’s The Night Ship\, a moving tale about two very different lives tied together by the events of a shipwreck 300 years in the past. This book will make you smile\, cry\, and laugh – and it’s based on a true story! \n 
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/staff-pick-the-night-ship/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T220000
DTSTAMP:20250413T174711Z
CREATED:20250320T043301Z
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SUMMARY:100 Years of Gatsby
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Great Gatsby by legendary Saint Paul author F. Scott Fitzgerald. \nEnjoy period cocktails\, hors d’oeuvres\, and live music provided by our friends at 1881 Eating House. Period dress is encouraged (but not required). \n  \nSilent auction of a variety of vintage copies of The Great Gatsby and several unique handmade items related to the book. \n  \nProfits from ticket sales and silent auction to be donated to The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library and the GoFundMe for The Paperback Exchange.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/100-years-of-gatsby/
LOCATION:1881 Eating House\, 214 4th Street E\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Special Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T193000
DTSTAMP:20250413T174659Z
CREATED:20250326T222937Z
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SUMMARY:100 ESSENTIAL NOVELS BOOKCLUB - The Great Gatsby
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we start off our voyage through the 100 Essential Novels with St. Paul’s own The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald! \n  \nThis classic tale of excess lays bare the corruption beneath exorbitant wealth – confronting readers with the truth that money does not equal character. \n  \nWe are celebrating 100 years of The Great Gatsby in 2025 so join us to discuss this critical contribution to American literature.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/100-essential-novels-bookclub-the-great-gatsby/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T200000
DTSTAMP:20250409T141246Z
CREATED:20250319T191436Z
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SUMMARY:Stories at the Station - Dr. Nina Hamza
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second installment of the Stories at the Station author series\, with award-winning young adult author Dr. Nina Hamza as she shares with us her newest book\, Samira’s Worst (Best) Summer Ever\, which has been nominated for the Minnesota Book Award! \n  \nAbout the Book: A young adult novel about finding your people and living authentically even when life is confusing and difficult\, Samira’s Worst (Best) Summer Ever is a triumph by award-winning author Nina Hamza of Ahmed Aziz’s Epic Year fame. From the dust jacket: \n“For Samira\, middle school has been a crusher of friendships. She and Kiera have been BFFs since they were little\, but now Kiera just hangs out with the cool kids. With Sammy’s parents and older sister headed to India\, Sammy is excited to have two weeks of summer with her grandmother\, and she’s even willing to tolerate her younger brother\, Imran. \nWhen Samira’s house gets TPed\, she’s pretty sure she knows who did it. With the help of her new neighbor Alice\, Sammy finds herself tracking down clues between garage band practices\, blanket-fort building\, and neighborhood dinner parties. Before the summer is over\, Samira knows she must do two things: prove beyond a doubt who TPed her house\, and figure out once and for all who her real friends are.” \n  \nAbout the Author: Nina Hamza is a writer and physician who lives in Minnesota. She struggles with math\, calculating time zones\, and parking. She is the author of Ahmed Aziz’s Epic Year. Her favorite part of being a writer has been meeting kids who learned something from her books that she hadn’t even intended. \n  \nAbout the Series: Cosponsored by Story Line Books\, 1881 Eating House\, and Union Depot\, Stories at the Station endeavors to bring local Minnesota authors to their audience in Saint Paul and beyond! Books of all genres will be featured\, so stay tuned to see if your favorite (or a new find) comes to town!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/stories-at-the-station-dr-nina-hamza/
LOCATION:1881 Eating House\, 214 4th Street E\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Stories at the Station,Stories at the Station
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T193000
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CREATED:20250319T193934Z
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SUMMARY:Story Line Book-Clubs Introductory Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory meeting to learn about Story Line Books’ new book clubs! If you can’t make it\, no worries\, feel free to join us at any of the monthly clubs detailed below! Registered attendees receive 10% off of the next month’s book\, so make sure you register in advance of the meetings! \n  \nNONFICTION:  \nWhat: All books nonfiction\, about a variety of topics with an emphasis on books about or related to current events or heritage celebrations. \nWhen: First Wednesday of each month\, starting May 7! \n  \n100 ESSENTIAL NOVELS:  \nWhat: Work through the 100 Essential Novels with us (list here). Pick up your own scratch-off poster to collect them all! \nWhen: Second Wednesday of every month\, starting April 9 (We’re starting with The Great Gatsby to celebrate its 100th anniversary!) \n  \nSTAFF PICKS/GENRE FICTION \nWhat: Staff favorites\, mostly selected from the ranks of the genre fiction (romance\, thriller\, mystery\, science fiction\, dystopia\, or fantasy!) because that’s what we like. \nWhen: Third Wednesday of each month\, starting April 16th \n  \nCONTEMPORARY LITERATURE \nWhat: What we jokingly refer to as “Oscar-bait\,” this club will focus on new or near-new fiction novels/literature\, particularly those books exploring themes of topical interest or by marginalized authors. \nWhen: Fourth Wednesday of each month\, starting April 23th. \n  \n 
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/story-line-book-clubs-introductory-meeting/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Book Clubs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T193000
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SUMMARY:Stories at the Station - fmr. Lt. Gov. Marlene Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Join former Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Marlene M. Johnson and former Speaker of the Minnesota House\, Margaret Anderson Kelliher for a discussion of Lt. Gov. Johnson’s memoir\, Rise to the Challenge. \n  \nRise to the Challenge: A Memoir of Politics\, Leadership\, and Love \nThe inspiring life story of Minnesota’s first woman lieutenant governor: breaking political ground\, navigating patriarchal tradition\, and persevering through great personal loss \n  \nAbout Marlene M. Johnson: \nMarlene M. Johnson was Minnesota’s first woman lieutenant governor\, serving in Governor Rudy Perpich’s administration from 1983 until 1991. She is cofounder of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Minnesota Women’s Campaign Fund and was executive director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators for nearly two decades. She is now on the advisory board of Kakenya’s Dream\, a board member of the Washington Office on Latin America\, and a trustee of The Alexandria Trust. In 1988\, she was awarded the Royal Order of the Polar Star by the Kingdom of Sweden. She lives in Washington\, D.C. \n  \nAbout Margaret Anderson Kelliher: \nMargaret Anderson Kelliher was appointed City Operations Officer for the City of Minneapolis by Mayor Jacob Frey and confirmed by the Minneapolis City Council in 2024. In this pivotal role\, she leads key departments\, including Civil Rights\, Public Works\, and 17 departments under Internal Services\, Communications and Engagement\, and Development\, Health\, and Livability. \nBefore her appointment\, she served as Minnesota’s Commissioner of Transportation\, where she prioritized safety\, climate resilience\, and equity within the transportation system. She has also led the Minnesota Technology Association\, chaired Governor Dayton’s Broadband Task Force\, and pioneered a paid internship program to connect small businesses and students with opportunities in technology and sciences. \nA former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twelve years\, she made history as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House. During her tenure\, she was a passionate advocate for renewable energy\, transportation infrastructure\, and the Legacy Amendment\, which supports clean water and conservation efforts in Minnesota. \n  \nPrepurchase your copy of Rise to the Challenge here.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/stories-at-the-station-fmr-lt-gov-marlene-johnson/
LOCATION:1881 Eating House\, 214 4th Street E\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Stories at the Station,Stories at the Station
ORGANIZER;CN="Story Line Books":MAILTO:info@storylinebooks.com
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