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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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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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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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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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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Story Line Books":MAILTO:info@storylinebooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T200000
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T183000
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SUMMARY:NONFICTION - One Day\, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
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URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/nonfiction-one-day-everyone-will-have-always-been-against-this/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Nonfiction
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SUMMARY:THE ESSENTIALS - To Kill a Mockingbird
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URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/the-essentials-to-kill-a-mockingbird/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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SUMMARY:STAFF CHOICE - Song of Achilles
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/staff-choice-circe-2/
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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SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE - Woodworking
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URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/contemporary-literature-woodworking/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Contemporary Literature
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SUMMARY:NONFICTION - Black AF History
DESCRIPTION:We love birthdays. They are amazing opportunities to take stock of your life\, what brought you here\, and where you’re going. \nAmerica’s birthday is no different. Join us as we read “Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America” and enter the 251st year of American history with clear eyes and a better understanding of the country’s future so we can build her into something we can all be proud of.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/nonfiction-black-af-history/
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:100 ESSENTIALS - Beloved
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URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/100-essentials-beloved/
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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SUMMARY:STAFF CHOICE - A Curse so Dark and Lonely
DESCRIPTION:July is Disability Pride Month\, and our Staff Choice Book Club is reading A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer. \nThis inventive fantasy reimagines the classic Beauty and the Beast tale through the eyes of Harper\, a heroine with cerebral palsy whose disability is simply one part of who she is—not the sum of her story. Harper is resourceful\, determined\, and fiercely independent\, reminding us that great heroes come in many forms. \nJoin us as we explore a magical world\, memorable characters\, and a story that celebrates resilience\, courage\, and the power of seeing people for who they truly are. Whether you’re a longtime fantasy fan or just looking for a compelling summer read\, we’d love to have you in the conversation.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/staff-choice-a-curse-so-dark-and-lonely/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Staff Choice
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T200000
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SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE - Call Us What We Carry
DESCRIPTION:The 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence invites us to reflect on what it means to be American—not just where we’ve been\, but where we’re going. This month\, our Contemporary Literature Book Club is reading Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman\, a powerful collection that wrestles with our nation’s history\, its present challenges\, and the possibilities that still lie ahead. \nRather than offering easy answers\, Gorman’s poems ask us to consider what we inherit\, what we choose to carry forward\, and how hope can exist alongside honesty. It’s a thoughtful\, timely read for anyone looking to engage with America as it is—while imagining what it could become. \nJoin us for an evening of poetry\, conversation\, and reflection as we explore one of the most compelling contemporary voices writing today.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/contemporary-literature-call-us-what-we-carry/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Contemporary Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260703T171506Z
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SUMMARY:NONFICTION - Everything is Tuberculosis
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’re reading Everything Is Tuberculosis\, a fascinating blend of history\, science\, and social justice that asks us to rethink one of humanity’s oldest diseases. Far from being just a medical story\, this book explores how poverty\, inequality\, politics\, and access to healthcare have shaped who gets sick—and who gets to recover. \nTogether\, we’ll discuss how disease can illuminate the structures of society\, why tuberculosis continues to affect millions despite being preventable and treatable\, and what this story reveals about compassion\, public health\, and our shared responsibility to one another. Join us for an engaging conversation about a book that is as much about humanity as it is about medicine.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/nonfiction-everything-is-tuberculosis/
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:20260812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260718T131726Z
CREATED:20260718T131726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T131726Z
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SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS - The Big Sleep
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/essentials-the-big-sleep/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T130000
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SUMMARY:SIGNING - Steven Lawrence Lang
DESCRIPTION:Meet Local Author Steven Lawrence Lang \nJoin us at Story Line Books this Saturday for a special signing with St. Paul author Steven Lawrence Lang\, celebrating his debut novel\, The Art of Falling Apart. \nSet in the Twin Cities\, The Art of Falling Apart follows Minneapolis artist William Link\, who should be on the verge of everything he’s worked for: his first major gallery exhibition\, a huge and suspiciously affordable studio apartment\, and a relationship with a woman he can’t quite believe wants to be with him. Instead\, his life is coming apart. His relationship is faltering\, his eccentric neighbors are adding to the chaos\, and—most troubling of all—he keeps seeing his dead mother. \nAs William races to finish the paintings for his exhibition\, those visions become harder to dismiss\, especially when it appears his mother may be meddling with his artwork. Is William genuinely being haunted\, or is he experiencing the same mental instability that consumed his mother? And if she really is changing the paintings\, whose art is it? \nFunny\, surreal\, dark\, and unexpectedly tender\, The Art of Falling Apart is a story about creativity\, grief\, family\, love\, and the sometimes very blurry line between falling apart and finding your way through. \nStop by Saturday to meet Steven\, talk books and art\, and pick up a signed copy of his debut novel while supporting a member of our local literary community. \nThis event is free and open to everyone. No registration required.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/signing-steven-lawrence-lang/
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:20260819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260813T191708Z
CREATED:20260718T131912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T191708Z
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SUMMARY:STAFF CHOICE - The Life of Herod the Great
DESCRIPTION:Join the Story Line Books Book Club as we discuss The Life of Herod the Great by Zora Neale Hurston. \nBest known for Their Eyes Were Watching God\, Hurston spent years working on this ambitious retelling of the life of Herod the Great—the brilliant\, ruthless\, and deeply controversial king of Judea. Reimagining a figure most often remembered as a biblical villain\, Hurston draws on history\, religion\, politics\, and storytelling to create a more complicated portrait of a man navigating empire\, ambition\, loyalty\, and power. \nPublished decades after Hurston’s death\, The Life of Herod the Great also gives us the chance to talk about Hurston herself: the choices she made in interpreting the ancient world\, the unfinished and posthumous nature of the work\, and how our understanding of historical figures changes depending on who gets to tell their story. \nCome ready for a lively conversation about power\, legacy\, historical memory\, faith\, and the complicated line between history and storytelling. \nAll are welcome—even if you haven’t finished the book!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/staff-choice-the-life-of-herod-the-great/
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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SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY LIT - Yesteryear
DESCRIPTION:Join the Story Line Books Book Club as we discuss Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. \nWhen Natalie is invited to join Yesteryear\, an idyllic online community devoted to embracing the simplicity and traditional values of the past\, it seems like an escape from the pressures of modern life. But as the carefully curated world of homemaking\, femininity\, and nostalgia begins to reveal its darker edges\, Natalie finds herself confronting the unsettling forces hiding beneath the picture-perfect surface. \nSharp\, provocative\, and deeply interested in the stories we tell ourselves about the “good old days\,” Yesteryear explores the seductive power of nostalgia—and what can happen when an idealized version of the past becomes a blueprint for the present. \nCome ready for a lively conversation about social media\, gender roles\, belonging\, influence\, and why the promise of a simpler life can be so difficult to resist. \nAll are welcome—even if you haven’t finished the book!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/contemporary-lit-yesteryear/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T130000
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SUMMARY:SIGNING - William Kent Krueger
DESCRIPTION:William Kent Krueger: Signing & Conversation\nSunday\, August 30 at 11:30 a.m. \nWe’re thrilled to welcome William Kent Krueger to Story Line Books for a special Sunday morning signing and conversation celebrating the release of his newest novel\, God’s Country. \nKrueger is the New York Times bestselling author of The River We Remember\, This Tender Land\, and Edgar Award–winning Ordinary Grace\, as well as the beloved Cork O’Connor mystery series. His newest novel\, God’s Country\, is the 22nd installment in the series\, returning Cork to Minnesota’s Boundary Waters for a story of danger\, difficult choices\, and justice. \nJoin us at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday\, August 30 for a relaxed conversation with one of Minnesota’s most celebrated authors\, followed by a book signing. We’ll be serving brunch-style hors d’oeuvres\, and a cash bar will be available during the event. \nGuests who park in a Union Depot parking lot can have their parking validated at Story Line Books. For lot locations\, entrances\, and other parking information\, see the Union Depot Parking Guide. \nCome spend your Sunday morning with us\, enjoy a bite and a drink\, and hear William Kent Krueger talk about God’s Country\, Cork O’Connor\, and his work as a storyteller before getting your book signed.
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/signing-william-kent-krueger/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T200000
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SUMMARY:NONFICTION - Empire of AI
DESCRIPTION:Join the Story Line Books Nonfiction Book Club as we discuss Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI by Karen Hao. \nDrawing on years of reporting and extraordinary access to the people shaping the artificial intelligence boom\, Hao takes readers inside the rise of OpenAI—from its idealistic beginnings as a nonprofit devoted to developing AI safely to its transformation into one of the most powerful forces in the global technology race. Along the way\, she looks beyond Silicon Valley to the enormous resources that make AI possible: data\, energy\, water\, computing power\, and the often-invisible labor of workers around the world. \nPart corporate history\, part investigation\, and part examination of power\, Empire of AI asks urgent questions about who is building the technology rapidly reshaping our lives\, who bears its costs\, and who gets to decide what the future of AI should look like. \nCome ready for a lively conversation about technology\, ambition\, labor\, environmental impact\, corporate power\, and what responsibility looks like in the age of AI. \nAll are welcome—even if you haven’t finished the book!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/nonfiction-empire-of-ai/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Nonfiction
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T200000
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SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS - Blood Meridian
DESCRIPTION:Join the Story Line Books Book Club as we discuss Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy. \nSet along the U.S.–Mexico border in the mid-19th century\, Blood Meridian follows a teenage runaway known only as “the kid” as he falls in with the Glanton gang\, a brutal band of scalp hunters roaming a landscape already shaped by war\, displacement\, and violence. At the center of their journey looms Judge Holden—scholar\, philosopher\, manipulator\, and one of the most unsettling figures in American literature. \nMcCarthy takes the mythology of the American West and strips away its romance\, replacing heroic frontier stories with a haunting examination of conquest\, violence\, and the forces that shaped westward expansion. Beautiful\, difficult\, and deliberately disturbing\, the novel asks what happens when violence is not an interruption of civilization\, but woven into its creation. \nCome ready for a lively conversation about morality\, history\, fate\, the mythology of the American West\, McCarthy’s extraordinary use of language\, and the endlessly debatable question of what\, exactly\, Judge Holden represents. \nAll are welcome—even if you haven’t finished the book!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/essentials-blood-meridian/
LOCATION:Story Line Books\, 214 Fourth Street E Suite 160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,The 100 Essential Novels
ORGANIZER;CN="Story Line Books":MAILTO:info@storylinebooks.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T200000
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CREATED:20260813T193942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T223717Z
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SUMMARY:STAFF CHIOCE - Gods of Jade and Shadow
DESCRIPTION:Join the Story Line Books Staff Choice Book Club for Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia\, part of our year of retellings celebrating the power of telling your own stories instead of letting someone else tell them for you. \nIn 1920s Mexico\, Casiopea Tun spends her days cleaning her wealthy grandfather’s house and dreaming of a life beyond her small town. When she opens a mysterious wooden chest and accidentally frees Hun-Kamé\, the deposed Mayan god of death\, she is swept into a journey across Mexico to help him reclaim his throne from the brother who betrayed him. \nDrawing on Maya mythology while embracing the glamour\, upheaval\, and possibility of the Jazz Age\, Moreno-Garcia tells a story in which ancient gods and legends belong not to a distant or vanished past\, but to a vibrant\, living culture. At its heart is Casiopea herself—a young woman determined to decide who she will become rather than accept the life others have chosen for her. \nThere’s plenty here to dig into together: mythology and retelling\, cultural identity\, fate and free will\, and what changes when stories rooted in a culture are told by the people whose histories and traditions they represent. \nAll are welcome—even if you haven’t finished the book!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/staff-chioce-gods-of-jade-and-shadow/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Staff Choice
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SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY LIT - Cool Machine
DESCRIPTION:Join the Story Line Books Contemporary Literature Book Club as we discuss Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead\, the final installment in his acclaimed Harlem Trilogy (don’t worry\, the books all stand on their own\, you don’t need to have read the first two!) \nIt’s the 1980s\, and New York City is changing fast. Ray Carney—furniture salesman\, family man\, and sometime fence—has built a life that increasingly resembles respectability. But when his wife is denied a loan for her new business\, one last job pulls Carney back toward the criminal world he has spent years trying to leave behind. Meanwhile\, his old partner Pepper finds himself navigating a very different corner of the city\, and the past offers Carney one final chance to make right something he has never been able to forget. \nSpanning 1981 to 1986\, Cool Machine is both a crime novel and a portrait of a city reinventing itself—one where new wealth and glittering skyscrapers rise alongside displacement\, inequality\, and the people pushed out of sight. Whitehead brings the Harlem Trilogy to a close by asking what survives as neighborhoods change\, what we owe the people who came before us\, and whether anyone ever really escapes the choices that made them who they are. \nWe’ll dig into crime and respectability\, family and legacy\, race and class\, the transformation of New York\, and the ways Whitehead uses genre fiction to tell a much larger story about American life. \nNo need to have read the first two books in the Harlem Trilogy—Cool Machine stands on its own. And\, as always\, you’re welcome even if you don’t finish the book!
URL:https://storylinebooks.com/event/contemporary-lit-cool-machine/
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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