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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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T151100Z
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SUMMARY:STAFF CHOICE - Song of Achilles
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260625T231320Z
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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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