Lyndall Clipstone is the critically acclaimed author of eerily vivid (Marissa Meyer, internationally bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles), bloodied but gorgeous (Victoria Mier, bookseller at The Spiral Bookcase) gothic romance, with prose that reads like a hypnotic incantation (Kirkus). A former youth librarian who grew up running wild in the Barossa Ranges of South Australia,...
Jennifer Dugan is a writer, a geek, and a romantic who writes the kinds of stories she wishes she’d had growing up. She’s the author of the graphic novel Coven, as well as the young adult novels Melt With You, Some Girls Do, Verona Comics, and Hot Dog Girl, which was called “a great, fizzy rom-com” by Entertainment Weekly and “one of...
Alex Aster recently celebrated 52 consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list for her debut YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, and this November, she'll join us to celebrate its sequel, Nightbane! In this seductive and action-packed follow-up, we find Isla being forced to weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all:...
Two-time Olympic Medalist Nancy Kerrigan joins us to share her first ever picture book, Stronger than She Thinks, which shares scenes from her childhood as she learns how to work hard, to believe in herself, and to land her first axel jump. Nancy will discuss her book, answer questions, and sign copies! If you're not able to...
An Unlikely Story bookstore in Plainville, MA is so excited to announce that we will be hosting three Shop & Sip nights this December! On December 14th and 21st, the store will be open until 9:30pm to make sure everyone has time to get their holiday shopping done. We will have beer, wine, and cafe...
An Unlikely Story bookstore in Plainville, MA is so excited to announce that we will be hosting three Shop & Sip nights this December! On December 14th and 21st, the store will be open until 9:30pm to make sure everyone has time to get their holiday shopping done. We will have beer, wine, and cafe...
If you ask any of the booksellers at An Unlikely Story to list our favorite authors, you're guaranteed to hear the name Jenny L. Howe. We all absolutely adore her, and we're beyond excited to be hosting the launch party for her newest romantic comedy, On The Plus Side! What Not to Wear and Queer Eye meet All the Feels in this...
Terry Hayes, author of the #1 global bestseller I Am Pilgrim, joins An Unlikely Story bookstore to discuss his terrifying and eagerly awaited new thriller, Year of the Locust. This is an espionage epic with incredibly high stakes that will keep you on the edge of your seat while reading! Terry will discuss his book, answer...
USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan returns to the Unlikely Story stage to introduce her newest novel, One Wrong Word! When a shocking false allegation forces Arden to fight for her job, she takes on a client who was acquitted of a fatal drunk driving accident. But as she works to restore his reputation, new information...
A modern take on Hitchcock's classic Rear Window, A. J. Finn's debut mystery The Woman in the Window became an instant bestseller upon its release in 2018. An Unlikely Story bookstore is so excited to welcome him to discuss his newest thriller, End of Story, following a reclusive author who believes his death is imminent and the...
Tori Bovalino joins An Unlikely Story bookstore all the way from London to share her YA horror, My Throat an Open Grave! Labyrinth meets folk horror in this darkly romantic tale of a girl who wishes her baby brother away to the Lord of the Wood. Bargains are made, small town secrets are revealed, and long-held beliefs...
Bestselling author Casey Sherman joins An Unlikely Story for the release of his newest book, A Murder in Hollywood, all about the darkness hiding behind the bright lights of Tinseltown. Perfect for true crime and film history fans, A Murder in Hollywood tells the infamous story of Lana Turner and her terrifying love affair with LA gangster...
