Events

This one is for the romance readers! We’re celebrating Bookstore Romance Day big this year with curated book selections, photo ops, and a panel discussion and book signing from some of the best Ohio romance authors. Don’t miss out on the fun! Attending authors include:

• Kristy Boyce

• Jason B. Dutton

• Libby Kay

• Kerry Rea

• Kerry Winfrey

Prepare to be wowed by the incredible Magic Nate! This kids magic show is the perfect way to end summer.

Join Storyline Bookshop for a discussion of The Summers Between Us by Noreen Nanja.

About the book:

Lia Juma is a successful corporate lawyer in a new relationship with a man that meets her mother's criteria for the perfect son-in-law. But when she returns to her family's summer cottage and catches up with the boy she left behind, Wesley Forest, her polished life begins to unravel. When feelings begin to resurface for Wes, she must ask herself: is a second chance at young love worth the risk?

Storyline Bookshop is thrilled to welcome Rachel Eve Moulton for a discussion of her latest release, Tantrum. Rachel will be in conversation with author Katrina Kittle and will sign copies of her work after the discussion.

About the author:

Rachel Eve Moulton earned her B.A. from Antioch College and her M.F.A. from Emerson College. Her work has appeared in Chicago Quarterly Review, Cream City Review, Bryant Literary Review, Narrative Magazine, Southwest Review, New Ohio Review, Button Eye Review, and The Bangalore Review among other publications. Her debut novel—Tinfoil Butterfly—was long-listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, and nominated for both a Shirley Jackson Award and a Bram Stoker. Her second novel—The Insatiable Volt Sisters—was named as one of the top ten horror novels of 2023 by the NYT Book Review. She’s spent most of her life as an educator, writer, and editor. She lives with her husband and two daughters in the mountains east of Albuquerque.

About the book:

What would happen if an exhausted mother thought her newborn baby might just be a monster--and she was right? Rachel Eve Moulton explores motherhood, familial relationships, and more in her thrilling new horror novel, Tantrum.

When Thea is handed her newborn baby Lucia, she knows something isn't right. Lucia has a full set of teeth and a voracious appetite. And as the baby quickly grows, Thea begins resurfacing dark memories from her own childhood.

About Katrina Kittle:

Katrina Kittle’s newest novel, Morning in This Broken World, is set in Dayton in the early days of COVID. She is the author of four other novels for adults—Traveling Light, Two Truths & a Lie, Kindness of Strangers, and The Blessings of the Animals—and one novel for tweens, Reasons to Be Happy. She is a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Dayton, and a frequent public speaker. She lives south of Dayton with her fella, quirky cat, sweet beagle, and out-of-control garden. For more information on Katrina or her books, or to sign up for her fun, monthly newsletter, visit katrinakittle.com.

Join Storyline Bookshop for a discussion of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab.

About the book:

This genre-defying novel spans time and place, asking the reader to consider hunger, love, and rage. From 1532 Santo Domingo de la Calzadav where a young woman vows to take a different path than the one of games played by men to 1827 London where a young woman pays a high price for freedom from her cloistered life to 2019 Boston where a young woman is determined for revenge, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a story of life--how it both ends and starts.

Join Storyline Bookshop for a discussion of Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh.

About the book:

Set in the world of English aristocracy, Brideshead Revisited follows Charles Ryder and his entanglement with the Flytes, a great Catholic family. Exploring both privilege and pleasure denied, this classic tale is part romantic, part comedic, and part somber.

Join Storyline Bookshop for a discussion of Real Life by Brandon Taylor.

About the book:

Wallace is at odds with the Midwestern university he finds himself attending. An introverted young man from Alabama, black and queer, he has left his family behind without escaping his past. At school, Wallace has enforced a distance within his own circle of friends but, over the course of one tumultuous weekend, that defense begins to fracture, exposing both a hostility and desire within.

Join Storyline Bookshop for a discussion of The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig.

About the book:

When five friends go camping and find a mysterious staircase in the woods, only one of them is brave enough to climb the stairs. But once at the top, the boy never comes back down and the stairs disappear.

When the stairs appear twenty years later, the group returns to find out just exactly what happened to boy and the stairs...

Ease into your day with coffee, pastries, and the latest by R.F. Kuang, Katabasis.

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Bring your own journal, and we'll provide the craft supplies for a cozy night of junk journaling. Whether you are an avid scrapbooker, love to journal, or just want a relaxing night out with friends, join Storyline for all the fall vibes.

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Back by popular demand! Bring your bestie and come enjoy the fun. Prizes are available for all winners.

Storyline Bookshop is thrilled to welcome Michael Jerome Plunkett for a discussion of Zone Rouge. Michael will be signing copies of the book after the conversation.

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Join Storyline Bookshop for a discussion of Maggie; or a Man and a Woman Walk into a Bar by Katie Yee.

About the book:

When a woman discovers her husband's affair during what was meant to be a romantic dinner, her heartbreak is soon eclipsed by a breast cancer diagnosis—she names the tumor "Maggie," after the other woman. Maggie; Or, a Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar is a poignant, darkly humorous exploration of grief, identity, and the strange paths toward healing.

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Join Storyline Bookshop for a discussion of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

About the book:

Piranesi lives in a mysterious, infinite house filled with endless halls, countless statues, and a trapped ocean whose tides he knows intimately. His only contact is a man called The Other, who seeks hidden knowledge—but as Piranesi uncovers strange clues, a darker truth about his world begins to emerge.

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Join Storyline Bookshop for a discussion of Rose in Chains by Julie Soto.

About the book:

The war is lost, the hero is dead, and Princess Briony Rosewood is captured as darkness falls over her kingdom. Stripped of her magic and sold at auction to Toven Hearst—a man from a brutal, powerful family—Briony must navigate a new life under enemy control. But even in a world ruled by cruelty, hope can sometimes be found in the unlikeliest of places.

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Stop by after school and make complementary friendship bracelets while talking about your favorite books. Meet other bookworms in the neighborhood and get some great book recommendations for your fall reading list!

Join Storyline Bookshop for a discussion of Over Growth by Mira Grant.

About the book:

Since the age of three, Anastasia Miller has claimed she's an alien left behind on Earth, waiting for her people to return—claims no one ever took seriously. But when a mysterious signal from space begins broadcasting globally, the world starts to realize the warning was real all along. As an alien invasion looms and Stasia’s true family approaches, the question becomes: what happens when the truth was always there, and no one listened?

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Join Storyline Bookshop for a discussion of Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut.

About the book:

Cat’s Cradle is Kurt Vonnegut’s darkly comic take on humanity’s infatuation with science, religion, and destruction. Blending absurdity with apocalypse, the novel follows a cast of characters as they grapple with a doomsday weapon and a made-up faith called Bokononism. Both hilarious and haunting, it’s a sharp satire that cemented Vonnegut’s place as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.

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Join Storyline Bookshop for a discussion of Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones.

About the book:

When a 1912 diary hidden in a wall is uncovered, it reveals a chilling account tied to the deaths of 217 Blackfeet left in the snow. Through a series of confessional interviews, a man named Good Stab recounts his eerie life and the long arc of vengeance that follows. Written by horror master Stephen Graham Jones, this is a haunting American Indian revenge tale steeped in history and blood.

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Celebrate the first day of fall and the iconic fall movie "You’ve Got Mail" with us. Spend your day reliving the charm of this classic film through various themed activities and surprises that capture the essence of autumn romance.

Bring your favorite coloring book or pick one up from the shop for a relaxing evening of coloring with your bookish friends.

Join Storyline Bookshop for a cozy fall storytime for kids! Enjoy dreamy woodland-themed stories and a craft to take home.

Join Storyline Bookshop for a Midnight Release Party celebrating the 20th Anniversary Edition of Twilight. Doors open late for this exclusive event—don’t miss your chance to relive the magic of Twilight at midnight!

Storyline Bookshop is thrilled to welcome Jeffrey Smalldon for a discussion of That Beast Was Not Me. Jeffrey will sign copies of the book following the discussion.

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Storyline Bookshop is thrilled to welcome Amanda Goetz for a discussion of Toxic Grit in conversation with Amy Nelson. Amanda will be signing books following the discussion.

About the author:

Amanda Goetz is a 2x Founder, CEO and 4x CMO. She is an inspirational writer and content creator captivating millions of people every month through her social insights and newsletter “Life’s a Game”. Amanda graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and went on to lead marketing teams at Ernst & Young, The Knot and still advises as Fractional CMO to multiple startups. She started her last company, House of Wise, during the pandemic in her garage, raised two rounds of venture capital and sold it in 2022 all while homeschooling three young children as a single mom. She found love again and lives with her partner and 3 kiddos in Miami, FL after a decade dodging hustle culture in NYC.

About the book:

Modern ambition is broken…..and we are the ones breaking under it. In response to the toxic mindset of having it all, this bold, perspective-shifting debut reframes what it means to be ambitious in a culture that demands we do it all to have it all. Through radical vulnerability, heartfelt storytelling, science backed frameworks and real-world tools, Amanda Goetz, a former CEO and single mom of three, will help you build systems for a life that honors your ambition and your joy. In this book you’ll learn:

• How to identify and create space for all the roles you play and stop feeling like you’re failing at all of them
• How to reclaim presence in your day
• Why balance is a myth but intentional balance is the key to thriving
• How to unlearn hustle culture and create a version of success that fuels you
• The secret to setting boundaries that protect your energy without guilt
• A new approach to productivity that prioritizes what actually matters in that moment
• How to reconnect with pleasure, joy and the parts of yourself that ambition pushed aside

Whether you’re leading teams, raising kids, or rebuilding your life, Toxic Grit offers more than advice - it offers real world tools and systems to create a life that honors all parts of you.

Welcome to a new approach to ambition.

About Amy Nelson:

Amy Nelson is an entrepreneur, creator and activist. The mother of 4 young daughters, Amy pivoted from her career as an attorney in 2017 to build The Riveter, a digital media and career platform dedicated to giving professional women the information and skills to make money outside of corporate America. She raised $30 million in venture capital, started a column in Forbes, and was featured everywhere from the TODAY Show to Fortune's Most Powerful Women. Amy also hosted a successful iHeartMedia podcast, What's Her Story with Sam and Amy, and Inc named her to its Female Founders 100. Amy is also a justice reform advocate. You can follow her on all platforms at @amy_k_nelson.

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