An Unlikely Story

An Unlikely Story An independent bookstore and cafe in Plainville, MA, with books, specialty gifts, and coffee!
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06/17/2026

So many great books to choose from! đź“šWhat are you reading this month?

06/16/2026

This week Bill has a gripping historical fiction novel for us with David Baerwald’s THE FIRE AGENT!

THE FIRE AGENT is an unforgettable, sweeping novel of espionage, love, and war that reframes our understanding of the first half of the twentieth century. You won’t want to miss this exciting read!

06/16/2026

It’s a wonderful day for a new book 📚 Here are some of our favorite new titles released today!

Be sure to check out a shoppable list of these titles at the link in our bio.

06/15/2026

“Tropesick is everything I want in a romance— the YEARNING, the tension, the banter, and the history. Coupled with an in depth look at how addiction can alter families forever, this one is a must read.” - Bookseller Coco

Lauren Okie’s TROPESICK hits our shelves tomorrow! All purchases will come with a signed book plate and art print while supplies last ✨

Happy Birthday, Bartholomew Bear! 🎉 Shop our Jellycat birthday collection in store now!
06/15/2026

Happy Birthday, Bartholomew Bear! 🎉 Shop our Jellycat birthday collection in store now!

Check out our July author events lineup! All author events are ticketed. For more information and to sign up, visit anun...
06/15/2026

Check out our July author events lineup! All author events are ticketed. For more information and to sign up, visit anunlikelystory.com/events

đź“š July 6, 7pm: Jayson Tatum with Jeff Kinney (offsite event, tickets go on sale on Tuesday, June 16th at 10am)
đź“š July 8, 6:30pm: John Searles
đź“š July 9, 6:30pm: Kerri Maher with Marjan
đź“š July 13, 7pm: Kemper Donovan with Margot Douaihy
đź“š July 14, 7pm: Ocean Vuong with Kwame Dawes (offsite)
đź“š July 15, 6:30pm: Eliza Knight and Pamela Kelley
đź“š July 17, 7pm: Ashley Winstead and V. A. Vazquez with Jenny L. Howe
đź“š July 18, 12pm: Author Storytime with Ann Hood
đź“š July 21, 6:30pm: Jenny L. Howe with Taylor Grothe, Hannah Reynolds, and Crystal Seitz
đź“š July 22, 6:30pm: Lisa Scottoline
đź“š July 23, 6:30pm: Julie Carrick Dalton with Milo Todd
đź“š July 28, 7pm: H. M. Wolfe with Annie of Sable Sorensen (offsite event)
đź“š July 29, 6:30pm: Sarah Adler with Jenny L. Howe
đź“š July 31, 6:30pm: Jo Piazza

Sable Sorensen Sarah Adler Jo Piazza

This week’s comes from Coco, who loves Mazey Eddings’ YOU WON’T FORGET ME! ”Mazey Eddings YOU WON’T FORGET ME follows ...
06/13/2026

This week’s comes from Coco, who loves Mazey Eddings’ YOU WON’T FORGET ME!

”Mazey Eddings YOU WON’T FORGET ME follows Cubby and her band as they struggle to make ends meet in the music industry. Cubby is recovering from heartbreak after former band-mate, Connor, abandons the group. She leans on her bandmates, throws in a bit of fake-dating for the paps, and realizes that she’s been in love with the one who has been there all along.”

For more of Coco’s recommendations, visit
https://anunlikelystory.indiecommerce.com/coco-recommends

06/12/2026

Our Father’s Day collection is here! Shop in store to browse our selection of cards, books, games, and more ✨

We have a new summer salad special! Try our Sunflower Craisin Crunch Salad with creamy lemon dressing created by our ama...
06/12/2026

We have a new summer salad special! Try our Sunflower Craisin Crunch Salad with creamy lemon dressing created by our amazing cook, Meghan 🥗

Our kitchen is open for breakfast and lunch from 10am-3pm daily!

Check out what booksellers are reading this week! đź“šMaddie is reading HYPERION by Dan SimmonsGrayson is reading YOU WEREN...
06/11/2026

Check out what booksellers are reading this week! đź“š

Maddie is reading HYPERION by Dan Simmons
Grayson is reading YOU WEREN’T MEANT TO BE HUMAN by Andrew Joseph White
Gabrielle is reading Matt Dinniman’s DUNGEON ANARCHIST’S COOKBOOK
Olivia is reading HEADLIGHTS by CJ Leede

Are any of these on your TBR? Let us know in the comments!

Address

111 South Street
Plainville, MA
02762

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(508) 699-0244

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