An Unlikely Story

An Unlikely Story An independent bookstore and cafe in Plainville, MA, with books, specialty gifts, and coffee!
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An Unlikely Story is honored to host Kelly Bishop for the paperback release of her bestselling memoir, THE THIRD GILMORE...
06/29/2026

An Unlikely Story is honored to host Kelly Bishop for the paperback release of her bestselling memoir, THE THIRD GILMORE GIRL. Best known for her role as matriarch Emily Gilmore in the beloved Emmy Award-winning show Gilmore Girls and as Marjorie Houseman in the hit film Dirty Dancing, Bishop's indomitable spirit has brought her a lifelong career in show business.

This event will be held offsite at the gorgeous Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, RI. Tickets are bundled with the paperback edition of THE THIRD GILMORE GIRL. Please note that there will be no meet-and-greet or signing following the event. Tickets are required to attend. Click here to register: https://anunlikelystory.indiecommerce.com/bishop2026

Some recent favorites from our wonderful booksellers! đź“š Which one will you read first?
06/28/2026

Some recent favorites from our wonderful booksellers! đź“š

Which one will you read first?

06/26/2026

A bookstore trip a day keeps the doctor away đź“š

Check out our July community events lineup! Community events are free to attend, with no advanced registration required....
06/25/2026

Check out our July community events lineup! Community events are free to attend, with no advanced registration required. Learn more about each one by visiting www.anunlikelystory.com/events ✨

Check out what booksellers are reading this week!Bonnie is reading PAPER GIRL by Beth MacyChristi is reading DOWN WITH T...
06/24/2026

Check out what booksellers are reading this week!

Bonnie is reading PAPER GIRL by Beth Macy
Christi is reading DOWN WITH THE SHIPMANS by Meg Mitchell Moore
Erin is reading Eric Moskowitz’s THE HARDEST, LONGEST RACE

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

06/23/2026

GREEN CITY WARS by Adrian Tchaikovsky is Bill’s pick this week! It’s a sci-fi noir in which all the characters are animals fighting for survival in the city underneath the humans. From Bill, “This is a crazy plot, full of twists and turns, and the world building and detail is… chef’s kiss perfect!”

06/22/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th and the Fourth of July with our fabulous collection of fluffy friends, puzzles, games, and more! 🎆

Let’s play hide-and-seek with Bookseller Kim! Ready or not— here we come! Can you find all 5 spots she’s hiding? Let us ...
06/21/2026

Let’s play hide-and-seek with Bookseller Kim! Ready or not— here we come!

Can you find all 5 spots she’s hiding? Let us know in the comments!

This week’s comes from Tory, who loves Katie Abdou’s A PRINCE AMONG PIRATES!A charming nobleman accidentally joins a p...
06/20/2026

This week’s comes from Tory, who loves Katie Abdou’s A PRINCE AMONG PIRATES!

A charming nobleman accidentally joins a pirate ship and falls for its debonair captain in this swashbuckling q***r YA debut that’s perfect for fans of F.T. Lukens and Our Flag Means Death.

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

06/19/2026

Juneteenth updated store hours:

Bookstore 10am-5pm
Cafe 10am-4:30pm
Kitchen 10am-3pm

Our regular hours will resume tomorrow!

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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