BookPeople invites local storytellers to share a seven minute story in front of your Community Bound by Books.

UPDATE: This event was previously scheduled for July 9th but will now take place on July 30th. Existing ticket/RSVP-holders were notified via email on July 8th. All tickets/RSVPs are still valid for this event.

Our theme is Obviously Austin!

Had a bad date at Zilker? Ever been hit by a Lime scooter? Experienced a horror story on IH-35? Bring your best true story that couldn't take place anywhere other than Bat City.

Attendees will vote for their favorite storyteller who will win a $25 BookPeople gift card at the end of the night.

Format:

This event is free and open to the public but you can guarantee a seat and/or a storytelling slot with a paid ticket.
Location: The second floor of BookPeople.
Run time: 2 hours

Storytelling Guidelines:

A very select few tickets are available to guarantee you a storytelling slot and a reserved seat.
Any and all additional storytelling slots will be given to attendees randomly on the night of the event.
Storytellers will have seven minutes to tell an original true story.
By participating, you agree with BookPeople’s Mission, Values, and DEI Statement, and consent to share and use audio, video, and/or pictures of your performance on BookPeople’s social media and website. The use of offensive language and/or material is prohibited and BookPeople reserves the right to ask those that behave outside of our values to leave the bookstore, and/or event space.

General Info:

All ages are welcome, but please note some stories may contain mature content.
Seating will be guaranteed for paid ticket purchasers but given on a first-come, first served basis.
Free RSVPs will have access to standing room viewing.
If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact online@bookpeople.com

If you have any other questions, please visit our Eventbrite FAQ. If your question isn't covered in the FAQ, feel free to email us at online@bookpeople.com.
BookPeople reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event if necessary.
There will not be a live stream or recording available.
All event guidelines are subject to change.

By purchasing a ticket from BookPeople, you are not only supporting a local, independent business – you’re playing your part in keeping traditional storytelling alive.

Thank you for supporting your local independent bookstore!