Upcoming Events
Poetry for a Purpose
Join us for Poetry with a Purpose, a heartfelt, come-and-go fundraising event supporting your local indie bookstore . From 12 PM to 6 PM, we’re filling the shop with the power of words, creativity, and connection—all in support of keeping our shelves (and stories) alive.
Order of Events:
All Day: Silent auction featuring themed baskets and bundles—perfect for gifting or treating yourself. Winners will be contacted via email.
12:00PM - 6:00PM: Blackout poetry station using local newspapers and magazines; easy-to-follow instructions will be available with instructors to answer questions as needed.
1:30PM: Community poetry slam and open mic
3:00 PM: "Haiku with Hannah” workshop.
4:00 PM: Publishing Q&A session
5:00PM: Community poetry slam and open mic
Throughout the day, enjoy a variety of interactive and inspiring experiences for all ages and skill levels. Try your hand at blackout poetry using local newspapers and magazines, or join us for a lighthearted and creative “Haiku with Hannah” workshop. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just curious to explore poetry, there’s something for everyone.
Take the stage (or cheer others on!) during our community poetry slam and open mic, with featured readings happening throughout the afternoon. Share your voice, your story, or simply soak in the creativity of others in a welcoming, encouraging space.
Instead of a traditional raffle, we’ll be hosting a thoughtfully curated silent auction featuring themed baskets and bundles—perfect for gifting or treating yourself. Highlights include a Mother’s Day-inspired bundle (featuring Rosie’s BIG Talk Workbook), as well as collections of books, shop merchandise, and other bookish goodies. Be sure to browse the full list of auction items displayed around the store and place your bids before the event ends!
We’ll also be hosting a Publishing Q&A session, where you can ask questions about the writing and publishing process—perfect for aspiring authors or anyone curious about what it takes to bring a book to life.
Can’t attend but still want to support? We’ll have a donation link available online, so you can contribute from anywhere or give additionally during the event.
Come for a little while or stay all afternoon—every visit, every bid, and every donation helps support our mission to build a vibrant, literary community. We can’t wait to celebrate poetry, creativity, and community with you! ✨📚
Local Author Hannah Mosing: The Corpse of Who I Used to Be
With nature as solace and love as compass, The Corpse of Who I Used to Be traces a whimsical path from self-deprecation to self-acceptance. Charming, quirky, and refreshingly authentic, this poetry collection from Hannah Mosing, author of Fragile Heart, explores the relentless tug-of-war with anxiety and depression, the ever-present ache of grief, and the quiet triumph of learning to peacefully inhabit one’s own body and mind.
Here, the body becomes both battleground and sanctuary, and vulnerability becomes a superpower. The verses within these pages illuminate the complexity of living with a restless mind while still reaching for joy, connection, and peace. Through chrysalis and rebirth, this collection contemplates what it means to shed old skins and courageously step into becoming, never losing sight of the beauty and chaos of becoming unapologetically human.
These poems find comfort in wild places and simple pleasures: a patch of sunlight, a shared glance, the sacredness of togetherness. At the heart of this collection is a testament to the playful presence and quiet devotion of love, wherein a gentle touch or a glimpse of beauty can transform even the most mundane moments into something extraordinary.
With equal parts candor, tenderness, and wit—and the occasional note of self-loathing reclaimed from the trash bin and refashioned into self-love—Hannah Mosing’s poetry invites readers to embrace imperfection; to see the beauty in the ordinary, in the chaos, in themselves. This is an ode to self-discovery, upheld by the radical act of choosing to value ourselves as we are, flaws and all.
The Corpse of Who I Used to Be is for anyone learning to navigate life’s messiness with courage—and a little humor—while seeking to live gently with themselves. At once vulnerable and powerful, this remarkable collection is both mirror and lantern—reflecting our struggles while lighting the way toward radical self-acceptance.
Author Signing & Reading With Hannah Mosing
Hi lovely people 🩵
I’ll be at @read.shop here in Dallas doing a Sunday morning book signing + poetry reading 📖☕️
Hope to see you there!
Poetry Open Mic at Opening Bell Coffee
Share Your Words, Share Your Voice!
More details to come.
Get Lit: Grown-Up Book Fair
Get Lit! at the Dallas Public Library!
We're back and better than ever! Reignite your love for book fairs—this time with a grown-up twist!
Think retro nostalgia meets local lit culture: curated reads, quirky journals, swoon-worthy posters, and your favorite indie vendors all in one spot. Sip on specialty cocktail drinks, discover local authors, and treat yourself to a little bookish joy.
This is in partnership with the Dallas Public Library and Get Lit!
Hannah Mosing - Barnes & Noble Rockwall
✨ Author Signing! ✨
We are so excited to have Hannah Mosing back for another signing! Hannah will be at Barnes & Noble Rockwall on Sunday, February 15th at 11:00AM and will be signing copies of her poetry books "Fragile Heart" and her newest "The Corpse of Who I Used to Be" 💖🌹
We hope to see you there! 😁
Self-Love: A Poetry Reading & Signing with Hannah Mosing
We’re celebrating self-love the evening before Valentine’s Day with a poetry reading🫶🏻
Hannah Mosing, local poet, will be sharing her collections & signing books! She’s our journey-guide into a world of words dedicated to loving our bodies & minds in a world that can make that really tough sometimes.
Come out & share in the love!
When? Friday, February 13th @ 6:30 pm
Where? Bibliobar Bookstore! 1018 E 15th St Plano, TX 75074
Poetry Reading + Book Signing
✨ Poetry Reading & Author Signing ✨
Join us for an intimate evening of poetry, storytelling, and heartfelt conversation as we welcome Texas poet Hannah Mosing to The Story Emporium & Bookshop.
A graduate of the University of North Texas, Hannah is the author of Fragile Heart and her newly released collection, The Corpse of Who I Used to Be. Known for her raw honesty and lyrical depth, her work explores love, loss, identity, and the quiet resilience woven into everyday life.
Hannah will share selected poems, talk about her creative process, and connect with readers, followed by a book signing. Both titles will be available for purchase in the shop.
📅 Friday, January 9, 2026
🕕 6:00-7:30 PM
📍 202 US-79, Hutto, TX
Come celebrate a rising Texas poet and an evening of literary artistry—we’d love to see you there. 💛📖
Hannah's Book Release Party!!
Please join me for a festive celebration of my second poetry book release, The Corpse of Who I Used to Be!
Enjoy light bites and a selection of drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Paperback and hardback copies will be available for purchase, and you’re welcome to bring your own if you already have one. ✨
The vibe for the evening is holiday chic — think stylish, semi-casual, and ready to mingle. I’ll be signing books (and maybe even doing some poetry reading 👀)
I look forward to seeing you there. ❤️🥰
Book Signing at Half Price Books!
Please join Hannah at HPB South Lamar to get your copy of her new poetry book, The Corpse of Who I Used to Be.
Hannah Mosing Signs FRAGILE HEART!
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Join us Saturday, February 8th from 1-3 as local author, Hannah Mosing signs copies of her book "Fragile Heart!" This collection of poetry is the perfect gift to yourself or a loved one for Valentine's Day! Copies of the book will be available to purchase the day of the event. We are so excited to see you and Hannah!
Barnes & Noble
Watters Creek Village
988 Village Green Drive
Allen, TX 75013
Fragile Heart - Book Signing
Please join local poetry author, Hannah Mosing, at Lucky Dog Books on Thursday, December 19th! Hannah will be present to sign books - both hardcover and paperback copies are available.
Lucky Dog Books
10534 Garland Rd.
East Dallas
Dallas, TX 75218
Local Author Signing with Hannah Mosing
Talking Animals Books
Fragile Heart
By Hannah Mosing
Written by a young woman living with anxiety and PTSD from traumatic situations that no one should ever have to endure, this collection includes 80 heartfelt poems that traverse the landscapes of grief from loss of loved ones and loss of self.
Austin Fragile Heart Book Signing
Please join us in celebrating the book release!
The book will be available for purchase and Hannah will be present for signings.
Light apps and drinks provided
Hope to see you there!
Dallas Fragile Heart Book Signing
Fragile Heart March 20th official release date Dallas book signing!