# Event Details - **Event Name**: Story Is the Thing - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: Looking to discover your new favorite author? Join us for our FREE signature reading series, Story Is the Thing.About this EventThe Program6:00 - Reception with the authors6:30 - Readings, discussion, and Q&A7:30 - Book signing Looking to discover your new favorite author and some new books to add to your reading list this festive season? Join us for our signature reading series, Story Is the Thing, to hear four stellar Northern California fiction authors read from their debut and latest titles.Our guests are Keith Haddock for Imagine My Surprise! in which a reincarnated drug addict sets out to avenge his own M**der; bestselling author Chad Harbach for his urgent, deeply felt story of friendship, The Brightness; Vanessa Hua for Coyoteland, her funny, heartfelt novel set in an affluent Bay Area suburb; and, finally, Omar Hussain for A Thousand Natural Shocks, a mesmerizing meditation on trauma, memory, and identity wrapped in a high-octane thriller.ACCESSIBILITY: To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for this event, please email events [at] keplers [dot] org at least one week prior to the event.We want Kepler’s to be a welcoming and comfortable space for everyone. If you are feeling unwell, especially with respiratory symptoms, please stay home. Thank you for helping us create a safe and considerate environment for our community. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/menlo-park/story-is-the-thing/100002000049609221 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, meditation - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Kepler's Books - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Menlo Park - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Kepler's Books - **lat**: 37.453569 - **long**: -122.182167 - **full address**: Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Story Is the Thing - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/dda81f3dbc7106183eee7cf0b68f6cf5d2c18882043489642a89c49e36d0b2d2-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789080366 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Story Is the Thing being held? - **A:** Story Is the Thing takes place on Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Story Is the Thing? - **A:** Story Is the Thing is organized by Kepler's Literary Foundation. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Kepler's Literary Foundation's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Kepler's Literary Foundation a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Kepler's Literary Foundation has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Story Is the Thing is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Menlo Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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