The idea for Twenty Stories came a year after Alexa Trembly and Emory Harkins moved to Los Angeles. Inspired by the stripped down menus offered by good food trucks, they wanted to showcase literature in new spaces, and to declutter the book-buying experience with a curated, top-tier selection.
In 2017 they bought a renovated 1987 van, then stocked it monthly with just twenty-books, each hand-selected and personally recommended. Since then they've driven the van cross-country, putting down roots with a bricks-and-mortar store in Providence, RI.
The bookmobile continues to be the heart of Twenty Stories. During the warmer months, the teal bookmobile pops-up in a new location every weekend and can be located with their online schedule, updated weekly on their social media platforms. The store stocks the current month’s curation alongside previous months' book selections. The store hosts readings, workshops, and community events with writers and artists from across the country. Smart. Clever. Fresh.
Website: Twenty Stories Bookstore
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