A Story Among Us: A Shared Short Story Reading & Conversation

A Story Among Us is a different kind of Austin reading event. Upon arrival, everyone receives the same short story, settles into a comfortable chair with a drink, reads the story quietly, and then discusses it together. The story is not available in advance and it remains a surprise until the evening begins. After putting away our phones and choosing a place to read, we will spend approximately 30–40 minutes reading in silence. You will then have a few minutes to gather your thoughts before moving into a relaxed small-group conversation and, finally, a discussion with the room. Stories may be eerie, witty, thought provoking, rooted in Texas culture or built around a question with no obvious answer. Selections may come from the public domain, contemporary writers, independent publishers or local authors sharing work with Analog. Your ticket includes: • A complete short story selected for the evening • Uninterrupted reading time • Guided small-group and whole-room discussion • One house drink • Phone storage throughout the evening • No homework whatsoever No literary expertise is expected. Come because you enjoy stories or because you miss finishing something in one sitting. Analog Room is East Austin’s phone-free social club for silence, books and being human together, located upstairs above Cisco’s Restaurant. Event is complimentary for our founding members >>DISCLOSURE: Images are AI generated because this is the first time hosting this particular event so we don't have any real images. Forgive us, but we hope to capture actual scenes from this evening.<<