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🦸♀️ HEROES & VILLAINS BOOK CRAWL 🦹♂️Every story has two sides. Which one will you choose?
📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Soulard | St. Louis, MO
📚 Hosted by STL Bookish Events
Calling all book lovers, morally gray characters, hopeless romantics, and unapologetic villains!
This November, the streets of Soulard are becoming the setting for an epic literary adventure where YOU get to decide how your story unfolds.
Join us for the Heroes & Villains Book Crawl, an afternoon of books, local authors, bookish vendors, and interactive quests across participating businesses throughout historic Soulard!
⚔️ CHOOSE YOUR STORY
Every great story begins with a choice. Will you follow the path of righteousness or embrace your villain era?
🦸 THE HERO'S JOURNEY
Every hero has an origin story. This one's yours.
📍 STARTING LOCATION: Protagonist Cafe
Your adventure begins here! Embark on the Hero's Journey as you explore Soulard, visit participating locations, discover local authors and vendors, and complete quests along the way.
Will you rise to the challenge and become the hero of your own story?
🦹 THE VILLAIN'S ARC
Not every villain was born evil. Some simply chose a better story.
📍 STARTING LOCATION: Antagonist Cafe
Forget the rules. It's time to embrace your villain era! Follow the Villain's Arc through Soulard, uncovering bookish treasures, meeting authors and vendors, and completing challenges worthy of a true literary antagonist.
After all, who says the villain can't have a happy ending?
📖 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ Meet and shop from local and indie authors across multiple genres!
✨ Discover unique bookish merchandise, handmade creations, and literary treasures from local vendors!
✨ Explore participating Soulard businesses as you make your way through your chosen quest!
✨ Complete interactive challenges and embrace your inner hero or villain!
✨ Connect with fellow readers, discover your next favorite book, and support St. Louis's literary community!
🎭 DRESS THE PART!
Heroes, villains, antiheroes, and morally gray love interests are ALL welcome!
Come dressed as your favorite fictional hero or villain, represent a beloved book character, or create your own literary persona!
Costumes are encouraged but absolutely not required.
🗺️ HOW IT WORKS
1️⃣ Choose your path: Hero's Journey or Villain's Arc.
2️⃣ Begin your adventure: Heroes start at Protagonist Cafe, while villains begin at Antagonist Cafe.
3️⃣ Explore Soulard: Follow your chosen quest through participating businesses, meeting authors and vendors along the way.
4️⃣ Complete your journey: Take on challenges, discover new stories, and make your own adventure!
📍 Additional participating locations, quest details, and event updates will be announced soon!
🔞 This event is designed for adult readers. Individual participating venues may have their own age restrictions.
Whether you're the hero everyone roots for, the villain everyone secretly loves, or the morally gray character who steals the entire story, there's a place for you here.
Because every story needs a hero. And every great story needs a villain.
⚔️ So, which path will YOU choose?
Hosted by STL Bookish Events, bringing readers, authors, and local businesses together one bookish adventure at a time.
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Event venue
Protagonist Cafe, 1700 S 9th St,St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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