The Story Emporium

The Story Emporium The Story Emporium: Hillsboro’s local hub for books, movies, toys, games, and art! Follow us for updates and get ready to shop local! 🎉

Explore stories, discover classics, and spark creativity. 📚🎥🎨 Located in downtown Hillsboro.

Today’s author, Tessa King, is set up and ready to meet and greet from 10 to 12! Stop by after the Farmer’s Market for a...
06/13/2026

Today’s author, Tessa King, is set up and ready to meet and greet from 10 to 12! Stop by after the Farmer’s Market for a signed book and to hear about her writings 📕

Also, don’t forget our 79 cent DVD sale today. You really can’t go wrong with stopping by today!

All DVDs are just 79 cents today at The Story Emporium! We are open from 10-4 in downtown Hillsboro!
06/13/2026

All DVDs are just 79 cents today at The Story Emporium! We are open from 10-4 in downtown Hillsboro!

Mark your calendar for our next meet the Author Event this Saturday from 10-12! Tessa King will be joining us to sell he...
06/07/2026

Mark your calendar for our next meet the Author Event this Saturday from 10-12! Tessa King will be joining us to sell her books and give you a chance to learn more. Hope to see you there!

Looking to add some movie posters to your collection? Today only - all movie posters at The Story Emporium are only 99 c...
06/06/2026

Looking to add some movie posters to your collection? Today only - all movie posters at The Story Emporium are only 99 cents!

FLASH SALE!Today only, all used books are buy one get one FREE! Stop in and stock up!
05/30/2026

FLASH SALE!

Today only, all used books are buy one get one FREE! Stop in and stock up!

Matt Damon. Tom Holland. Zendaya. Nolan GEM! The movie releases July 17, 2026. The hype is real - and the book it's base...
05/24/2026

Matt Damon. Tom Holland. Zendaya. Nolan GEM! The movie releases July 17, 2026. The hype is real - and the book it's based on is epic!

We are taking pre-orders for the book so you can read it before the movie! Pre-Orders close tomorrow! Order your copy today: https://odysseystoryemporium.netlify.app/

🎉 SPIN THE WHEEL! 🎉Make any purchase today and get a chance to spin the prize wheel! 🛍️🎡Win fun prizes like FREE books, ...
05/23/2026

🎉 SPIN THE WHEEL! 🎉

Make any purchase today and get a chance to spin the prize wheel! 🛍️🎡

Win fun prizes like FREE books, Alpha Candles wax melts, puzzles, T-shirts, and more! Stop by, shop around, and see what you land on!

"I laughed, I cried. I couldn't put it down." That's just one of the glowing reviews for My Wingman by Tessa King, a cen...
05/22/2026

"I laughed, I cried. I couldn't put it down." That's just one of the glowing reviews for My Wingman by Tessa King, a central Illinois indie author with a debut that's earning serious attention. 4.83 average rating, multiple awards, and available now at The Story Emporium! Support local authors and grab your copy today!

Join us for our next Meet the Author Event with Ann Frailey on May 30 from 10am-12pm!A. K. Frailey has written the histo...
05/19/2026

Join us for our next Meet the Author Event with Ann Frailey on May 30 from 10am-12pm!

A. K. Frailey has written the historical sci-fi OldEarth Encounter series, a contemporary
first contact novel, Last of Her Kind, the Newearth sci-fi series, an OldTown series, short
story collections, a modern parent’s reflection on J. R. R. Tolkien’s works in The Road
Goes Ever On: A Christian Journey Through The Lord of the Rings, personal and
introspective My Road books, children’s books, and a poetry collection!

We're taking pre-orders for The Odyssey ahead of one of the most anticipated films of 2026. Preorder your copy now for $...
05/17/2026

We're taking pre-orders for The Odyssey ahead of one of the most anticipated films of 2026. Preorder your copy now for $19.99 and pickupin-store mid-June. Support local, and read a great book! Pre-order today: https://odysseystoryemporium.netlify.app/

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315 S Main Street
Hillsboro, IL
62049

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Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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