ONCE IN A TIMELINE: Iman Hariri-Kia in conversation with Ali Hazelwood

In Conversation with Ali Hazelwood

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Flutter Romance Bookstore

🎟️ Tickets: $35 (Includes a Copy of Once in a Timeline)

Join Flutter Romance Bookstore for an unforgettable evening celebrating the release of Once in a Timeline, the witty, swoony, and thought-provoking new novel from bestselling author, journalist, and Sounds Like a Cult co-host Iman Hariri-Kia.

Iman will be joined in conversation by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood for a lively discussion about romance, internet culture, identity, authenticity, and creating unforgettable love stories. After the conversation, guests will have the opportunity to participate in an audience Q&A before meeting Iman during the book signing.

Blending laugh-out-loud humor, speculative fiction, and irresistible romance, Once in a Timeline follows an aspiring New York City lifestyle influencer who becomes trapped inside her own "day in the life" video, forcing her to outsmart the algorithm—and perhaps find love along the way. Perfect for readers of Ashley Poston, The Love of My Afterlife, and anyone who loves romance with a clever twist.

Whether you're already a fan of Iman's novels, her award-winning journalism, or her hit podcast Sounds Like a Cult, this is a unique opportunity to celebrate one of romance's most exciting voices alongside hometown favorite Ali Hazelwood.

• One admission to the event
• One copy of Once in a Timeline
• An author conversation featuring Iman Hariri-Kia and Ali Hazelwood
• Audience Q&A
• Book signing following the discussion

Once in a Timeline is a sharp, sexy speculative rom-com about an aspiring New York City lifestyle influencer who suddenly becomes trapped inside her own "day in the life" video. As reality begins to blur with the internet persona she's created, she must navigate love, identity, and the pressures of living online—all while trying to escape the algorithm that's keeping her stuck.

Iman Hariri-Kia is a bestselling novelist, award-winning journalist, and co-host of the Webby Award-winning podcast Sounds Like a Cult. Born and based in New York City, her writing on relationships, identity, and culture has appeared in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, The Cut, and many other publications. She is the author of A Hundred Other Girls, The Most Famous Girl in the World, and Female Fantasy, which was named one of the best books of the year by Elle, Kirkus Reviews, and Publishers Weekly.

• Each ticket includes one copy of Once in a Timeline.
• Books included with admission will be distributed at check-in.
• Additional books by Iman Hariri-Kia and Ali Hazelwood will be available for purchase while supplies last.
• Due to time constraints, signing guidelines may be adjusted at the discretion of the event staff.
• Tickets are non-refundable except in the event of cancellation.