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​7/13: Brent Cheney
8/3: Karen O'Driscoll

AUTHOR STORYTIMES
​ FOR KIDS ALL SUMMER!
SATURDAYS 2:00 P.M.

​8/10: Angie Lucas
8/24: Mike Agrelius

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THE PEAKS OF MADNESS
BOOK LAUNCH & AUTHOR SIGNING
​​Friday,
​July 19th
7:00 p.m.

Beat the summer heat with these thirty bone-chilling tales of horror!

Join us as we partner with Forty-Two Books and the Utah Chapter of Horror Writers Association to celebrate the release of their fifth anthology of short horror, Peaks of Madness: A Collection of Utah Horror.

The group of Utah writers who brought you It Came From the Great Salt Lake, Apocalypse Utah, and others are back with thirty new tales of terror, and the horror inside may just drive you mad!

Some will resist. Others will give in willingly. You may even find that you like the psychosis of original Utah Horror. Thirty lunatics have come together to produce the finest and most original unpublished writings, since losing their minds. Experience the delusion and insanity of this new collection of horror in poetry, flash, and short fiction.

Hypnotic flesh eaters, ghosts of the past, ritual killings, time loops in hell, Ted Bundy's murder-sex, sub-dermal insects, homicidal hauntings, and asylum wanderers will thrill and fascinate you on the way out of sanity.

Lovecraft's typewriter will type out your last words as you lose your mind, proclaiming the stories within, the best to have ever been penned.

Join us at The Printed Garden on Friday night, July 19th, and enjoy an evening of Utah horror stories as some of the contributors to Peaks of Madness: A Collection of Utah Horror regale us with their tales of terror. This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

BOOK SIGNING WITH
KENNETH
HUNTER GORDON
Saturday,
​July 27th
7:00 p.m.

Jonathan Berger, known locally as The Bergermeister, is the head of Bergerton’s illustrious Berger family. The Bergers have prospered in the town ever since Jon’s great-great-grandfather refused to move from the spot where his donkey cart toppled over on the side of the road. Fortune smiles upon them—until a catastrophic fire strikes during the annual Feast of Sullivan, and they find themselves scattered to the winds.

Runaway grandchildren, a pitchfork-armed local militia, rival churches, a home for wayward boys, goat caves converted to a makeshift prison: their adventures are seemingly endless. But as they explore the world beyond the confines of their little town, circling ever nearer to the great island City, they also discover the connections that hold steadfast between them, no matter what the distance.

Narrated by a witch whose knack for storytelling far outstrips her questionable magical talent, this charming debut paints a world where anything might happen—and most of it does. Join us in welcoming Kenneth Gordon to The Printed Garden to read from, answer questions about, and sign copies of his new book, One Brass Knuckle. This event begins at 7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL CHILDREN'S
STORYTIME WITH AUTHOR
KAREN
O'DRISCOLL
Saturday,
​August 3rd
2:00 p.m.

A true story about a chicken who raised ducklings and the surprises it brought to the barnyard. Illustrated in watercolor with pen and ink, it is a heartwarming story about moms, babies and the families we make for ourselves.

Join us for a special author-led storytime for children Saturday afternoon, August 3rd. Karen O'Driscoll will read her new picture book, Buc, Buc, Mama Duck!, and two other favorites for the kids. We'll also have special coloring pages and some cookies! The storytime will begin at 2:00 p.m.

BOOK SIGNING WITH
CAMILLE
ANDROS
Tuesday,
​August 27th
7:00 p.m.

In this empowering picture book with a STEM focus, Charlotte, a budding bunny scientist, ignores the doubters and confidently finds a cure to the mysterious malady affecting the forest.

The animals of the forest are all getting sick and no one can figure out why. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and help her friends and family, Charlotte dives into some serious medical science. But when the doctors and other scientists don’t take her work seriously, she sets out to find a cure on her own, determined to show that she can make a difference. This empowering story about a smart, confident bunny encourages girls to be persistent and believe in themselves.

We're proud to partner with Provo City Library at Academy Square and to participate in their AuthorLink program to help host a reading and signing with author Camille Andros. This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

BOOK SIGNING WITH
JAMES
D'ARC
Thursday,
​September 19th
7:00 p.m.
​at Orem Public Library
58 N. State Street, Orem

For more than 100 years, the magnificent scenery and locales of Utah have played host to hundreds of Hollywood films and TV episodes, including memorable films such as The Searchers, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, Easy Rider, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Thelma & Louise, and Forrest Gump.
This book gives readers the inside scoop on how these films were made, what happened on and off set, and more. Author and film historian James V. D’Arc provides a wealth of trivial factoids for movie buffs, including anecdotes about the interactions of Utah locals with actors and crew.
New and updated text and photos have been added to the previous edition (When Hollywood Came to Town) to bring this edition up to date with movies and TV shows filmed in Utah since 2010.

Please join us as we welcome James D'Arc to the Orem Public Library for an amazing evening of stories and tales of the motion picture industry at work in Utah!  James D'Arc was the curator of the BYU Motion Picture Archive at the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University for 41 years.  We'll have copies of the expanded and updated edition of his book, When Hollywood Came to Utah on hand for purchase and signing.  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.​

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BOOK SIGNING WITH
DEAN
HUGHES
Thursday,
​September 26th
7:00 p.m.
​at Orem Public Library
58 N. State Street, Orem

When Brigham Young summons young Morgan Davis to his office and calls him to join other missionaries in settling the Muddy River Valley (what is now Nevada), Morgan can’t imagine what lies in store. He has just two weeks to find a wife and gather enough belongings to help start a settlement. 

As Morgan and his new bride, Angeline, travel the long trail south in a covered wagon, they fall in love and connect with the other Saints. But the desert location on the Muddy River soon becomes a physical and emotional test for all of them. Together they face difficult requests from Church leaders, multiple failed attempts to settle, deaths of loved ones, and then perhaps the ultimate challenge—polygamy.  What do stalwart members do when faced with conflicting instructions from Salt Lake City? Morgan and Angeline are about to find out.

Join us in welcoming Dean Hughes to the Orem Public Library to read from, answer questions about, and sign copies of his new book Muddy.  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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THIRD ANNUAL
MIDSUMMER
BOOK
SALE
30% OFF STOREWIDE!
​July 23rd-27th

Join us for our third annual Midsummer Book Sale from store open on Tuesday, July 23rd, through Saturday, July 27th.  Enjoy a 30% store-wide discount for the entire week.  Purchase 4 or more hardcovers or 6 or more paperbacks and enjoy a 40% discount.

Unfortunately, we're unable to apply the sale discount to books special ordered into the store, at author events, or to transactions where trade credit is being used.

BOOK SIGNING WITH
LORI QIAN
Friday,
​August 9th
7:00 p.m.

Her mom was working as a maid. Her dad’s Alzheimer’s was in high gear. And the rent on her parents’ small Chicago apartment had just gone up. Again. But Lori was holding it all together: helping care for her dad and pay her family’s bills, figuring out how to navigate graduate school and four jobs on top of her family responsibilities, and, somehow, continuing to believe that there was more to life than this.

And there was. An exciting job teaching at a prestigious school in China. Although the previous month, she had turned down a job offer in Iowa―thinking it was too far away from her family―she felt completely at ease accepting the job in China. Grasping on to the fierce determination she’d had since childhood, Lori found herself in Guangzhou, China, where she fell in love with the culture and with a man from a tiny town in Hubei province. What followed was a transformative adventure―one that will inspire readers to use the bitter to make life even sweeter.

Join us in welcoming Lori Qian to The Printed Garden to celebrate the release of her new book! Lori will read from, discuss, and sign copies of her new memoir, How Sweet the Bitter Soup. This event will begin at 7:00 p.m

SPECIAL CHILDREN'S
STORYTIME WITH AUTHOR
ANGIE
LUCAS
Saturday,
​August 10th
2:00 p.m.

When a young boy loses his mother, an invisible dragon swoops in and perches on top of his head. A most unwelcome guest, the dragon follows him to school, sleeps on his chest at night (making it hard for him to breathe), and even crashes his birthday party. As the boy comes to terms with his mother’s death, however, his relationship with the dragon changes in surprising ways.

My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon is a story for children dealing with loss, particularly the death of a parent. Although grief is a heavy topic, Angie Lucas and Birgitta Sif handle it deftly for children, using the metaphor of the dragon, a light tone, and touches of humor. The book shows that healing takes time and that it’s OK to experience a wide range of emotions as you process a really big loss.

Join us for a special Children's Storytime with author Angie Lucas on Saturday, August 10th. Angie will read from, discuss, and sign copies of her new book, and will round out the storytime with a couple of her other favorite books. We'll have coloring pages designed by the remarkable Icelandic artist Birgitta Sif, who is also the book's illustrator. If that's not enough, we'll have cookies! This event will begin at 2:00 p.m.

SPECIAL CHILDREN'S
STORYTIME WITH AUTHOR
MIKE
AGRELIUS
Saturday,
​August 24th
2:00 p.m.

This book contains a bunch of words that sound the same, aren't spelled the same, and have different meanings.  These words are called homophones!

Dedicated to kids who like to learn stuff, teachers who like to teach stuff, and parents, grandparents, and other people who love to read with kids, dedicated also to anyone who thinks the English language is just a little wacky, this handsomely illustrated and delightful picture book celebrates homophones, one of the delightful quirks of our language.

Join us in welcoming Mike Agrelius to The Printed Garden for a special Children's Storytime.  Mike will be reading his new book Hear What's Here, and a couple of his other favorites, and will sign copies of his book.  We'll also have coloring sheets and cookies for the kids!  This event will begin at 2:00 p.m.

BOOK SIGNING WITH
BRANDON
MULL
Monday,
​September 23rd
7:00 p.m.
at Orem Public Library
58 N. State Street, Orem

After a humiliating defeat at the hands of Kendra and Seth, Celebrant, King of Dragons, prepares to unleash his fury and take control of his native preserve. Two of the seven dragon sanctuaries have already fallen. Will Wyrmroost be next?

Armed with secret information from a new ally, Celebrant seeks a talisman that will guarantee victory in the war against the humans. With a cursed castle and traitorous creatures standing in the way, Kendra and Seth must attempt to foil Celebrant’s plan and beat him to his prize.

Will the two young caretakers rally enough support from the creatures of Wyrmroost to quell the uprising and protect the world from draconic dominion? One thing is certain—dragons are deadly foes, and one wrong move could bring swift defeat. It will take more than Kendra, Seth, and their current allies have ever given to endure the wrath of the Dragon King.

We're proud to partner with Orem Public LIbrary to present an evening with Brandon Mull, who will be reading  and signing books!  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

BOOK SIGNING WITH
BRIAN
EVENSON
Thursday,
​October 10th
7:00 p.m.
​at Orem Public Library
58 N. State Street, Orem

A newborn’s absent face appears on the back of someone else’s head, a filmmaker goes to gruesome lengths to achieve the silence he’s after for his final scene, and a therapist begins, impossibly, to appear in a troubled patient's room late at night. In these stories of doubt, delusion, and paranoia, no belief, no claim to objectivity, is immune to the distortions of human perception. Here, self-deception is a means of justifying our most inhuman impulses—whether we know it or not.

We're proud to partner with Orem Public Library to welcome acclaimed author Brian Evenson to Utah to read from, discuss, and sign copies of his new book  Song for the Unraveling of the World.  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
​ STORYTIME
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS
at 5:00 p.m.

Bring the little ones in any Wednesday afternoon for our weekly Wednesday Afternoon Storytime.  Each week, we'll select three to four of our favorite picture books from the shelves and read them aloud (sometimes we even do voices!).

The third Wednesday of every month will usually be themed - Dr. Seuss, Curious George, Elephant and Piggy, etc.

Storytime begins at 5:00 p.m.

BOOK SIGNING WITH
MELISSA
LEMON
Friday,
​July 26th
7:00 p.m.

Peter Pan’s time in Neverland is running out. Over the years, he has taken so many flights to Earth that he is nearing adulthood. Now the pirates of Neverland are giving him a choice: join them or face their wrath. But Peter sees a third option—leave Neverland for good.

Joining the pirates is obviously out of the question, but Peter is reluctant to abandon the Lost Boys. They need someone to care for them and protect them from the dangers of Neverland. So after a narrow escape from the pirates—who are becoming increasingly persistent—Peter flees to Earth, where he hopes to find someone to take his place as their leader and protector.

Modern Londoner Jane seems like a perfect replacement. She’s witty, tough, and good with children. He tricks her into going with him to Neverland, where he hopes she will want to stay so he can leave. But as Peter introduces her to Neverland, he discovers that losing her is almost as unbearable as becoming a pirate. As the situation with the pirates escalates, Peter is forced to decide whether to stay in Neverland forever or go back to Earth and lose the girl he has fallen in love with.

Please join us in welcoming author Melissa Lemon to The Printed Garden to read from, answer questions about, and sign copies of her new book Escaping Neverland. This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

MY FIRST
BOOK CLUB
Saturdays
​July 20th
August 17th
2:00 p.m.

We're launching our first My First Book Club both to keep our younger guests reading through the summer and to give them their very first book club-style experience.  Not necessarily designed as a classroom-style experience, the My First Book Club will be focused simply on creating a positive and fun social experience and getting young readers to talk about what they've read with their peers, focusing on their most and least favorite parts, as well as scratching the surface of their book selections to consider other messages and themes that the author might be conveying.

Participants should arrive at the July meeting having finished Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.  Although it's not necessary to have completed the book, guests should try to have read as much of it as possible to avoid the possibility of spoilers from other readers.  We'll be discussing Freya & Zoose by Emily Butler on August 17th with the author!

Each meeting will start at 2:00 p.m. and we'll have cookies or some type of snacks for our readers!

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CAMPAIGN AT
THE PRINTED GARDEN

Upcoming Sessions:
Saturday, July 20th
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
(inquire at contact email below)

Scene opens with a murder of crows appearing at the city walls of Fort Solace. One of them flies down to Nala and delivers a message: “I bear a message from the King Regent. The elves to the south have thus far been refusing to join the fold. Force a decision. Annihilate them if they refuse.”

Although this is an open group, new players interested in participating should RSVP with Steve Capone, the acting Dungeon Master, at stevecaponejr@gmail.com to check this group's playing schedule and aid in incorporating your character into the story.

BOOK SIGNING WITH
SARAH
EDEN
Monday,
​September 16th
7:00 p.m.

Elizabeth Black is the headmistress of a girls school in 1865s Victorian London. She is also a well-respected author of silver-fork novels, stories written both for and about the upper-class ladies of Victorian society. But by night, she writes very different kinds of stories--the Penny Dreadfuls that are all the rage among the working-class men. Under the pseudonym Charles King, Elizabeth has written about dashing heroes fighting supernatural threats, intelligent detectives solving grisly murders, and dangerous outlaws romancing helpless women. They contain all the adventure and mystery that her real life lacks.
 
Fletcher Walker began life as a street urchin, but is now the most successful author in the Penny Dreadful market, that is until Charles King started taking all of his readers. No one knows who King is, including Fletcher's fellow members of the Dread Penny Society, a fraternity of  authors dedicated to secretly fighting for the social and political causes of their working-class readers. The group knows King could be an asset with his obvious monetary success, or he could be the group's undoing as King s readership continues to cut into their profits.
 
For the first time Elizabeth experiences the thrill of a cat-and-mouse adventure reminiscent of one of her own novels as she tries to throw Fletcher off her scent. But the more time they spend together, the more she loses her heart. Its upper-class against working-class, author against author where readers, reputations, and romance are all on the line.

We're proud to partner with Orem Public Library to welcome Sarah Eden to read from, answer questions about, and sign copies of her new book The Lady and the Highwayman.  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL CHILDREN'S
STORYTIME WITH AUTHOR
TIM
BROWN
Saturday,
​September 28th
2:00 p.m.

Magic can be made with just two special words: What if. That’s what happens to a bunch of friends who want to experience a new world of words. They find the secret is in the food they eat. For one special day, whatever they eat changes the words they say! 

If it’s corned beef and cabbage from Dublin over there 
Suddenly you’re speaking with a leprechaun's flare 

Italian pasta and pizza – we must eat all of that! 
Buon Giorno! Grazie! Did I just say all of that? 

Join them on their journey of fun, food and a whole bunch of new words that will come right out of your mouth faster than you can say, “Aloha!” “G’day, mate” “Grab some food and don’t be late!” 

Join us in welcoming Tim Brown to The Printed Garden for a very special (and very fun!) Children's story-time featuring the first two books in Brown's delightful new series of picture books.  This story-time will begin at 2:00 p.m.

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MARY OLIVER
1935-2019

W. S. MERWIN
1935-2019

EDMUND MORRIS
1935-2019

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SPACES FOR BOOK CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, OR EVEN JUST A FEW FRIENDS

Looking for a quiet, comfortable meeting space for your book club?  There might be distractions at home, but there aren't any in this room!  Let us do the work so you can enjoy your time together.  Order and purchase your selections through our store and use our Reading Room, with our compliments!  We'll keep things organized so your members can pick up the following month's books at the current month's meeting, and save you a special trip to pick it up later in the month!

Looking for an inexpensive night out of the house?  Meet a couple friends at The Printed Garden for a friendly (or not-so-friendly) board game, and enjoy one of our complimentary hot beverages.  We also have chess, checkers, Monopoly, Jenga, and a couple decks of cards - or feel free to pack your own game in if you'd like!  If you've come by yourself to study, just let us know and we'll turn the music down or off