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UPCOMING ​EVENTS & ACTIVITIES!

AUTHOR SIGNING
ROSALYN
​EVES
Friday,
March 22nd
​7:00 p.m.

"Prepare to be spellbound" in this fast-paced and action-packed final installment of the Blood Rose Rebellion trilogy, perfect for fans of Six of Crows.

The Binding is broken. Mátyás is alive. And Anna Arden is on the run.

It seems, yet again, that breaking the Binding has shattered the world. And the only hope of mending it is Anna and Mátyás, working together. But it's never that simple, is it? The praetheria, the creatures once held captive by the spell, are now waging war against the Austro-Hungarian empire. And they are holding Noémi hostage--using her life to manipulate Anna and Mátyás, like marionettes on a string.

Gábor has elected to stay behind, to fight in the Hungarian army's resistance, while Anna and Mátyás search for their beloved Noémi--a mission doomed from the start, cloaked in praetherian magic. Magic that relies on illusion and misdirection. Eventually, there's only one way to save her: to split up. And to walk right into the lion's den.

When everyone thinks they're fighting each other for the same thing--freedom--can anyone truly win?

The Printed Garden is proud to welcome author Rosalyn Eves to our store to read from, answer questions about, and sign copies of the third book in her Blood Rose Rebellion trilogy, Winter War Awakening! This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.
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AUTHOR SIGNING
TRICIA
LEVENSELLER
Thursday,
March 28th
​7:00 p.m.
at Salt Lake County Library, Sandy Branch
10,100 Petunia Way, Sandy

An eighteen-year-old chieftain's daughter must find a way to kill her village’s oppressive deity if she ever wants to return home in Warrior of the Wild, the Viking-inspired YA standalone fantasy from Tricia Levenseller, author of Daughter of the Pirate King. 

How do you kill a god?
As her father's chosen heir, eighteen-year-old Rasmira has trained her whole life to become a warrior and lead her village. But when her coming-of-age trial is sabotaged and she fails the test, her father banishes her to the monster-filled wilderness with an impossible quest: To win back her honor, she must kill the oppressive god who claims tribute from the villages each year or die trying.

​We're proud to partner with Salt Lake County Library to host the final stop on the Rebel Warriors Tour at the Sandy Branch.  Tricia Levenseller, Caitlin Sangster, and Erin Summerill will all be reading from, answering questions about, and signing copies of their newest books!  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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FILM SCREENING &
AUTHOR SIGNING WITH
W. K. STRATTON
Tuesday,
​April 2nd
6:30 p.m.

We're proud to partner with Bloomsbury, Utah Humanities, Utah Film Center, and Salt Lake City Public Library for a very special event to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Sam Peckinpah's classic western The Wild Bunch. Join us as we welcome author W. K. Stratton to Salt Lake City Public Library to discuss his new book The Wild Bunch: Sam Peckinpah, a Revolution in Hollywood, and the Making of a Legendary Film. Mr. Stratton will be answering questions about, and signing copies of, his new book from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m., when he'll introduce the film. Attendees will then enjoy a full screening of The Wild Bunch, courtesy of Utah Film Center. Afterward, Mr. Stratton will answer lingering or new questions anyone has about the film, and will sign any additional copies of his book.

Sam Peckinpah's film The Wild Bunch, named one of the greatest films of all time by the American Film Institute, is the story of a gang of outlaws who are one big steal from retirement. When their attempted train robbery goes awry, the gang flees to Mexico and falls in with a brutal general of the Mexican Revolution, who offers them the job of a lifetime. Conceived by a stuntman, directed by a blacklisted director, and shot in the sand and heat of the Mexican desert, the movie seemed doomed. Instead, it became an instant classic with a dark, violent take on the Western movie tradition.

In The Wild Bunch, W.K. Stratton tells the fascinating history of the making of the movie and documents for the first time the extraordinary contribution of Mexican and Mexican-American actors and crew members to the movie's success. Shaped by infamous director Sam Peckinpah, and starring such visionary actors as William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Edmond O'Brien, and Robert Ryan, the movie was also the product of an industry and a nation in transition. By 1968, when the movie was filmed, the studio system that had perpetuated the myth of the valiant cowboy in movies like The Searchers had collapsed, and America was riled by Vietnam, race riots, and assassinations. The Wild Bunch spoke to America in its moment, when war and senseless violence seemed to define both domestic and international life.

The Wild Bunch is an authoritative history of the making of a movie and the era behind it. This event is free and open to the public. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis.

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BETTY BALLANTINE
1919-2019

Betty Ballantine and her husband Ian helped invent the modern paperback through their Bantam and Ballantine books. Paperbacks in America were not popular until the Ballantines improved the quality of the product and offered better titles.

AUTHOR SIGNING
CAITLIN
​SANGSTER
Thursday,
March 28th
​7:00 p.m.
at Salt Lake County Library, Sandy Branch
10,100 Petunia Way, Sandy

Sev must decode her mother’s last words to find the cure to Sleeping Sickness before her enemies find it first in this stunning sequel to Last Star Burning, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Aprilynne Pike calls “a rich and timely tale.”

No one is safe, not with a horrifying new strain of Sleeping Sickness tearing through the population. After fleeing the City with her friends, Sev has one goal: to find the cure her mother developed and put an end to the epidemic once and for all.

But decoding her mother’s last words—to seek out “Port North”—is easier said than done.  Nobody she talks to has heard of Port North, and with only Tai-ge and June on her side, Sev fears Dr. Yang will find the cure first, and that he’ll use it to start a new world order under his rule.

With no leads, Sev is running out of options—until she discovers someone hiding in the cargo hold of her heli plane. Someone she thought was dead. Someone with maps that could point the way to Port North, if only she could read them.  Unfortunately, the one person Sev never wants to see again might be the one person who can help her find the cure.

We're proud to partner with Salt Lake County Library to host the final stop on the Rebel Warriors Tour at the Sandy Branch.  Caitlin Sangster, Tricia Levenseller, and Erin Summerill will all be reading from, answering questions about, and signing copies of their newest books!  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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

Because of the ages of the children who have been coming, we'll be shifting gears for our weekly Wednesday Afternoon Storytime.  This last Wednesday, we started reading Emily Butler's delightful new middle grade novel, Freya & Zoose.

Fans of Kate DiCamillo's The Tale of Despereaux or Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan will treasure this timeless tale about a magnificent adventure to the North Pole and the even more astounding feat of true friendship. A perfect story for animal and adventure lovers alike, wonderfully illustrated by Jennifer Thermes!

Freya has always craved--and feared--adventure. Traipsing all over the world is simply not what dignified rock-hopper penguins do. But when she hears about Captain Salomon August Andrée's hot-air balloon expedition to the North Pole, Freya packs her copy of Hints to Lady Travellers and hops on board. Only moments after leaving land, Freya discovers a fellow stowaway! Meet Zoose, the scrappy, uncouth mouse whose endless wisecracks and despicable manners make him a less-than-ideal travel companion.

When the hot-air balloon is forced to land in the Arctic, these polar opposites must learn how to get along. Their very survival depends on it.

Last Wednesday, we read Chapters 1 and 2, in which Freya has stowed away on Captain Andree's hot air balloon.  She and Zoose have just met and have weathered a bit of turbulance.  We'll be starting in at the beginning of  Chapter 3 on Wednesday, March 13th.  Storytime begins at 5:00 p.m.

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​CHILD FRIENDLY

ADVENTURE AT
THE PRINTED GARDEN

Upcoming Sessions:
Saturday, March 30th
​(confirmed)
2:00 - 5:30 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.”

Marwyn the elf guard leads them into the forest.
They’re greeted by all of the elves who’ve come out of their hidey-holes underground. The party begins talking about how to outsmart the Regent in Waterdeep. (He’s been making demands that they join the fold, and they don’t want to because it seems his power is based in fear and tyranny… they have so far been far enough away and hidden enough with some power of their own - they’ve stayed free).
They meet Marwyven, the elven tribe’s leader. She casts Control Weather to interfere with the onlooking ravens who were circling overhead…
Marlyn is the other guard. He comes and gets them from talking in the underground meeting hall… the group is under attack from the air.

The party defeats a group of Ravens plus three Stymphalian Birds.
After discussing what to do next, they agree to tell the regent if they get any sort of opportunity - tell him that the elves have officially joined the fold.
The elves say, “We’ll send a fox” if they come under attack by the Regent’s messengers.

The group approaches Camp Solace, and the ravens are perched (still, reports Sammy) on the city walls.
Nala tells the chief raven, “The elves have joined the fold.” The ravens waste no time and take off flying north.

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.

PREORDER
YOUR SIGNED COPY OF NICKEL BOYS (7/16)
BY COLSON WHITEHEAD OR
ON EARTH WE'RE
BRIEFLY GORGEOUS (6/4)
BY OCEAN VUONG
NOW!

AUTHOR SIGNING
ERIN
​SUMMERILL
Thursday,
March 28th
​7:00 p.m.
at Salt Lake County Library, Sandy Branch
10,100 Petunia Way, Sandy

A young king searches for a way to save his kingdom in this romantic fantasy from Erin Summerill, who was called “absolutely marvelous” by New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas.

Aodren: A lonely, young king, searching for a way to dismantle his father’s dark legacy.
Lirra: A girl with the power to control the wind, torn between duty and following her dreams
 
For twenty years, Channelers—women with a magical ability—have been persecuted in Malam by those without magic. Now King Aodren wants to end the bloody divide and unite his kingdom. But decades of hatred can’t be overcome by issuing decrees, and rumors of a deadly Channeler-made substance are only fueling people’s fears. Lirra has every reason to distrust Aodren. Yet when he asks for help to discover the truth behind the rumors, she can’t say no. With Lirra by his side, Aodren sees a way forward for his people. But can he rewrite the mistakes of the past before his enemies destroy the world he’s working so hard to rebuild? Erin Summerill returns with a high-stakes fantasy full of romance, magic, and revenge perfect for fans of Susan Dennard and C. J. Redwine.

​We're proud to partner with Salt Lake County Library to host the final stop on the Rebel Warriors Tour at the Sandy Branch.  Erin Summerill, Caitlin Sangster, and Tricia Levenseller will all be reading from, answering questions about, and signing copies of their newest books!  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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SPECIAL AUTHOR STORYTIME WITH
CATHY
WITBECK
Saturday,
​April 13th
1:00 p.m.

When a young girl learns that her grandmother's hands have grown too shaky to make pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs), she learns the art herself, hoping to heal her grandmother's heart. The book explains the method for making pysanky, as well as a bit about the history, symbolism and tradition behind the craft.

Join us for a special author storytime and activity with local author Cathy Witbeck.  She'll do a special reading of Psyanky Promise and then will talk to the children about making psyanky.  There will be some coloring sheets for the children to color their own eggs, and we'll have some cookies set out, as well!  This event begins at 1:00 p.m.

SPECIAL AUTHOR STORYTIME WITH
DR. BONNIE
BAXTER
AND
JAIMI BUTLER
Saturday,
​May 4th
2:00 p.m.

Join a team of kids on an adventure to find the fabled Great Salt Lake Monster! Along the way, they'll discover cool stories about the lake, and the mystery of many natural wonders will be revealed!

Dr. Bonnie K. Baxter and Jaimi Butler, both of whom have dedicated the span of a career to studying Great Salt Lake, have crafted a picture book for young (and curious) readers that is full of the biology, geology, and people of our salty lake. Arly Landry's beautiful artwork betrays her fascination for, and love of, this extreme environment.

We're proud to partner with Great Salt Lake Institute to host a special Children's Storytime on Saturday afternoon, May 4th, as Dr. Bonnie Baxter and Jaimie Butler give a reading of The Great Great Salt Lake Monster Mystery! We'll have cookies for the kids, and Dr. Bonnie and Jaimie will be bringing a number of hands-on exhibits for little fingers to examine. This event will begin at 2:00 p.m.

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FRANCOIS CAMOIN
1939-2019

Francois Camoin was the founder of the Creative Writing Ph.D. program at The University of Utah in the 1960s, and the author of Benbow and Paradise, The End of the World is Los Angeles, Why Men Are Afraid of Women, and other works.  He has been called "a comic genius" and "a contemporary Mark Twain."

W. S. MERWIN
1927-2019

MARY OLIVER
1935-2019

STAN LEE
1922-2018

URSULA K. LEGUIN
1929-2018

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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