SEE NEIL GAIMAN AT DELTA PERFORMANCE HALL AT ECCLES THEATER
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 17TH AT 8:00 P.M.

DETAILS AND TICKETS at https://live-at-the-eccles.com/events/neil-gaiman

WE'RE GIVING AWAY TWO TICKETS TO SEE NEIL GAIMAN AT THE ECCLES ON SATURDAY!  PURCHASE ANY NEW BOOK FROM OUR SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY OR GRAPHIC NOVELS SECTIONS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, OR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH AND ENTER TO WIN.  WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN FRIDAY NIGHT AT OUR SIGNING EVENT WITH FANTASY AUTHOR JODI MILNER!

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JOIN US FOR THESE TERRIFIC
UPCOMING ​EVENTS & ACTIVITIES!

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR
2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOP GIFT GUIDE EVENT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH - SEE DETAILS BELOW

AUTHOR SIGNING
JODI MILNER
Friday,
November 16th
​7:00 p.m.

A secret society of immortals, tasked to protect the world.

A demon bent on revenge.

A girl brave enough to fight for her family when the two collide.

Archdemoness Wrothe stirs the ashes from a long dead war, rekindling a fire that threatens to burn the world. Only the legendary Stonebearers of the Khandashii have the power to stop her, if they catch wind of her plans in time. Katira didn't believe the legends. She didn't believe a person could alter the fabric of reality or live forever. She didn't believe in the dark mirror realm or in the dangerous creatures prowling there either.

That was before the first shadow hound came for her.

Although she's appeared in a number of anthologies, Stonebearer's Betrayal is Jodi's first fantasy novel. Join us on Friday night, November 16th, to celebrate the release of Jodi's new book. She'll be reading from, answering questions about, and signing copies of Stonebearer's Betrayal. 

​Jodi's friend Jordan Hinckley will also be present at the book launch! Jordan is an instructor with Wasatch HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) and has been studying and practicing with edged weapons for the better part of the last twenty years. He currently teaches two long sword classes, and will have some of his favorite weapons on display at the event. For more information about Jordan or the classes he teaches, check out www.theucsa.com/.

This event begins at 7:00 p.m.

JOIN THE
SERIAL 
READERS
BOOK GROUP
Thursday,
November 29th
​7:00 p.m.

"[AN] ENGROSSING LOOK BEHIND THE HEADLINES OF NOTORIOUS HOMICIDES."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY(STARRED REVIEW)
In this clear-eyed, gritty, and enthralling narrative, Dr. Vincent Di Maio and veteran crime writer Ron Franscell guide us behind the morgue doors to tell a fascinating life story through the cases that have made Di Maio famous—from the exhumation of assassin Lee Harvey Oswald to the complex issues in the shooting of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.
Beginning with his street-smart Italian origins in Brooklyn, the book spans forty years of work and more than nine thousand autopsies, and Di Maio’s eventual rise into the pantheon of forensic scientists. One of the country’s most methodical and intuitive criminal pathologists will dissect himself, maintaining a nearly continuous flow of suspenseful stories, revealing anecdotes, and enough macabre insider details to rivet the most fervent crime fans.
Join the Serial Readers Book Club as they discuss Morgue:  A Life in Death by Vincent J. M. DiMaio and Ron Franscell.  This group will be meeting off-site for their November meeting.  If you're interested in participating, please text Kirsten at 801-859-3839.  This event begins at 7:00 p.m.

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JOIN THE ONGOING
​CHILD FRIENDLY

ADVENTURE AT
THE PRINTED GARDEN

SATURDAY
​December 8th
12 Noon to 4:00 p.m.

If anyone's interested in beginning a regular Tuesday campaign, please contact Joanna at rosethorn9507@gmailcom

Looted from Castle: the Elixir of Health, picked up by Rahk, a Figurine of Wondrous power (in the form of a green owl) picked up by Alron, a Lantern of Revealing picked up by Roscoe, a Pariapt of Health picked up by Nala (turns out that this belonged formerly to Hazdrugal who refused Nala’s offering it to him – it was his before the redbrand and goblins took it (he makes no distinction between the two)).

The group came to a clearing after leaving the castle, and found an herbalist's tent.  It was there that they met Tiefling (Hazdrugal, a prophet) Paladin.  At Hazdrugal's tent, they were shown a passageway (secret to those who didn't examine the space carefully, and revealed by its occupant) to Phandalin and to the hills to Phandalin's east ("to the black spider").  The group pushed forward at warp speed into Phandalin and, in fact, into the Redbrand's lair.  It appears that Sindar is in charge now, though he's nowhere to be seen.  The group of adventurers make it into Gundren's former office.  He picks up some papers - one with the image of a circled owl and one with an inky X, and says to them, "We're in a bit of trouble . . ."​

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.  Likewise, Steve also appreciates a heads-up from existing players who may not be available on a given day so the story can be plotted around your character's absence.  Sessions will always begin and Noon, and end at approximately 4:00 p.m., although end times may vary based upon the day's adventure.

Players all have the following map, available at
http://media.wizards.com/2015/images/dnd/resources/Sword-Coast-Map_HighRes.jpg
​and are unfamiliar with any territory that lies outside the lands represented on it.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO
Lora Koehler and
Jake Parker for a
wonderful storytime on Saturday!

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STAN LEE
1922-2018

URSULA K. LEGUIN
1929-2018

HARLAN ELLISON
1934-2018

ANTHONY BOURDAIN
1956-2018

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BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER.

AUTHOR SIGNING
MICHAEL G. SNARR
Friday,
December 7th
​7:00 p.m.

Here's the inside story of how a top US sports franchise functions, how one man brought it to Utah against the advice of the NBA, how another man and his family gave it new life, passionately embracing the team, making countless financial and personal sacrifices throughout its history, how its general managers, coaches, and players rallied behind the exuberance of a state full of sports fans, and how a last-place sports property became a model of success, surprising most sports business experts and the entire front office of the NBA along the way.

For over 28 years, Michael Snarr worked in the front office of the Utah Jazz and watched as all of these fascinating stories, plots, and subplots unfolded. Balancing the history of the team from the time it re-rooted itself in Utah, Snarr also tells us about the business of sports marketing, how it all came together, grew, and how some extremely remarkable and committed individuals on the team and business side achieved what few people thought possible, especially in one of the smallest cities in the NBA.

This is a story of success, of overcoming failure year after year, and of beating the odds to achieve more than expected. The final score is just a footnote to a much greater and much more inspiring story: the story of the Utah Jazz during the golden era of Stockton to Malone.

Join us Friday night, December 7th, as we welcome Michael Snarr to The Printed Garden for an evening of behind the scenes stories about the Utah Jazz. He'll be reading from his new book, Long Shots and Layups: Memories and Stories from the Golden Era of the Utah Jazz, answering questions, and signing. This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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

Bring the little ones in any Wednesday afternoon in November for a story time featuring some of our very favorite picture books!  We've recently enjoyed reading Ryan T. Higgins' wonderful new picture book We Don't Eat Our Classmates. 

The third Wednesday of the month will be a special Dr. Seuss storytime!

AUTHOR SIGNING
KATE HALLSEN
Saturday,
January 5th
​7:00 p.m.

Hadley Parker is a young woman making her way through life, school, and car troubles by serving coffee to the locals and taking care of her pup. When her circumstances turn sideways, the overwhelming chaos proves too much for Hadley, until she discovers a magical family secret and finds the strength, power, and joy she's been looking for was within her all along.

"It's all here, everything. Everything you've ever wanted, dreamed of, gushed over, imagined, hoped for, cried over, laughed over, it's always been right here. Only you can discover it. It's so simple that most people cannot see it."  --from Amber Ashes

Join us in inviting Kate Hallsen to The Printed Garden Saturday night, January 5th, to read from, answer questions about, and sign copies of her new book, Amber Ashes.  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL
HOLIDAY SHOP GIFT GUIDE EVENT
Saturday, November 24th - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Looking for a special and unique gifts this Holiday Season?  All in this one very special afternoon, we'll welcome author Lindsay Eagar, author & artist team Amy & Greg Newbold, author & artist Brian Russo, author J. S. Kirkland, author Michael G. Snarr, artist Angela Sandburg, artist Jess Smart Smiley, author Kathryn Elizabeth Jones and others into our store to sign and personally inscribe their books and artwork to create one-of-a-kind gift ideas for you.  Details to follow as they become available.

The Bigfoot Files
Lindsay Eagar

The Loch Ness Monster. The Frogman. Bigfoot. Twelve-year-old Miranda Cho used to believe in it all, used to love poring over every strange footprint, every stray hair, everything that proved that the world was full of wonders. But that was before her mother’s obsession with monsters cost Miranda her friends and her perfect school record, before Miranda found the stack of unopened bills and notices of foreclosure in the silverware drawer. Now the fact that her mom’s a cryptozoologist doesn’t seem wonderful — it’s embarrassing and irresponsible, and it could cost them everything. So Miranda agrees to go on one last creature hunt, determined to use all her scientific know-how to prove to her mother, once and for all, that Bigfoot isn’t real. Then her mom will have no choice but to grow up and get a real job — one that will pay the mortgage and allow Miranda to attend the leadership camp of her dreams. But when the trip goes horribly awry, will it be Miranda who’s forced to question everything she believes?

Bestow
J. S. Kirkland

The Nature Keepers, who govern the natural world, are deeply divided in their intentions towards our world and are embroiled in a bitter conflict that threatens the future of all humankind.

Six young people, previously unaware of their extraordinary family legacy, discover they have been bestowed with gifts of profound meaning and power--vital to defending mankind. They accept the call to crossover to the world of the Nature Keepers to join forces in the fight against menacing rivals--who were once friends and allies.

Share the heart-breaking defeats and exhilarating triumphs as these young people test their courage against all odds and prevail, having acquired strengths they never knew they had, wisdom beyond their years, and an understanding of true love and individual destiny.

If Da Vinci Painted a Dinosaur
​Amy & Greg Newbold

In this sequel to the tour de force children's art-history picture book If Picasso Painted a Snowman, Amy Newbold conveys nineteen artists' styles in a few deft words, while Greg Newbold's chameleon-like artistry shows us Edgar Degas' dinosaur ballerinas, Cassius Coolidge's dinosaurs playing Go Fish, Hokusai's dinosaurs surfing a giant wave, and dinosaurs smelling flowers in Mary Cassatt's garden; grazing in Grandma Moses' green valley; peeking around Diego Rivera's lilies; tiptoeing through Baishi's inky bamboo; and cavorting, stampeding, or hiding in canvases by Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Franz Marc, Harrison Begay, Alma Thomas, Aaron Douglas, Mark Rothko, Lois Mailou Jones, Marguerite Zorach, and Edvard Munch. And, of course, striking a Mona Lisa pose for Leonardo da Vinci.
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As in If Picasso Painted a Snowman, our guide for this tour is an engaging hamster who is joined in the final pages by a tiny dino artist. Thumbnail biographies of the artists identify their iconic works, completing this tour of the creative imagination.
Color throughout

Artist
Angela Sandburg

Angela Sandberg is a remarkable cartoonist, an illustrator, and a painter​ whose work is fueled by the savory croquettes that she purchases from her local Korean bakery. 

Angela works in most every medium and has an Etsy shop where a great deal of her prints are permanently on display and available for purchase

Yoga Bunny
Brian Russo

Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses for the Mindful & Meditative

Relax and unwind with Yoga Bunny!
It's a perfect day for yoga, and Bunny is practicing his poses and wishes his friends would do yoga with him! But Lizard is too tired, Fox is in a rush, and Bird has the hiccups. Will Bunny ever be able to get his friends to slow down and realize that yoga just might be the solution to their problems?
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Akin to I Am Yoga by Susan Verde, Yoga Frog by Nora Carpenter, and Good Night Yoga by Mariam Gates, Yoga Bunny helps readers wind down as they learn beginning yoga poses, from downward dog to tree pose. Brilliant author-illustrator Brian Russo shows readers just how relaxing yoga can be.

Let's Make Comics
Jess Smart Smiley

A light-hearted interactive guide to comics and cartoon-making that uses an activity book format and creatively stimulating prompts to teach the fundamentals of cartooning in a fun and easy-to-follow fashion.

From a working cartoonist and comic book making instructor, this all-ages activity book uses humorous and informative one-page comics and exercise prompts to guide young readers (and readers who are young at heart) through easy-to-master lessons on the skills needed to make comics. The activities cover a range of essential comics-making tasks from creating expressions for characters to filling in blank panels to creating original characters and placing them in adventures of their own. Each exercise can stand on its own or work together with others in the book to stimulate creativity via the comics medium. In the end, readers who complete the activities inside the book itself will have created several comics of their own, and will have generated many ideas for more sequential art creations.

JESS SMART SMILEY makes rad pictures with his bare hands. Selected clients include Disney Pixar, Cartoon Network, Provo City, and Top Shelf Publishing.

Long Shots and Layups
Michael G. Snarr

Here's the inside story of how a top US sports franchise functions, how one man brought it to Utah against the advice of the NBA, how another man and his family gave it new life, passionately embracing the team, making countless financial and personal sacrifices throughout its history, how its general managers, coaches, and players rallied behind the exuberance of a state full of sports fans, and how a last-place sports property became a model of success, surprising most sports business experts and the entire front office of the NBA along the way.
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This is a story of success, of overcoming failure year after year, and of beating the odds to achieve more than expected. The final score is just a footnote to a much greater and much more inspiring story: the story of the Utah Jazz during the golden era of Stockton to Malone.

Lightshade
Kathryn
Elizabeth
​Jones

The year is 2037. The Earth is about to be destroyed along with the human race. Fortunately, Aaden’s father is an astronaut. Unfortunately, Aaden’s family is not on the planet’s escape list.

With only two weeks before Mercury blasts through the Earth, the Prescott family must travel by foot to the Ophir mountains in Utah where a space plane is waiting. They must hide themselves within the plane’s walls and escape Earth before it’s too late.

With the help of Neva, an alien living secretly on Earth, they will get additional help – enough to keep them going. But will Aaden have the courage to use the powers within him he is only beginning to understand? Will he have the faith to listen? And if so, will time be in their favor, or will the Earth and all its inhabitants, ultimately turn… LightShade?

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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