We'll be celebrating our 3rd Anniversary in February with 
a 3X3 Anniversary Sale!
3 Years Open; 3 Day Sale;
30% off of Everything!
See Details below.

JOIN US FOR THESE TERRIFIC
UPCOMING ​EVENTS & ACTIVITIES!

AUTHOR SIGNING
TOM
CLAVIN
Saturday,
February 9th
​4:00 p.m.
at The Marmalade Branch of Salt Lake City Library - 280 W. 500 N.

The definitive true story of Wild Bill, the first lawman of the Wild West, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dodge City.

In July 1865, "Wild Bill" Hickok shot and killed Davis Tutt in Springfield, MO―the first quick-draw duel on the frontier. Thus began the reputation that made him a marked man to every gunslinger in the Wild West.  James Butler Hickock was known across the frontier as a soldier, Union spy, scout, lawman, gunfighter, gambler, showman, and actor. He crossed paths with General Custer and Buffalo Bill Cody, as well as Ben Thompson and other young toughs gunning for the sheriff with the quickest draw west of the Mississippi.

The legend of Wild Bill has only grown since his death in 1876, when cowardly Jack McCall famously put a bullet through the back of his head during a card game. Bestselling author Tom Clavin has sifted through years of western lore to bring Hickock fully to life in this rip-roaring, spellbinding true story.

The Printed Garden is proud to partner with Utah Humanities to bring New York Times Bestselling Historian Tom Clavin to Salt Lake City!  Tom will be discussing his new book, Wild Bill:  The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter, answering questions, and signing copies of his books.  This event will begin at 4:00 p.m.

AUTHOR SIGNING
RACHEL HUFFMIRE
Tuesday,
February 19th
​7:00 p.m.

In 2069, time-travel is restricted to observation and research.  But Keltson Grammar doesn’t mind breaking a few laws.  Known only as "The Mirror," Keltson runs an underground empire that rescues unfortunate souls throughout history.  However, a single misstep could send an entire agency to reinstate his clients to their original dismal fates.

Lilia Vaschenko is a Russian mechanic sur-rounded by cinderblock towers, ladders she cannot climb, and a glass ceiling that holds her down like a casket. She'll do anything to escape--even work for the world's most wanted renegade.
Margaretha is a young countess, destined to be poisoned at twenty-one.  But when she discovers a mysterious mirror in the woods that transforms the world into shadows and ice, her future shatters.  Chased from her familiar home, will she ever find where she truly belongs?

​Join us Tuesday night, February 19th as we hold a book  launch celebration for Shattered Snow. Ruth will be reading from the  new book and both she and the book's illustrator will be answering questions about and signing that night.  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

AUTHOR SIGNING
BART
​MERRELL
Thursday,
February 28th
​7:00 p.m.

Monetize Your Mindset is not a “how to” book – it is a “how to think” book and a "how to see" book - how to see opportunities all around you that others may miss.

What makes the difference between becoming financially secure or constantly living on the brink of financial despair – where a major medical issue or even a simple car problem can push you over the edge? 

Your money mindset. The way you think about money and the opportunities that bring money your way.  Did you know that practically anyone can succeed as an entrepreneur? In fact, everyone who wants to be financially secure, could be and should be financially secure. 

Tools and technology that were once out of reach of the average individual are now easily accessible. Systems that once cost thousands of dollars are now essentially free. Marketing and promotion concepts that were impossible just a few years ago are now doable. Anyone can build multiple streams of income that supplement or even replace a “real job”. “Anyone” means you, provided you have the right mindset.

It’s time to Monetize your mindset. What do you like to do? What do you need to do? What are you already doing? It is time to monetize it – and this book shows you how.  Join us in welcoming Bart Merrill to The Printed Garden Thursday, February 28th, to talk about his new book and the possibilities within.

TRYING TO FIND A UNIQUE GIFT FOR THE READER IN YOUR LIFE?

WE CURRENTLY HAVE SIGNED COPIES OF BOOKS BY

SHERMAN ALEXIE
MARGARET ATWOOD
CLIVE BARKER
GEORGE W. BUSH
JIM BUTCHER
TRUMAN CAPOTE
JIMMY CARTER
MICHAEL CHABON
BILLY COLLINS
ELVIS COSTELLO
KATE DICAMILLO
E. L. DOCTOROW
IVAN DOIG
UMBERTO ECO
JOHN FLANAGAN
AL GORE
JOHN GRISHAM
JIM HARRISON
KENT HARUF
ROBERT HASS
PETER HELLER
S. E. HINTON
JOHN IRVING
ADAM JOHNSON
STEPHEN KING
TED KOOSER
ANN LECKIE
LOIS LOWRY
HENNING MANKELL
GEORGE R. R. MARTIN
STEVE MARTIN
THOMAS MCGUANE
SEANAN MCGUIRE
W. S. MERWIN
STEPHENIE MEYER
TONI MORRISON
ALICE MUNRO
CELESTE NG
MICHAEL ONDAATJE
CHUCK PALAHNIUK
CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI
GARY PAULSEN
DAN RATHER
WILSON RAWLS
RICK RIORDAN
ARUNDHATI ROY
SALMAN RUSHDIE
RICHARD RUSSO
MARK SPRAGG
GARTH STEIN
MARK STRAND
COLM TOIBIN
ANNE TYLER
JOHN UPDIKE
KURT VONNEGUT, JR.
ALICE WALKER
COLSON WHITEHEAD
MO WILLEMS
TERRY T WILLIAMS
AND MANY OTHERS!

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​CHILD FRIENDLY

ADVENTURE AT
THE PRINTED GARDEN

Nest Session
Saturday, January 19th
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
(inquire at contact email below)

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.

AUTHOR SIGNING
TIANA SMITH
Saturday,
February 16th
​7:00 p.m.

Mia's best friend Robyn is known for her matchmaking skills, which is perfect, because homecoming is just around the corner. But Robyn refuses to set Mia up with the guy of her dreams, which forces Mia to take matters into her own hands. She uses Robyn's matchmaking service to make sure popular Vince Demetrius falls for her.

Vince asks her out, but Mia doesn't count on Logan, the persistent school newspaper photographer who seems to like her out of the blue. Now she has to choose between Vince - the guy she knows is right for her - and Logan, who insists that she give him a chance. And she needs to make sure Robyn doesn't find out that Mia's been matchmaking behind her back.
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Mia has two weeks before homecoming. Can she fix the mess she made or will she have to kiss her perfect match goodbye forever?

Join us for a special Valentine's Day double author event, as we welcome Tiana Smith and Ruthanne Snow to The Printed Garden to read from, answer questions about, and sign copies of their new books!  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

THE PRINTED GARDEN
3RD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & SALE
Thursday, February 21st
through
Saturday, February 23rd

Join us the third full week in February as we celebrate The Printed Garden's 3rd Anniversary with some treats and a sale.  We've been in Union Square for three years, so we'll be taking 30% off of everything in the store for 3 days! The sale begins when we open on the morning of Thursday, February 21st, and will run through closing on Saturday, February 23rd. Saturday afternoon, we'll also have some cookies and other treats around the store!

The caveat?  Unfortunately, the 30% off cannot be applied to special orders or to transactions where trade credit is used for your purchase.  You can, however, still apply a completed Repeat Offender card on a sale day.  Thanks!

AUTHOR SIGNING
EMILY BUTLER
Friday,
March 1st
​7:00 p.m.

Fans of 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 rockhopper 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.

We're proud to welcome debut author Emily Butler to The Printed Garden to read from, answer questions about, and sign copies of her new middle grade novel, Freya & Zoose.  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 January 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!

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DON'T FORGET - SHOW US YOUR GRAYWHALE CARD AND GET A 10% DISCOUNT

AUTHOR SIGNING
ROBERT HUNTER
Wednesday,
January 30th
​7:00 p.m.

Rob Wildhide will become a celebrated novelist; he just knows it.  But first, he'll have to overcome writer's block and survive a wayward trip to the North Woods of Maine with his new bride, Annie, and her treacherous friends (raft guides are not to be trusted!).

A love story at its best and wild ride at its drunkest, Relapse careens through shaman-led weddings, car heists that lead to strange prophesies, and the inner workings of a mind rife with possibility and absolutely unaffected by the moonshine, thank you very much.  Is it relapse, or is it revival?  Rob Wildhide will try just about anything to find out where this story goes.

Join us in welcoming Robert Hunter to The Printed Garden for an evening of literature and music.  Hunter is an American singer-songwriter best known for his unique blend of lyrical alt-country-rock.  His first two albums, Afterglow and Outta My Mind have been called "magnetic," and critics have called his music "hard wiring after a single listen."

Now with a new studio album, largely inspired by his wife Becky, who is currently in remission after a battle with an aggressive form of cancer, and the new book, Relapse: A Love Story, Robert and Becky are out on a nationwide tour to celebrate life, love, and the madness of it all.  Robert will be both performing and reading from his new book at The Printed Garden Wednesday night, January 30th.  This event begins at 7:00 p.m.  Receive a free copy of Robert Hunter's new CD, Revival, with the purchase of his new book!
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AUTHOR SIGNING
RUTHANNE SNOW
Saturday,
February 16th
​7:00 p.m.

Paper Towns meets Thirteen Reasons Why­ —at prom. A riveting story told through four best friends’ point of view.

Last month, Elin tried to kill herself.

She knows she’s lucky that her parents found her in time.  Lucky to be going to prom with her three best friends, like any other teen.  Like it never happened.  And if she has anything to say about it, no one but her best friends will ever know it did.  Jenna, Rosie, and Ket will do anything to keep Elin’s secret—and to make sure it never happens again.  That’s why they’re determined to make prom night feel just like it would have if this past spring hadn’t been as eventful.  This could be the night that convinces Elin that life can go back to what it was.

Except, at prom, Elin goes missing, and it’s up to her friends to find her.  But each of the girls has her own demons to face.  Ket is being blackmailed by an ex.  Rosie is falling in love for the first time.   And Jenna is falling apart - and no one, not even her best friends, know why.

Heart-wrenching and utterly impossible to put down, When the Truth Unravels follows four friends as they confront their greatest hopes and darkest secrets during one life-changing night.

Join us for a special Valentine's Day double author event, as we welcome Ruthanne Snow and Tiana Smith to The Printed Garden to read from, answer questions about, and sign copies of their new books!  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.
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90 SECOND
NEWBERY
FILM FESTIVAL
Saturday,
February 16th
2:00 p.m.
​at The Main Branch of
Salt Lake City Library
210 East, 400 South

You are invited to join us for the Salt Lake City Screening of the 8th Annual 90 Second Newbery Film Festival!  We're partnering with Utah Humanities, the Utah Film Center, and the Salt Lake City Public Library to host this festival of short films produced by budding young filmmakers - films that depict 90 second sequences of story drawn from Newbery Award winning books.  The film screenings with be held at the Main Branch of the  Salt Lake City Public Library (210 East 400 South) and will be hosted by authors James Kennedy (The Order of Odd-Fish) and Keir Graff (The Phantom Tower).  This event has been made possible by Utah Humanities, the Utah Film Center, and the Salt Lake City Public Library, and begins at 2:00 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.
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MARY OLIVER
1935-2019

STAN LEE
1922-2018

HARLAN ELLISON
1934-2018

URSULA K. LEGUIN
1929-2018


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BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER.

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JOIN US IN MARCH FOR THE FINAL SIGNING EVENT OF THE REBEL WARRIORS TOUR FEATURING A TRIPLE HEADER OF TERRIFIC YOUNG ADULT AUTHORS

CAITLIN SANGSTER

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.

TRICIA LEVENSELLER

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.

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The Printed Garden
&
Salt Lake
County Library
host the
REBEL WARRIORS TOUR
at
Sandy Branch
Thursday, March 28th
at 7:00 p.m.

ERIN SUMMERILL

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.

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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