UPCOMING EVENTS AT
THE PRINTED GARDEN

GUEST AUTHOR
KEVIN R.
​PETERSON
​Thursday, July 27th
at 7:00 p.m.

Peek inside the simple lives of men and women just trying to make the best of who they are and what they have.  From the touching slice of life of a depressed homemaker in the title story of Peterson's short story collection, "Pork Chips and Applesauce," to the annoyed ghost writer trying to insert some life into Death's autobiography in "Death on a Stick," each story in Pork Chops and Applesauce and Other Tales from a Deranged Mind is a journey into a moment of life that, no matter how absurd the set-up, rings true.  Each one of us, Peterson writes, is spectacularly flawed, beautiful inside, and desperate to simply survive.

Join us in celebrating the launch of three of Kevin's books - the short story collection Pork Chops and Applesauce and Other Tales From a Deranged Mind, and his novels The Many Deaths of Mary and William and Salmolina. Kevin will give a reading amd answer questions about his work, and will sign copies of his three books.  This event begins at 7:00 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC BY
ERIC
​STANDER
​Saturday, August 12th
at 7:00 p.m.

Eric Stander has been playing the guitar for nearly 30 years - since his parents denied him a drum set at the tender age of 10.

Eric earned a Bachelor's degree in music from the University of Utah, with an emphasis in composition and jazz guitar performance.  He has has played in several local acts over the years including The Zappey Band, Reviver, Annalee and The Lost Boys, and Kiss Thiss. Kiss Thiss was formerly Salt Lake City's only fully functional Kiss tribute band....but Eric won't talk about his tenure with them in polite company.  Currently, Eric prefers to focus on solo guitar arrangements of classical, jazz and contemporary standards.  This has allowed him to perform more often and with more freedom as an artist.

Please join us, in the lower level event space of The Printed Garden, for an evening of live jazz guitar with Eric Stander.  He'll start playing at 7 p.m.

SPECIAL THANKS TO GUITARIST
ERIC STANDER
FOR HIS LIVE MUSIC IN THE STORE

EVERY SATURDAY
AFTERNOON
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

DISCUSS
ENEMIES:  A HISTORY OF THE FBI by Tim Weiner
with the
HISTORY OF IDEAS READING GROUP
​Date & Time TBD

The History of Ideas Reading Group will be meeting in August to discuss Enemies:  A History of the FBI by Tim Weiner

Enemies is the first definitive history of the FBI’s secret intelligence operations, from an author whose work on the Pentagon and the CIA won him the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.
 
We think of the FBI as America’s police force. But secret intelligence is the Bureau’s first and foremost mission. Enemies is the story of how presidents have used the FBI to conduct political warfare, and how the Bureau became the most powerful intelligence service the United States possesses.
 
Here is the hidden history of America’s hundred-year war on terror. The FBI has fought against terrorists, spies, anyone it deemed subversive—and sometimes American presidents. The FBI’s secret intelligence and surveillance techniques have created a tug-of-war between national security and civil liberties. It is a tension that strains the very fabric of a free republic.

This group is facilitated by Steve Capone (M.S. 2013 University of Utah, M.A. 2007 University of Chicago).  Steve currently teaches fifth grade, and claims to make philosophy and history approachable to anyone.  Whether you're 15 or 75, if you're interested, don't be afraid of philosophy!

This is the perfect time to jump into this group if you've been considering it - at its next meeting, members will be plotting out the next few months' reading selections.  Bring your ideas!

Contact Steve at stevecaponejr@gmail.com about the possible date and time of this next meeting or if you're interested in attending this group in general.

Sign up now for the
2017
CREATIVE ART
DAY CAMP
​Tuesday-Thursday
June 6th - July 27th
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

It's time to start thinking about Summer activities for the kids and, once again, we'll be hosting The Creative Art Day Camp at The Printed Garden.  Not only will participants be engaged in making more terrific art this summer, Miss Bridget has refined the program to include lessons in Art History.  Each day, the children will learn about an artist, and the day's art project will be based on that technique.

Included in the cost of the program are all materials necessary for the day's project, and a healthy snack and drink.  There are 12 open positions available per day, and parents with children ages 4-14 are invited to contact Bridget Titus, with questions about the program or to enroll your child(ren), by calling 724-877-2326 or sending an email query to creat8iveart@gmail.com.

GUEST AUTHOR(S)
LIV
​BARTLET
​Saturday, July 29th
at 7:00 p.m.

29 year old artistic prodigy Kat Porter has golden statues on her career horizon until she jolts her television production company by hiring megastar (and mega-womanizer) Ian Graham.  The resulting chaos exposes deep fault lines in her relationship with pragmatic business partner and best friend Bea Douglas. When her art and her business collide, can their friendship survive?

Think Devil Wears Prada mixed with La La Land and Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl, and you'll be getting close to a sense of what this morality story about the entertainment industry is like.

​Join us in welcoming Liv Bartlet to The Printed Garden to read from, answer questions about, and sign copies of their new book, Production Values.  This event begins at 7:00 p.m.

JOIN US FOR A
MIDSUMMER
​SALE
July 18th-July 22nd
30% OFF EVERYTHING
40% OFF 4 OR MORE HARDCOVERS OR 5 OR MORE PAPERBACKS

Mark your calendars - We'll be holding a Midsummer Sale from the time we open on Tuesday, July 18th through close on Saturday, July 22nd!

30% OFF everything.
40% OFF if you purchase 4 or more hardcover books or 5 or more paperback books!
30% OFF puzzles, journals, mugs, t-shirts, plush toys

Sale does not include books displayed in the glass cases at the back of the store - but, we're friendly - if you see something you like, let us know, and maybe we can work something out!

We're sorry, but special orders are also excluded from the sale.

DISCUSS
MOTHER
​by Maxim Gorky
with the
RUSSIAN LITERATURE
​DISCUSSION GROUP
Wednesday, August 2nd
​at 4:30 p.m.

Join us on August 2nd, as we meet to discuss Maxim Gorky's seminal work Mother.  A moving story about the mother of a working class hero who is drawn into her son's fight for dignity and fair wages at a plant operated by an oppressive and elite managerial regime. Wonderfully written and engaging, this book is probably more socially relevant than it has been for a while, as we move into an epoch where individuals who try to stand up for themselves are quieted and/or fired and unions are, once again, being misrepresented, stripped of their ability to bargain collectively, and in danger of losing the power to protect the working class effectively. Gorky was a master of social realism, and his work anticipates that of Steinbeck and other writers who strove to represent the working class in their literature.

Join us on Wednesday, September 6th for the first of a two part discussion of what is possibly Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky's finest novel, The Brothers Karamazov, that will conclude on Wednesday.

THE MAGIC IS BACK!
and in a BIG way!

 Star Wars:  Aftermath
Empire's End
by Chuck Wendig

Rogue One:
A Star Wars Story
by Alexander Freed

Star Wars: Bloodline
by Claudia Gray

Star Wars: Rogue One
The Ultimate Visual Guide
by Pablo Higgins & Kemp Remillard

Rogue One:
A Star Wars Story
​Official Collector's Edition

Although we must all wait patiently for Rian Johnson's highly anticipated December 15th film Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we need not wait with empty hands.  Explore the Star Wars universe that exists between the films with this series of fantastic books!

BRIAN DOYLE, 1956-2017

​​MICHAEL BOND, 1926-2017

MICHAEL BOND, 1926-2017
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GUEST AUTHOR
J O S H
​H A N A G A R N E
​Thursday, August 17th
at 7:00 p.m.

Join us Thursday night, August 17th as we welcome author Josh Hanagarne to The Printed Garden to discuss his memoir, The World's Strongest Librarian with an area book club.

Although Josh will be visiting our store to discuss his life and work with one of our book clubs, this event is open to the public.

“Josh Hanagarne has an astonishing story to tell, and he does so with insight, humor, grace, and wonder. All human beings suffer and struggle. Through the lens of his own miraculous experiences, Mr. Hanagarne illuminates the path to joy and the infinite possibilities of transcendence.”
         – Melanie Rae Thon, author of Sweet Hearts

Other book clubs wishing to attend may do so simply by sending an R.S.V.P. to the store (with your estimated headcount) by way of the Contact tab on the header of our website.  We hope you'll join us for what is sure to be a terrific discussion!

GUEST AUTHOR
MATTHEW
​J. KIRBY
​Wednesday, 30th
at 7:00 p.m.

The Printed Garden and The Provo Library are excited to announce a special July event with acclaimed author Matthew Kirby!

Perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Seven Wonders series, The Rogue World is the third book in his epic, fast-paced middle grade adventure trilogy.

After the shattering new discoveries they made in Egypt, Eleanor and her mother, Samantha, have been separated: Samantha working with the sinister Dr. Watkins to ensure the survival of only a small number of humans, and Eleanor and her friends uniting in the desperate hope of saving the entire planet. They are preparing for a trek to the icy Himalayas, where they believe they’ll find the Master Concentrator and a chance to end the threat of the rogue planet—one way or the other.

Join us in welcoming Matthew J. Kirby to the Provo Library for an epic middle-grade author event.  The author of The Clockwork Three, Icefall, The Lost Kingdom, A Taste for Monsters and, most recently, two volumes in the Assassin's Creed Last Descendants series, will be reading from, answering questions about, and signing copies of his new book, The Rogue World.

This event will be held at The Provo Library at 550 North University Avenue in Provo, and will begin at 7:00 p.m. 

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

THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FEATURES DR. SEUSS

Bring the little ones in any Wednesday afternoon in June for a story time featuring some of our very favorite picture books!  The third Wednesday of each month will be a special Dr. Seuss storytime!

CONGRATULATIONS
INDEPENDENT 
BOOKSTORE DAY
WINNERS!

Independent Bookstore Day was a great success, and it was all on account of you!  We had a few drawings that were conducted that day, and three that happened after the fact. Out of respect for the winners' privacy, we won't share last names, but wanted to celebrate them, all the same.  Congratulations to Megan for winning our grand prize - the bookstore crawl . . . and a $30 gift card from The Printed Garden, The King's English, Weller Book Works, and Booked on 25th! Congratulations Ashlynn on winning a copy of Just Fly Away signed by actor/author Andrew McCarthy!  Congratulations Stephanie on winning a copy of Princess Cora and the Crocodile signed by Newbery Award winning author Laura Schlitz and Caldecott Award winning artist Brian Floca!

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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