UPCOMING EVENTS AT
THE PRINTED GARDEN

GUEST AUTHOR
SARAH
GAY
Friday, September 30th
at 7 p.m.

Join us Friday, September 30th, as we celebrate the release of Sarah Gay's Twisted Timber at The Printed Garden!  Sarah will read from, answer questions about, and sign copies of her new book.

Based on a true story, Twisted Timber is an emotionally gripping tale set in Marietta, Georgia in 1954 at the cusp of a new civil rights movement and in war-torn Germany during the devastation of World War II.

In 1954, Hannah is a young adult searching for answers.  She came to America with stars in her eyes.  No more war.  No more injustice.  No more Hitler, the malevolent man whom she had adored; the national hero who would sit and speak with her gently.  Although her physical disability is obvious, Hannah is not going to let it stonewall her chance at a new life.  With the unfamiliar, warm, undemanding Southern culture contrasting her own, she finds herself confused about her own identity.  To complicate matters, she is confronted by a series of devastating flashbacks.

Hannah’s head is soon turned in the direction of an art gallery owner who possesses an item that will send her on a quest to find a long lost royal ancestor who may have the answers she is seeking.

JAPANESE LITERATURE
​DISCUSSION GROUP
Wednesday, October 5th
​at 4:30 p.m.

 Join us on the first Wednesday in October as we discuss Yukio Mishima's early semi-autobiographical novel Confessions of a Mask.    On November 2nd, we'll be meeting to discuss Fuminori Nakamura's The Gun.  "On a night-time walk along a Tokyo riverbank, a young man named Nishikawa stumbles on a dead body, beside which lies a gun.  From the moment Nishikawa decides to take the gun, the world around him blurs" and soon "he spirals into obsession, his focus is consumed by one idea:  that possessing the gun is no longer enough - he must fire it."  Join is in December for a discussion of Koji Suzuki's chilling Ring, inspiration for the films of the same name.

GUEST AUTHORS
SAMUEL (SON)
& CHRISTINE
NGUYEN
Friday, November 4th
at 7 p.m.

Son was born in Hue, Vietnam in 1970, just 5 years before the fall of Saigon.  His family, supporters of the US Military and the fight for freedom, were forcibly “relocated” out of their family home into a completely uninhabited area of Vietnam that became known as the “Economic Zone.” Son tells his story of escape from Vietnam as a minor and eventual resettlement into the US nearly two years later.  He and his wife of fifteen years live in Sandy, Utah and have worked to bring his story to life.

Son’s story is a reminder of the privilege of being born into freedom and shows us the risks a person is willing to take to be free.  During this time of world-wide unrest, this is a must read.

Join us at The Printed Garden to celebrate the release of Son & Christine's book Quest For Freedom.  There will be a reading, a Q&A period, and both authors will sign copies of the new book.  Reading begins at 700 p.m.

HISTORY OF IDEAS READING GROUP
​Saturday, November 5th
at 3 p.m.

The History of Ideas Reading Group will be meeting Saturday, November 5th to discuss The Kindly Ones by Jonathan Littell.  Because this is an idea-based, philosophy discussion group, we'd like to invite you to participate even if you haven't read the main monthly selection.  For our December 3rd meeting, we'll be reading The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius.  We'll be starting the new year with a discussion of The Stranger by Albert Camus on January 7th and of Fear and Trembling by Soren Kierkegaard February 4th.  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!  

Contact Steve at stevecaponejr@gmail.com if you're interested in attending.

INSIGHTS TO CONSERVATION BOOK CLUB
​Tuesday, December 6th
at 6:30 p.m.

"Cold Blood, Hot Sea showcases the effects of climate change on a particular industry, presenting a range of opinions and attitudes, [and conveys] a global problem on a personal level. Cold Blood, Hot Sea will make for great beach reading, but it also has meat on its bones, with rich characterizations and an intriguing mystery at its core."
—FOREWORD REVIEWS

Author Charlene D'Avanzo will join this group via Skype to discuss her novel. 

If you're interested in attending, please email Cindy at smch2do@gmail.com.

GUEST AUTHOR
ELLA JOY OLSEN
Tuesday, October 11th
Tuesday, October 18th
7:00 p.m.

"Provocative  in  the  way  it  explodes  and
expands the category of historical fiction."
Salt Lake Tribune

In this beautifully written and powerful debut novel, Ella Joy Olsen traces the stories of five fascinating women who inhabit the same historic home over the course of a century—braided stories of love, heartbreak and courage connect the women, even across generations.

Ella Joy Olson will be reading from and signing copies of her new book at the Bingham Creek Library in West Jordan on Tuesday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. and at the Holladay Library on Tuesday, October 18th at 7:00 p.m.  The Printed Garden will have copies of her book available at each event.  We hope to see you there!

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GUEST AUTHOR
IAN
DOESCHER
Saturday, October 29th
at 4:00 p.m.

In the spring and summer of 2012, Ian read Quirk Books' Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, watched the Star Wars trilogy for the millionth time, and shortly after visited the Oregon Shakespeare Festival with his family.  At the Festival, Ian saw the funny, gay-marriage-themed, modern adaptation The Very Merry Wives of Windsor, Iowa by Alison Carey.  The morning after, he had the idea to write William Shakespeare’s Star Wars.

Now, the New York Times bestselling series includes William Shakespeare’s original Star Wars series, published in 2013-2014, which includes Verily, A New Hope, The Empire Striketh Back and The Jedi Doth Return. and his follow-up prequel series The Phantom of Menace, The Clone Army Attacketh, and Tragedy of the Sith's Revenge.

Meet Ian Doescher at the Salt Lake City Public Library at 210 East, 400 South at 4:00 p.m. as he reads from and signs copies of his cycle of William Shakespeare's Star Wars books.

This event is co-sponsored by the Utah Humanities Council Book Festival.  This free festival is the Utah Humanities’ gift to the community, allowing us to explore all sorts of ideas by interacting with great writers. This year, there are locations all over the state hosting over 100 book festival activities throughout October, which is National Book Month. The complete program is available at www.utahhumanities.org.

THE MAGIC IS BACK!
We still have copies of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

In bookstores throughout the valley, muggles lined up at midnight on July 30th to pick up a copy of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Word has it that many places have sold out, but we still have copies!  Pick up Harry Potter and the Cursed Child today and we'll create a whole package for you with leftover Harry Potter posters, bookmarks, temporary tattoos, decals, and even an Ollivander's wand while supplies last!  Don't forget to mark up our Muggle Wall while you're here - tell us what Harry Potter means to you!

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THURSDAY MORNING
STORYTIME
​at 11:00 a.m.

Bring the little ones in any Thursday morning in October for storytimes featuring some of our very favorite scary picture books!  We'll be featuring the Dr. Seuss book What Was I Scared Of? as well as Julia Donaldson's Room on the Broom, Karma Wilson's Bear Feels Scared, and others.
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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
​ STORYTIME
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS
at 5:00 p.m.

THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FEATURES DR. SEUSS

Join Salt Lake City Children's Theater actor/storyteller Stephen Call and Salt Lake City storyteller and Seussian Rob Eckman for after-school fun every Wednesday afternoon. Stephen will be on deck (so to speak) the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesdays of the month with tales of Pirates, Princes, and Dragons!  Rob will delight and entertain on the 3rd Wednesday with the very best of Dr. Seuss!

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GUEST AUTHOR
CHRISTOPHER
BUEHLMAN
Thursday, October 20th
at 7 p.m.

"Buehlman (The Lesser Dead) confirms his talent with this ambitiously structured rendering of the havoc and mayhem wrought by a sadistic pack of muscle car–obsessed vampires as they cut a homicidal path across 1960s America’s highways. When they snatch latent psychic Judith Lamb’s son from the backseat of the family vehicle and then cause an accident that kills her husband, they set her on a quest that’s destined to end in grisly destruction. Armed and educated by a cagey group of vampire hunters and prophetic dreams of failure, Judith hunts down the gang and seeks vengeance for her murdered family." 
                                                 Publisher's Weekly

Christopher Buehlman is, arguably, one of the greatest horror fiction writers working in the genre today!  Brilliantly structured and beautifully written, it only takes a page or two for any of his books to sink their icy teeth into you and, chances are, you won't be able to free yourself until you turn the final page.  A master of literary sleight-of-hand, Buehlman shocks, surprises, and spins his readers through each of his books, setting a bold new standard for thrills and chills.  Mr. Buehlman will be reading from, answering questions about, and signing copies of his new book, The Suicide Motor Club, in the Main Auditorium of the Salt Lake City Public Library at 210 East, 400 South at 7:00 p.m.  This event will be a perfect lead-up to Halloween!

​This event is co-sponsored by the Utah Humanities Council Book Festival.  This free festival is the Utah Humanities’ gift to the community, allowing us to explore all sorts of ideas by interacting with great writers. This year, there are locations all over the state hosting over 100 book festival activities throughout October, which is National Book Month. The complete program is available at www.utahhumanities.org.

GUEST AUTHOR
ILIMA
TODD
Friday, November 18th
at 7:00 p.m.

​Having been rescued, remade, and returned to Freedom, Theron must now face a life without Nine.  Though he's chosen to be a healer, he uses all the vices Freedom affords to try and dull the pain of losing Nine. But he can't find the peace he so desperately needs. Until he meets Catcher, a man who shows him the dark truths behind Freedom's Batcher program. From him, Theron learns what it means to be a leader and a father. When he falls in love with a captured rebel named Pua, Theron must choose: Freedom and its easy pleasures, or a life that is truly free but full of hardships and decisions.

Join us at The Printed Garden November 18th as Ilima Todd reads from, answers questions about, and signs copies of her new book, Risist, the sequel to Remake!  Event begins at 7:00 p.m.

SIN CITY LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE!

We’ve recently acquired, and are offering for sale, a new, limited edition of Frank Miller’s Sin City:  The Hard Goodbye The Curator’s Collection.  Oversized black and white pictorial boards (with Miller’s artwork) eighthbound in a decorative red backstrip.  The first volume in Kitchen Sink Books’ Curator’s Collection series, featuring acclaimed graphic novels reproduced from the original art, shown alongside text pieces, unseen artwork, and ancillary material.  Frank Miller’s Sin City: The Hard Goodbye Curator’s Collection showcases the entire graphic novel scanned from the original artwork in Frank Miller’s archives and reproduced at full size. Introduction by Robert Rodriguez, an afterword by Mike Richardson, and an interview about the artistic process with Frank Miller!  This $275 limited edition features an alternate cover and is signed by Frank Miller in pencil on a special tipped-in image not included in the regular edition. Limited to 500 copies worldwide.  This copy is still sealed in the publisher’s shrinkwrap and, aside from a couple very small abrasions on the upper edge, has no discernable flaws..  Large, heavy book  is 21 ½" tall and 15" wide.  224 pages.  This unique item is definitely for the discerning collector!  Because this volume is sealed, we are indebted to Dark Horse Books for the information included in this feature  - it originated on their web page for this item. Inquiries may be made at 385-695-2042, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. USA Mountain Standard Time.

GUEST AUTHOR
BRANDON
MULL
Thursday, November 17th
at 7:00 p.m.

Unlike the other Fablehaven books, this one is half-finished. . . . The missing ingredient is you! Begin by writing your name in the space provided on the front cover. Then get ready to write, draw, solve, and create, guided by the many activities inside including an origami Raxtus dragon. The secret world of enchanted preserves is waiting for you to jump in–just make sure to avoid any deep pools filled with naiads!
- Draw a map of your own magical preserve
- Color pictures of a dryad, a dragon, a fairy and    other Fablehaven creatures
- Solve the Tartan Maze
- Fold origami figures of Raxtus and Olloch the      Glutton
- Creat wizard slime
- Make a rain stick or unicorn horn​
- Draw a dragon's head
- Solve the Sphinx's riddles
- Mix your own potions

Sample pages available at The Printed Garden.

Meet Brandon Mull Thursday, November 17th at the Viridian Event Center at the County Library - 8030 South, 1825 West - West Jordan.  Enter the Golden Ticket Contest to win a free copy of his new book and special VIP seating at the event.  

​Also enter to be a grand prize winner of the Decked Out For Dragonwatch Contest! Dragonwatch is the long-awaited sequel to the Fablehaven series. It won’t be available until March, but if you’re creative and you love dragons, get all “Decked Out for Dragonwatch” by creating a space at home, school, or your library that pays tribute to your favorite dragon(s) from any book.  Take a picture of it and connect to Viridian Events Center on social media.  Brandon Mull will pick the most creative space and that person will win an autographed copy of Dragonwatch at the event!

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