UPCOMING EVENTS

LITERARY TRIVIA:
SUMMER ROUND!
Friday, July 20th
7:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand! Please join us Friday night, July 20th, at 7:00 p.m. for our Summer Round of Literary Trivia. We'll meet at the store at 6:30 for a little meet and greet time, and will start our game at 7:00 p.m. 

If you've been to literary trivia before, you already know the format: we'll divide into four teams that will work collaboratively on seven to eight rounds of ten literary posers. You might need to find a book's author, identify a film that was made from a popular book, or read some of the world best opening paragraphs. Bring your favorite snack and beverage - we'll lay the food out on some tables, and will have a tub of ice at the ready to keep your drinks cold. Please note that our Literary Trivia nights are not geared toward children.

What's the best part? Each member of the winning team will win a $25 gift certificate/credit at The Printed Garden!

JOIN US FOR OUR
3RD ANNUAL
MIDSUMMER
SALE
Tuesday, July 24th to 
Saturday, July 28th

Join us for our 3rd Annual Midsummer Sale at The Printed Garden! From when we open at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24th, to when we close at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 28th, take up to 40% off of everything! Here's how:

Regular sale price is 30% off of everything! If you purchase 4 or more hard cover books or 6 or more paperback books, you'll enjoy a 40% discount!

The fine (or not really so fine) print: Discounts cannot be applied to books that have been special ordered for you. If you're using trade credit you have on file for your purchase, you'll receive a 30% discount. Thanks!

JOIN THE ONGOING
​CHILD FRIENDLY

ADVENTURE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
AT
THE PRINTED GARDEN

Saturday
August 14th
Noon to 3:00 p.m.

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.

SPECIAL THANKS TO MARK DOHERTY FOR A WONDERFUL NIGHT OF POETRY AND MUSIC!

JOIN THE
SERIAL 
READERS
BOOK GROUP
Thursday,
July 26th
​7:00 p.m.

Inspired by author Tori Telfer's Jezebel column “Lady Killers,” this thrilling and entertaining compendium investigates female serial killers and their crimes through the ages.

When you think of serial killers throughout history, the names that come to mind are ones like Jack the Ripper, John Wayne Gacy, and Ted Bundy. But what about Tillie Klimek, Moulay Hassan, Kate Bender? The narrative we’re comfortable with is the one where women are the victims of violent crime, not the perpetrators. In fact, serial killers are thought to be so universally, overwhelmingly male that in 1998, FBI profiler Roy Hazelwood infamously declared in a homicide conference, “There are no female serial killers.”

Lady Killers, based on the popular online series that appeared on Jezebel and The Hairpin, disputes that claim and offers fourteen gruesome examples as evidence. Though largely forgotten by history, female serial killers such as Erzsébet Báthory, Nannie Doss, Mary Ann Cotton, and Darya Nikolayevna Saltykova rival their male counterparts in cunning, cruelty, and appetite for destruction.

Each chapter explores the crimes and history of a different subject, and then proceeds to unpack her legacy and her portrayal in the media, as well as the stereotypes and sexist clichés that inevitably surround her. The first book to examine female serial killers through a feminist lens with a witty and dryly humorous tone, Lady Killers dismisses easy explanations (she was hormonal, she did it for love, a man made her do it) and tired tropes (she was a femme fatale, a black widow, a witch), delving into the complex reality of female aggression and predation. Featuring 14 illustrations from Dame Darcy, Lady Killers is a bloodcurdling, insightful, and irresistible journey into the heart of darkness.

Join the Serial Readers Book Club Thursday, July 26th for a discussion of the book Lady Killers by Tori Telfer.  This group is free and open to the public.

JOIN OUR
SCIENCE FICTION & HORROR BOOK CLUB
FOR A BOOK DISCUSSION ON
TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
​by Jules Verne
Thursday,
​August 2nd,
​at 4:30 p.m.

Join our Science Fiction & Horror Book Discussion Group as they meet on the first Thursday afternoon in August to talk about Jules Verne's classic Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

An American frigate, tracking down a ship-sinking monster, faces not a living creature but an incredible invention -- a fantastic submarine commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo.  Suddenly a devastating explosion leaves just three survivors, who find themselves prisoners inside Nemo's death ship on an underwater odyssey around the world from the pearl-laden waters of Ceylon to the icy dangers of the South Pole . . .as Captain Nemo, one of the greatest villians ever created, takes his revenge on all society.

More than a marvelously thrilling drama, this classic novel, written in 1870, foretells with uncanny accuracy the inventions and advanced technology of the twentieth century and has become a literary stepping-stone for generations of science fiction writers.

GUEST AUTHOR
ROD 
MILLER
Friday,
August 24th
​7:00 p.m.

Spur Award-winning author, Rod Miller, brings us a page-turning historical fiction novel. Is Lee Pate a man of principle or a misguided dreamer? Troubled by the institution of slavery, he uproots his family--wife, Sarah, and sons, Richard, Melvin, and Abel--without notice and heads west. Lee sends his sons back to Tennessee on a quest that will change the relationship between the brothers forever. In Fort Smith, the Pate family meets the Lewises, a Mormon family fleeing persecution in Missouri. Together, they follow a barely explored trail to the Mexican Province of New Mexico. The travelers face many difficulties, but family struggles prove the most formidable obstacle. Testing the strength of family ties, Father Unto Many Sons tells a story as old as time in a new country.

Join us in welcoming Rod Miller to The Printed Garden to read from, answer questions about, and sign copies of his new book Father Unto Many Sons Friday night, August 24th.  This event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

URSULA K. LEGUIN
1929-2018

CUPCAKES FOR BREAKFAST
MEET AND GREET
WITH GUEST POET
 MICHAËLLE
MARTIAL

Saturday,
July 28th
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Michaëlle Martial is a Haitian-born poet currently residing in Utah.  Best known as the Caribbean Nightingale Poet, she published her first collection of poetry, The Nightingale's New Song:  A Black Woman's Poetic Notes, the first book in a series.  This first volume traces Martial's healing process through several heart-wrenching experiences:  the death of her infant daughter, past domestic and sexual abuse, and other traumas that she's fought her way through.  It also served as a way for Michaëlle to process her mother's diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's, a diagnosis that was given during the most tumultuous years of her life.

As an emerging spoken word poetry artist, Michaëlle narrates her own books and performs in front of live audiences whenever she can.  She is one of the new RAW Artists, a group composed of a wide array of artists who showcase their craft nationally and abroad, and recently partnered with fellow poet Street Cries, cello player Kaitlyn Findlay, and Mexican-born erotica author Gloria Arrendondo to offer a Poetry Salon series called Relaxation through verse.  She is now a Storytelling / Narrative Consultant and teaches, both individually and through group workshops the steps of finding personal healing through the peaceful art of writing.

Drop by The Printed Garden Saturday morning, July 28th, to have a complimentary cupcake and meet Michaëlle Martial.  We'll have copies of both The Nightingale's New Song:  A Black Woman's Poetic Notes and Of Love and Lust:  A Caribbean Woman's Magic available for sale and signing.

GUEST AUTHOR
NED 
WOLF
Saturday,
August 18th
​6:00 p.m.

In the final tale of Ned Wolf's middle grade science fiction Nandia Trilogy, the Galactic Grand Council confirms that Nandia has gone missing. Bernard struggles within himself to gather enough information to even begin a search. He does learn that Praesepe, Nandia’s home planet, has come under siege. The Council summons Elli, immortal former queen of Aesir, and Dunstan, the magical troubadour of Geasa, to join Bernard on a mission to unravel the mystery.
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They learn that an unknown disease on the planet Erylia has laid waste the health of its adolescent youth. The planet, mired in despair over the end to its future generations, has undertaken a program to replace their ailing youth with healthy breeding stock from Praesepe. Nandia’s home is now under siege, as an entire generation of young Praesepians is being kidnapped. Nandia’s grandchild Grace is one of the many incarcerated on Praesepe, marked for deportation to give birth to future Erylian generations.

Not only are Erylians shielding telepathic communications, they are hunting Nandia. With the help of new allies, Bernard, Elli and Dunstan must use all their resources to infiltrate the Erylian command structure and find a way to restore the fate of two societies on the verge of decimation — one desperate to recover its future as it steals the tomorrows of another.

Join us in welcoming author Ned Miller to The Printed Garden to read from  and answer questions about his Nandia trilogy.  Ned will be at The Printed Garden from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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

Bring the little ones in any Wednesday afternoon in July & August for a story time featuring some of our very favorite picture books!  We've recently enjoyed reading Leah Gilbert's wonderful new picture book A Couch for Llama.  We're working on offering a special Storytime with author Leah Gilbert early this summer - watch this space for details!

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

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REMEMBERING

HARLAN ELLISON
1934-2018

ANTHONY BOURDAIN
1956-2018

​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