The Learned Owl Book Shop, Mid-June 2016
 Kate's Corner


Happy Festival Days! We are right at the beginning of what is always a fun weekend here in Hudson. Today starts the 69th annual Home and Garden Show put on by the Hudson Garden Club. Proceeds from the Tour fund the Garden Club's annual scholarships, grants, school programs, mentoring workshops, tree planting in Hudson, and community gardening projects. On Friday night, Hudson League for Service will host their 70th Ice Cream Social. Proceeds from this event go to provide grants and scholarships to various community organizations. To top it off, Leadership Hudson's annual summer movie program, Screen on the Green, kicks off at sunset as the ice cream social wraps up with a showing of Minions. Please try to head out to one or all of these events. You will be supporting a number of great causes and having a blast while you do it!

In other news, Main Street construction is due to start at the end of June and scheduled to continue through the summer, fall, and into next spring. We will do our best to keep you updated as it progresses.

As always, thank you for your support, and happy reading!

- Kate
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Events
  
Sat., June 18, 10 AM-noon (at The Owl)
Local author Paul Gaston returns with his book Ohio's Craft Beers: Discovering the Variety, Enjoying the Quality, Relishing the Experience. A perfect choice for Father's Day!

Mon., June 20, 7 PM
(at the Hudson Library)
Jim Obergefell with Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality. WKSU's Kabir Bhatia will moderate the discussion. Please register online, or call 330-653-6658.

Thurs., June 23, 7 PM
(at the Hudson Library)
Renowned journalist, author and Hudson native Ian Frazier will talk about his new book, Hogs Wild: Selected Reporting Pieces. Please register online or call (330) 653-6658 x1010.

Sat., June 25, 10 AM (Hudson Farmers Market)
Author and chef Carla Snyder, whose newest book is Sweet & Tart: 70 Irresistible Recipes with Citrus, will visit the Hudson Farmers Market for a cooking demonstration and book signing.

Sat., June 25, 1-3 PM
(at The Owl)
Tom Jones, Cleveland born and a WRA alumnus, with his memoir The Lights in the House: Reflections on a Life Curiously Lived.

Sat., June 25, 1-3 PM
(at The Owl)
Jennifer Maschari with The Remarkable Journey of Charlie Price, a fantastical tale of love, loss and math for ages 8-12.

Sun., June 26, 2 PM
(at The Owl)
Our History Book Club welcomes guest author Jerry Prout (Coxey's Crusade for Jobs) as we discuss Social Reformers.

Thurs., June 30, 6:45 PM (location TBA)
Our Book Club in a Bar discusses The Last Detective. Hope you can join us!
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Indie Next List
Enter to win
20 Indie Next List Great Reads!

Next time you visit us, pick up the June Indie Next List flyer, complete the contest entry form on the back, and mail it in by July 15.
The Grand Prize is one copy of each of the 20 front list titles on the June Indie Next List. (That's a lot of Great Reads!)
Indie Next titles, now in paperback
Loved & recommended by independent booksellers across the country
The Book of Speculation
The Lake House
Avenue of Mysteries
Let Me Explain You
The Marriage of Opposites
Twain_s End
New storybooks: We recommend

Story time at the
Hudson Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday at
10:30 AM for some of our favorite stories!
(In case of excessive cicadas, story time will be moved to The Learned Owl.)

Kate says: Lovely illustrations and a fun story! 
by Ben Hatke
[First Second, $17.99]
Goblin, a cheerful little homebody, lives in a cosy, rat-infested dungeon with his only friend, Skeleton. But one day, a gang of "heroic" adventurers bursts in. These marauders trash the place, steal all the treasure, and make off with Skeleton - leaving Goblin all alone! It's up to Goblin to save the day...
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by Ben Clanton
[Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, $17.99; available June 21]
Kate says: Who doesn't want to get mail? So much fun!
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by Lindsay Ward
[Simon & Schuster, $17.99]
Kate says: Who knows what will happen when the new baby comes home? I don't think anyone expected this. Lindsay Ward's cut paper illustrations bring life to this heavyweight battle. I love it! [read more]
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The Lion Inside The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright, illustrated by Jim Field
[Scholastic Press, $16.99]
Kate says: Sweet story of friendship and finding your voice. Love the illustrations! [read more]
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by Devin Scillian, illustrated by Tim Bowers
[Sleeping Bear Press, $16.99]
Katherine says: Perfect for anyone who's ever had to make a new friend who doesn't QUITE speak the same language you do! From the team that brought you Memoirs of a Goldfish and Memoirs of a Hamster.
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Teens - don't miss our
Required Reading Contest!

For every non-required reading book you purchase from us this summer, enter a drawing to win your 2016-2017 required reading* for free! The more you read, the better your chances!
*applicable on titles provided by the teachers

Looking for a good book?
Now in paperback:
Trouble Is a Friend of Mine
Joyride
Sky Key
Magonia
Catacomb
The Way to Game the Walk of Shame
On the Road to Find Out
Red Queen
New mysteries in paperback

Second Life We especially recommend:
Second Life by S. J. Watson
[Harper Paperbacks, $15.99]
Linda says: I put S. J. Watson in the top 5 of my favorite author list after reading Before I Go to Sleep, and Second Life is just as gripping. When Julia's sister Kate is murdered, she sets out to find out why - a journey that leads her down a very dark and dangerous path. Drawn into the darkest recesses of her desires, getting involved with a man she has met online, she feels her life careening out of control. Her search for answers puts her marriage, her family and her life in jeopardy. This taut and thrilling nail-biter will keep you engrossed until the stupefying resolution.
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Mycroft Holmes
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine
The Scam
Sydney Chambers
Smaller and Smaller Circles
A Golden Cage
The Secret of High Eldersham
The Lafayette Sword
Preorder now!

Coming July 31, 2016:

  
Coming October 4, 2016:
Harry Potter _2
Second in the new illustrated edition
  
Coming November 19, 2016:
Coming November 19_ 2016
Screenplay by J. K. Rowling
Thanks for supporting The Learned Owl Book Shop. Happy reading!