Loganberry News November 2024 |
Here we are in the season where the Wicked Witch of the West morphs into Jadis the White Witch. But fear not -- even with winter approaching, Dorothy has the ruby slippers and Aslan is ready; Children’s Book Week is upon us and our imaginations are keen.
We are busy elves indeed; it's all hands on deck with holiday festivities quickly approaching -- not to mention our 30th anniversary! Pour a mug of cocoa, don your coziest sweater, and come celebrate with us. We look forward to serving you four kinds of cookies and Turkish Delights. Read on, my friends.
-Harriett |
Loganberry's 30th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, December 7, 10AM-9PM ~in-store~
Join Loganberry as we celebrate 30 years spent as one of Cleveland's most iconic bookstores. We'll feature special author appearances, biblio talks, tarot readings, zine making, and lots of other bookish fun! Mark your calendar today and stay tuned for more details. |
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Noir at the Bar - One Year of Cleveland Noir Sunday, November 3, 1PM ~Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave, Cleveland, OH~ |
Join Loganberry and an all-star author lineup at the Music Box Supper Club to celebrate one year of the story anthology Cleveland Noir being in print!
Anthology Editor Miesha Headen will be joined by contributors JD Belcher, Angela Crook, Dana McSwain, DM Pulley, and Susan Petrone for an evening of crime fiction over dinner. Admittance is free, but table reservations are required. |
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The Losses We Keep by Jami Crist - featuring contributor Sara Edwards Sunday, November 3, 1:00 PM ~in-store~ |
The Losses We Keep is a deeply moving collection of personal stories from women who have faced the heart-wrenching journey of pregnancy loss, IVF struggles, and the uncertainty of not knowing why they can't conceive. This book is a beacon of hope, a source of solidarity, and a reminder that no woman facing these trials is alone. Through their shared experiences, these women provide comfort, understanding, and the strength to keep moving forward.
Sara Edwards is a designer, strategist, and writer leveraging her talents to drive healthcare innovation. Her journey through unexplained infertility and IVF led her to writing as a tool for healing. |
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Richard Hawley, On My Way Out V Sunday, November 3, 3:00 PM ~in-store~ |
The On My Way Out series is author and educator Richard Hawley's meditation on the passage into late life, including its surprises and exquisite finalities. In this newest installment, Hawley continues a consideration of the wonders and surprises of later life and physical/mental decline.
The founding president of the International Boys Schools Coalition, Richard Hawley retired as headmaster of the University School in Cleveland in 2005 and has published more than twenty books. His essays, articles and poems have appeared in The Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times, and others. |
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Toddler Storytime The Verts: A Story of Introverts and Extroverts by Ann Patchett Wednesday, November 13, 11:00 AM ~in-store, second Wednesdays~ |
Loganberry Books presents Story Time for Toddlers! For kids ages 1-4 years old, Story Time for Toddlers will feature classic picture books old and new, read aloud by Nanny Patricia. In November, Loganberry's own kid lit expert, Morgan, will sub in for Nanny Patricia to read Ann Patchett's The Verts, a heartfelt story about honoring our differences, illustrated by Fancy Nancy artist Robin Preiss Glasser. Story Time for Toddlers is a completely free event and all are welcome to attend. |
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Naturalist Notebook Book Discussion The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World edited by Ada Limon Sunday, November 17, 1:00 PM ~in-store, quarterly~ |
The Living Mountain has been called a prose poem. Written in 1944 and published in 1977, this amazing piece of nature writing takes readers on a long walk in the eastern highlands of Scotland and is considered a "forgotten masterpiece of our relationship with nature." Juxtaposing Shepherd's book with You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World offers readers a collection of poems by well-known contemporary poets, written about their own landscapes. Poets included are Jericho Brown, Joy Harjo, Victoria Chang and more.
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Rebel Readers Book Club Travis Harmon, Remote Outpost: Fighting with the US Army in Afghanistan Sunday, November 17, 3:00 PM ~in-store, third Sundays~ |
For Veterans Day, Travis Harman reads from his new memoir, Remote Outpost, the true story of a punk skater kid thrust from a small town into a battlefield fighting to win his father’s approval, enlisting together in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard after the horrors of 9/11 shake the nation.
Join hosts Dahlia Fisher & Felicia Haney, women from different backgrounds with shared values, lifting the voices of diverse authors writing about race, religion, culture, sexuality, and intersectionality through a variety of genres including poetry, essays, short story collections, fiction and memoir. |
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Queer Book Club Aces Wild by Amanda DeWitt Thursday, November 21, 7:00 PM ~Every other month, 3rd Thursday~ |
Some people join chess club, some people play football. Jack Shannon runs a secret blackjack ring in his private school's basement. What else is the son of a Las Vegas casino mogul supposed to do?
Everything starts falling apart when Jack's mom is arrested for their family's ties to organized crime. Jack hatches a plan to break into Peter Carlevaro's (the rival casino owner) inner sanctum and find what he's holding over his mom's head, but Jack's going to need help. He recruits his closest friends, his online asexual support group, to form his team. All he needs to do is infiltrate a secret high stakes gambling club, save his mom, and dodge any dark secrets about his family he'd rather not know, while hopelessly navigating what it means to be in love while asexual. Easy, right? |
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Broadsides & Ephemera Featured Reader: Alyssa Perry Thursday, November 14 7:00 PM ~in-store, second Thursdays~ |
Alyssa Perry's writing appears with Annulet, The Canary, Cleveland Review of Books, the Experimental Sound Studio, Fence, and elsewhere. She is an editor at Rescue Press and teaches at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Following Alyssa Perry's reading, we will open the floor for attendees to share their poetry or poetic musings!
Interested in future open mic events? Click here to sign up for email updates. |
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Larchmere Holiday Stroll Friday, November 29-Sunday, December 1 ~in-store and on the Boulevard~ |
The Larchmere Holiday Stroll has been a Cleveland tradition for over 50 years! Loganberry Books will be in full holiday spirit with festive books for all ages and Otis' Old Curiosity Shop open in the annex gallery. As if that weren't enough to tempt you, we'll have local authors on-site to meet, greet, and sign their books for unique gifts. Free gift wrapping on every purchase, plus hot mulled cider and cookies to spare! Come browse the boulevard! |
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Collectible Pick Louise Erdrich's novels feature many aspects of Native American life, but this first edition of Future Home of the Living God one adds a dystopian twist. Beautifully written and poignant, the characters and plot will haunt readers long after the book is finished. This first edition copy is a perfect gift for Erdrich fans and for collectors of modern fiction.
Browse our ever-expanding collectible listings here, or email wendy@logan.com for a personalized suggestion for any budget! |
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We scour near and far for interesting, inspiring and oddball wonders to bring out the joy of the holidays at Otis' Old Curiosity Shop. Beginning November 15, our annex gallery will be bursting with handmade art, fair trade crafts, heartwarming gifts, paper goods and cards, tchotchkes sweet & snarky, and tons of toys both entertaining and educational. |
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This November, books in our Film section are 20% off. Visit the store to snag a great deal on actor and actress biographies, behind-the-scenes glimpses into the film industry, and tomes on screenwriting, production, and design. |
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David & Charles' mission is to create books and related products that ignite and nurture readers' hobbies and interests. Their vision is to spread this positive impact to as many people as possible, delivering ideas, inspiration, and skills that empower people to learn and pursue their passions. |
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Loganberry will be purchasing used books by appointment only for the duration of the holiday season. To request an appointment, email books@logan.com with details on your for-sale books. Otherwise, we'll look forward to seeing you in January! |
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Loganberry booksellers' favorite reads by Indigenous authors |
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Devon recommends Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones: "In this werewolf story with Indigenous roots and gruesome horror elements, Jones writes a captivating coming of age story. Our unnamed narrator is desperate to fit in with his unusual family, while constantly running around the American South to evade the law and nosy strangers. There is a fair amount of gore and violence." |
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Harriett recommends True Reconciliation: How to Be a Force for Change by Jody Wilson-Raybould: "Jody Wilson-Raybould is a lawyer, former Canadian Parliamentary member, and Bridge Builder of the We Wai Kai Nation. She has written extensively about First Nations history and rights, and in this book she answers the common question of "how can I help affect change?" The answer is simple yet three-fold—Learn, Understand, and Act—that can be applied by individuals, communities, organizations, and governments. There is much to be learned by our northern neighbors in this process." |
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Jen recommends Remember by Joy Harjo and Michaela Goade: "This gorgeous picture book rendered from former US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's classic poem of the same title. Harjo's words and stunning illustrations by Michaela Goade will remind kids and adults alike to treasure their connection to the natural world." |
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Leigh recommends Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley: "Angeline Boulley takes us back to Sugar Island in her second book about the Firekeeper family. This thriller centers on teen twins Perry and Pauline as their summer internships lead to intrigue! Boulley explores the effort to repatriate the remains of native peoples currently held in Museums and Universities across the U.S. in this compelling tale." |
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Morgan recommends A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger: "This Newbery Honor uses indigenous traditional storytelling to weave tales of monsters and magic. Bonus asexual representation!" |
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Toni recommends Shutter by Ramona Emerson: "A murder mystery set in and near the Navajo Nation and western New Mexico, featuring a detective who is Diné (Navajo), a forensic photographer, and able to see and communicate with ghosts. Longlisted for the National Book Award, Shutter is by turns horror, mystery, thriller, and a tale of coming of age on the reservation. And if you like it, Emerson's follow up, Exposure, is out in hardcover now!" |
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Wendy recommends Where Wolves Don't Die by Anton Treuer: "This suspenseful and poignant coming-of-age story offers a window into Ojibwe life and language, while also celebrating new love, family love, and love that transcends death." |
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Thanks for reading, Harriett & all the Loganberries |
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