Loganberry News
December 2024 |
Why did the turkey cross the road? To get to Loganberry Books, of course! Happy Holidays, friends, for whatever winter holidays you may celebrate. |
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We have our usual bookish events coming up, like Broadsides & Ephemera and various book clubs, plus annual special celebrations like the Larchmere Holiday Stroll and Jolabokaflod, and a once-a-decade anniversary extravaganza (which is a 12-hour party, read on). Even if you can’t attend in person, we hope you’ll contribute a line & a link in our paper chain o’wishes! Otis’ Old Curiosity Shop is in full swing now, and even without Otis (RIP) it may be our best yet!
Read on for our staff holiday picks (there’s a book for everyone on your list), and our annual Gift Ideas from the Sanctuary will follow in a couple weeks. We’ve added Friday evenings to our holiday hours, so we’re open 7 days a week with 2 late nights, a great excuse to cross the road!
Happy Solstice! -Harriett |
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Join Loganberry for the Annual Larchmere Holiday Stroll |
The Larchmere Holiday Stroll has been a Cleveland tradition for over 50 years! Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Loganberry Books will be in full holiday spirit with books for all ages and Otis' Old Curiosity Shop bursting with handmade art, fair trade crafts, heartwarming gifts, paper goods and cards, tchotchkes sweet & snarky, and tons of toys both entertaining and educational.
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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Friday, Nov. 29
2pm - Yelena Alpert |
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Saturday, Nov. 30
11:30am - Sarah Littlefield & Karin Dijkstra, Many Paths 1pm - Terri Libenson |
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Sunday, Dec. 1
12:30pm - Zachary Thomas 11:30am - Judith Neulander 3:30pm - Michael Barakiva |
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You're Invited! Celebrate 30 Years of Loganberry Books |
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Saturday, December 7 10am-10pm |
It's our 30th anniversary! Join Loganberry for a three-ring celebration, featuring author signings, biblio talks, live music, 30% off select titles, and more.
Visit our events calendar for a full rundown, and be sure to click the button below to let us know you're game to join in on the fun! RSVPs are not required, but are greatly appreciated as they'll help us plan ahead.
Can't make it? Head to the RSVP form anyway and add your wish to our very special paper chain o'wishes. |
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Author Signings
Biblio Talks Extreme Books - Wendy Wasman Dickens in America - Bill Claspy How Literary Community Can Solve Your Problems, Save Your Life, and Make Your Dreams Come - Matt Weinkam How to Defend Books and Why - Danny Caine A Brief Comics History - Derf Backderf
Live Music Hashim El Raman • Sororii • George Foley • Brian Henke • Gene Epstein Trio • Global Connections
Additional Bibliophilic Fun Build-A-Poem with George Bilgere • Write Your Own Coaster Poems • Bookish Tarot Readings • Bookbinding Tutorials • Cake! • Typewriter Type-In • Story Time with Nanny Patricia • Paper Chain o' Wishes • Write a Book Recommendation |
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Toddler Storytime Thank You by Jarvis Wednesday, December 11, 11:00 AM ~in-store, second Wednesdays~ |
With inviting collage illustrations, Jarvis brings his singular whimsy and sweetness to Thank You, a musing on gratitude that spans the ages and befits the holiday season. Story Time for Toddlers is a completely free event geared toward kids ages 1-4. All are welcome to attend. |
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Broadsides & Ephemera Poetry Open Mic - ft. Cora Liderbach Thursday, December 12, 7:00pm ~in-store, second Thursdays~ |
Welcome Cora Liderbach, author of Throughline, who will be joining us for December's Broadsides & Ephemera. The open mic will follow her feature and Q&A. Come! Enjoy Cora's awesome work! Share your own!
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Rebel Readers Book Club Easy Beauty by Chloe Cooper Jones Sunday, November 17, 3:00 PM ~in-store, third Sundays~ |
Join Rebel Readers to discuss Easy Beauty. Finalist for the Pulitzer and an NYT Best Book of 2022, this is a bold, revealing account of moving through the world in a body that looks different than most.
Hosted by Dahlia Fisher & Felicia Haney, women from different backgrounds with shared values, Rebel Readers lifts 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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For the Thrill of Lit Book Club The White Priory Murders by Carter Dickson Thursday, December 19, 7:00 PM ~in-store - final meeting!~ |
Join us in-person or via Zoom for the final meeting of For the Thrill of Lit -- Loganberry's book club for lovers of suspense, mystery, thriller, and horror. This month, we'll be reading The White Priory Murders by Carter Dickson (John Dickson Carr), a mystery revolving around the Christmas murder of a glamorous Hollywood actress, Marcia Tait. Her producer, her lover, and the playwright for her next hit are all suspects -- can amateur sleuth Sir Henry Merrivale make sense of this crime? |
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Political Dystopia Book Club 1984 by George Orwell Thursday, December 19, 7:00 PM ~in-store, alternate months, third Thursdays~ |
This book club is lead by community member Nathan Klainer. Nathan lives in Cleveland Heights with his wife and two cats. He has a passion for bringing people together and for reading, and can’t wait to meet others to discuss great novels.
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Jolabokaflod Read-In Friday, December 20, 6:00 PM ~in-store~ |
Jolabokaflod / Jólabókaflóðið, or "Christmas flood of books" in Icelandic, is a tradition where people exchange books on Christmas Eve and spend the evening reading, often while drinking hot chocolate. Join Loganberry for our own Jólabókaflóðið read-in on December 20. We'll have limited-edition mugs available for purchase, bottomless hot chocolate, a grab-bag of free books, coloring sheets, and endless cozy nooks to curl up and read. Plus, receive 10% off gift bundles and packaging! In addition to mugs and hot chocolate, we have great socks, candles, knit hats, reading lights, and dare we mention, books?! |
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Holiday Hours and Deadlines |
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Holiday Hours Please take note of our adjusted hours during the holiday season: Closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 28) Open 10:00am-4:00pm on Christmas Eve (Tuesday, Dec. 24) Closed on Christmas Day (Wednesday, Dec. 25) Open 10:00am-4:00pm on New Year's Eve (Tuesday, Dec. 31) Closed New Year's Day (Wednesday, Jan. 1)
Weekly Hours Loganberry is now open 'til 8 pm on Fridays thru December 27 -- stop by the store to finish up your holiday shopping or peruse our many books in the glow of our twinkly lights (one of our favorite pastimes!)
With extended Friday evenings, our regular hours are as follows through the end of the year: Monday-Weds, Saturday: 10am-6pm; Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Friday 10am-8pm
Special Order Deadlines Ordering something special for yourself or a loved one? Please place your special orders for new (in-print) titles by Sunday, December 15. If you're requesting a rare or out-of-print book, please place your order by Tuesday, December 10 so we can do our best to get it to you in time for the holidays. |
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The best gifts are bookish gifts! Loganberries have curated a selection of our favorite giftable titles, whether you're looking to treat a loved one or yourself. Head to the store to peruse our display of Holiday Staff Picks beginning Nov. 22, or click the links below to shop online. |
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Landscapes by Christine Lai - "for cli-fi fanatics with a penchant for art history" - Wendy |
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Brightly Shining by Ingvild Rishøi - "for people who love books they can tuck in their pocket; for people who love Christmas stories" - Elisabeth |
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Colored Television by Danzy Senna - "for writers, fans of TV sit-coms and film glam, fans of Percival Everett (Danzy is his wife!) - Harriett |
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The Constant Rabbit by Jasper Fforde - "for your family's in-house political pundit -- especially those with an affinity for talking animals" -Sarah |
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Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry - "For lovers of nature writing, readers in their second act" -Freddy |
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The MANIAC by Benjamin Labatut- "For science geeks; fans of W.G. Sebald; people who loved When We Ceased to Understand the World" -Wendy |
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All the Names They Used for God by Anjali Sachdeva - "For folks looking to get into reading or out of a slump with some imaginative, thought-provoking stories!" -Adrienne |
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The Skeleton Key by Erin Kelly - "For mystery buffs who adore a twisty tale!" -Leigh |
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The Wilderness of Girls by Madeline Claire Franklin - "For YA and adult readers who love a strange, evocative story and for those interested in young women's experiences in the contemporary world" -Toni |
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The Woods All Black by Lee Mandelo - "For fans of queer lit who like to dip their toes into the realm of the supernatural" -Devon |
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The Great River by Boyce Upholt - "For your walk/run buddy who mourns Horseshoe Lake; for your uncle scientist who scoffs at the Army Corps of Engineers; for your book club friend who loved Percival Everett's James." -Harriett |
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Timefulness by Marcia Bjornerud - "For fans of Braiding Sweetgrass; nature lovers for whom rocks are a bit tricky" -Elisabeth |
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The Notebook by Roland Allen - "For historians, philosophers, writers, nerds, creative types" - Toni |
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Dogpedia by Jessica Pierce - "For dog owners and enthusiasts; anyone who delights in the inner workings of man's best friend" - Julie |
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Veganomicon by Isa Moskowitz and Terry Romero - "For veteran vegans, beginner vegans, or those who are vegan-curious" -Leigh |
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Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell - "For middle-grade readers craving a gripping adventure story" - Morgan |
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Poetry Comics by Grant Snider - "For kids who ask unanswerable questions! Whimsical adults! Poetry lovers of all ages!" -Jen |
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Rain Makes Applesauce by Julian Scheer- "For children (or adults) with an appreciation for the strange and the beautiful" -Sarah |
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Thanks for reading, Harriet & all the Loganberries |
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Open Mon-Wed,Sat: 10AM-6PM, Thurs: 10AM-8:30PM Fri: 10AM-8PM Sun 12-5PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day Open 'til 4PM on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve |
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