Loganberry News
January 2025 |
Oh my, is it a New Year already? Dipping our toes into that third decade? Why, yes, we are. So this is the perfect time to say thank you to all those who celebrated our 30th Anniversary in style and who came out to do their holiday shopping with us. What a magnificent time! |
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A special shout-out to our celebrated authors who joined us ( Connie Schultz, Megan Whalen Turner, Regina Brett, Abby VanDiver, Derf Backderf, Marie Vibbert, Loung Ung, Paula McLain, George Bilgere -- signed books are still available!), all our #BookTok, Biblio Talks, Workshop Leaders, Tarot Readers, and 6 fantabulous bands! It was definitely a party, and a great bookmark to our next chapter. I wish the best to all of you, our stalwart friends and supporters, readers, writers, and collectors. No joke, we wouldn't be here without you!
-Harriett |
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Loganberry Books is a committed ambassador to Cleveland's thriving literary community. Local Voices highlights self-published local authors, allowing them to get their wonderful literary works onto our bookshelves and into your hands. If you are a local author, you can learn more about Local Voices by clicking here. |
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Damir Janigro, Speed Trap Sunday, January 19, 1:00 PM ~in-store~ |
The latest Detective Perlman mystery is a terse cat-and-mouse game involving two linked murders on a bustling West Virginia Freeway. Join local author Damir Janigro at Loganberry on January 19 for a discussion and book signing! |
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Ulises Prieto Fidalgo, Lo Que Sueñan Las Piedras (en Español) Sunday, January 26, 3:00 PM ~in-store~ |
Lo que sueñan las piedras es una colección de relatos, y tal vez también la definición que Aristóteles ofreció para la Nada. Es curioso que la Nada tenga mejor acogida en el reino de las palabras que el mismo Ser. El escritor Cabrera Infante decía respecto al filósofo francés Jean Paul Sartre, que tenía un ojo mirando hacia el Ser y el otro hacia la Nada. Se trata de otro esfuerzo para suavizar el estrabismo ante la Nada. |
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Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |
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Toddler Storytime with Nanny Patricia and Chris Park Wednesday, January 8, 11:00 AM ~in-store, second Wednesdays~ |
Vern longs to be one of the kids who swoop until their toes touch the sky. He heads to the swings and desperately tries to pump his legs, but he just can't get it. A chance encounter with precocious (and hilarious) Gretchen gives him just what he needs to know, and he finally learns to soar.
Story Time for Toddlers will feature classic picture books old and new, read by Nanny Patricia. Story Time for Toddlers is a completely free event geared toward kids ages 1-4 years old; all are welcome to attend. |
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Queer Lit When They Tell You To Be Good by Prince Shakur Thursday, January 16, 7:00 PM ~in-store, third Thursdays~ |
Join us in-person or via Zoom for January's Queer Book Club. to discuss When They Tell You to Be Good -- a memoir of Prince Shakur’s political coming of age from closeted queer kid in a Jamaican family to radicalized adult traveler, writer, and anarchist in Obama and Trump’s America.
Sign up here for our Queer Book Club Newsletter for updates on upcoming meetings and book selections. |
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Rebel Readers The Light of Days by Judy Batalion Sunday, January 19, 3:00 PM ~in-store, third Sundays~ |
Join Rebel Readers to discuss Judy Batalion's spectacular, searing history of Jewish women resistance fighters during World War II—a group of unknown heroes whose exploits have never been chronicled in full, until now.
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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Broadsides and Ephemera Poetry Reading & Open Mic - ft. Alyssa Perry Thursday, January 9, 7:00 PM ~in-store, second Thursday~ |
Welcome Alyssa Perry, local writer, editor, and teacher, and author of Oily Doily, to December's Broadsides & Ephemera. The open mic will follow her feature and Q&A. Come! Enjoy Alyssa's awesome work! Share your own!
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NOBS Forum Show & Tell Extravaganza! Thursday, January 23, 7:00 PM ~in-store~ |
Join NOBS (the Northern Ohio Bibliophilic Society) for our annual Show & Tell event! This special Forum is dedicated to hearing from you. Bring a favorite new acquisition, or an oldie-but-goodie from your collection, and tell us all about it! We look forward to seeing you in person at Loganberry Books at 7:00 PM. If you prefer, you can join us via Zoom |
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YMA Watch Party Monday, January 27, 10:30 AM ~in-store, RSVP required~ |
Join Loganberry for big screen broadcast of the American Library Association's Youth Media Awards. The ALA YMA are the most prestigious and respected awards for youth literature in the industry and include the Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, Coretta Scott King, Pura Belpre, and others. We are closed on Mondays during January, so you'll need to RSVP to attend (email books@logan.com). We'll have bagels & coffee -- please join us for the excitement! |
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Sales, Spotlights, and FYIs |
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We're closed on Mondays this January! |
Monday closures give us the chance to catch up on some much-needed housekeeping after the busy holiday season. Spend Mondays curled up at home with your favorite current read, and visit us at the store Tuesday thru Sunday! |
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Opening January 20: Bookmark Design Contest |
Get your creative juices flowing -- Loganberry will be accepting submissions to its bookmark design contest beginning January 20, 2025. The theme will be Loganberry's 30th Anniversary. Submissions will close on February 28. Loganberry will select two winners: one each in the Kids (younger than 15) and Adults (15 and older) category. Your bookmark should be 2.25x6.25 inches, containing a .125-inch bleed along all four edges. Submissions will open here beginning 1/20; in the meantime, start noodling on your bookmark art! |
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Used Book Trades Resume January 17 |
After a brief holiday hiatus, we're welcoming walk-in book trades for the new year as follows: Fridays, 11AM-4PM beginning Jan. 17 Mondays, 11AM-4PM beginning Feb. 3
For guidelines on walk-in appointments, including types of books that Loganberry is often interested in, please click here. |
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On Sale This Month - Cards, Calendars, and Select Tchotchkes |
In January, receive 20% off all cards, calendars, and gifts and tchotchkes found in Otis' Old Curiosity Shop. Stock up on ornaments and stocking stuffers for next year at a discounted price, or simply treat yourself to a small delight! |
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Collectible Pick Spin a Soft Black Song: Poems for Children by Nikki Giovanni |
Celebrate the work of the late, great Nikki Giovanni with this classic illustrated poetry collection, which includes thirty-five poems written for and about Black children.
Browse our ever-expanding collectible listings here, or email wendy@logan.com for a personalized suggestion for any budget! |
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Indie Press Spotlight: Microcosm Publishing |
Located in Portland, OR and Cleveland, OH, Microcosm Publishing and Distribution is a colorful, authentic, independent, and empowering publishing house and distributor. Their focus is on books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice. In 2022-2024, Microcosm was named a Publishers Weekly Fastest Growing Publisher. Learn more about Microcosm and peruse their offerings by clicking here. |
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Looking for your first great read of 2025? Peruse the best books the Loganberries read below. |
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Erika - Hera by Jennifer Saint |
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Toni - Arcadia by Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam |
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Julie - Dune by Frank Herbert
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Thanks for reading, Harriett & all the Loganberries |
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Open Tues-Sat, 10AM-6PM (Thurs 'til 8:30!), Sun 12-5PM Closed on Mondays in January |
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