Linguist, author, and psychologist Steven Pinker will be speaking about his latest book, Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress. In his book, he urges us to step back from the gory headlines and prophecies of doom to show that life, health, prosperity, safety, peace, knowledge and happiness are on the rise, not just in the West, but worldwide. Bill Gates called Enlightenment Now his “new favorite book of all time.”

On the evening following the total lunar eclipse, acclaimed science journalist David Baron will be discussing the fascinating historical story behind the solar eclipse of 1878 as detailed in his book, American Eclipse: A Nation’s Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World. The book tells the true story of three of the most determined eclipse chasers, James Craig Watson, Maria Mitchell, and Thomas Edison, on their race to the Rocky Mountains to witness the event.

Allyn's "The Prisoner" gives readers a glimpse into life on the planet of Olrona. We are introduced to the Pegaseans, whose advanced evolution has allowed their survival for thousands of years despite an unforgiving terrain and constant threats from rival species. For all their talents, adaptations, and advanced social and governmental structures, they find themselves at the mercy of an ancient entity who refuses to negotiate with anyone other than Maria, a young woman who arrives in the city of Pegasea unexpectedly on the last transport ship from Earth.

Come visit Irv Korman, author of The Legend of Hanukkah Harry, at the Learned Owl from 1-3 on November 25! Taking place in the village of Aridez, this book follows the story of used camel saleman Harry. With the help of Morty and Manny Meerkat, and his friends, the camel herders, they come up with a plan to make sure every child in the ancient desert kingdom of Sharona receives a present on each of the eight nights of Hanukkah. In doing so, Harry is transformed into the legendary Hanukkah Harry!

Emmy-nominated author, Mark Hamer, will be at the Learned Owl Book Shop on Sunday, November 11, from 1-3 to sign his book, Growing Up Irish.