Join Claire McMillan for a discussion of her latest book, The Necklace, which tells the fictional story of two generations of the Quincy family and their connection to a mysterious family heirloom. The story, partially set in Cleveland, was inspired by the travel journals of Amasa Stone Mather. Kirkus Reviews called the book, “a complex and compelling narrative that balances intensity and levity.  Written with wit, compassion, and a meticulous attention to period and cultural detail." 

Please join Jane Austen authority, Juliette Wells, on Saturday, July 14, from 1-3 pm to celebrate the 200th anniversary of PERSUASION.  Juliette, a professor at Goucher College, wrote the introduction to the new Penguin edition of the Austen classic.  Join us at The Learned Owl as we revel in the 19th century, discuss Jane Austen and sip some tea!

All readers and aspiring writers are welcome to attend the 2018 half-way party with the author of the critically acclaimed books All the Way Home, The Hard Way on Purpose, and Furnishing Eternity. Purchase copies of his books and have them autographed. Challengers who have reached the half-way mark of 25 books will receive a special prize, but there will be refreshments and prizes for all!

The Learned Owl Book Shop is excited to host award-winning author, Thrity Umrigar, for an intimate chat and book signing on Wednesday, June 27th, from 5:30-7pm.  Thrity will be discussing her latest work, The Secrets Between Us.  She is currently a professor at Case Western Reserve University.  After earning a M.A. in journalism, Thrity worked for several years as an award-winning reporter, columnist and magazine writer. She also earned a Ph.D. in English.

Kate Harvie, author of BELIEVE IT AND BEHAVE IT:  HOW TO RESTART, RESET, AND REFRAME YOUR LIFE, will be at The Learned Owl on Friday, May 18^th from 4:30-6:30 pm to sign her book.