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Ask a BooksellerAsk a Bookseller: A fast-paced thriller dives into Indigenous history, cultureKate Schlademan of the Learned Owl Bookshop in Hudson, Ohio, says the novel she recently couldn't put down was Michael Bennett's “Better the Blood.” It's a fast-paced thriller that delves into longstanding injustices against the Māori people in New Zealand.Bennett is of Māori descent, as is his protagonist, Auckland detective Hana Westerman. Hana follows the trail to a disturbing murder: a ritualist hanging whose motivation point toward the past. When a second, seemingly unrelated, murder crosses her path, Hana pieces together that the murders are utu, the Māori traditio...2023-04-0102 min
The Gale Hill Radio HourThe Pleasures of Little Books & Feeling Grateful Kicking off this episode, Kate Jones interviews bookstore owner Kate Schlademan, who's also a city councilwoman and, during the summer, an avid golfer. The main topic of conversation is their shared fondness for beautifully written and well-designed small books, although they also discuss influential books, including Run for Something, which proved helpful to Schlademan as a first-timer to politics. The beautiful little books mentioned in this interview include Maurice Sendak's Nutshell Library, an enchanting collection of four pocket-sized versions of classic children's books by the Caldecott Medal winner. For food lovers, there are t...2022-01-3125 min
The Author Inside YouLanding In A BookstoreHave you ever wondered about the best way to get your book onto the shelves of a bookstore? On this episode of The Author Inside You we interview Kate Schlademan, the owner of the Learned Owl bookstore, an independent business located in our hometown. If your goal is to have your book in a bookstore, then this episode is for you! We discuss the best way to approach a bookstore to land your book on the shelves, best practices for book signings, and the importance of your book spine design. Kate's bookstore: LearnedOwl.com Special t...2021-06-2818 minAsk a BooksellerAsk a bookseller: The Learned Owl in Hudson, OhioEvery week, The Thread checks in with booksellers around the country about their favorite books of the moment. This week, we spoke with Kate Schlademan, owner of The Learned Owl in Hudson, Ohio.Kate Schlademan, owner of The Learned Owl, has a young adult novel recommendation for the holiday season: "Kids of Appetite" by David Arnold.The book follows a young boy, Vic, who is reeling after the death of his father. When his mother announces she's getting remarried, he takes off with his father's ashes — and nothing else. No phone, no money, no...2016-11-2601 min