Hugh Howey

Afternoon Book Group Open to the Community Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:00-2:00 p.m. Books & Company Ken will be leading the discussion on Wool by Hugh Howey. (May 21~ River of Doubt by Candace Millard) In a ruined and toxic landscape, a community exists in a giant Silo underground, hundreds of stories deep. There, men and women live in a society full of regulations they believe are meant to protect them. Sheriff Holston, who has unwaveringly upheld the Silo’s rules for years, unexpectedly breaks the greatest taboo of all: He asks to go outside. His fateful decision unleashes a drastic series of events. An unlikely candidate is appointed to replace him: Juliette, a mechanic with no training in law, whose special knack is fixing machines. Now Juliette is about to be entrusted with fixing her Silo, and she will soon learn just how badly her world is broken. The Silo is about to confront what its history has only hinted about and its inhabitants have never dared to whisper. Uprising.

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The End of the World Reading Group will meet at the Around the Corner Cafe on January 29 at 6:30 pm to discuss Wool by Hugh Howey.

If you are a member of this reading group, please stop by The Northshire Bookstore to pick up your reserved copy of this title (and receive a 20% discount).

For more information about the group, or to join, contact Jess: jelder@northshire.com.

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In a ruined and toxic landscape, a community exists in a giant silo underground, hundreds of stories deep. There, men and women live in a society full of regulations they believe are meant to protect them. Sheriff Holston, who has unwaveringly upheld the silo’s rules for years, unexpectedly breaks the greatest taboo of all: He asks to go outside. His fateful decision unleashes a drastic series of events. An unlikely candidate is appointed to replace him: Juliette, a mechanic with no training in law, whose special knack is fixing machines. Now Juliette is about to be entrusted with fixing her silo, and she will soon learn just how badly her world is broken. The silo is about to confront what its history has only hinted about and its inhabitants have never dared to whisper. Uprising. Discover what happens in Wool (Simon & Schuster, $15) by Hugh Howey.

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Hugh Howey is no stranger to the life of adventure. A former bookseller, Howey started writing his dystopic thriller in installments and publishing them online, never believing his book could end up on the shelves where he worked. Little by little, word of mouth spread and fans encouraged Howey to expand his story into a novel. Their passion made Wool an e-book bestseller, which has already been optioned for movie rights by Ridley Scott and Steve Zaillian.

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Wool is the kind of success story that we love. Originally published as a short story, former bookseller Hugh Howey's labor of love blossomed into a full-length book exploring a post-apocalyptic society thriving deep underground, governed by harsh rules and regulations for years until one day, someone begins to ask questions. Drawing the attention of publishing giant Simon & Schuster as well as 20th Century Fox, it looks like Hugh's book is set to take over bookstores (and maybe even movie theaters) everywhere!

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Hugh Howey will sign and discuss Wool (Simon and Schuster; $26).

Hugh Howey is the author of Wool, a book he wrote while working as a bookseller, writing each morning and during every lunch break for nearly three years. Originally self-published in 2011, Wool has grown into a New York Times bestseller. He now lives in Jupiter, Florida, with his wife Amber and their dog Bella. For more information visit HughHowey.com/Wool/.

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Wednesday Write-Ins Where: Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, 68 9th Street When: every Wednesday through November From: 5-7pm (although you are welcome anytime we are open) Why: to help you focus, focus, focus and finish your novel for NaNoWriMo! Published NaNoWriMo Authors Erin Morgenstern— The night circus (Doubleday Books 2011) Sara Gruen— Flying Changes (HarperCollins, 2005), Water for Elephants (Algonquin, 2007) and Ape House (Spiegel & Grau, 2010) Hugh Howey— Wool (Random House, 2012) Jessica Burkhart— Take the reins (Simon & Schuster, 2007). Five free paperback copies of a finished book for NaNoWriMo winners! CreateSpace is proud to support NaNoWriMo participants. We invite you to explore easy and rewarding independent publishing; take advantage of free services or choose from our everyday low priced professional service offerings. Get started here. In addition, NaNoWriMo winners can get 5 Free paperback copies of their finished book; details will be posted at CreateSpace after November 1. Visit www.nanowrimo.org to see all of the special offers to the participants of the 2012 November writing event.

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