The following events are hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville, unless otherwise noted. For up-to-the-minute event info, visit www.andersonsbookshop.com or call (630) 355-2665.
JulyÂ
1 – Summer Publishers Rep. Night, 7PM at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665.
7 – Maggie Stiefvater, author of Sinner, 7PM.
8 – Kids Craft Camp, 10AM and at 1PM. Tickets required from Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville.
8 – Kids Explosive Camp, 11:30AM and at 2:30PM. Tickets required.
8 – Jacqueline Winspear, author of The Care and Management of Lies, 7PM.
9 – Cristina Henriquez, author of Book of Unknown Americans, 7PM.
10-12 – Downtown Naperville Annual Sidewalk Sale at Anderson’s Bookshop and in the BigTent!
10 – Conn Iggulden, author of Stormbird, 7PM.
11 – Chris Colfer, author of A Grimm Warning, 7PM.
13 – Not For Kids Only Book Group discussion of Legend by Marie Lu and Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George, 2PM at Anderson’s Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave. New members welcome.
15 – Rebecca Rotert, author of Last Night at the Blue Angel, 7PM.
15 – Lit Wits Book Club discussion of The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty, at 7:30PM at Caribou Coffee, Main St. and Burlington Ave. in Downers Grove. RSVP at (630) 963-2665. New members welcome.
16 – Mighty Mississippi Book Blast Young Adult Night featuring authors Bethany Crandell (Summer on the Short Bus); Lindsay Cummings (The Murder Complex), A.G. Howard (Unhinged); Lynne Matson (NIL); Whitney Miller (The Violet Hour); A. Lynden Roland (Of Breakable Things), Philip Siegel (The Break Up Artist); Paula Stokes (The Art of Lainey) 7PM.
17 – Chris Bohjalian, author of Close Your Eyes Hold Hands, 7PM.
19 –Mother-Daughter Book Group discussion of Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger, 2PM at Bello Tea. RSVP to Anderson’s Bookshop in Downers Grove, (630) 963-2665.
20 – Sue Johnpeter, author of No Ordinary Life, 2PM.
23 – Robert Hellenga, author of Confessions of Frances Godwin, 7PM.
24-27 – Downtown Downers Grove Annual Sidewalk Sale.
24 – Rebecca Rasmussen, author of Evergreen, 7PM.
27 – The Bookfast Club discussion of Cold Fury by T.M. Goeglein, at 3PM. Please read and come share thoughts on the book with other YA fans of all ages. Anderson’s Two Doors East is located at 111 W. Jefferson Ave., RSVP at (630) 355-2665. New members welcome.
31 – Harry Potter Birthday Party celebration, 2PM.
31 – Richelle Mead Skype event and pizza party to celebrate Silver Shadows, 7PM.
New for 2014! Check out Anderson Bookshops’ new summer day camps at Naper Settlement, Camp Divergent.
Disclaimer – events and venues are subject to change without notice.
