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Friday, March 29, 2024

October Literary Events at Anderson’s Bookshop

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1 – Neil Hayes, author of Chasing Perfection, 7PM.

3 – Eoin Colfer & Oliver Jeffers, authors of Imaginary Fred, 10AM.

3 – Linda Gray, author of The Road to Happiness is Always Under Construction, 2PM.

4 – Craig Thompson, author of Space Dumplins, 2PM.

5 – Rebecca Stead (Goodbye Stranger), Gennifer Choldenko (Chasing Secrets), Louis Sachar (Fuzzy Mud) & Chris Grabenstein (The Island of Dr. Libris), 7PM.

6 – Pageturners Book Group discussion of The Children Act by Ian McEwan, 9:30AM at Two Doors East.

6 – Mini release party celebrating the new illustrated Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling. Costumes encouraged. 4:30PM at all three Bookshops.

6 – Bruce Coville, author of Enchanted Files: Diary of a Mad Brownie, 7PM.

7 – Tom DeLonge & Suzanne Young, authors of Poet Anderson…Of Nightmares, 7PM in Downers Grove.

7 – Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis, author of Choosing Hope, 7PM.

8 – Shay Mitchell, author of Bliss, 5PM.

8 – Robert Blagojevich, author of Fundraiser A, 7PM in La Grange, (708) 582-6353.

9 – David Baldacci, author of The Keeper, 7PM.

9 – Lisa Graff, author of Lost in the Sun, 7PM in Downers Grove.

9 – Sara Bareilles, author of Sounds Like Me, in conversation with Straight No Chaser’s Randy Stine, 7PM at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. on the campus of North Central College. Tickets required.

10 – 12th Annual Young Adult Author Literature Conference, Lisle Hilton, 3003 Corporate Dr. West, in Lisle. 8AM to 4PM. All day conference includes author sessions, continental breakfast, and plated lunch for $109. RSVP required.

10 – Tom Foreman, author of My Year of Running Dangerously, 2PM in La Grange.

10Color Me Calm event – adult coloring book activity night, 6:30PM in Downers Grove, (630) 963-2665. RSVP required.

11 – Third Annual Fandom Frenzy Young Adult event, Lisle Hilton, 3003 Corporate Dr. West, in Lisle. 10AM to 3PM. All day frenzy includes author panels, YA trivia, author meet-ups, giveaways, and more!

11 – Abigail Santamaria, author of Joy, 2PM in La Grange.

12 – Michael Solomonov LUNCHEON, author of Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking, 11:30AM at Chicago’s Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth, RSVP at (630) 355-2665.

12 – Kristina Webb, author of Joy, 7PM in LaGrange.

13 – Leonard Pitts, Jr. author of Grant Park, 7PM in La Grange.

13 – Aaron Reynolds, author of Nerdy Birdy, 7PM.

13 – Brian Selznick, author of The Marvels, 7PM at historic Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave. Tickets required and available in Downers Grove.

14 – Katie McGarry, author of Nowhere But Here, 7PM at Anderson’s Bookshop in Downers Grove.

14 – Kevin Henkes, author of Waiting, 7PM.

15 – Michael Spradlin, author of Into the Killing Seas, 7PM in La Grange.

15 – Jason Reynolds & Brendan Kiely, authors of All America Boys, 7PM.

16 – Avi & Brian Floca. authors of Old Wolf, 7PM in La Grange.

16 – Margaret Stohl & Friends, author of Black Widow: Forever Red, 7PM.

17 – Nicholas Sparks, author of See Me, 1PM at Downers Grove’s historic Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave. RSVP required and available at (630) 963-2665.

17 – Celebrate Goosebumps Day! Tied to the film release, this event is for family fun to honor the classic book series by R.L. Stine, 2PM all stores.

17 – Mother-Daughter Book Club discussion of Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick, 2PM at Borrowed Earth Cafe, 970 Warren, Downers Grove. RSVP to Anderson’s in Downers Grove, (630) 963-2665

17 – David Fulk (Raising Rufus), Laurie McKay (Villain Keeper), and Mike Grosso (soon to be published) visit for Middle Grade Debuts event, 2PM in La Grange.

18 – Not for Kids Only Book Group, discussion of Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan, 2PM at Two Doors East.

18 – Demitria Lunetta & friends, author of Among the Shadows, 2PM in La Grange.

19 – Cover to Cover Book Group discussion of The Children Act by Ian McEwan, 7PM Anderson’s Two Doors East.

19 – Book Group Open House presentation, 10AM or 7PM. RSVP required.

19 – Alison McGhee, author of Firefly Hollow, 7PM in La Grange.

20 – Tim Green, author of Kid Owner, 7PM in LaGrange.

22 – Tyler Knott Gregson, author of All the Words Are Yours, 7PM at Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago Ave. (lower level) on the campus of North Central College. Tickets required and available at Anderson’s Bookshop.

22 – Jack Bishop, author of 100 Recipes Everyone Should Know How to Make, 7PM.

23 – Dan Jones LUNCHEON, author of Magna Carta, 11:30AM at Chicago’s University Club, 76 E. Monroe. RSVP required at (630) 355-2665.

23 & 24 – Halloween Trolley Rides, 6PM, 6:45PM and 7:30PM starting at Anderson’s Bookshop. Tickets and RSVP required at (630) 355-2665.

23 – Dan Jones, author of Magna Carta, 7PM in La Grange.

25 – Elias Weiss Friedman, author of The Dogist, 2PM in La Grange.

27 – Graham Elliott, author of Cooking Like a Master Chef, 7PM in La Grange.

27 – Cat Valente, author of Radiance, 7PM.

28 – Gitty Daneshvari, author of The League of Unexpected Children, 7PM in Downers Grove.

28 – Marnie the Dog with Shirley Braha, author of Marnie the Dog, I’m a Book, 7PM.

29 – Teacher Open House presentation, Grades K-3 at 5:30PM or Grades 4-8 at 7PM. RSVP required.

30 – Drew Barrymore LUNCHEON, author of Wildflower, 11:30AM at Chicago’s Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth, RSVP required at (630) 355-2665.

30 – Drew Barrymore, author of Wildflower, 7PM at the Yellow Box Theatre at Community Christian Church, l635 Emerson Ln. RSVP required and available at (630) 355-2665.

31 – Halloween Storytime fun, 11AM.

Disclaimer – events and venues are subject to change without notice.

For up-to-the-minute event info, visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.

Anderson’s Bookshop Naperville, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. (630) 355-2665

Anderson’s Bookshop Downers Grove, 5112 Main St. (630) 963-2665

Anderson’s Bookshop La Grange, 265 LaGrange Rd. (708) 582-6363

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