The author of six consecutive number one New York Times bestsellers is headed to Naperville on Monday, December 7. Mitch Albom, well known for blockbusters including Tuesdays with Morrie, has a new book to share, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. And that’s the title he’ll be discussing with fans at his local event to be held at 7PM at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville.
The story is a romp through musical history with the likes of Paul Stanley, Tony Bennett, Ingrid Michaelson, Burt Bacharach, Wynton Marsalis, Roger McGuinn, Darlene Love, Phredley Brown and film directors Jon Avnet and Mike Binder recounting their “memories” of the mysterious fictional icon Frankie Presto, the greatest guitar player of all time, and the title character of Mitch Albom’s newest novel, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. Readers with a love of contemporary music, and/or great storytelling will find their next favorite book (or signed as a perfect holiday gift)!
Anderson’s Bookshop is sponsoring this special event and invites the public to attend. Tickets are required and available with the purchase of the featured new book, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, from Anderson’s Bookshop. The event includes Albom’s presentation and Q & A, followed by a book signing.
About the Book
Mitch Albom creates his most unforgettable character—Frankie Presto, the greatest guitarist ever to walk the earth—in this magical novel about the power of talent to change our lives.
In Mitch Albom’s epic new novel, the voice of Music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, Frankie Presto, a Spanish war orphan raised by a blind music teacher. At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six magical strings.
But Frankie’s talent is touched by the gods, and it weaves him through the musical landscape of the twentieth century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll. Along the way, Frankie influences many artists: he translates for Django Reinhardt, advises Little Richard, backs up Elvis Presley, and counsels Hank Williams.
Frankie elevates to a rock star himself, yet his gift becomes his burden, as he realizes that he can actually affect people’s futures: his guitar strings turn blue whenever a life is altered. Overwhelmed by life, loss, and this power, he disappears for years, only to reemerge in a spectacular and mysterious farewell.
With its Forrest Gump–like journey through the music world, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is a classic in the making. A lifelong musician himself, Mitch Albom delivers an unforgettable story.
“Everyone joins a band in this life,” he observes, be it through music, family, friends, or lovers. And those connections change the world.
Brief Bio of Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician. His books have collectively sold more than 35 million copies worldwide; have been published in 49 territories and in 45 languages around the world; and have been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically-acclaimed television movies.
For more information about the upcoming Mitch Albom event, please contact Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville at (630) 355-2665.
Anderson’s Bookshops specialize in book sales, author events, book signings, and building a sense of community, learning and fun. The store has been helping Naperville readers for six generations. Based in downtown Naperville, the store has grown with the community. Additionally store locations include Downers Grove and La Grange. Anderson’s gift shop, Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., launched in Naperville in 2009.
For more current literary events, visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Editor’s Note: PN’s experience in attending previous events with Mitch Albom is that he’s an engaging speaker with a good personal story to share.
Story submitted by Candy Purdom and Ginny Wehrli-Hemmeter, Events & Publicity, for Anderson’s Bookshops.
