October
6 – Garth Stein, author of A Sudden Light, 7PM.
7 – Jane Smiley, author of Some Luck, 7PM.
8 – Lauren Oliver, author of Rooms, 7PM.
8 – B.J. Novak, author of Book with No Pictures, 7PM at Wentz Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets required and available at Anderson’s Bookshop.
8 – Kristan Huggins, author of In Your Dreams, 7PM at Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St. in Downers Grove.
9 – Andrew Grant, author of Run, 7PM.
9 – Matthew Inman, author of The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances, 7PM at Smith Hall, 30 N. Brainard St., Naperville. Tickets required and available at Anderson’s Bookshop.
10 – Madeleine Kuderick, author of Kiss of Broken Glass, with Christa Desir, author of Bleed Like Me, 7PM.
10 – James Frey & Nils Johnson-Shelton, authors of Endgame, 7PM at Pfeiffer Hall on the campus of NCC, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665.
11 – Star Wars Reads with Jeffrey Brown at 11AM.
11 – Rick Riordan, author of The Blood of Olympus, 4PM at Downers Grove’s historic Tivoli Theatre. SOLD OUT!!!
12 – Scott Gustafson, author of Classic Bedtime Stories, 2PM.
13 – Joe Perry, author of Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith, 11:30PM luncheon event at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago. Tickets required and available at Anderson’s Bookshop.
13 – Danielle Walker, author of Meals Made Simple, 7PM.
14 – Pageturners Book Group discussing Life Itself by Roger Ebert, 9:30AM at Anderson’s Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave.
14 – Tim Green, author of First Team, 6PM.
14 – Eben Alexander, author of Map of Heaven, at 7PM at Wentz Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Tickets required and available at Anderson’s Bookshop.
15 – Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen, author of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, 7PM.
16 – Jackson Galaxy, author of Catification, 7PM.
16 – Alan Gratz, author of League of Seven, 7PM at Anderson’s Two Doors East.
16 – Barbara Schmidt, author of The Practice, 7PM at Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove.
18 – Mother Daughter Book Group discussion of Far, Far Away by Tom McNeal at 2PM Bello Tea, 5111 Main St., Downers Grove, (630) 963-2665. Call to make reservations.
18 – Anupy Singla, author of Indian for Everyone, 2PM at Anderson’s Two Doors East.
18 – P.C. & Kristin Cast, authors of Redeemed, 2PM.
19 – Kendare Blake, author of Mortal Gods, 2PM.
19 – Not for Kids Only Book Group discussion of The Conversion by Katherine Howe, 2PM at Anderson’s Two Doors East.
20 – Jacqueline West, author of Still Life, 7PM.
20 – LaVar Burton, author of The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm, 7PM at Beebe Elementary School, 110 E. 11th Ave., Naperville. Information at Anderson’s Bookshop.
21 – Clarence Page, author of Culture Warrior, 7PM.
21 – Neal Shusterman, author of Undivided, 7PM at Anderson’s Two Doors East.
21 – LitWits Book Group, discussion of Sarah Canary by Karen Joy Fowler, 7:30PM at Caribou Coffee, Main and Burlington, Downers Grove. To register, contact Anderson’s Bookshop Downers Grove.
22 – Adam Gidwitz, author of Grimm Conclusion, 7PM.
22 – Cinda Williams Chima, author of Sorcerer Heir, 7PM at Anderson’s Two Doors East.
23 – Mario Batali, author of America Farm to Table, 7PM at Downers Grove’s historic Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets required and available at Anderson’s Bookshop Downers Grove.
23 – Shannon and Dean Hale, authors of The Princess in Black, 7PM at Anderson’s Two Doors East.
24 – Mario Batali, author of America Farm to Table, 11:30AM luncheon event at The Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Tickets required and available at Anderson’s Bookshop.
24 – Grace Helbig, author of Grace’s Guide: The Art of Pretending to be a Grown Up, 7PM.
24 & 25 – Haunted Trolley Rides, Leaving from Anderson’s Bookshop. Ask for schedules at Anderson’s.
25 – Jim Aylesworth, author of My Grandfather’s Coat, 11AM.
25 – R. J. Palacio, author of 365 Days of Wonder, at 2PM at Yellow Box, Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tickets required and available at Anderson’s Bookshop.
26 – Robie Harris, author of What’s So Yummy?, 1PM.
27 – Cover to Cover Book Group discussion of Stoner by John Williams, 7PM at Anderson’s Two Doors East.
27 – Heather Greene, author of Whiskey Distilled, 7PM.
27 – Raina Telgemeier & Kazu Kibuishi, authors of Sisters/Amulet 6-Escape from Lucien, 7PM at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets required and available at Anderson’s Bookshop.
28 – Jodi Picoult, author of Leaving Time, 7PM at Wentz Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets required and available at Anderson’s Bookshop.
28 – Gene Simmons, author of Me, Inc., 4PM at Downers Grove’s historic Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave. Tickets required and available at Anderson’s Bookshop.
29 – W. Bruce Cameron, author of Midnight Plan of the Repo Man, 7PM at Anderson’s Two Doors East.
29 – Ally Condie, author of Atlantia, 7PM.
30 – Herbie Hancock, author of Herbie Hancock: Possibilities, 7PM at Wentz Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets required and available at Anderson’s Bookshop.
31 – Herbie Hancock, author of Herbie Hancock: Possibilities, 11:30AM luncheon event at The Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Tickets required.
All events held at Anderson’s Bookshop in downtown Naperville unless otherwise noted.
Disclaimer – events, times and venues are subject to change without notice. Visit www.andersonsbookshop.com for up-to-the- minute event info.
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
Award-winning Anderson’s Bookshop initiated the founding of IndieBound Naperville in 2008. The educational group of independent businesses with the distinguishing bright red signs meets monthly to share experiences and best practices. New members always are welcome to link with the growing group of independent business owners focused on educating the community about the importance of shopping locally whenever possible.
