July 1 – Laura Lane McNeal, author of Dollbaby, 7PM.
July 8 – Annabel Smith, author of Whiskey & Charlie, 7PM.
July 9 – Dr. Clark Elliott LUNCHEON, author of the concussion book, The Ghost in My Brain, 11:30AM at Chicago’s Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court. Reservations, $40, required. Contact (630) 355-2665.
July 9 – Tracy Holczer (The Secret Hum of the Daisy), Kristen Kittscher (Wig in the Window), Tricia Springstubb (Moonpenny Island), and Kate Hannigan (Cupcake Cousins), 7PM.
July 10 – Chris Colfer, author of Land of Stories #4: Beyond the Kingdoms, 7PM.
July 11 – Christine Hayes (Mothman’s Curse), Ruth Barshaw (Ellie McDoodle: Most Valuable Player), Lynda Hunt (Fish in a Tree), Laurie Thompson (My Dog is the Best), Kevan Atteberry (Bunnies), Jennifer Chambliss Bertman (Book Scavenger), Tara Dairman (Stars of Summer), Janet Fox (Sirens), Amy Finnegan (Not in the Script), 2PM at the vacant store space at Main St. and Van Buren Ave., in Naperville. Sponsored by Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665.
July 12 – Not for Kids Only Book Group, discussion of Five, Six, Seven, Nate by Tim Federle, 2PM at Two Doors East. Anderson’s Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665.
July 13 – Midnight Release party for Go Set a Watchman, 8PM at Downers Grove’s historic Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave. Tickets required. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Charleston County Public Library’s Cynthia Graham Hurd Memorial Fund in South Carolina.
July 15 – Christine Sneed, author of Paris He Said, 7PM.
July 16 – Christine Sneed LUNCHEON, author of Paris He Said, 11:30AM at Chicago’s Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court. Reservations, $40, required.
July 18 – Mother Daughter Book Group, discussion of Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia, at Borrowed Earth Café, 970 Warren, Downers Grove. Please RSVP to 2PM.
July 20 – Summer Book Group, discussion of The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, 7PM at Two Doors East. Anderson’s Two Doors East.
July 21 – Summer Book Group, discussion of The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, 9:30 at Two Doors East. Anderson’s Two Doors East.
July 21 – Ernest Cline, author of Armada, 7PM at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets will be available in Anderson’s Bookshop.
July 25 – Ace Aktins, author of Redeemers, 2PM.
July 27 – Mary Kubica, author of Pretty Baby, 7PM.
July 28 – What Pet Should I Get? Dr. Seuss family fun celebration, storytimes at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM. Pet parade at 5:30PM.
July 29 – Amber Lough, author of The Blind Wish, and YA friends, 7PM.
July 31 – J. Ryan Stradel, author of Great Kitchens of the Midwest, 7PM.
All events held at Anderson’s Bookshop unless otherwise noted.
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