The following events are hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop in downtown Naperville unless otherwise noted.
July 1 – Rachel Ruiz, author of When Penny Met POTUS first anniversary celebration, 11AM, in La Grange. Picture Book
July 2 – Amy Young, author of A New Friend for Sparkle, 2PM in La Grange. Picture Book
July 5 – Candace Fleming, author of Go Sleep in Your Own Bed, 11AM in La Grange. Picture Book
July 5 – Read, Run, Renew Book Group discussion of Life Without Limits, by Chrissie Wellington, 7PM at Peak Running Co., 945 Burlington, Downers Grove. Free, but please RSVP to the Downers Grove store. Book Discussion
July 6 – Carrie Anton & Erin Falligant, presenting the American Girl Character Encyclopedia, 7PM in La Grange. Children’s Book & Activity
July 7 – Don Winslow, author of The Force, 7PM. Fiction
July 10-14 – Summer Literary Camp: The Camp That Shall Not be Named, 9AM to 3PM at Anderson’s Bookfair Company, 520 Exchange Court, Aurora. Details at www.andersonsbookshop.com/literary-summer-camps-2017. Children’s activity
July 10 – Christina Henry, author of Lost Boy, 7PM in La Grange. Fiction
July 11 – Adriana Trigiani, author of Kiss Carlo, 7PM at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tickets at Anderson’s Bookshop. Fiction
July 12 – Kathy Reichs, author of Two Nights, 7PM at Koten Chapel, 329 E. School Ave. on the campus of North Central College. Tickets at Anderson’s Bookshop. Fiction
July 13 – Tom Ryan, author of Will’s Red Coat, 7PM in La Grange. Nonfiction
July 14 – Lucy Buffett, author of Gumbo Love, 7PM in La Grange. Nonfiction
July 15 – GenYA Book Group discussion of The Great American Whatever by Tim Federle, 2PM at Anderson’s Bookshop Downers Grove. Free but, RSVP to the Downers Grove store. Book Discussion
July 15 – Bianca Marais, author of Hum If You Don’t Know the Words, 2PM. Fiction
July 16 – How to Raise a Global Citizen Book Group discussion, 2PM at Anderson’s Bookshop, Downers Grove. Free but, RSVP to the Downers Grove store. Book Discussion
July 17 – Blair Thornburgh, author of Who’s That Girl, 7PM in La Grange. Young Adult
July 18 – Chris Colfer, author of Land of Stories #6: Worlds Collide, 7PM at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. on the campus of North Central College. Tickets at Anderson’s Bookshop. Middle Grade
July 18 – Mother Cluckers Comedy Show, 8PM in La Grange. Adult Performance
July 19 – Read, Run, Renew Book Group discussion of Life Without Limits, by Chrissie Wellington, 7PM at Peak Running Co., 945 Burlington, Downers Grove. Free but, RSVP to the Downers Grove store. Book Discussion
July 19 – Fiona Barton, author of The Child, 7PM. Young Adult
July 21 – Michael Connelly, author of The Late Show, 7PM at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. on the campus of North Central College. Tickets available exclusively at MichaelConnellyAndersons.brownpapertickets.com. Fiction
July 21 – Kevin Hearne, author of Beseiged in conversation with Mary Robinette Kowal, 7PM. Fantasy Fiction
July 24-28 – Summer Literary Camp: Camp Mad Scientist, 9AM to noon OR at 12:30-3:30PM at Anderson’s Bookfair Company, 520 Exchange Court, Aurora. Details at www.andersonsbookshop.com/literary-summer-camps-2017. Children’s activity
July 24 – Authors Becky Albertalli (Upside of Unrequited) & Angie Thomas (Hate U Give), 7PM. Young Adult
July 25 – Maureen Leurk, author of Cicada Summer, 7PM. Fiction
Anderson’s Bookshop
Naperville, 123 W. Jefferson Ave.
Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave.
(630) 355-2665
Downers Grove, 5112 Main St.
(630) 963-2665
La Grange, 265 LaGrange Rd.
(708) 582-6363
Disclaimer – Times and venues are subject to change without notice. Contact Anderson’s Bookshop for up-to-the minute info.
