The following events are hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop in downtown Naperville unless otherwise noted.
December Events
Dec. 1 – Illinois Reads Sneak Peek Reception, 7PM at Downers Grove. Varied
Dec. 1 – Grinch Grow Your Heart Three Times Campaign returns to Naperville through Christmas Eve. Pick up “bingo” card at Anderson’s Bookshop. Follow instructions on card to find the Grinch!
Dec. 3 – Grinch costume character visit, 2PM. Children
Dec. 3 – Sarah Linden & Tyler Knott Gregson, authors of North Pole Ninjas, 2PM at La Grange. Children
Dec. 4 – Michael Perry, author of Montaigne in Barn Boots, 7PM. Non-Fiction
Dec. 6 – Naperville READS featuring authors Chris Grabenstein, Margaret Peterson Haddix, James R. Hannibal, Dick Lehr, Beth McMullen and Wendelin Van Draaen, 7PM at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Children
Dec. 8 – Neil Patrick Harris, author of Magic Misfits, 7PM at Bobak’s Signature Events, 6440 Double Eagle Dr. in Woodridge. Middle Grade
Dec. 9 – GenYA Book Group, 6:30PM at Downers Grove. Discussion of Exit, Pursued by a Bear by EK Johnston. Young Adult
Dec. 11 – James Rollins, author of The Demon Crown, 7PM. Fiction
Dec. 15 – Otis Wilson, author of If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bears, 7PM. Non-Fiction
Dec. 16 – Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of The 12 Sleighs of Christmas, 6:30PM at Downers Grove. RSVP to the Downers Grove location. Picture Book
Dec. 24 – Grinch Grow Your Heart Three Times Campaign ends on Christmas Eve. Turn in “bingo” card at Anderson’s Bookshop with notes that eight independent businesses were visited and enter the raffle.
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.
