The following events are hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop in downtown Naperville unless otherwise noted.
October 2 – Young at Heart Book Club discussion of Lovely, Dark and Deep by Justina Chen, 6:30PM in Downers Grove. Book Discussion
October 2 – Melissa Savage, author of The Truth About Martians, 7PM in La Grange. Middle Grade
October 3 – Drew & Jonathan Scott, authors of Builder Brothers: Big Plans, 7PM. Picture Book
October 3 – Jennifer Holm, author of The Third Mushroom, 7PM in La Grange. Middle Grade
October 4 – Andrea Beaty, author of Rosie Revere & the Raucous Riveters, 7PM in Downers Grove. Picture Book
October 4 – Tiffani Thiessen, author of Pull Up a Chair, 7PM Tickets exclusively at TiffaniThiessenAndersons.brownpapertickets.com. Non-Fiction
October 4 – Lisa Unger, author of Under My Skin, 7PM at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tickets available with the purchase of Unger’s featured new book. Non-Fiction
October 5 – Lauren Oliver, author of Broken Things, 7PM in Downers Grove. Young Adult
October 5 – Thor Hanson, author of Buzz, 7PM in La Grange. Non-Fiction
October 6 – Eric Idle with Bob Odenkirk, celebrating Idle’s Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, 7PM at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., on the campus of North Central College. Tickets exclusively sold at EricIdleAndersons.brownpapertickets.com. Non-Fiction
October 8 – Ron Balson, author of The Girl from Berlin, 7PM Fiction
October 9 – Pageturners Book Group, book discussion of Radium Girls by Kate Moore, 9:30AM. Book Discussion
October 9 – Kate Milford, author of Bluecrowne, 7PM. Middle Grade
October 9 – Cover to Cover Book Group, book discussion of Radium Girls by Kate Moore, 7PM, Harbor Chase, 1619 N. Mill, Naperville, (630) 355-2665 Book Discussion
October 10 – Marie Miranda Cruz, author of Everlasting Nora, 7PM in La Grange. Middle Grade
October 10 – Bob Drury, author of Valley Forge, 7PM. Non-Fiction
October 10 – Ruth Spiro & Holly Hatam, author of Made by Maxine, 7PM in Downers Grove. Picture Book
October 11 – Laini Taylor, author of Muse of Nightmares, 7PM. Young Adult
October 11 – Megan McDonald, author of Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party, 7PM in Downers Grove. Picture Book
October 12 – Val Emmich, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, author of Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel, 7PM at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tickets available at DearEvanHansenAndersons.brownpapertickets.com. Young Adult
October 12 – Ben Hatke, author of Zita the Spacegirl Trilogy boxed set, 7PM in La Grange. Middle Grade
October 13 – Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Party, family fun, 2-6PM. All Ages
October 14 – Justina Ireland, author of Lando’s Luck, 2PM in La Grange. Costumes encouraged! Middle Grade
October 14 – Aaron Mahnke, author of The World of Lore: Dreadful Places, 2:30PM. Non-Fiction
October 15 – Julie Kagawa, author of Shadow of the Fox, 7PM. Young Adult
October 17 – S.A. Bodeen, author of The Tomb, 7PM Downers Grove. Young Adult
October 18 – How to Raise a Resilient Child Book Group, 6:30PM in Downers Grove. Discussion
October 18 – Busy Philipps, author of This Will Only Hurt a Little, 7PM at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., on the campus of North Central College, Naperville. Tickets exclusively sold at BusyPhilippsAndersons.brownpapertickets.com. Presented by Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665. Non-Fiction
October 18 – Mother Cluckers Comedy Group, free adult comedy night, 8PM in LaGrange. Free Entertainment
October 19 – Linda Ragsdale, author of Peace Dragon, 7PM in La Grange. Picture Book
October 20 – Anderson’s Bookshops 15th Annual YA Literature Conference. 8AM to 4PM at the Embassy Suites, 1823 Abriter Ct., Naperville. Reservations eventcombo.com/e/andersons-15th-annual-ya-literature-conference-32300. Educators
October 21 – Anderson’s Bookshops Annual Fandom Frenzy. 10AM to 3PM at the Embassy Suites, 1823 Abriter Ct., Naperville. Only $5. Ages 22 and under only. Visit eventcombo.com/e/ya-fandom-frenzy-32322 for tickets. Young Adult
October 21 – Teacher Open House (Pre K-Grade 5), 2-3PM; (Grades 6-8) 3:15-4:15PM at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Educators
October 21 – Sharon Draper, author of Blended, 2PM in Downers Grove. Middle Grade
October 21 – Angela DiTerlizzi, author of Just Add Glitter, 2PM in La Grange. Costumes encouraged! Picture Book
October 22 – Elana K. Arnold, author of Damsel, 7PM in La Grange. Young Adult
October 22 – Jodi Picoult, author of A Spark of Light 7PM at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., on the campus of North Central College. Tickets exclusively sold at JodiPicoultAndersons.brownpapertickets.com. Fiction
October 23 – Teacher Open House (Pre-K), 4-5PM; (Grades K-5) 5:30-6:30PM; (Grades 6-8) 6:45-7:45PM in Downers Grove, RSVP at (630) 963-2665. Educators
October 23 – Michael Witwer, author of Dungeons & Dragons Art and Arcane: A Viwual History, 7PM in La Grange. Non-Fiction
October 23 – Julie Hyzy, author of Virtual Sabotage (paperback), 7PM. Fiction
October 24 – Teacher Open House (Pre-K), 4-5PM; (Grades K-5) 5:30-6:30PM; (Grades 6-8) 6:45-7:45PM in La Grange, RSVP (708) 582-6353. Educators
October 24 – John Grisham with Scott Turow, celebrating Grisham’s new title, The Reckoning, 7PM at the historic Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets exclusively sold at JodiPicoultAndersons.brownpapertickets.com. Fiction
October 24 – Aaron Renier , author of The Unsinkable Walker Bean and the Knights of the Waxing Moon, 7PM Middle Grade
October 25 – Sarah J. Maas, author of Kingdom of Ash / SOLD OUT!
October 25 – Ellen King, author of Heritage Baking, 7PM. Non-Fiction
October 28 – Gayle Brandeis, author of The Art of Misdiagnosis (paperback), 2PM in La Grange. Non-Fiction
October 29 – Jordan Matter, author of Born to Dance, 7PM. Non-Fiction
Anderson’s Bookshop
Naperville, 123 W. Jefferson Ave.
Anderson’s Toy Shop, 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.