Book notes: Meet Regis in Naperville
Ÿ Author Tad Mitchell and illustrator France Mitchell sign copies of their book “Where is the Sears Tower?” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Spring Valley Nature Center's Holiday Bazaar. Signed prints of artwork from the book will also be available. The Spring Valley Nature Center is at 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Visit whereisthesearstower.com.
Ÿ Author and historian Leslie Goddard discusses and signs copies of her book “Remembering Marshall Field's” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243 or centuriesandsleuths.com.
Ÿ Meet “Sweetness” author Jeff Pearlman as he reads from and signs copies of his book on Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Ÿ Author Luis Urrea introduces his new novel, “Queen of America,” at a book-launch party, beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Urrea will be reading from and signing copies of the book. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Ÿ Meet Carmen Agra Deedy as she reads from and signs copies of her newest book for young readers (co-authored by Randall Wright), “The Cheshire Cheese Cat,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Ÿ Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville presents a special author event with television host, entertainer and author Regis Philbin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Philbin will read from and sign copies of his new book, “How I Got This Way.” For a ticket to the event, purchase Philbin's book at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 of andersonsbookshop.com.
Ÿ Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, creators of the “Fancy Nancy” book series for young readers, will be on hand to read from and sign copies of “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.