Book notes: 'My Cat From Hell' host visits Anderson's

Posted October 11, 2014 6:15 am

• Meet author Scott Gustafson as he discusses and signs copies of his book "Classic Bedtime Stories" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of Gustafson's book from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Bestselling author Joel Osteen, pastor of the Lakewood Church, discusses and signs copies of his newest book, "You Can, You Will," at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at Barnes and Noble, 160 Orland Park Place, Orland Park. This is a ticketed event. For information, call (708) 226-9092 or see barnesandnoble.com.

• R.L. Stine discusses and signs copies of his new young adult novel, "Party Games," at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "Proof of Heaven" author Eben Alexander will be on hand for an author event sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Alexander will discuss his new book, "Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion, and Ordinary People Are Proving That the World Beyond is Real." His talk will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Tickets are required and are available with the purchase of "Map of Heaven" from Anderson's. Contact Anderson's Bookshop, at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, by calling (630) 355-2665 or see andersonsbookshop.com.

• "Epilogue" author Will Boast discusses his book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet James Graham, author of "Victura: The Kennedys, a Sailboat and the Sea," as he discusses and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Cook Memorial Public Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Register at cooklib.org.

• Jackson Galaxy, animal behaviorist and the host of Animal Planet's "My Cat From Hell," discusses and signs copies of his book "Catification" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the book signing line, purchase a copy of "Catification" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "Deception of the Thrush" author Bruce P. Spang, a Glenbard West alumnus, discusses and signs copies of his novel at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.

• Meet the best-selling mother-and-daughter writing team of P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast as they discuss and sign copies of "Redeemed," the final book in their "House of Night" series at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet artist and author Fay Peck as she discusses and signs copies of her book "Fay Peck: American Expressionist" at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 680 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. (847) 234-4420 or lakeforestbookstore.com.

- Laura Milbrath Stewart

Joel Osteen discusses and signs copies of his newest book, "You Can, You Will," at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at Barnes and Noble in Orland Park. Daily Herald File Photo by Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com

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