Book notes: Mario Batali intros new book at Tivoli Theatre

Posted October 18, 2014 6:45 am

• "Run" author Andrew Grant discusses his book at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. A book-signing follows. wnpl.info.

• Actor and author LeVar Burton discusses and signs copies of his first picture book, "The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm," at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at Beebe Elementary School, 110 E. 11th Ave., Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of Burton's book at Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and newspaper columnist Clarence Page presents a collection of his columns in "Culture Worrier" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Page will discuss and sign copies of his book. To receive a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's Bookshop. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Author Maggie Anton discusses her book "Rashi's Daughter" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Congregation B'nai Shalom, 701 W. Aptakisic Road, Buffalo Grove. Admission is $5. For information, call Edie at (847) 219-9067 or see bnaishalom.org.

• Author Cinda Williams Chima discusses and signs copies of "The Sorcerer Heir," the conclusion of the "Heir Chronicles" series for young adults, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Anderson's Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of "The Sorcerer Heir" from Anderson's Bookshop. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author Mario Batali introduces his new book, "America Farm to Table," co-authored by Jim Webster, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets are required and available by purchasing a copy of Batali's book at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "The Pitcher" author William Hazelgrove discusses and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Books are available for purchase at the event for $16. Register at itpld.org or (847) 459-4100, ext. 253.

- Laura Milbrath Stewart

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