Author appearances: Patton Oswalt discusses new book in Naperville

Posted January 10, 2015 5:45 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

• Anderson's Bookshop presents actor, comedian and author Patton Oswalt as he discusses his new book, “Silver Screen Fiend,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Wentz Hall, on the campus of North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are available with the purchase of Oswalt's book from Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For information, call Anderson's at (630) 355-2665 or see andersonbookshop.com.

• Local author John McEvoy discusses and signs copies of his latest Jack Doyle mystery, “High Stakes,” at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet author Katherine Reay as she discusses her book “Lizzy & Jane” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Wisma, 24 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff. Admission is $26 and includes a copy of the book along with a glass of wine and appetizers. A cash bar will be available. The event is sponsored by the Lake Forest Bookstore, 680 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register at (847) 234-4420.

• Meet author Greer Macallister as she signs copies of her debut book, “The Magician's Lie,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy book from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet authors Victoria Cook and Stan Washington as they introduce their first book, “Plans to Prosper: Strategies, Systems & Tools for Small Business Marketing Success,” at a book launch party from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Cucina Rosa Italian Restaurant, 4113 W. Shamrock Lane, McHenry. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Free. To RSVP, email victoria@centerforguiltfreesuccess.com.

• New York Times best-selling author Seth Grahame-Smith discusses and signs copies of his newest book, “The Last American Vampire,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. The book is a follow-up to Grahame-Smith's “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” and “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.” To receive a number for the book-signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

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