Author appearances: Paula Hawkins joins authors at Anderson's event

Posted January 24, 2015 6:01 am

• Authors Mac Barnett and Jory John discuss and sign copies of their new title for middle grade readers, "The Terrible Two," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of "The Terrible Two" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet children's book author Kate Messner as she discusses and signs copies of her newest title, "All the Answers," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of "All the Answers" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet polar explorer John Huston, author of the book "Forward," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Copies of Huston's book will be available for purchase and signing. Free. bartlettlibrary.org.

• Sarah Prineas, author of "Home" from "The Magic Thief" series, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. The program is open to children in fourth grade and older, along with their caregivers. A book signing follows the author's program. Books will be available for purchase and are provided by the Lake Forest Book Store. Register at vapld.info or (224) 543-1486.

• Meet Adam Gidwitz, author of the best-selling "Grimm" trilogy, ("A Tale Dark and Grimm," "In a Glass Grimmly" and "The Grimm Conclusion") as he discusses his books at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. The event is recommended for kids 9-12. Note: Some of the tales might be a bit too gory for sensitive listeners. thebookstall.com or (847) 446-8880.

• A number of authors/novelists will be on hand for an adult author panel event at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Authors who will take part in the event include Paula Hawkins ("The Girl on the Train"), Cecilia Eckback ("Wolf Winter"), Elizabeth Blackwell ("While Beauty Slept"), Jacqueline Carey ("Autumn Bones") and others. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

- Laura Milbrath Stewart

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