Author appearances: David Axelrod discusses 'Believer' at Union League Club

Posted February 14, 2015 6:00 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

• Political strategist David Axelrod, the man behind Barack Obama's successful political campaigns, discusses his book "Believer" at noon Monday, Feb. 16, at the Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. For reservations, call The Book Stall at (847) 446-8880 or see thebookstall.com.

• Meet former green beret Capt. William Albracht as he discusses and signs copies of his book "Abandoned in Hell" at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "The Orphan Sky" author Ella Leya discusses and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet Susanna Daniel, author of the novel "Sea Creatures," at an author luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at The Grille on Laurel, 181 E. Laurel Ave., Lake Forest. Tickets cost $40 and include the lunch and a copy of the book. Register at Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420 or lakeforestbookstore.com.

• "Blue Stars" author Emily Gray Tedrowe discusses and signs copies of her new novel at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Husband-and-wife political consultants James Carville and Mary Matalin discuss their new book, "Love & War," at noon Friday, Feb. 20, at the Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Dress code is business casual; no denim. For reservations, call (847) 446-8880 or see thebookstall.com.

• Hugo Award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson discusses and signs copies of "Firefight," the second book in his "Reckoners" series, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Dav Pilkey ("Captain Underpants"), Judy Schachner ("Skippyjon Jones"), Bob Shea ("Dinosaur vs. Mommy"), Sarah Weeks ("Honey & Glamourpuss") and Shannon Hale (" Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters") will be on hand at the 13th Annual Children's Literature Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Bobak's Signature Events and Conference Center, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge. Event includes breakfast (starting at 7:30 a.m.), book talks, Illinois authors and illustrators, book sales and door prizes. Tickets cost $55. Reservations required. (630) 820-2802 or andersonsbookshop.com.

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