Author appearances: Jeff Kinney, Dave Barry promote their books in Naperville
Meet author John Bemelmans Marciano and illustrator Sophie Blackall as they sign copies of “The Witches of Benevento: Mischief Season” and “The Witches of Benevento: The All-Powerful Ring” at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of one of the duo's latest books from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Arlington Heights native Robert Boesel returns to his alma mater at noon Monday, May 2, to sign copies of his new book, “Adult Stuff: Things You Need to Know to Win at Real Life,” at the Norris Center Bookstore at Northwestern University, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston. (847) 491-3990.
New York Times best-selling children's authors Jeff Kinney (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series) and Andy Griffiths (“The Treehouse” series) team up for an author event at 6 p.m. Monday, May 2, at Community Christian Church's Yellow Box Auditorium, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. All books will be pre-signed. There will be a photo opportunity with both authors. Tickets start at $21 and are available at jeffandandy.brownpapertickets.com. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. andersonsbookshop.com.
“Secret Life, Secret Death” author Genevieve Davis discusses her book at 7 p.m. Monday, May 2, at the Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Free; registration required. (630) 529-3120 or mybpl.org.
“The Girl I Used to Be” author April Henry signs copies of her new young adult mystery at 7 p.m. Monday, May 2, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of “The Girl I Used to Be” from Anderson's in Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Leopoldo Gout introduces and signs copies of his new young adult title, “Genius: The Game,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Anderson's Bookshop, 29 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of “Genius: The Game” from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Frank Beddor, author of “Hatter Madigan: Ghost in the Hatbox,” and Eric Laster, author of “Static,” discuss and sign copies of their books at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Beddor will also discuss his book “The Looking Glass Wars: Crossfire.” For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of one of the authors' latest books from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Children's book author Molly Idle signs copies of her latest title, “Flora and the Peacocks,” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of “Flora and the Peacocks” from Anderson's in Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Local author Bill Bahr discusses his new book, “George Washington's Liberty Key,” at a meeting of the DuPage Coffeehouse group at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at The Tau Center at Wheaton Franciscan Sisters/Marion Joy, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For details, see dupagecoffeehouse.org.
“The Firefly Code” author Megan Frazer Blakemore signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of “The Firefly Code” from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.
“City of Secrets” author Stewart O'Nan signs copies of his novel at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To join the signing line, purchase a copy of “City of Secrets” from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist Dave Barry signs copies of his new middle-grade book, “The Worst Night Ever,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Prairie Elementary School, 500 S. Charles Ave., Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of Barry's book from Anderson's, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Author Helen Macie Osterman discusses her book “Emma Winberry and The Evil Eye” at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove. Free. sugargrove.lib.il.us.
Actress and author Holly Robinson Peete signs copies of her new book, “Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express,” a book documenting her life raising a son with autism, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of “Same But Different” from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Kimberly McCreight signs copies of her young adult title debut “The Outliers” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To join the signing line, purchase a copy of “The Outliers” from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Children's book author Sandy De Lisle signs copies of her book “Hens for Friends” at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Read Between the Lynes, 111 Van Buren St., Woodstock. (815) 206-5967 or readbetweenthelynes.com.
Matt Forbeck helps celebrate national Free Comic Book Day as he signs copies of his latest title, “Marvel's Captain America: The Ultimate Guide to the First Avenger,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To join the signing line, purchase a copy of Forbeck's book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.