Author appearances: Frank Thomas, Bobby Brown sign books at Naperville's Anderson's

Posted June 11, 2016 7:21 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

• Meet author Elisha Cooper as he signs copies of his book "Falling: A Daughter, a Father, and a Journey Back" at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of Cooper's book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Zoe Zolbrod discusses her book "The Telling" at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Julie Timmer signs copies of her new novel, "Untethered," at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Michael Gurley signs copies of his novel "The Long Season" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "The Long Season" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "American Girls" author Nancy Jo Sales signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in Wentz Concert Hall on the campus of North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. Each ticket admits one guest and includes a copy of the book. Companion ticket packages are available. Books will be handed out at the event and not before. Books purchased from vendors other than Anderson's are not permitted in the signing line. Tickets can be purchased at (630) 355-2665 or by visiting Anderson's at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. andersonsbookshop.com.

• Best-selling author Adam Hochschild discusses his new book, "Spain in Our Hearts," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet J Ryan Stradal as he discusses his debut novel, "Kitchens of the Great Midwest," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register by calling the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420 or see lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Meet "Diary of a Wrigley Field Usher" author Bruce Bohrer as he discusses his book at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Register online at phpl.info, call (847) 259-9150, Ext. 36, or visit the library's information desk.

• Former Chicago White Sox player Frank Thomas signs copies of his book "The Big Hurt's Guide to BBQ and Grilling" at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Tickets, which can be purchased at frankthomasandersons.brownpapertickets.com/, are required. Books will be given to guests at the event, and not before. Books purchased from vendors other than Anderson's will not be permitted in the signing line. andersonsbookshop.com.

• Hip-hop and R&B artist Bobby Brown signs copies of his memoir, "Every Little Step," at 7 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of Brown's book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

R&B and hip-hop singer Bobby Brown signs copies of his memoir, "Every Little Step," Friday, June 17, at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. Associated Press file photo

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