Author events: Meet the Rancics, Gingriches in Naperville
Meet New York Times best-selling author Stuart Woods as he signs copies of his book “Sex, Lies and Serious Money” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Aaron Reynolds signs copies of his picture book “Caveboy Dave: More Scrawny Than Brawny” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
New York Times best-selling author Amor Towles discusses his book “A Gentleman in Moscow” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com. Towles also signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To join the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
“Al Capone: His Life, Legacy, and Legend” author Deirdre Bair signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Popular social media canine personality Doug the Pug and his owner Leslie Mosier, author of “Doug the Pug: The King of Pop Culture,” make an appearance together at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Mosier will sign copies of the book. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Christine Sneed, author of “The Virginity of Famous Men,” and Renee Rosen, author of “White Collar Girl,” discuss their books at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.
The Lake Forest Book Store is sponsoring a luncheon with New York Times best-selling historical novelist Melanie Benjamin at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at MLG, 181 E. Laurel Ave., Lake Forest. Benjamin will discuss her new title, “The Swans of Fifth Avenue.” Tickets cost $45, which includes a copy of the book. Register at (847) 234-4420.
Author and management consultant Kevin Sheridan speaks at a free seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Room 1608, Des Plaines. Sheridan will discuss the growing trend of employees working remotely. Sheridan is the author of “The Virtual Manager: Cutting Edge Solutions for Hiring, Managing, Motivating and Engaging Mobile Employees” and “Building a Magnetic Culture: How to Attract and Retain Top Talent to Create an Engaged, Productive Workforce.” After his presentation, Sheridan will hold a Q&A session, followed by a book signing. For details, email Tom Byrne at tbyrne@oakton.edu.
Reality TV personality, entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Bill Rancic discusses and signs copies of his book “First Light” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville. Rancic's wife, TV personality Giuliana Rancic, will also be on hand to discuss the book. Tickets, which include one book, a place in the signing line and a photo op with the Rancics, are available for $34 at billrancicandersons.brownpapertickets.com. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. For details, see andersonsbookshop.com.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and his wife and fellow author, Callista Gingrich, sign copies of their newest books at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Newt signs “Treason,” and Callista signs her picture book for children “Hail to the Chief,” featuring Ellis the Elephant. For a place in the signing line, purchase one (or both) of the authors' book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Jeremy McCarter sign copies of his book “Hamilton: The Revolution” (co-written with “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeffrey Seller) at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.
India Hicks, author of “Island Life and Beyond,” discusses and signs copies of her book from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. The book looks at Hicks' British heritage, her career in the design field and her Bahamian home. A light luncheon will be served. Books will be available for purchase. Individual ticket admission is $25-$60. (847) 446-0537 or thewinnetkashow.com.
Ralph Schiller signs copies of his book “The Complete Films of Broderick Crawford” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Half Price Books, 366 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. (630) 893-8907 or hpb.com.