Author events: Bernie Sanders, Anna Kendrick coming to Naperville

The Warrenville VFW Post 8081 will host a book signing featuring two authors who are also Vietnam veterans at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the post, 3S371 Mignin Drive, Warrenville. Claire Starnes discusses her book “Women Vietnam Veterans: Our Untold Stories,” and Harlen Campbell discusses his titles, “Monkey on a Chain,” “Jennifer's Weave,” “Sea of Deception” and “PLENUM.” Guests can bring copies of their own books for signing. Books can be purchased at the event. warrenville.info.

Justine Larbalestier signs copies of her young adult book “My Sister Rosa” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in LaGrange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Social media personality Hayes Grier signs copies of his book “Hollywood Days With Hayes” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Tickets, which cost $19, include a copy of the book and can be purchased at hayesgrierandersons.brownpapertickets.com. Note: Books purchased from vendors other than Anderson's will not be permitted in the line. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

William Hazelgrove signs copies of his book “Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

“Pull Me Under” author Kelly Luce signs copies of her debut novel at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 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.

Actress Anna Kendrick discusses her book “Scrappy Little Nobody” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tickets, which cost $35, can be purchased at annakendrickandersons.brownpapertickets.com. Kendrick will take questions from the audience. There is no book signing or photo line. Ticketholders will receive a pre-signed book. andersonsbookshop.com.

Chicago native Peter Orner discusses “Am I Alone Here?: Notes on Living to Read and Reading to Live,” his collection of essays about reading, writing and life, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. (847) 432-0216 or hplibrary.org.

Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses his book “Our Revolution” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the residential hall/recreation center on the campus of North Central College, 440 S. Brainard St., Naperville. Tickets, which cost $32, are available at berniesandersandersons.brownpapertickets.com. Ticketholders will receive a copy of Sanders' book at the event, which includes a presentation and Q&A. There will be no book signing or photo line. Note: No large bags will be allowed. Event is co-sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. andersonsbookshop.com.

Award-winning author Clara Kensie discuses her book “Aftermath!” at a book-release party at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

Rachel Renee Russell, author of the best-selling “Dork Diaries,” presents the latest title in the series, “Tales From a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at The Corral, 4940 Willow Springs Road, Western Springs. Tickets, which cost $17 and includes admittance for two kids and one adult and a copy of the book, are available at dorkdiariesandersons.brownpapertickets.com. andersonsbookshop.com.

Local author David B. Whitehurst signs copies of his book “Tree Stand Murders” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To join the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.