Author events: Chicago writer Kathleen Rooney discusses 'Lillian Boxfish' in Lake Forest

Posted February 18, 2017 5:00 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

• Meet political scientist and author Richard Sobel as he discusses his book “Citizenship as Foundation of Rights: Meaning for America” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Local author Raymond Benson will discuss the popularity of the James Bond character in movies and in books, and will sign copies of his book “The Black Stiletto” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Benson is the author of six original novels about James Bond. Copies of Benson's books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Reservations and information at gepl.org.

• Chicago resident Kathleen Rooney, author of “Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk,” will read from, discuss and sign copies of her book at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register by calling the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420. Visit lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Author Brittany Cavallaro signs copies of “The Last of August,” the second title in her Charlotte Holmes trilogy, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• The Lisle Park District continues its Chicago Author Series at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, featuring author Pat Camalliere with the book “The Mystery at Black Partridge Woods,” in the Netzley-Yender Farmhouse at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St., Lisle. As part of the series, local authors will present their books for informal discussion. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Free. (630) 968-0499 or lisleparkdistrict.org.

• Award-winning children's book author Patricia Murphy reads from hew new picture book, “Mama, Look!,” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

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