Author events: Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham stops in Naperville Sunday
Jon Meacham: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at Ratio Hall, Science Center, 131 S. Loomis St., on the campus of North Central College in Naperville. Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham will talk about and sign his new nonfiction book, "The Soul of America." Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Dan Purdom will moderate the discussion. Sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop, this off-site event requires a ticket, which costs $32.25 (including tax) and includes a copy of the book. A companion package is also available. Purchase a ticket at Anderson's, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com/. Preordered tickets and books can be picked up at the event.
Mary Kay Andrews: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665, andersonsbookshop.com/. Mary Kay Andrews visits Anderson's with her new book, "The High Tide Club," for a presentation and book signing. Free. To join the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's.
How to Get Your Novel Published Seminar with author A.J. Steiger: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Frugal Muse, 7511 Lemont Road, Darien, (630) 427-1140 or frugalmusebooks.com/. Young adult author A.J. Steiger will give advice on getting a novel published, including tips on editing, query-letter writing and finding a good agent. She'll also sign copies of her latest novel, "When My Heart Joins the Thousand," which will be available for purchase.
Jennifer Zeynab Joukhadar: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove, (630) 963-2665, andersonsbookshop.com/. She will talk about and sign her new novel, "The Map of Salt and Stars." Free. To join the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's.
Aaron Mahnke: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, (708) 582-6353, andersonsbookshop.com/. Aaron Mahnke, host of the popular "The World of Lore" podcast, presents and signs his new book, "Wicked Mortals." Free. To join the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's.
Beth Ann Fennelly: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest, (847) 234-4420, lakeforestbookstore.com/. Former Lake Forest resident Beth Ann Fennelly will talk about her newest release, "Heating & Cooling: 52 Micro-Memoirs." Books will be available for purchase and signing. Refreshments will be served. Call the book store to register.
Brookfield Reads Finale with author Robert Kurson: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Kurson will discuss his book "Rocket Men" and various topics from the moon to German U-boats. NASA moon and meteorite samples will be on display. Registration is required at (708) 485-6917, ext. 130, or brookfieldlibrary.info/.
Mark Oshiro: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665, andersonsbookshop.com/. Oshiro will discuss his new young adult novel, "Anger is a Gift," during a book-signing event. Free. To join the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's.