Author appearances

Posted August 31, 2010 11:00 pm

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

• Comedian and author Greg Schwem reads from and discusses his new book, "Text Me If You're Breathing," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

•"Gringo Nightmare" author Eric Volz discusses and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Borders Books and Music, 1144 Lake St., Oak Park. (708) 386-6927.

• Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka signs copies of his new book, "85 Bears: We Were the Greatest," at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Borders Books and Music, at 150 N. State St., Chicago. Wristbands to organize the signing line will be given out beginning at 8 a.m. that morning. Ditka will only sign copies of the book, no memorabilia. (312) 606-0750.

• Meet "The Way of Kings" author Brandon Sanderson as he reads from and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800.

• Meet "The Wishing Trees" author John Shors as he discusses and signs copies of his new book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. (773) 293-2665.

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