Mystery mini-conference at Lincolnshire library

Posted November 14, 2010 10:00 pm

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

• The Vernon Area Public Library District hosts a “Love is Murder” mystery mini-conference starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, with performers from the Improv Playhouse leading an interactive murder-mystery. A panel of published mystery writers will discuss their own inspirations and creative processes and will offer insight into the publishing business from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Guests will have an opportunity to take part in a Q&A session with the authors who include: Raymond Benson, “Dark Side of the Morgue” and “A Hard Day's Death”; Michael Allen Dymmoch, “M.I.A.” and “Death in West Wheeling”; Shane Gericke, “Torn Apart” and “Blown Away”; and Libby Fischer Hellmann, “Doubleback” and “An Eye for Murder.” A book signing will follow. Books will be available for purchase. Free, but registration is required. The Vernon Area Public Library District is at 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Call (847) 634-3650 or go to vapld.info.

• Chicago-area children's book writer Carolyn Crimi reads from her new book, “Principal Fred Won't Go To Bed,” at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. The program is recommended for ages 3 to 7. (847) 446-8880.

• Meet local Arcadia authors Diana Dretske, Gregory Jacobs, Shawn Killackey and Jim Moran as they sign copies of their books from the “American Images” series from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Barnes & Noble, 720 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. (847) 247-1157.

• Father-and son authors Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler will read from and sign copies of their latest Dirk Pitt adventure story, “Crescent Dawn,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Meet author Melissa Iwai as she reads from and signs copies of “Soup Day,” her new picture book for children, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

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