Book notes: Meet Penn Jillette at signing
Ÿ Penn Jillette, comedian and half of the Emmy Award-winning magic duo Penn & Teller, discusses and signs copies of his new book, “God, NO! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales,” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. The event, sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville, was initially set for June 7, but was postponed. Tickets purchased for the June 7 event will now be honored on July 6. Admission tickets are included with the purchase of Jillette's book at Andersons' Bookshop at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Ÿ Author June Skinner Sawyers discusses and signs copies of her book “Chicago Portraits” at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243 or centuriesandsleuths.com.
Ÿ Meet best-selling author James Rollins as he discusses and signs copies of his newest title, “Blood Line,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. Rollins will also discuss and sign his book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Books will be available for purchase. Registration is required. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.
Ÿ Best-selling suspense author Karin Slaughter discusses her newest book, “Criminal,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. Slaughter will also discuss her book at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info. Slaughter will be on hand to discuss and sign her book at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. The event is sponsored by the Cook Memorial Public Library District. Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is required. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.