Book notes: Tivoli hosts Q&A with John Cleese

Posted November 08, 2014 5:45 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

• Chef and author Dorie Greenspan signs copies of her new cookbook, “Baking Chez Moi,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of “Baking Chez Moi” from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Actor John Cleese presents his new memoir, “So, Anyway...,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. The program, sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop, includes a presentation by Cleese, a Q&A session and one pre-autographed book. Note: There is no signing line at the event. Tickets are required and are available at Anderson's Bookshop at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, or 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Tickets are also available online. andersonsbookshop.com.

• Chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author Fabio Viviani discusses his newest cookbook, “Fabio's American Home Kitchen,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet 2014 Newbery Honor author Amy Timberlake as she discusses and signs copies of her award-winning book “One Came Home” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Register at vapld.info.

• Callista Gingrich signs copies of her children's book “From Sea to Shining Sea,” while her husband, former speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, signs copies of his book “Breakout.” now in paperback release, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the book-signing line, purchase a copy of either “From Sea to Shining Sea” or “Breakout” from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet local author Jen Bradbury as she discusses and signs copies of her book “The Jesus Gap” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.

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