Author appearances: Anderson's to host Sherrilyn Kenyon's 'Dragonbane' event
• New York Times best-selling author Sherrilyn Kenyon will be on hand to sign copies of her latest "Dark-Hunter" novel, "Dragonbane," at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville. The event features a DJ, a costume contest, a Q&A session with Kenyon and photo opportunities. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are free, but are required. Tickets are available from Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, by calling (630) 355-2665 or at andersonsbookshop.com.
• "Pretty Baby" author Mary Kubica signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Monday, July 27, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville.
To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of "Pretty Baby" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• J. Ryan Stradal signs copies of his book "Kitchens of the Great Midwest" at 7 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of "Kitchens of the Great Midwest" from Anderson's Bookshop. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.