'National Bubblegum Day' author in Naperville

Posted February 04, 2010 10:00 pm

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

• Meet author and founder of "National Bubblegum Day" Ruth Spiro as she signs copies of her book "Lester Fizz, Bubble Gum Artist" at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• New York Times best-selling novelist Chris Bohjalian comes to the library to discuss and sign copies of his newest book, "Secrets of Eden," from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Copies of Bohjalian's book will be available for purchase at the library, or guests can bring their own copy of the book to the event. (847) 634-3650 or vapld.info.

• Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator Peter McCarty reads from and signs copies of his new book, "Henry in Love," at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Borders Books and Music, 1 N. La Grange Road, La Grange. (708) 579-9660.

• Meet author Richard E. Schingoethe, of Palatine, as he signs copies of his books "C: A Story for Couples Coming and Going" and "Playboys Have Hearts Too" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Adam and Eve Salon & Spa, 7 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. (847) 670-7739.

• Author Rebecca Stead signs copies of her New York Times best-selling book "When You Reach Me" at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230.

• Meet author Kristin Hannah as she reads from and signs copies of her newest novel, "Winter Garden," at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Borders Books and Music, 3232 Lake Ave., Wilmette. Call (847) 256-3220. Hannah will repeat the program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Call (630) 355-2665.

• "Heist Society" author Ally Carter reads from and signs copies of her book at a release party at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. Borders will serve "mock" cocktails for the event. Call (630) 574-0800. Carter will also read from and sign copies of "Heist Society" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Call (630) 355-2665.

• Meet author Bill Rapp as he reads from and signs copies of his book "Berlin Breakdown" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

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