Book notes: Anderson’s in Naperville hosts Lauren Conrad
Ÿ “The Boys in the Boat” author Daniel James Brown reads from and signs copies of his new book at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Ÿ Best-selling author Judy Blume will attend a screening of the film adaptation of her 1981 young adult novel “Tiger Eyes” at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Blume will also take part in a Q&A session with the audience and will sign copies of the movie edition of her book. The event is being hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop. Admission to the event requires the purchase of Blume’s book from Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665, or from Anderson’s Bookshop at 5112 Main St., Downers Grove, (630) 963-2665, along with a $5 event ticket. Visit andersonsbookshop.com.
Ÿ Meet author Colum McCann as he discusses and signs copies of his new novel, “Trans Atlantic,” at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Wine and cheese will be served. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com. McCann will also read from and sign copies of his book at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Ÿ Actress, fashion designer and New York Times best-selling author Lauren Conrad signs copies of her new book, “Infamous,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Ÿ The Bookstore in Glen Ellyn hosts “Zelda Fitzgerald Night” beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13. Therese Fowler, author of the book “Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald,” will be a special guest at the event. Participants are welcome to wear flapper or “Great Gatsby” costumes. No registration is necessary. The Bookstore is at 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.
— Laura Stewart