Author appearances: Cokie Roberts discusses 'Capital Dames' in Naperville

Posted April 25, 2015 7:00 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

• Celebrated journalist Cokie Roberts discusses her new book, “Capital Dames: The Civil War and the Women of Washington 1848-1868,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Yellow Box Auditorium, 1635 Emerson Road, Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. Tickets and companion tickets are available at Anderson's, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, with the purchase of the author's new book. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Ina Pinkney, a chef and former owner of Ina's, a premier breakfast restaurant in Chicago, will discuss her memoir and cookbook “Taste Memories: Recipes for Life and Breakfast” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, in room 2104 at Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. Pinkney, sometimes referred to as the “Breakfast Queen,” will share samples of her coffee cake with guests at the event. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Free. Registration is required at stevensonfoundation.org or at the foundation's ticket hotline (847) 415-4121.

• Marissa Moss signs copies of her new book, “Amelia's Middle-School Graduation Yearbook,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase “Amelia's Middle-School Graduation Yearbook” from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet author Michael Northrup as he discusses and signs copies of “Amulet Keepers #2: Tombquest,” his new book for middle-grade readers, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase “Amulet Keepers #2: Tombquest” from Anderson's. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Local author Julie Oleszek discusses and signs copies of her book “The Fifth Floor” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase “The Fifth Floor” from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Author Andrew Cohen discusses his new book, “Two Days in June: John F. Kennedy and the Two Days That Make History,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or bookstall.com.

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