Author appearances: Meet Nicholas Sparks at Downers Grove's Tivoli

Posted October 10, 2015 7:15 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

• Twelve-time New York Times best-selling author Nicholas Sparks ("The Notebook") discusses his writing career and his newest novel, "See Me," at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Downers Grove. Tickets are required. With ticket purchase, guests receive a signed copy of "See Me" and a reserved place in line for the photo/meet-and-greet event with the author. All books will be pre-signed by Sparks. The event will also feature a screening of the 2015 film "The Longest Ride," based Sparks' book. Purchase a ticket package at andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet author Abigail Santamaria as she signs copies of her book "Joy: Poet, Seeker, and the Woman Who Captivated C.S. Lewis" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Priority numbers to hold a place in the book-signing line are available with the purchase of "Joy" at Anderson's. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "Color Me Creative!" author and Instagram personality Kristina Webb signs copies of her new book at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Raod, La Grange. Priority numbers to hold a place in the signing line are available with the purchase of Webb's book at Anderson's. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Pulitzer Prize-winning Baltimore Sun columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. signs copies of his novel "Grant Park" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Priority numbers to hold a place in the signing line are available with the purchase of "Grant Park" from Anderson's. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Aaron Reynolds signs copies of his new picture book, "Nerdy Birdy," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of "Nerdy Birdy" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "Maternity Leave" author Julie Halpern discusses her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. A book signing follows the author's program with books provided by Lake Forest Book Store. (847) 432-0216 or hplibrary.org.

• Children's book author Kevin Henkes reads from and signs copies of his newest title, "Waiting," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase "Waiting" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Katie McGarry discusses and signs copies of her new book for teens, "Nowhere But Here," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Priority numbers to hold a place in the signing line are available with the purchase of "Nowhere But Here" at Anderson's. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Rebecca Makkai will discuss her writing career and her second novel, "The Hundred Year House," at a "Tea & Talk" event at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Ragdale artists' community, 1260 N. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest. A book signing follows the author's program, with books provided by the Lake Forest Book Store. Register by calling Ragdale at (847)-234-1063. Visit lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Meet author Michael Spradlin as he signs copies of his new middle-grade novel, "In the Killing Seas," based on the 1945 sinking of the U.S. Navy cruiser the USS Indianapolis, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Priority numbers to hold a place in the signing line are available with the purchase of Spradlin's book from Anderson's. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill discusses her memoir, "Plenty Ladylike," at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at a luncheon event at The Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Admission is $45.30. Dress code is business casual. Denim is not permitted. For reservations, call The Book Stall at Chestnut Court in Winnetka at (847) 446-8880 or see clairemccaskill.eventbrite.com.

• Newbery Medal-winning author Avi and illustrator Brian Floca present and sign copies of their new middle-grade book, "Old Wolf," at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Priority numbers to hold a place in the signing line are available with the purchase of "Old Wolf" from Anderson's. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

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