Author events: Meet Jason Segel Sept. 15 at the Tivoli in Downers Grove

Posted September 10, 2016 7:23 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

• Cassie Beasley signs copies of her book "Circus Mirandus" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "Circus Mirandus" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• JC Todd, author of "What Space This Body," and MaryAnn L. Miller, author of "Locus Mentis," read their poetry works at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register for the event by calling the bookstore at (847) 234-4420. lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Chicago-area attorney and author Ronald H. Balson discusses and signs copies of his book "Karolina's Twins" at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. Books will be available for purchase at the event. (847) 272-6224 or northbrook.info.

• Andrea Beaty signs copies of her children's book "Ada Twist, Scientist" at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "Ada Twist, Scientist" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Best-selling author Brian Freeman signs copies of his new novel, "Goodbye to the Dead," at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. The book is the latest in the "Jonathan Stride" series. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "Goodbye to the Dead" from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Dan Anderson, local author of "Twenty-four Tales of Murder, Mayhem, Infidelity and Pranks" and "A Romp Through Glen Ellyn's History," discusses the history of Glen Ellyn at the Glen Ellyn Woman's Club meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Guests are welcome. Free. Make a reservation at (630) 469-3719.

• Dr. Ivan Ciric, a retired physician and emeritus professor of neurosurgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, discusses and signs copies of his book "Listen to the Patient: Of Life and Neurosurgery" at a book launch party at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Mike Lowery signs copies of his book for middle-grade readers "Doodle Adventures: The Pursuit of the Pesky Pizza Pirate!" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of Lowery's book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "Year by the Sea: Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman" author Joan Anderson signs copies of her book at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "Year by the Sea" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• C.A. Verstraete signs copies of her book "Girl Z: My Life as a Teenage Zombie" from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, in front of This Old Book, 138 Center St., Grayslake, during the Grayslake farmers market. (847) 548-6951 or thisoldbook.com.

• "Futureview" author Mike Woodruff, senior pastor of the local Christ Church, with campuses in Lake Forest, Highland Park and Grayslake, discusses his book at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register for the event by calling the book store at (847) 234-4420. lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Authors Kelly Barnhill ("The Girl Who Drank the Moon") and Brian Farrey ("The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse") sign copies of their books for middle-grade readers at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase one (or both) of the authors' latest books from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini signs copies of her newest book, "Fates and Traitors: A Novel of John Wilkes Booth," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "Fates and Traitors: A Novel of John Wilkes Booth" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Sabaa Tahir signs copies of her book "A Torch Against the Night," the sequel to The New York Times best-selling "An Ember in the Ashes," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Actor and author Jason Segel discusses and signs copies of the book "Nightmares!: The Lost Lullaby!," the third book in his "Nightmares!" series with co-author Kirsten Miller, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets are available at jasonsegelandersons.brownpapertickets.com/. Each ticket, which costs $24, includes a copy of the book, a reserved place in the book-signing line and a chance to meet Segel. Companion packages are available for $15 (must buy two - includes one copy of the book). The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Downers Grove. andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet "Dirt, Root, Silk" author Susan Azar Porterfield at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "Dirt, Root, Silk" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Storyteller Jim May signs copies of his book "Trail Guide for a Broken Heart" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Barnes and Noble, 5380 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake. (815) 444-0824.

• Christine Sneed signs copies of her book "The Virginity of Famous Men" at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Local author Paula Garner will discuss her debut novel for young adults, "Phantom Limbs," at a book-release party at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Fellow novelist Audrey Coulthurst, whose book "Of Fire and Stars" will be released in November, will join Garner in a conversation. Other highlights include refreshments and door prizes. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Ross King signs copies of his book "Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies" at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Local author Dan Anderson discusses the history of Glen Ellyn at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Glen Ellyn History Center. courtesy of Jean Jeske

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