Author Where: Chicago Book Signings

Jennifer Close book signing 8/25 @ The Book Stall Winnetka

2011-08-16T19:32:00.002-05:00

Thursday, August 25th - 7:00 pm
at The Book Stall
North Shore native Jennifer Close unveils her debut novel Girls in White Dresses, a hilarious and recognizable story of three women grappling with heartbreak and career change, family pressure and new love—all while suffering through an endless round of weddings and bridal showers.With a wry sense of humor, Jennifer Close brings us through those thrilling, bewildering, what-on-earth-am-I-going-to-do-with-my-life years of early adulthood, perfectly capturing the wild frustrations and soaring joys of modern life.

http://www.thebookstall.com/

Marisel Vera book signing @ 8/20 The Book Stall Winnetka

2011-08-16T19:31:00.000-05:00

Saturday, August 20th - 2:00 pm
at The Book Stall
Chicago author Marisel Vera will present her debut novel, If I Bring You Roses. Aníbal Acevedo is not in need of a wife, but when he meets Felicidad Hidalgo in a small town in Puerto Rico while visiting family, he is stunned by the power of his attraction. Almost before he realizes what's happening, he has taken the girl back to his home - in Chicago. Yet soon the young lovers discover that married life is anything but idyllic. Can they overcome the obstacles and temptations of their new world and rediscover the passion they once shared? Or will each find love and redemption in the arms of another?

http://www.thebookstall.com/

Myla Goldberg book signing 8/25 @ Anderson's Naperville

2011-08-16T19:27:00.000-05:00

The bestselling author of Bee Season is here with a new novel to share! Myla Goldberg introduces The False Friend, an emotionally-fraught story of childhood friendship and its repercussions in adulthood. As girls, one friend disappears. Twenty years later, will the truth finally be revealed?

http://andersons2.indiebound.com/events

Jerry Peterson & Larry Sweazy book signing 8/14 @ Centuries & Sleuths Forest Park

2011-08-07T20:08:00.000-05:00

Double-header Authors Discussion & Signing with Jerry Peterson and Larry Sweazy

Start: 2:00 pm

End: 4:00 pm

Double Header Signing with Jerry Peterson & Larry Sweazy with their latest books Early’s Winter and Devil’s Bones with Texas Ranger Josiah Wolfe

7419 W. Madison St.

Forest Park, IL 60130

(708)771-7243

http://www.centuriesandsleuths.com

Alex Shakar book signing launch 8/23 @ Lush University Village Chicago

2011-08-07T20:01:00.000-05:00

08/23/2011 6:00 pm

We are pleased to host the launch party for Alex Shakar's new book Luminarium. The party will be held at Lush University Village, 1257 S. Halsted, at 6pm on Tuesday, August 23rd. This is a ticketed event, with the cost of entry at $30. Included in the cost is a copy of the book as well as snacks and wine selected by the knowledgeable folks at Lush. For more information or if you would like to attend please contact our Events Coordinator, Tom Flynn, at events@semcoop.com

About Luminarium:

Fred Brounian and his twin brother, George, were once co-CEOs of a burgeoning New York City software company devoted to the creation of utopian virtual worlds. Now, in the summer of 2006, as two wars rage and the fifth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, George has fallen into a coma, control of the company has been wrenched away by a military contracting conglomerate, and Fred has moved back in with his parents. Broke and alone, he’s led by an attractive woman, Mira, into a neurological study promising to give him "peak" experiences and a newfound spiritual outlook on life. As the study progresses, lines between the subject and the experimenter blur, and reality becomes increasingly porous. Meanwhile, Fred finds himself caught up in what seems at first a cruel prank: a series of bizarre emails and texts that purport to be from his comatose brother.

Lush - University Village

1257 S. Halsted

Chicago

Illinois

60607

E-Book Review: Speaking of Lust by Lawrence Block Grade A

2011-08-07T19:43:00.000-05:00

Speaking of Lust by Lawrence Block
Grade: A

"Speaking of Lust" is Block's contribution to the anthology of the same name that he edited, available now for the first time individually. It was the first of what Block planned to be seven books, each themed around each of the deadly sins. The series, at least for now, seems to have been abandoned after the second, "Speaking of Greed."

Lust is the story of five men telling their tales of lust collected over their careers as a priest, policeman, doctor, soldier and "old man," each offering their own insights into the subject. It's a quick read, not only because of it's length but also because of Block's typical breezy writing style. A great way to pass an hour or so.

Brad Thor/Andrew Grant book signing 8/12 @ Stevenson High School West Auditorium in Lincolnshire

2011-08-02T21:09:00.000-05:00

New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor will appear at two free public events in August to speak and sign copies of his forthcoming novel, "Full Black":

Tuesday, August 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the Warren Township Senior Center in Gurnee, Ill. This event is sponsored by the Warren-Newport Public Library.
Friday, August 12, at 7 p.m., at the Stevenson High School West Auditorium in Lincolnshire, Ill. This event is jointly sponsored by the Vernon Area Public Library and the Fremont Public Library.

Thor is known for weaving real-life issues into his thrillers. His innovative plots and extensive knowledge of intelligence, special ops, and terrorist communities has been tapped for appearances on FOX News, CNN, The Glenn Beck Show, and even by the Department of Homeland Security as part of their analytic "Red Cell" unit. Thor’s newest title, "Full Black," will be released July 26. It is his 10th novel focused on Navy SEAL turned covert counterterrorism operative, Scot Harvath.

Thor recently toured Afghanistan to collect research for his writing. He says of his hosts there, "Technically, these people don't exist. It was dangerous—very dangerous—but very exciting at the same time." Thor’s 2008 #1 New York Times bestseller “The Last Patriot” was banned in Saudi Arabia for fictionalizing a lost Islamic text.

A door prize of all 10 of Thor’s titles, signed, will be awarded to one lucky attendee at each event, courtesy of publisher Atria Books.

The double-bill event also includes British-born author Andrew Grant, younger brother of bestselling thriller writer Lee Child. Grant’s two novels, "Even" and "Die Twice," feature David Trevellyan, a royal Naval intelligence officer. His debut novel, "Even," received stars from both Library Journal and Publishers Weekly. Grant splits his time between Sheffield and Chicago.

Each evening's presentation will be followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase at the event, courtesy of Lake Forest Book Store. The events are free and open to all, but registration is required.

To register for the August 9 event in Gurnee, call 847-244-5150 or register online at http://www.wnpl.info. To register for the August 12 event in Lincolnshire, call 847-634-3650 or register online athttp://www.vapld.info.

Brad Thor/Andrew Grant book signing 8/9 @ Gurnee Township Senior Center

2011-08-02T21:06:00.001-05:00

New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor will appear at two free public events in August to speak and sign copies of his forthcoming novel, "Full Black":

Tuesday, August 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the Warren Township Senior Center in Gurnee, Ill. This event is sponsored by the Warren-Newport Public Library.
Friday, August 12, at 7 p.m., at the Stevenson High School West Auditorium in Lincolnshire, Ill. This event is jointly sponsored by the Vernon Area Public Library and the Fremont Public Library.

A door prize of all 10 of Thor’s titles, signed, will be awarded to one lucky attendee at each event, courtesy of publisher Atria Books.

Brad Thor book signing 8/6 @ Clybourne Ave Costco, Chicago

2011-08-02T21:02:00.000-05:00

COSTCO

2746 N. Clybourne Ave.

Chicago,IL

1:00PM

Gregg Hurwitz book signing 8/11 @ The Book Cellar Chicago

2011-08-02T20:42:00.000-05:00

08/11/2011 7:00 pm
Gregg Hurwitz, international bestselling author, comic book creator, and writer/producer on ABC's V. brings us his new thriller, You're Next.

4736-38 N Lincoln Ave

Chicago

Illinois

60625

Jon Langford book signing 8/10 @ The Book Cellar Chicago

2011-08-02T20:40:00.000-05:00

08/10/2011 7:00 pm

We are thrilled to welcome back Jon Langford, author of, most recently, Skull Orchard Revisited.

Langford, a Welsh-born musician currently based in Chicago, was the drummer of punk band "The Mekons" when it formed at the University of Leeds in 1977, and has been an active member of art, music, and book scenes ever since. Expect a night of fun and music when you join us on the 10th!

4736-38 N Lincoln Ave

Chicago

Illinois

60625

Lee Williams book signing 7/30 @ Centuries & Sleuths Forest Park

2011-07-17T11:46:00.001-05:00

Author Discussion & Signing with Lee Williams

Start: 2:00 pm

End: 4:00 pm

Come to Centuries & Sleuths to listen to Lee Williams discuss his second mystery, Sins of the Father. This will be, at least, Lee's third visit to C&S for an event, once for his first book, In His Blood for its debut and then on a panel for the store's 20th Anniversary. After his discussion Lee will be delighted to sign books purchased at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore.

Boyd Morrison book signing 7/24 @ Centuries & Sleuths Forest Park

2011-07-17T11:44:00.002-05:00

Boyd Morrison wil be at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore to discuss & sign his latest Archaelogist Dilara Kenner thriller The Vault.

http://www.centuriesandsleuths.com/event/2011/07/24/day

Jarkko Sipila book signing 7/23 @ Centuries & Sleuths Forest Park

2011-07-17T11:43:00.000-05:00

Start: 2:00 pm

End: 4:00 pm

You've read your fill of Scandnavian mysteries? No! You're looking for something new with something beyond Sweden, Norway, and volcanic Iceland. Well here's your chance. These mysteries are set on modern Finland and the author is Finnish. Wow! He will be talking about his mysteries, the latest Nothing But the Truth. Jarkko Sipila will be at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore Saturday (7/23/11) afternoon (2:00PM) to talk about his books, his writing, his country,... Also, you can ask him those questions "like", Why are Scandanvian mysteries so DARK? (If you haven't figured it out already!) Get your books now at C&S so you'll have something to talk about with the author. Remember our policy: There is a $5/book charge to have books not purchased at C&S signed by our guest authors.

http://www.centuriesandsleuths.com/event/2011/07/23/day

Esmeralda Santiago book signing 7/22 @ Women & Children First Chicago

2011-07-17T11:28:00.000-05:00

07/22/2011 7:30 pm

Conquistadora

Esmeralda Santiago shared the story of her coming of age in San Juan and her move to another world—New York City—in her bestselling memoir, When I Was Puerto Rican. Now the beloved author invites us into the lush, sensual, aggressive, and altogether captivating world of Puerto Rico’s formative years. Conquistadora is an epic novel of love, discovery, and adventure, in a country just coming into its identity. Led by a heroine so charismatic, maddening, and unforgettable as to recall Scarlett O’Hara, Conquistadora has been hailed as “storytelling genius” (Booklist, starred review), and Oscar Hijuelos praised Conquistadora as “a grand achievement . . . an unforgettable story that will not only enlighten but delight.”

5233 N. Clark St.

Chicago

Illinois

60640-2122

http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/event/esmeralda-santiago

David Ansell book signing 8/4 @ The Book Cellar Chicago

2011-07-17T11:24:00.002-05:00

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. David Ansell and his book County: Life, Death, and Politics at Chicago's Public Hospital. The book is a social history of the Cook County hospital, His social history of the hospital, which details his own time on the wards — and examines health care in America from the perspective of the uninsured.

4736-38 N Lincoln Ave

Chicago

Illinois

60625

http://www.bookcellarinc.com/event/david-ansell-county-life-death-and-politics-chicagos-public-hospital

Michael Harvey and Marcus Sakey book signing 7/28 @ The Book Cellar Chicago

2011-07-17T11:22:00.000-05:00

Start: 07/28/2011 7:00 pm
Timezone: America/Chicago

Local favorite Michael Harvey brings his newest book, We All Fall Down, to the Book Cellar!

Joining Harvey will be our other local thriller-crafter, Marcus Sakey, author of, most recently, The Two Deaths of Daniel Hayes.

Of Harvey's new book:

Chicago cop turned private investigator Michael Kelly is racing to save his city from a deadly new foe: a biological weapon unleashed underground.

When a lightbulb falls in a subway tunnel, it releases a pathogen that could kill millions. While the mayor postures, people begin to die, especially on the city’s grim West Side. Hospitals become morgues. L trains are converted into rolling hearses. Finally, the government acts, sealing off entire sections of the city—but are they keeping people out or in? Meanwhile, Michael Kelly’s hunt for the people who poisoned his city takes him into the tangled underworld of Chicago’s West Side gangs and the even more frightening world of black biology—an elite discipline emerging from the nation’s premier labs, where scientists play God and will stop at nothing to preserve their secrecy.

It’s a brave new world . . . and the most audacious page-turner yet from an emerging modern master.

4736-38 N Lincoln Ave

Chicago

Illinois

http://www.bookcellarinc.com/event/michael-harvey-we-all-fall-down

Barbara Lewis book signing 7/27 @ Chicago Public Library Beverly

2011-07-17T10:50:00.000-05:00

Meet the Author: Barbara Lewis

Date: Wed. July 27, 2011

Time: 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Location:
Beverly
1962 W. 95th Street
60643

About this event:

Meet Barbara Lewis, playwright, actress, producer,
and director for a book signing and discussion of
her book, The Jewels of Sutton Avenue. It is based
on her third produced stage play, Jewels, which was
selected among 40,000 entries to be presented at
The National Black Theater Festival in New York.

This is the story of Pearl, Diamond, Topaze and Ruby Morgan, Jewels of Sutton Avenue, and how
they are put through the ultimate test of their
beloved home.

For mroe information, come in or call the library
at 312-747-9673.

http://www.chipublib.org/events/details/id/69395/

Alice LaPlante book signing 7/11 @ Lake Villa District Library

2011-07-05T19:30:00.000-05:00

Alice will be at Lake Villa District Library Monday, July 11 @12 p.m. Register at the adult reference desk, by phone or online at www.lvdl.org. Box lunch will be served. Book sale and signing will follow the program courtesy of Lake Forest Book Store.

Lake Villa District Library
1001 E. Grand Avenue
Lake Villa, Il 60046
847-356-7711 x216

http://www.lvdl.org/content/girlfriends-author-luncheon-meet-alice-laplante

D.L. Bogdan book signing 7/15 @ Barnes and Noble Oak Brook

2011-07-04T18:17:00.000-05:00

Please join us as we welcome author D.L. Bogdan as she discusses and signs her newest book, Rivals in the Tudor Court. This book is the prequel to her first book, Secrets of the Tudor Court, and explores the life of Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk.

Friday July 15, 2011 7:00 PM

Oakbrook Center297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, 630-684-0586

http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/72972

Justin Martin book signing 7/14 @ Barbara's Bookstore UIC

2011-07-04T18:12:00.002-05:00

Start: 07/14/2011 7:00 pm

Meet author Justin Martin for this very special book signing. Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted - "This definitive, first full-scale biography of Olmsted--famed designer of New York's Central Park--reveals him also as a brilliant political and social reformer."

Barbara's at UIC

1218 S. Halsted

Chicago

Illinois

http://www.barbarasbookstore.com/event/justin-martin-genius-place-life-frederick-law-olmsted

David Housewright book signing 7/6 @ Barbara's Bookstore UIC

2011-07-04T18:10:00.002-05:00

Start: 07/06/2011 7:00 pm

"Rushmore McKenzie ("The Taking of Libbie, SD") returns with a too-personal case that leads him up the legendary Highway 61, in the latest novel in this award-winning series." Meet author David Housewright for this verry special book signing of his latest book, Highway 61 .

Barbara's at UIC

1218 S. Halsted

Chicago

Illinois

http://www.barbarasbookstore.com/event/david-housewright-highway-61

Phil Rogers signing Ernie Banks book 7/14 @ Anderson's Naperville

2011-07-04T17:58:00.003-05:00

The legendary and beloved Ernie Banks is the subject of Phil Rogers’ new book
that’s sure to be a hit with baseball lovers. Come meet Phil Rogers, whose
Ernie Banks: Mr. Cub and the Summer of ’69, shares the story of the
determined young ballplayer who came up through hard times to be
a brilliant star. The heartbreaking season of ’69 was a bitter disappointment,
but highs and lows are all part of the fascinating career of this celebrated Hall of Famer.

THURSDAY, JULY 14 at 7:00 p.m.

http://andersons2.indiebound.com/events

Alice LaPlante book signing 7/12 @ Anderson's Naperville

2011-07-04T17:55:00.003-05:00

An unlikely mystery unfolds in Alice LaPlante’s new book, Turn of Mind.
The main suspect in a murder case may or may not be an
Alzheimer’s patient. This gripping novel goes deep inside
the mind of a killer-the unreliable mind of a killer, in this case.
The book is already earning great acclaim.

TUESDAY, JULY 12 at 7:00 p.m.

http://andersons2.indiebound.com/events

Madeleine Roux appearing 7/8 @ Women & Children First Chicago

2011-06-29T19:11:00.002-05:00

Start: 07/08/2011 7:30 pm

Allison Hewitt is Trapped

Allison Hewitt and her five bookselling colleagues are trapped together at the bookstore when the zombie outbreak hits. Using her wits, her laptop, and the military’s emergency wireless network, Allison reaches out for help through her blog. But as the reality of the situation sinks in, Allison’s blog becomes a harrowing account of her edge-of-the-seat adventures, as she and her companions fight their way through ravenous zombies and sometimes even more dangerous humans.

http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/event/madeleine-roux