Events

Middle grade readers who crave sci-fi, and Young Adult fans will both find great new reads this spring when Kevin Emerson visits with his new titles, The Fellowship for Alien Detection and The Dark Shore. The first is a story of alien abduction and the two clever kids who are trying to learn the truth. The second is the sequel to The Lost Code.

Nathaniel Philbrick, the bestselling and award-winning author of In the Heart of the Sea and Mayflower, brings his prodigious talents to the story of the Boston battle that ignited the American Revolution, in his new book, Bunker Hill: A City, A Siege, A Revolution. Please join us for an historic night!

Our Mother-Daughter Book Club presents a fun and lively discussion of Tiger’s Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood. Read the book together, then come ready to share your thoughts. New members are welcome. Please RSVP by calling our Downers Grove store at (630) 963-2665.

Anderson’s welcomes the Cover to Cover Book Group, a club that focuses on fiction books. This month’s title is Alex George’s A Good American. Please read the book, and join our lively discussion. New members are invited to participate, but are asked to please call and register: (630) 355-2665.

The Midwest’s rich industrial history made America America, and that rust belt saga is the focus of Edward McClelland’s new book, Nothin’ But Blue Skies: The Heyday, Hard Times, and Hopes of America’s Industrial Heartland. From Duluth to Detroit to Buffalo, the past to present is simply a fascinating adventure.

Discover the best of the new books offered by the country’s largest publisher, Random House. Our book reps, John Hastie, Laura Baratto, and Tim Mooney, visit to share what they’re most excited about for the new reading season. Giveaways. Books for young and old will be discussed. Be among the first to read what’s new! Call to save your spot: (630) 355-2665.

We are so excited that New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara is presenting his new Civil War trilogy, beginning with book one, A Blaze of Glory. If you’re a historical fiction buff, you won’t want to miss this. The author brings you to the front lines of the Battle of Shiloh as only he can.

Author Joelle Charbonneau launches a new series with book one, The Testing. It’s a dystopian young adult novel about growing up and coming into your own, sometimes against the wishes of parents. It’s the first of a planned trilogy with a Chicago-based author you’ll want to read.

The Risk Agent series continues with book 2, Choke Point. So it’s time to welcome back author Ridley Pearson, whose books include nearly 30 adult titles and more than 15 children’s novels. This one, an intense and realistic thriller, examines the exploitation of child labor.

Learn more about our fascinating country in Andrew Carroll’s Here is Where. Odd, yet interesting, factoids about events and history that happened in the United States fill this very readable volume. Get familiar with unmarked and little known historic sites when you meet tonight’s guest author at Anderson’s.

We are always happy to open our doors to Cathie Linz and her fans, and they are all returning soon to meet Cat Devon, and her new book, Sleeping With the Entity. The owner of a cupcake shop is doing her best to make it in her new neighborhood, but there’s a vampire presence that could prove to be quite a match for her famous red velvet cupcakes.