Calendar of Events

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  Blue Balliett
Monday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. in NapervilleAnother great book from the author of The Wright 3 and Chasing Vermeer is Blue Balliett’s brand new title for middle readers, The Calder Game.  Meet the award-winning author at Anderson’s and help celebrate her new book, where super sleuths Calder, Petra and Tommy are back with another art mystery to solve. (priority signing number available with purchase of her book.)



Trenton Lee Stewart
Tuesday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. in NapervilleThe Mysterious Benedict Society has a new adventure to discover in The Perilous Journey, a book filled with the puzzles, mind games and irrepressible sense of adventure that captivated readers of book one. (And helped make it #2 on Anderson’s Mock Newbery list!)  Stop by to meet author Trenton Lee Stewart at Anderson’s. (priority signing number available with purchase of his book.)  

 Jim Nantz
Wednesday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. in Downers GroveCBS sports announcer Jim Nantz will visit Anderson’s to present his new book, Always By My Side: A Father’s Grace and an Unlikely Sports Journey.  Mr. Nantz is well respected for his golf coverage and as a March Madness host, among his other broadcasting duties. (priority signing number available with purchase of his book.)  

Margaret Peterson Haddix
Wednesday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
Author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes to celebrate her new book, The Missing Book 1: Found, the first title in a brand new series for middle graders. The page-turner of an adventure should appeal to fans of her Shadow Children series. Please join us to meet her. (priority signing number available with purchase of her book.)



Gail Carson Levine
Thursday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
Meet celebrated children’s author, Gail Carson Levine, who invites young readers to fall in love with her new book, Ever, a story of falling in love in a world of flawed gods, unbreakable vows, and ancient omens. We are delighted to welcome back Ms. Levine, also the author of Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand, Ella Enchanted and The Wish.
(priority signing number available with purchase of her book.)

Kate & Jim McMullan
Thursday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m. in Downers Grove
The wife and husband duo, Kate and Jim McMullan, come to us with their fun new book, I’m Bad, a laugh-out-loud funny tale about a hilarious dinosaur. He may be bad, but he’s good and funny! (priority signing number available with purchase of their book.)



Tim Green
Thursday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m. at Kennedy Jr. High, Lisle
Help us give a big welcome to NFL great, Tim Green, author of Football Hero. The bestselling author and former defensive end with the Atlanta Falcons will have young readers on the edge of their seats rooting for Ty’s big chance—and enjoying an up-close look at what it’s like to be inside the NFL.(priority signing number available with purchase of his book.)



Mary Tillman
Saturday, May 10, at 2:00 p.m. in Naperville
Welcome Mary Tillman, who comes to present her book, Boots on the Ground By Dusk, Ms. Tillman’s chronicle of her family’s effort to learn the circumstances of her son’s newsworthy death in Afghanistan at the hands of friendly fire. Her son, Pat Tillman, a safety on the Arizona Cardinals, was killed in 2004 during his service to our nation as an Army Ranger. (priority signing number available with purchase of her book.)



E. Lockhart, Sarah Mlynowski & Lauren Myracle

Monday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
Meet E. Lockhart, Sarah Mlynowski and Lauren Myracle, who visit Anderson’s to present their new book, How to Be Bad. The trio’s story of a charming, hilarious, emotional road trip is a great teen read. (priority signing number available with purchase of their book.)





Rick Riordan
Monday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m. in Downers Grove
Rick Riordan returns with Book 4 in his popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians series: The Battle for Labyrinth. This time, Percy confronts powerful enemies, discovers new truths, faces dreadful secrets and the final war begins. Free tickets required. Please contact our Downers Grove store.


Elizabeth George
Tuesday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
Help us welcome award-winning suspense author Elizabeth George, who visits with her new psychological thriller, Careless in Red. In her stunning new novel, Scotland Yard’s Thomas Lynley returns to investigate what may be a perfect crime. (priority signing number available with purchase of her book.)


Cory Doctorow
Wednesday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
Author Cory Doctorow presents his thought-provoking book for teens, Little Brother. It’s a plot full of twists, turns, paranoia, and questions of freedom and free speech. If Big Brother is watching you, who’s watching back? Meet the author at Anderson’s.
(priority signing number available with purchase of his book.)



Kate Jacobs
Tuesday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. in Downers Grove
We are happy to host author Kate Jacobs, the author of The Friday Night Knitting Club, who returns with her second book, Comfort Food. It’s a tasty novel where a celebrity chef shows her friends and family the joy of fulfillment, while managing to spice up her own life at the same time. (priority signing number available with purchase of her book.)



Deb Caletti
Wednesday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. in Downers Grove
Come meet Deb Caletti, author of a new book for young adults, The Fortunes of Indigo Skye. Ms. Caletti’s popular teen novels include Wild Roses and The Nature of Jade. This time she poses an irresistible question: How would a teenage life transform if a mysterious man left a $2.5 million-dollar tip? (priority signing number available with purchase of her book.)



Chris Bohjalian
Thursday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
Chris Bohjalian stops by to celebrate his eleventh novel, Skeletons at the Feast, a story set in the waning days of World War II. The New York Times bestselling author of The Double Bind, Midwives and Before You Know Kindness joins us with his new tale of the terror, tragedy and romance of war. (priority signing number available with purchase of his book.)