Post by Andersons Bookshop on May 27, 2008 11:50:35 GMT -5
Barbara Walters
Groundbreaking journalist Barbara Walters visits to celebrate her new memoir, Audition. Her fascinating, inspiring story is a riveting account of her amazing private and professional life. The exceptional range of her interview subjects alone is a story in itself! Don’t miss this special program. Customers who purchase the new book ($29.95) at Anderson’s may also buy a $5 event ticket to the program and booksigning. One companion ticket (no book) may also be bought for $10 which includes admission for one and a coupon toward the purchase of Audition.
Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton St., Naperville
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Robert Olmstead
Meet Robert Olmstead, the author of national bestseller Coal Black Horse, now in paperback. This gritty, moving story put readers on Civil War battlefields as a 14-year-old searches for his father amid the gore and violence of war.
Thursday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Not for Kids Only Book Group
Our Not for Kids Only Book Group, for adults who like to read books for children and teens, continues with a fun and lively discussion of A Drowned Maiden’s Hair by Laura Amy Schlitz. Read the book, then come ready to share your thoughts. New members are welcome.
Sunday, June 8 at 2:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Gary Moore
Meet Gene Moore, an author whose new book, Playing with the Enemy, is based on his own father’s true experiences. Moore’s book tells the riveting story of his father’s brush with baseball destiny, and how, during World War II, the Southern Illinois farm boy taught our German enemies America’s pastime. Great Father’s Day suggestion!
Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Sandra Gulland
Be here to welcome Sandra Gulland, author of the internationally acclaimed Josephine B. Trilogy about Josephine Bonaparte. Ms. Gulland now returns with her long-awaited next book, Mistress of the Sun, an irresistibly engaging novel that historical fiction fans will love.
Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Billy Williams & Fred Mitchell
Please come meet beloved Cubs great Billy Williams and sportswriter Fred Mitchell, who visit with their new book, Billy Williams: My Sweet Swinging Lifetime with the Cubs. Perfect for diehard fans.
Saturday, June 14 at 2:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Nikki Moustaki
The Dogfessions project has drawn about 200+ handmade postcards bearing confessions and revelations “by” dogs and their best human friends submitted to www.dogfessions.com. These sweet and funny messages about the human-dog bond have now been compiled by dog trainer and expert Nikki Moustaki in a new book, Dogfessions. Fetch some fun with Ms. Moustaki at Anderson’s!
Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Mother-Daughter Book Group
Our Mother-Daughter Book Club continues with a fun and lively discussion of A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass. Read the book together, then come ready to share your thoughts. New members are welcome. Please RSVP by calling our Downers Grove store at 963-2665.
Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Downers Grove
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Jack Fuller
Join the author of critically-acclaimed books and celebrated journalist, Jack Fuller, for an American story about rediscovering the past and how it makes people who they are today. His book, Abbeville, tells the tale of one man’s pilgrimage to come to terms with himself while learning to embrace the world around him.
Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Colt Futz
Colt Futz has written the story of a world famous Drum & Bugle Corps, the Cavaliers. His book, Building the Green Machine, showcases an American musical odyssey, and a remarkable rags-to-riches story. March in to meet the author at Anderson’s.
Sunday, June 29 at 1:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Laura Moriarty
Anderson’s welcomes the author of book-group favorite The Center of Everything, who visits with her follow-up book, The Rest of Her Life (now in paperback). It’s a book that ponders important questions about actions taken, and how life is altered forever. Center to the story is a tense, mother-daughter relationship that may or may not survive.
Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Steve Kluger
Come celebrate Steve Kluger’s new book, My Most Excellent Year: A Novel of Love, Mary Poppins & Fenway Park. How many novels have such a great cast of characters? Written in letters, instant messages, school assignments and e-mails, this romantic comedy is pure fun. Meet the author at Anderson’s.
Thursday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Annual Sidewalk Sale
Check out Anderson’s tent and great values during Downtown Naperville’s Annual Sidewalk Sale. Summer savings mean deep discounts from 50-80% off. Shop and save!
Thursday, July 10-Saturday, July 12 in Naperville
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Robert Crais
New York Times bestselling author of The Two-Minute Rule and Watchman returns with his most popular character, Elvis Cole. With his new book, Chasing Darkness, readers find that while Elvis was a hero when he cleared an innocent man of a murder charge, a big question has arisen. Three years later, who is the innocent man found dead holding photos of the victim? Now Elvis is the one on trial.
Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Eoin Colfer
We’re delighted to bring back Eoin Colfer, who appears at the Tivoli Theatre with his entertaining show for middle readers, “Fairies, Fiends and Flatulence.” Contact or visit Anderson’s to purchase Mr. Colfer’s latest book, The Time Paradox, ($17.99), with which you’ll be able to buy a $5.00 event ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased for $10 each (no book). Tickets are non-refundable. Fans of Mr. Colfer’s international best-selling Artemis Fowl series will be drawn to The Time Paradox.
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Mother-Daughter Book Group
Our Mother-Daughter Book Club continues with a fun and lively discussion of Olive’s Ocean by Kevin Henkes. Read the book together, then come ready to share your thoughts. New members are welcome. Please RSVP by calling our Downers Grove store at 963-2665.
Saturday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. in Downers Grove
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Groundbreaking journalist Barbara Walters visits to celebrate her new memoir, Audition. Her fascinating, inspiring story is a riveting account of her amazing private and professional life. The exceptional range of her interview subjects alone is a story in itself! Don’t miss this special program. Customers who purchase the new book ($29.95) at Anderson’s may also buy a $5 event ticket to the program and booksigning. One companion ticket (no book) may also be bought for $10 which includes admission for one and a coupon toward the purchase of Audition.
Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton St., Naperville
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Robert Olmstead
Meet Robert Olmstead, the author of national bestseller Coal Black Horse, now in paperback. This gritty, moving story put readers on Civil War battlefields as a 14-year-old searches for his father amid the gore and violence of war.
Thursday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Not for Kids Only Book Group
Our Not for Kids Only Book Group, for adults who like to read books for children and teens, continues with a fun and lively discussion of A Drowned Maiden’s Hair by Laura Amy Schlitz. Read the book, then come ready to share your thoughts. New members are welcome.
Sunday, June 8 at 2:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Gary Moore
Meet Gene Moore, an author whose new book, Playing with the Enemy, is based on his own father’s true experiences. Moore’s book tells the riveting story of his father’s brush with baseball destiny, and how, during World War II, the Southern Illinois farm boy taught our German enemies America’s pastime. Great Father’s Day suggestion!
Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Sandra Gulland
Be here to welcome Sandra Gulland, author of the internationally acclaimed Josephine B. Trilogy about Josephine Bonaparte. Ms. Gulland now returns with her long-awaited next book, Mistress of the Sun, an irresistibly engaging novel that historical fiction fans will love.
Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Billy Williams & Fred Mitchell
Please come meet beloved Cubs great Billy Williams and sportswriter Fred Mitchell, who visit with their new book, Billy Williams: My Sweet Swinging Lifetime with the Cubs. Perfect for diehard fans.
Saturday, June 14 at 2:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Nikki Moustaki
The Dogfessions project has drawn about 200+ handmade postcards bearing confessions and revelations “by” dogs and their best human friends submitted to www.dogfessions.com. These sweet and funny messages about the human-dog bond have now been compiled by dog trainer and expert Nikki Moustaki in a new book, Dogfessions. Fetch some fun with Ms. Moustaki at Anderson’s!
Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Mother-Daughter Book Group
Our Mother-Daughter Book Club continues with a fun and lively discussion of A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass. Read the book together, then come ready to share your thoughts. New members are welcome. Please RSVP by calling our Downers Grove store at 963-2665.
Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Downers Grove
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Jack Fuller
Join the author of critically-acclaimed books and celebrated journalist, Jack Fuller, for an American story about rediscovering the past and how it makes people who they are today. His book, Abbeville, tells the tale of one man’s pilgrimage to come to terms with himself while learning to embrace the world around him.
Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Colt Futz
Colt Futz has written the story of a world famous Drum & Bugle Corps, the Cavaliers. His book, Building the Green Machine, showcases an American musical odyssey, and a remarkable rags-to-riches story. March in to meet the author at Anderson’s.
Sunday, June 29 at 1:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Laura Moriarty
Anderson’s welcomes the author of book-group favorite The Center of Everything, who visits with her follow-up book, The Rest of Her Life (now in paperback). It’s a book that ponders important questions about actions taken, and how life is altered forever. Center to the story is a tense, mother-daughter relationship that may or may not survive.
Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Steve Kluger
Come celebrate Steve Kluger’s new book, My Most Excellent Year: A Novel of Love, Mary Poppins & Fenway Park. How many novels have such a great cast of characters? Written in letters, instant messages, school assignments and e-mails, this romantic comedy is pure fun. Meet the author at Anderson’s.
Thursday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Annual Sidewalk Sale
Check out Anderson’s tent and great values during Downtown Naperville’s Annual Sidewalk Sale. Summer savings mean deep discounts from 50-80% off. Shop and save!
Thursday, July 10-Saturday, July 12 in Naperville
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Robert Crais
New York Times bestselling author of The Two-Minute Rule and Watchman returns with his most popular character, Elvis Cole. With his new book, Chasing Darkness, readers find that while Elvis was a hero when he cleared an innocent man of a murder charge, a big question has arisen. Three years later, who is the innocent man found dead holding photos of the victim? Now Elvis is the one on trial.
Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Naperville
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Eoin Colfer
We’re delighted to bring back Eoin Colfer, who appears at the Tivoli Theatre with his entertaining show for middle readers, “Fairies, Fiends and Flatulence.” Contact or visit Anderson’s to purchase Mr. Colfer’s latest book, The Time Paradox, ($17.99), with which you’ll be able to buy a $5.00 event ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased for $10 each (no book). Tickets are non-refundable. Fans of Mr. Colfer’s international best-selling Artemis Fowl series will be drawn to The Time Paradox.
Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Downers Grove’s historic Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave.
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Mother-Daughter Book Group
Our Mother-Daughter Book Club continues with a fun and lively discussion of Olive’s Ocean by Kevin Henkes. Read the book together, then come ready to share your thoughts. New members are welcome. Please RSVP by calling our Downers Grove store at 963-2665.
Saturday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. in Downers Grove
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Watch “Authors Revealed
with Becky Anderson”
on NCTV Channel 17’s
“Naperville Connection.”
Every day at 7:30 am, 12 noon, 6 & 9 p.m.
NOW with streaming video on www.nctv17.com
with Becky Anderson”
on NCTV Channel 17’s
“Naperville Connection.”
Every day at 7:30 am, 12 noon, 6 & 9 p.m.
NOW with streaming video on www.nctv17.com
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Midnight Release Party for Stephenie Meyer’s
Breaking Dawn 8/1 NP & DG
Breaking Dawn 8/1 NP & DG
