Anderson's Bookshop - Naperville

We’re delighted to welcome back Rob Scotton, who visits from the UK with his new children’s book, Splat the Cat. It’s Splat’s first day of Cat School and he’s worried. Will he make new friends? Is he prepared for mice catching? Enjoy the feline fun and join us.

Haven Kimmel has been praised by millions since her #1 New York Times bestseller, A Girl Named Zippy. Her books are among our bookclub favorites. Now Ms. Kimmel visits with her new book, Iodine, a vivid window into one woman’s tortured psyche. Please come welcome the author back to Anderson’s.

Meet author Polly Horvath, the winner of a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor and other literary prizes as she presents her new book, My One Hundred Adventures. At their core, adventures have a way of teaching you about yourself, as 12-year-old Jane learns.

Join us for a special opportunity. We host a live webcast interview with acclaimed author Philip Roth. Mr. Roth will field questions and discuss his new book, Indignation. It’s the author’s 29th book, a story of inexperience, foolishness, intellectual resistance, sexual discovery, courage, and ... (more)error. Limited quantity of signed first editions will be available for purchase. Mr. Roth WILL NOT be in Naperville in person.

We loved Lesley Kagen’s debut, Whistling in the Dark, and are now anxious to meet the author and celebrate her new book, Land of a Hundred Wonders. This one centers on a girl whose accident leaves her “Not Quite Right.” But she is actually “quite right” as a character you’ll adore.

Oscar Hijuelos is a first-generation Cuban American and the first Latino to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction honoring his The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love. New is Dark Dude, a story for younger readers of identity and the struggle to accept your true self.

Spend the final hour before the midnight release of Brisingr with us. Add to our prediction wall and try our trivia game, all in anticipation of the latest Christopher Paolini book. Pre-purchase Brisingr at Anderson’s and receive a voucher to be exchanged for the book itself beginning at midnight.

Welcome Christine Blevins, who visits with her historical fiction debut, Midwife of the Blue Ridge. Venturing to 18th Century America as an indentured servant, a young woman named Maggie hopes to escape old country superstitions — and find a home of her own. But with new dangers in the New World, ... (more)it’s survival, instincts and her quick wits, that count.

Is our educational system failing our sons? Evidence may point to just that imbalance, and is explored in The Trouble with Boys. Meet the author, Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist Peg Tyre, who focuses on social trends and education in her acclaimed work. Expect a fascinating discussion.

(NOTE: TICKETS REQUIRED / $95 / $75 for full-time students) Join our 5th annual gathering of authors and educators interested in the best and newest in young adult literature. Meet authors Holly Black, Suzanne Collins, Caroline Cooney, Ellen Klages, John Stokes, G. P. Taylor and Nancy Werlin. Attend ... (more)breakout sessions on fascinating topics, enjoy a continental breakfast and a full luncheon. Booksigning opportunities and CPDU credits offered.

A companion to Love That Dog is Sharon Creech’s new novel, Hate That Cat. When a fat black cat gets a bad reputation for a mean, spiteful murr-mee-urrr and other nasty catness, the feline fun begins.

Tickets, $18, include admission to the event, one copy of Grace (Eventually) and booksigning.

$35 required ticket, which includes admission to the event, one copy of Change of Heart, entertainment and the booksigning. Tickets are available at either Anderson’s location.

$20 ticket includes admission for one and one copy of Magic TreeHouse #39: Dark Day in the Deep Sea. One additional parent ticket is available for $7.50 (no book).

Come meet the trainer and fitness expert Bob Harper of NBC’s The Biggest Loser. The master motivator visits with his book, Are You Ready? Mr. Harper has gained a reputation as one of Hollywood’s premier fitness trainers. Learn more about his commitment to helping people achieve a new outlook on ... (more)their bodies and their health. (priority signing number available with purchase of his book.)

The author of the electrifying New York Times bestseller The Blue Zone visits with his new mystery, The Dark Tide. A bomb set off in New York’s Grand Central Station seems to be the end of Karen Friedman’s husband--until months later, when a lot of money is missing and Karen’s left to uncover ... (more)the truth. (priority signing number available with purchase of his book.)

$25 ticket admits two, and includes one copy of My Dog May Be a Genius. Additional $3 tickets may be purchased for admission only (no book)- limit two.

Meet the author of the award-winning Penderwicks series. The New York Times bestselling author Jeanne Birdsall will visit with her new title, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street. It’s high jinks, big laughs, and loads of family warmth as the Penderwicks triumphantly return. Young readers love the Penderwicks! ... (more)(priority signing number available with purchase of her book.)

Help us welcome back Elizabeth Berg, who comes to celebrate her new book, The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted and Other Small Acts of Liberation. Every now and then, right in the middle of an ordinary day, a woman rebels, kicks up her heels and commits a small act of liberation. Please join us and hear ... (more)about some wonderful acts of female freedom! (priority signing number available with purchase of her book.)

NOTE: Priority signing number available with purchase of their book.

Please help us welcome the return of Angie Sage, the British author of wonderful fantasies for children. Her latest book is Septimus Heap, Book 4: Queste, a tale with heart-stopping action and a dash of humor, in which Ms. Sage continues the fantastical journey of Septimus Heap. (priority signing number ... (more)available with purchase of her book.)

Please join us as we welcome back Erin Hunter, author of Warriors: Power of Three #3: Outcast, the dazzling new installment of the nationally best-selling series in which three young cats hold the key to the future of the Clans. (priority signing number available with purchase of her book.)

$55 ticket includes lunch, a copy of Bonk, and the author program and signing. Tickets are available at Anderson's. Join us for a "hot" lunch with Mary Roach to celebrate Bonk, an impeccably-researched and uproariously-funny tribute to the sex researchers who expanded what we know of sexual ... (more)physiology. Bonk follows her equally funny smash bestsellers Stiff and Spook. .

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 ... (more)purchase of her book.)

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 ... (more)for the Wand, Ella Enchanted and The Wish. (priority signing number available with purchase of her book.)

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 ... (more)signing number available with purchase of his book.)

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 ... (more)in 2004 during his service to our nation as an Army Ranger. (priority signing number available with purchase of her book.)

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.)

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.)

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 ... (more)purchase of his book.)

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 ... (more)signing number available with purchase of his book.)

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.

Meet Gary 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 ... (more)pastime. Great Father’s Day suggestion!

Meet 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 thathistorical fiction fans will love.

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.

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 ... (more)new book, Dogfessions.

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 ... (more)world around him.

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.

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 ... (more)relationship that may or may not survive.

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.

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 ... (more)is the innocent man found dead holding photos of the victim? Now Elvis is the one on trial.

(Purchase either book and you may buy an event ticket for $5 more. One additional event ticket is $10 (including a $5 off coupon on the new book) with no book. Tickets Available at Anderson’s NOW!) A special summer treat for music lovers! Renowned classical pianist Lang Lang - "The hottest artist ... (more)on the classical music planet," (New York Times) - offers An Evening with Lang Lang at Naperville's Knox Presbyterian Church to share his two new books: Playing with Flying Keys (for young adults, $16.99) and Journey of a Thousand Miles (for adults, $24.95). The books share the rags-to-riches story of a rare talent and his cultural heritage encompassing both the East and West.

Celebrate the release of Stephenie Meyer’s new book, Breaking Dawn, book 4 and the conclusion of her bestselling Twilight saga with a party worth staying up for! Refreshments, fun photo opportunities, music & dance, trivia games, prediction wall, raffles, design your own prom dress contest & more. ... (more)Event occurs weather permitting. To attend, purchase the new book at Anderson’s & then buy an event ticket for $10 more. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON! Friday, August 1st at 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. when the book is released

Meet His Majesty’s Dragon author Naomi Novik, as she visits with her new title, Victory of Eagles. The acclaimed Temeraire series, a historical fantasy series set in the Napoleonic era, follows the fighting dragon Temeraire and his captain, Will Laurence. Meet the imaginative author behind the world ... (more)of Temeraire.

(NOTE: TICKETED EVENT / Call now or stop in to get you tickets. Naperville (630) 355-2665) A special event to celebrate the release of Christopher Paolini's latest in the Inheritance Cycle, Brisingr. Tickets available NOW! Purchase a copy of Brisingr and a $5.00 signing ticket for the event. The ... (more)event starts at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday October 1st. Doors open at 5:00pm. There will be presentation by author Christopher Paolini followed by a question and answer session. Following which the film Eragon will be shown while the signing takes place. Feel free to come dressed as your favorite character. With every paid admission you may bring one additional book from home or purchase and additional. Christopher Paolini will personalize your copy of Brisingr and autograph your second book. We anticipate a sell-out event so don’t wait to get your tickets!!!

If his middle name seems familiar, it’s because John Bemelmans Marciano’s grandfather, Ludwig Bemelmans, is the creator of the beloved Madeline books. The legacy carries on with Mr. Marciano, who brings to us his latest title, Madeline and the Cats of Rome.