Alisa Dean “The Jezebel List” Author Meet
Join in an author meet with Alisa Dean on “The Jezebel List.” AUTHOR MEET DETAILS 10/8/2026 at 6PM Slant of Light Books 1543 N WELLS ST STE LL CHICAGO, IL 60610-1363 RSVP Here About the [read more]
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Olesya Salnikova Gilmore “The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru” Book Talk [Updated Sep 6th]
Join in a book talk with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore on “The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru.” BOOK TALK DETAILS 9/12/2026 SANDMEYER’S BOOK STORE 714 S DEARBORN ST CHICAGO, IL 60605-1817 About the Author: Olesya Salnikova [read more]
Kimberly Lemming discusses & signs “I Punched an Alien and Now We’re in Couples Therapy”
Join to welcome author Kimberly Lemming as she discusses & signs her upcoming release, “I PUNCHED AN ALIEN IN THE FACE AND NOW WE’RE IN COUPLES THERAPY.” BOOK DISCUSSION & SIGNING DETAILS 8/18/2026 at 6pm [read more]
Sarah M. S. Pearsall “Freedom Round the Globe” Author Conversation
Join in an author conversation with Sarah M. S. Pearsall on “Freedom Round the Globe.” AUTHOR CONVERSATION DETAILS 10/4/2026 Chicago, IL About the Author: SARAH M. S. PEARSALL is an award-winning historian with degrees from [read more]
Charlie Donlea “Guess Again” Book Event
Join in a book event with Charlie Donlea on “Guess Again.” BOOK EVENT DETAILS 8/26/2026 at 6 PM ANDERSON’S BOOKSHOP 5112 MAIN ST DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-4601 About the Author: Charlie Donlea is the USA Today, IndieBound, and [read more]
David Ellis “Keep Them Close” Book Release [Updated Jul 12th]
Join David Ellis for “Keep Them Close” book release. BOOK RELEASE DETAILS 7/16/2026 at 6:00 PM Crestwood Public Library 4955 W 135th St Crestwood, IL 60445 About the Author: David Ellis is a judge and a [read more]
41st Annual Printers Row Lit Fest
The Midwest’s oldest and largest open-air literary festival, spanning several historic Chicago blocks with hundreds of diverse booksellers, local food vendors, and marquee stage interviews. FEST DETAILS Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2026 [read more]
Molly MacRae “All Shell Breaks Loose” Author Meet
Join in an author meet with Molly MacRae on “All Shell Breaks Loose.” AUTHOR MEET DETAILS 6/30/2026 at 6pm BARNES & NOBLE #2714 65 E MARKETVIEW DR CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820-7832 About the Author: Molly MacRae is [read more]
James Cleary “Sanctuary” Book Launch
Join the book launch of Sanctuary by James (DeVita) Cleary. BOOK LAUNCH DETAILS 7/30/2026 at 6:30PM CITY LIT BOOKS 2523 N KEDZIE BLVD CHICAGO, IL 60647-2655 About the Author: James Cleary is a pseudonym for James DeVita. He [read more]
Sean David Robinson “The Door in Penrose Forest” Book Talk
Join in a book talk with Sean David Robinson on “The Door in Penrose Forest.” BOOK TALK DETAILS 6/23/2026 BOOK CELLAR 4736 N Lincoln Ave Ste 1 Chicago, IL 60625 About the Author: Sean David [read more]
Stephen Shaskan “Pizza and Taco: Go Viral!” Author Meet
Join in an author meet with Stephen Shaskan on “Pizza and Taco: Go Viral!” AUTHOR MEET DETAILS 9/24/2026 University of Illinois 601 E John St Champaign, IL 6182 About the Author: STEPHEN SHASKAN has written and [read more]
Matt Haig “The Midnight Train” Author In Conversation
Join for an evening with Matt Haig, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Midnight Library, The Life Impossible, and How to Stop Time, as well as the acclaimed memoirs Reasons to Stay Alive and Notes on a [read more]
Sarah Becan “Let’s Make Cocktails!” Book Discussion [Updated May 10th]
Join Sarah Becan to discuss “Let’s Make Cocktails!” BOOK DISCUSSION DETAILS 5/12/2026 AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM FOUNDATION DBA AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM 180 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 300 CHICAGO, IL 60601-5932 About the Author: Sarah Becan is a [read more]
Stephen Fishbach “Escape!” Author Event
Join in an author event with Stephen Fishbach on “Escape!” AUTHOR EVENT DETAILS 6/7/2026 at 3:00 PM American Writers Festival Suspense & Humor Panel with Nicolas DiDomizio, Stephen Fishbach, Tiffany Hanssen, Erica Floyd 400 S [read more]
Michael Pollan “A World Appears” Book Conversation [Updated Apr 12th]
Join in a conversation with Michael Pollan on “A World Appears.” BOOK CONVERSATION DETAILS 4/15/2026 at 7:30 PM Francis W. Parker Auditorium Chicago, IL 60614 Get Tickets Here About the Author: Michael Pollan is the author [read more]
Elle Wright “The Ex Dilemma” Book Discussion
Join Elle Wright to discuss “The Ex Dilemma.” BOOK DISCUSSION DETAILS 6/27/2026 at 3:00 DA BOOK JOINT 15949 AVALON AVE SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473-1843 About the Author: Elle Wright is an award-winning author of edgy [read more]
Cheryl W. Thompson “Forgotten Souls” Book Talk
Join in a book talk with Cheryl W. Thompson on “Forgotten Souls.” BOOK TALK DETAILS 4/9/2026 at 7PM CALL & RESPONSE BOOKS LLC 5007 S DORCHESTER AVE APT 3S CHICAGO, IL 60615-2929 About the Author: [read more]
B.K. Borison “And Now, Back to You” Book Discussion
Join B.K. Borison to discuss AND NOW, BACK TO YOU. BOOK DISCUSSION DETAILS 3/4/2026 at 6PM BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE # 2361 297 OAKBROOK CTR OAK BROOK, IL 60523-1842 Get Tickets Here About the Author: [read more]
Malcolm Kempt “A Gift Before Dying” Book Event
Join in a book event with Malcolm Kempt on “A Gift Before Dying.” BOOK EVENT DETAILS 3/31/2026 Lake Forest History Center 509 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 About the Author: Malcolm Kempt worked as [read more]
Anna James “Alice with a Why” Author Event [Updated Jan 3rd]
Join #1 New York Times bestselling, UK fantasy author Anna James for an unforgettable trip through Wonderland and a celebration of the magic of storytelling! AUTHOR EVENT DETAILS 1/6/2026 at 6:00 PM Barnes & Noble [read more]
Laura Danger “No More Mediocre” Book Launch
Join Laura Danger for “No More Mediocre” book launch. BOOK LAUNCH DETAILS 1/8/2026 at 7:00 PM WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST 5233 N CLARK ST CHICAGO, IL 60640-2122 Get Tickets Here About the Author: Laura Danger is [read more]
E. Y. Zhao “Underspin” Book Signing
Join E. Y. Zhao for book signing of “Underspin.” BOOK LAUNCH & SIGNING DETAILS 11/22/2025 at 3:00pm SEMINARY CO-OP 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave Chicago, IL 60637 About the Author: E.Y. Zhao is a writer from [read more]
Richard Osman launches “THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTUNE: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery”
Richard Osman launches “THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTUNE: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery” Live. BOOK LAUNCH DETAILS 10/7/2025 at 7:30 PM City Winery Chicago 1200 W. Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60607 Join the Waitlist About the Author: [read more]
Kamala Harris “107 Days” Book Signing Tour and Signed first edition copies
Updated Jan 2, 2026 Kamala Harris, forty-ninth vice president of the United States and former Presidential nominee, will be making several book tour appearances for the new release “107 Days”. If you are not able [read more]
Lucy Knisley “Sugar Shack” Author Event [Updated Aug 17th]
Join in an author event with Lucy Knisley on “Sugar Shack.” AUTHOR EVENT DETAILS 8/23/2025 at 1PM CHALLENGERS INC CHALLENGERS COMICS 1845 N WESTERN AVE STE 2R CHICAGO, IL 60647-6646 About the Author: Lucy Knisley is [read more]
Allison Epstein “Fagin the Thief” Book Event
Allison Epstein will discuss her new novel “Fagin the Thief.” BOOK EVENT DETAILS 10/28/2025 BOOK STALL OF WINNNETKA LLC 811 ELM ST WINNETKA, IL 60093-2236 About the Author: ALLISON EPSTEIN earned her M.F.A. in fiction [read more]
Olivia Dade “Zomromcom” Book Discussion
Join Olivia Dade to discuss “Zomromcom.” BOOK DISCUSSION DETAILS 8/5/2025 at 7PM Love’s Sweet Arrow: A Romance Bookstore 17200 Oak Park Ave Suite 103 Tinley Park, IL 60477 About the Author: Lifelong nerd Olivia Dade has held [read more]
Jennifer Pastiloff “Proof of Life” Book Discussion
Join Jennifer Pastiloff to discuss “Proof of Life.” BOOK DISCUSSION DETAILS 9/9/2025 at 7:00 PM WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST 5233 N CLARK ST CHICAGO, IL 60640-2122 About the Author: Jennifer Pastiloff trots the globe as a [read more]
David Ellis “The Best Lies” Author Talk
Join in an author event with David Ellis for “The Best Lies.” AUTHOR TALK DETAILS 8/6/2025 at 6:00 PM Harold Washington Library 400 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60605 About the Author: David Ellis is a [read more]
Holly Jackson “Not Quite Dead Yet” Author Talk [Updated Jul 27th]
Join in an author talk with Holly Jackson on “Not Quite Dead Yet.” AUTHOR TALK DETAILS 7/29/2025 at 7:00pm Tivoli Theater 5021 Highland Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515 About the Author: Holly Jackson is the author [read more]
Christina Dodd “Thus with a Kiss I Die” Author Event
Join in an author event with Christina Dodd on “Thus with a Kiss I Die.” AUTHOR EVENT DETAILS 7/1/2025 ANDERSON BOOK SHOP 123 W JEFFERSON AVE NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-5310 About the Author: Christina Dodd is a New [read more]
Leila Mottley “The Girls Who Grew Big” Book Launch and Signing
The acclaimed author of NIGHTCRAWLING presents her new novel about the joys and entanglements of a fierce group of teen mothers. BOOK LAUNCH AND SIGNING DETAILS 7/1/2025 at 7:00 PM WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST 5233 [read more]
Gloria Chao “Ex Marks the Spot” Author Event
Join in an author event with Gloria Chao on “Ex Marks the Spot.” AUTHOR EVENT DETAILS 6/25/2025 BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE #3484 1601 N MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO, IL 60647-5411 About the Author: Gloria Chao is a [read more]
Nura Maznavi “Yours, Eventually” Author Event
Join in an author event with Nura Maznavi on “Yours, Eventually.” AUTHOR EVENT DETAILS 6/3/2025 at 5:00pm SEMINARY CO-OP BOOKSTORE,INC 5751 S WOODLAWN AVE CHICAGO, IL 60637-1600 About the Author: Nura Maznavi is a writer, lawyer, [read more]
Claire Lombardo “Same As It Ever Was” Book Discussion [Updated May 9th]
Join Claire Lombardo to discuss “Same As It Ever Was.” BOOK DISCUSSION DETAILS 5/13/2025 at 6:00 PM Bookends & Beginnings 1620 Orrington Ave Evanston, IL 60201 About the Author: CLAIRE LOMBARDO is the author of The [read more]
Lana Harper “In Charm’s Way” Author Event
Join in an author event with Lana Harper to discuss “In Charm’s Way.” BOOK DISCUSSION DETAILS 5/4/2025 at 5pm Barnes & Noble 9 Jackson Ave Suite 111 Naperville, IL 60540 About the Author: Lana Harper is [read more]
Jimmy Juliano “Dead Eleven” Author Talk
Join Jimmy Juliano to talk about “Dead Eleven.” AUTHOR TALK DETAILS 4/12/2025 at 3pm BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE #3527 9 JACKSON AVE STE 111 NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-8528 About the Author: Jimmy Juliano is a writer and [read more]
Karen Brown “The Leaders You Need” Book Discussion
Join Karen Brown to discuss “The Leaders You Need.” BOOK DISCUSSION DETAILS 2/12/2025 at 6:30pm Vin Chicago 1826 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60642 About the Author: Karen Brown is a management consultant with 35 [read more]
Bryn Donovan “Her Knight at the Museum” Author Event
Join in an author event with Bryn Donovan on “Her Knight at the Museum.” AUTHOR EVENT DETAILS 2/11/2025 at 6:30pm The Stage Left Café 125 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098 About the Author: [read more]
Neha Ruch “The Power Pause” Book Event [Updated Jan 15th]
Join in a book event with Neha Ruch on “The Power Pause.” BOOK EVENT DETAILS 1/22/2025 at 7:00 PM Monica + Andy 2052 N Halsted St Chicago, IL 60614 About the Author: Neha Ruch is the [read more]