Meet some of today’s most talented writers at our brand new program series! At each Evening with the Author event, authors will read a selection of their work, answer questions, and sign copies of their books. Books will be available for purchase, courtesy of The Book Bin.
Upcoming Events
To be announced.
Past Events
Ronald Balson
Monday, September 12, 2016
The author of the popular novels Once We Were Brothers and Saving Sophie will discuss his newest book, Karolina’s Twins. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided during the signing to follow.
Abby Geni
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Abby Geni is a graduate of Overlin University and the Iowa Writers Workshop, as well as the recipient of an Iowa Fellowship. Her 2016 debut novel, The Lightkeepers, has received high praise from Entertainment Weekly and the Chicago Tribune.
Andrew Grant & Tasha Alexander
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Husband and wife authors Andrew Grant and Tasha Alexander both write critically acclaimed suspense novels. She is known for her popular Victorian mystery series starring Lady Emily, which is now on its tenth installment. He is the author of fast-paced thrillers, including his latest, False Positive.
Aviya Kushner
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Aviya Kushner teaches at Columbia College Chicago and is a contributing editor at A Public Space and a mentor at the National Yiddish Book Center. In her book, "The Grammar of God," she tells the story of her relationship to the Bible, and illustrates how differences in translation can affect people's understanding of this fascinating work. The Chicago Tribune called it, "brilliant" and "beautiful."
Christine Sneed
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Evanston author Christine Sneed was the winner of the 21st Century Award from the Chicago Public Library Foundation and her debut novel, "Little Known Facts" was one of Booklist's top ten debut novels and was named the best new book by a local author by Chicago Magiazine . Her latest novel, "Paris, He Said" was published in 2015.
Mary Kubica
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Chicago-area author Mary Kubica has written two bestselling thrillers: "The Good Girl", which Library Journal Review called, "compulsively readable and highly recommended for anyone who loves mysteries" and "Pretty Baby" which People Magazine described as a "hypnotic psychological thriller." Join us as she reads from her latest work and answers questions from the audience.
Jessie Foley
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Chicagoan Jessie Foley's debut novel, "The Carnival at Bray" was named a Printz honor book by the American Library Association, shortlisted for YALSA's 2015 William C. Morris Award, named a Top Ten Book of 2014 by YALSA, a Best Teen Book of 2014 by Kirkus Reviews, and it was one of Chicago Weekly's Best Books of 2014. It was also the winner of the 2014 Helen Sheehan YA Book Prize.
When the Reaper Comes: Mystery Writers Share Their Secrets
Wednesday, October 27, 2015
Join authors Lori Rader-Day ("The Black Hour"), Susanna Calkins ("A Murder at Rosamund's Gate"), Jamie Freveletti ("Running from the Devil") and Lynne Raimondo ("Dante's Wood") for a thrilling discussion of mystery novels.
Robert Kurson
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Northbrook native Robert Kurson is best known for his 2004 bestselling book, "Shadow Divers," which won the Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Adult Nonfiction. Kurson's latest book,"Pirate Hunters," was released in June of this year. His award-winning stories have also appeared in "Rolling Stone," "The New York Times Magazine" and other publications.
Rebecca Makkai
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Chicago-based author Rebecca Makkai has written two novels: "The Borrower," a Booklist Top Ten Debut, and "The Hundred-Year House," winner of the Chicago Writer's Association Novel of the Year Award. Join us as she reads from her latest work, a short story collection entitled "Music for Wartime."
