World Book Night Celebrated at Anderson's April 23

Book buyers who want to participate in the special event will receive a gift with purchase. Learn more.

If on April 23 you share a book and a rose with a friend or loved one, you will be participating in a long-standing tradition dating back at least 100 years. Local bookstores, including Anderson’s Bookshop, will celebrate World Book Night, which, according to Anderson’s, has ties to the anniversary of Cervantes’ death and also Shakespeare’s birth and death. The date was declared International Day of the Book by UNESCO. Anderson’s Bookshops in Naperville and Downers Grove will be participating in the special event and is one of 12 bookstores nationwide offering customers a free rose with the purchase of a World Book Night book pick, according to the bookseller. “We hope the tradition spreads next year, as does the central theme of World …

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Patch Recap: Gingrich Visits, OfficeMax to Merge With Rival, Ex-Counselor Sentenced

Taking a glance at this week's Naperville headlines.

Top Stories Former Naperville North Counselor Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Student John Carbonaro, a former Naperville North High School coach and counselor, was formally sentenced to jail and probation on Tuesday. VIDEO: Newt Gingrich Talks New Book, Politics During Signing in Naperville Newt and Callista Gingrich made a visit to Anderson's Bookshop in downtown Naperville to sign copies of their new books Wednesday night. Firefighters Rescue Injured Construction Worker From Edward Hospital Roof Firefighters used an on-site crane to lower an injured construction worker from the roof of Edward Hospital Wednesday morning. Office Depot to Buy Naperville-Based OfficeMax in $1.2 Billion Deal Naperville-based office supply company to be bought …

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VIDEO: From 'The Worm' to Bookworm: Dennis Rodman Visits Naperville for Children's Book Signing

NBA Hall of Famer turned children's book author Dennis Rodman stopped by Anderson's Bookshop in downtown Naperville to sign copies of his new book, "Dennis the Wild Bull" on Saturday.

VIDEO: From 'The Worm' to Bookworm: Dennis Rodman Visits Naperville for Children's Book Signing

NBA Hall of Famer turned children's book author Dennis Rodman stopped by Anderson's Bookshop in downtown Naperville to sign copies of his new book, "Dennis the Wild Bull" on Saturday.

A crowd of more than 300 people wormed its way through the aisles of Anderson's Bookshop Saturday to meet NBA Hall of Famer turned children's book author Dennis Rodman. And no, "children's book" was not a typo. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. The former Chicago Bull was visiting Naperville to promote his new children's book, "Dennis the Wild Bull," which was released Wednesday. In order to get a glimpse of Rodman as well as a signed copy of his new book, fans had to pre-order the book at Anderson's. A slightly toned down Rodman sported a Chicago Bulls hat and grey blazer Saturday afternoon, but remnants of his wild side - nose piercings, lip ring, tattoos and bright nail polish…

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Kerry Wood On Deck for Anderson's Book Signing

Retired Chicago Cub will make an appearance at the downtown Naperville book store in December.

A former Chicago Cubs pitcher is on deck for a book signing at Anderson's Bookshop in downtown Naperville next month.  Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Kerry Wood will be making an appearance on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Anderson's to sell and sign his book "All You Can Be: Learning & Growing Through Sports."  "All You Can Be" is Wood's first children’s book, which emphasizes the importance of hard work, determination and sacrifice both in life and sports. Co-written by MLB.com reporter Carrie Muskat, Wood enlisted the help of 30 Chicago Public School students in grades 4th through 8th to provide drawings exemplifying their own goals for the future, according to a news …

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Where to Find Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling’s New Book in Naperville

The new book, The Casual Vacancy, is to be released Thursday, Sept. 27.

Harry Potter may have vanished into the past, but author J.K. Rowling is still around, with her for-adults book The Casual Vacancy due out Sept. 27. In Naperville, you can find the book at Anderson's Bookshop as well as Barnes and Noble. If you’re looking to check the book out from the Naperville Public Library, be sure to get your name on the waiting list to reserve a copy. As of Tuesday night, 292 holds had been placed on the book. To place a hold at the library, click here or call 630-961-4100. The new book by the creator of Harry Potter is aiming this book at a grown-up audience. More than 2 million hardcover copies of her first novel are set to be released simultaneously in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New…

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Final Warning: Penn Jillette Bringing Humor to Meiley-Swallow Hall

The magician will be in Naperville Thursday promoting his new book.

The talking half of Penn & Teller, the well-known Las Vegas magic act, will be in town Thursday for an event in conjunction with Anderson’s Bookshop.  Penn Jillette is promoting his new book, “God, No!: Signs You May Already Be An Atheist and Other Magical Tales”. The event is being held Thursday at 7 p.m. on the North Central College Campus at Meiley-Swallow Hall. The book offers Jillette’s humorous take on the 10 Commandments. As part of Penn & Teller, Jillette has performed all over the world, including a 10-year stint at the Rio hotel in Las Vegas. The duo has been nominated for 13 Emmys for the Showtime series, “Penn & Teller: BS!”  Tickets are required for the event. Anyone who purchases the book at Anderson's Bookshop will receive a…

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MILTON PD

1:25 am on Tuesday, June 5, 2012

I'm always amazed how atheist and non-atheist think they know what the hell happened when the universe came into existence. Comedians and Clergy are one of they same, they want to beat you over the head with there books and CD's until you submit to there world view.   more ›

Durbin: Level the Playing Field For Brick-and-Mortar Businesses

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin held a news conference at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville to talk about proposed legislation that would require Internet businesses to collect state and local sales tax.

Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville was the setting for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's news conference Friday where he discussed the Marketplace Fairness Act, legislation that would require out of state Internet businesses to collect state and local sales tax. Anderson's is representative of the small, local brick-and-mortar businesses across the state and the country that collect sales taxes, he said, adding that their online competitors have an unfair advantage because they do not collect sales taxes, Durbin said. Durbin said he has been working for some time with other senators from both parties to craft legislation that would effectively address the issue. Online retailer Amazon.com is on board with the legislation because it would be uniform …

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Tired of Gov't

12:38 pm on Thursday, January 19, 2012

He already has. It's called the carbon tax. Every time you exhale CO2. You can avoid the tax like Clinton, just don't inhale!   more ›

Weekend Grab Bag: Music, the Beach and a Silly Saturday

Time for a little fun in Naperville. What events are you going to attend for a little rest and relaxation?

The Scoop: This is the last time the Naperville Park District's weekly concert will be held along the Riverwalk until next summer. Inside Info: This week’s band is the Fifth Avenue Band, which plays a variety of music. All are welcome and the event is free. The Scoop: The members of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professional Network with get together on the roof of the Hotel Arista for a night of dinner and drinks. Inside Info: Preregistration is preferred. The cost is $35 for Young Professional Network members, $45 for nonmembers. Those who pay at the door will be charged an additional $10 (not including those who preregister and pay at the door). Contact Brianna Belgio at 1-630-544-3377 or bbelgio@naperville.net to …

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Mom's Eye View

Last Harry Potter Movie Doesn't Mean Goodbye

This mom plans to hold on to the magic of the series as long as she can.

Like a ton of other adults out there, I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m a Potter. As in a fan of Harry Potter. Although I was right around 30 with children far too young to read or even enjoy Harry Potter books, I discovered them when my book club suggested we read the first Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. That was back in 2000. After the first page, I devoured the book in one sitting and went right out to get the second two. I was charmed and captivated. Since then, I’ve purchased new releases as soon as they came out. Each time housework was neglected and dinner reduced to whatever I could throw together while flipping pages. To some extent, everyone in my family could fend for themselves until I finished. I couldn’t wait to share…

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