Wednesday, April 7, 2010

The 1st Annual Downtown Glen Ellyn Bookfest




Featured Author Events
Downtown Glen Ellyn Bookfest
June 19, 2010


The Bookstore, along with the Glen Ellyn Public Library and the Downtown Glen Ellyn Alliance, is pleased to announce the following line-up of Featured Authors at the 1st Annual Downtown Glen Ellyn Bookfest. For questions, please call The Bookstore at (630) 469-2891.

In addition to this stellar list of Featured Authors, there are many other free programs and events planned for the Bookfest, including book signings, workshops, storytimes, a poetry slam and a 50 Hour Team Readathon in celebration of The Bookstore's 50th Anniversary in 2010. For a preliminary schedule, go to the Downtown Glen Ellyn Alliance website, which will continue to be updated. For additional updates, follow the Bookfest on www.Twitter.com/@GEBookfest or on Facebook.



New York Times Bestselling Author
Keynote Speaker
June 19, 2010 at 3pm
Glenbard West High School Auditorium
670 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn
(Ticketed event, book signing to follow)


Tickets include a copy of her latest book, The Last Time I Saw You, a lovely book that follows five characters as they prepare for and attend their 45th high school reunion. Tickets are $25.00 and are available online or at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Online tickets may be redeemed at The Bookstore for a copy of the book any time after April 6th, otherwise it will be available for pick-up at the Auditorium on the date of the event. If you do not require a copy of the book, you may substitute a $25.00 gift certificate to The Bookstore. Questions? Please call The Bookstore at (630) 469-2891.



Charlene Ann Baumbich
Author, Speaker, Humorist
Author of Stray Affections and more
Introducing and Welcoming Elizabeth Berg
Featured Author & Humorist:
"Get Lit" Happy Hour
4-6pm, Tap House Grill, 411 N. Main St.
(Event open to the public, book signing)

Author of Claude and Camille: A Monet Novel, Marrying Mozart, and more
Featured Author Luncheon at Bistro Monet
June 19th, 11:30- 1pm (followed by book signing)
Bistro Monet, 462 N. Park Blvd.




This is a ticketed event at a charming local French Bistro, which includes a special price fixe menu (inspired by the Paris Bistros Monet himself frequented!) and a copy of Claude and Camille. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased at The Bookstore or online. If you choose to purchase your ticket online, you may pick up your book at The Bookstore at any time prior to the event, otherwise they will be available at Bistro Monet at the time of the luncheon. If you do not require a copy of the book, you may substitute a $25.00 gift certificate to The Bookstore.



Featured Author Discussion with Kelly O'Connor McNees:
"Risky Business: Writing About Literary Icons"
June 19th at 1:30pm
Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane Street
(Free event open to the public; book signing to follow)
Author of The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott
Featured Author Discussion with M. Benjamin:
"Risky Business: Writing About Literary Icons"
June 19th at 1:30pm
Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane Street
(Free event open to the public; book signing to follow)




"Bagels at The Bookstore"
June 19th, 10am-11:30am
The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St.
(Open to the public; free bagels & coffee)





Valerie Laken
Author of Dream House
Book Talk and Signing
Renaissance Art Studio
481 N. Main St.
Time to be announced
(Open and free to the public)









Author of numerous adults and children's books including The Underground Railroad In Illinois and An Apple for Harriet Tubman
Featured Author Talk: "Local Underground Railroad History"
10-11am, Glen Ellyn Public Library
400 Duane Street
(Open and free to the public, book signing)





Featured Author - Family Lunch and Art Workshop
June 19th, 11am-1pm
479 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn
(Book signing available)

This is a ticketed event that includes a fixed-price menu and one copy of the book per family. Marianne Malone will discuss her inspiration for the book, which is about children who time travel through the Thorne Miniature Rooms at The Art Institute of Chicago. The event will include a special art project for all of the children, supplies and guidance provided. Tickets are not yet available, but will be sold at The Bookstore and on the Downtown Alliance website.


Featured Author -Family Dinner Event: "Baseball Books"
June 19th, 6-8pm
405 N. Main St.


This is a ticketed event, featuring a fixed price dinner at an old-fashioned independent family restaurant and soda shop. The theme is baseball for fans of all ages. Billy Lombardo will speak about his book, which is about a "Baseball Dad" and his son, who becomes an ambidextrous pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Tickets include one copy of The Man With Two Arms per family. Tickets are not yet available, but will soon be sold on the Downtown Glen Ellyn Alliance website. Questions? Call The Bookstore at (630) 469-2891.




J.A. Konrath
Author and Writing Instructor, COD
Author of numerous novels featuring Lieutenant Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels, including: Whiskey Sour, Fuzzy Navel, Shot of Tequila and Cherry Bomb.
Featured Author at "Get Lit" Happy Hour
4-6pm, Tap House Grill, 411 N. Main St.
(Open to public, book signing available)





Featured Author: Italian Dinner Event
6-8pm
Details available soon






Artist and Author of numerous children's books:
Featured Author: "Kids Love Art Books!"
9:30-10:30am, Glen Ellyn Public Library
400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn
(Open to the public; book signing available)


We hope you're as excited as we are about this outstanding list of Featured Authors who will be coming to Glen Ellyn for the 1st Annual Downtown Glen Ellyn Bookfest. Help make Glen Ellyn "A Village That Celebrates Books!"

Posted by Margie at 12:30 PM
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1 comment:

  1. LisaApril 15, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    What a great line-up! I've been wanting to get to Chicago and there's no reason I can't schedule it to work around this!

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