Monday, February 11, 2013

Anderson's Bookshop & Why Joey Shouldn't Answer the Phone

There are many reasons to love Naperville, Illinois. Yet southsiders have a certain reputation for not leaving the confines of our local parish and neighborhood. After all, we have our regular Irish pubs, preferred pizza joints, and loyal friends who would gladly take a bullet for us. Or more importantly, drop the kids off at tee-ball.

Why would we ever leave?

Yet Naperville has been known to entice even the most resistant of southsiders to venture west of Cicero Avenue. There is the city's fantastic Riverwalk, summer Ribfest, and also the delightful ghost tours described HERE in Chicago Parent.  The city is also home to Anderson's Bookshop, an independent bookstore known to promote local writers and voices.

Anderson's Bookshop called my home the other day. Joey answered the phone and informed the caller that I was taking a bath. He also started jabbering away about "choice time" at school and how his brother Danny was getting braces.  I thought for sure he was talking to my mom or dad.

Nope.  It was Lisa, a real-live bookstore person who wanted to place Epic Mom at Anderson's!

Thank goodness I checked my caller I.D. for once and phoned her back.  And just look!  Look what Lisa went and did:

 
 
 
 
123 West Jefferson.  Call today to reserve your copy: 630.355.2665.
 
So thank you, Anderson's!!  And for all those people who have been on a hunger strike until Epic Mom was offered in the western suburbs, you can open your Kit Kats now.

As far as the northside, I'm trying guys.  That's right, Winnetka.  I'm coming after you next. 

Rich people need to laugh, too.
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35 comments:

  1. Melisa WellsFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Another great thing about Naperville is that I live there. Just sayin.

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    1. MarianneFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:12 AM

      I almost included that fact, but I didn't know if your security detail would be ready for a bunch of southsiders clamoring at your door, especially now that you have the ability to carry liquor on your person at all times. (;

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    2. Melisa WellsFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:55 AM

      I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. :)

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    3. MarianneFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:26 AM

      Like I haven't heard THAT one every day of my life for the last 39 years....

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  2. Kirby CarespodiFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    My husband has threatened, on more than one occasion, to move to Naperville. I believe it may be his Mecca, only without the prayer rug.

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    1. MarianneFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:27 AM

      What guy wouldn't want to live in the land of Summer Ribfest?? The only thing I don't like about Naperville is all the middle-of-the road dividers. Makes it impossible to do a u-turn. Not that I EVER drive illegally.

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    2. MaryFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:21 PM

      OMG!!!! That is exactly why I can't live in the suburbs. I can only visit because those medians drive me crazy. If you miss a turn....forget it. You just added 10 minutes onto your trip. Seriously, it's like they are micromanaging your driving. I always wonder what ambulances do in rush hour.

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  3. Kirby CarespodiFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    And are you serious about the liquor thing? I will totally move to a place where I can carry concealed liquor.

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    1. MarianneFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:29 AM

      I don't believe you are allowed concealed carry (liquor that is) in Naperville. But there are ways around it....

      Call me, Kirb. We'll talk.

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  4. Mama MelchFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I'm learning so much about Chicago real estate. Congrats to you on another amazing place to purchase your book!

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    1. MarianneFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:32 AM

      Thanks, Mama! The department of tourism should really consider employing me. I'm a wealth of city and suburban knowledge. Like Rain Man with a Metra schedule.

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  5. Julie DeMilleFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    If I were you, I'd make a sash that says, "Local Author". Like those pageant queen sashes, you know. Pink satin. I'd wear it everywhere!

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    1. MarianneFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:32 AM

      I'm sorry - I didn't tell you I already have one of those? Sorry - picture tomorrow! Check back.

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  6. NicrophorusFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Hey! My brother's family lives in Downer's Grove! I love Naperville I had pizza there once

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    1. MarianneFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:46 AM

      Naperville has a Lou Malnati's - which I believe is the best deep-dish in all of Chicagoland, but with Pizano's coming in a close second (Sorry, Due's...you got too corporate and cheap with your ingredients). Naperville is a great 'burb!

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  7. Jen ProvenzanoFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Hooray! Just Hooray! P.S. I am SO loving the book!

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    1. MarianneFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:46 AM

      Thank you, Jen!! I'm so happy you're enjoying it!

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  8. Larissa T.February 11, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Yay Yay Yay Yay! When will it be in Seattle? That's lots lots closer. (:

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  9. radaFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    My mother in law has been actively requesting your book from her local bookstore... in West Bend, WI

    So if you want to go to the north north north burbs of Chicago, consider West Bend :)

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    1. MarianneFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:57 PM

      Googling bookstores in West Bend, WI now! Thanks, Rada!

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  10. bettyFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Yea!!! another outlet!!! Soon the whole state of Illinois will be carrying your books in the bookstores!! I have confidence in that!

    betty

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    1. MarianneFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:57 PM

      Tenacity and I are total BFF's. Thanks, Betty!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Oh my! You're one step nearer to ruling the WORRRRRLD! :)

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    1. MarianneFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:58 PM

      Ruling or eating? I'm really hungry right now and could probably eat Wisconsin all by myself.

      Thank you, Lily!!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    That has got to make you feel so very proud! I'm proud for you! Yay!!!

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    1. MarianneFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:44 AM

      Thanks, Kat - and I'm hoping to share a shelf with you very soon! (:

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  13. Carol Noren JohnsonFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    I heard that a certain ecclesiastical individual resigned because Joey answered the phone.

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  14. tracey.becker1@gmail.comFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Look at you with your fancy self!! In the MIDDLE of the MIDDLE Shelf, too!! You are the EYE LEVEL BOOK! I suspect the Tonight Show is next to be expected on your caller ID.

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    1. MarianneFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:47 AM

      It IS eye level! I was thinking it was kind of low, but as you correctly pointed out, it is at the perfect height for average sized individuals. Forget Jay Leno, I'm shooting for Ellen!

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  15. Mis AnthropyFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    I was born in Chicago and went to Columbia. We moved to Barrington and my ex worked in Naperville. Eventually moved to Madison and was drug here kicking and screaming. So I know how nice it is down there. I saw your post about the surprise, but was confused (easily done) because I thought you'd already had a signing? So I didn't get it, but I'm very happy for you. Enjoy your success!!

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    1. MarianneFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:49 AM

      You are quite the traveler! I had family in Barrington, beautiful 'burb, but FAR...

      The signing was at the library, this post was to celebrate the book existing in a brick & mortar bookstore - it made my year! Thanks for the kind words!

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  16. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    It has to be pretty cool to see your book sitting on the shelf of a book store. Pretty cool! :)

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