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The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) is excited to welcome our friend, Lori Rader-Day to the store on Tuesday, January 6 at 6:00 pm for a discussion featuring her new book, Wreck Your Heart. From the award-winning author, comes an engaging crime novel, about a country and midwestern singer out to catch her big break before family—or murder—wrecks everything. Mystery author Ann Cleeves says, "A love letter to country music and to Chicago, but very much more than that. Nobody does strong women better than Rader-Day." Lori will be in conversation with mystery author, Susie Calkins. 
Lori Rader-Day is an Edgar Award-nominated and Agatha, Anthony, and Mary Higgins Clark award-winning author. Lori lives in Chicago, where she co-chairs the crime fiction readers’ event Midwest Mystery Conference and teaches creative writing at Northwestern University. 
Our conversation partner Susanna Calkins writes historical mysteries. Her first series, the award-winning Lucy Campion Mysteries, is set in 17th century London. Her second series, the award-nominated Speakeasy Mysteries, is set in a Prohibition-Era Chicago speakeasy. She holds a PhD in history and works at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.

Local Event: Wreck Your Heart: An Evening with Lori Rader-Day at The Book Stall

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Wreck Your Heart: An Evening with Lori...

The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) is excited to welcome our friend, Lori Rader-Day to the store on Tuesday, January 6...

Wreck Your Heart: An Evening with Lori Rader-Day at The Book Stall

The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) is thrilled to invite back to the store middle-grade author Anna James to lead an after-school writing workshop on Wednesday, January 7 at 4:00 pm! Ms. James is the author of the new middle-grade fantasy, Alice with a Why. From bestselling author of the Pages &amp; Co. series and Chronicles of Whetherwhy, comes a retelling of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland wherein Alice’s granddaughter finds herself tumbling down into Wonderland. Ms. James will talk about and lead exercises in writing Fantasy! 
This writing workshop is recommended for kids ages 8 to 12. The cost of the program is $18.99, which includes a writer's notebook, after-school snack, and all other workshop materials, plus a copy of Alice with a Why! Ms. James will be happy to sign your copy! The fee is payable as you arrive at the workshop that day! (No pre-payment needed.) 
Anna James (she/her) is a writer and journalist, as well as the author of the Pages &amp; Co. series and Chronicles of Whetherwhy series. She was a school librarian before joining The Bookseller as their book news editor. She now writes for a variety of newspapers and magazines, and chairs events at bookshops and literary festivals across the UK. She lives in north London, in a flat full of books.

Local Event: Alice With a Why: An After-School Writing Workshop with Anna James at The Book Stall!

Alice With a Why: An After-School Writing...

The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) is thrilled to invite back to the store middle-grade author Anna James to lead an...

Alice With a Why: An After-School Writing Workshop with Anna James at The Book Stall!

Glenview Public Library

The Book Stall is so excited to partner with Glenview Public Library (1930 Glenview Road in Glenview) on
Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00 pm as they host bestselling creator Kadir Nelson for a discussion featuring his new picture book, Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game. The award-winning author and illustrator delivers the perfect gift for basketball fans of any age—a beautifully illustrated history of the game and its key players over the years. The sage voice of an elder player narrates the journey from the early days of the slow game of “basket ball” to today’s dazzlingly athletic and fast-paced sport. This book is perfect for kids ages 8 to 12.
Kadir Nelson is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the Caldecott Medal winner The Undefeated, written by Kwame Alexander; the New York Times bestseller We Are the Ship, winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award and Illustrator Honor as well as the Sibert Medal; and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom, written by Carole Boston Weatherford, which was an NAACP Image Award winner, Caldecott Honor Book, and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner. His work has appeared in many publications, including Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, and The New Yorker. Kadir’s original paintings are in the permanent collections of the US House of Representatives and the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and National Museum of African American History and Culture, and he has been inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. He lives in Southern California and invites you to visit him online at <a href="https://www.kadirnelson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kadirnelson.com</a>.

Local Event: Basket Ball: An Evening with Kadir Nelson at Glenview Public Library

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The Book Stall is so excited to partner with Glenview Public Library (1930 Glenview Road in Glenview) on
Tuesday, January 13 at...

Basket Ball: An Evening with Kadir Nelson at Glenview Public Library

The Book Stall is delighted to host a discussion illuminating the importance of breadfruit, a superfood gaining national attention. Mike McLaughlin, co-founder of Trees That Feed Foundation, will lead the discussion with Dr. Russell Fielding, author of Breadfruit: Three Global Journeys of a Bountiful Tree, recently published by Columbia University Press.
The event will take place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at The Book Stall, located at 811 Elm Street, Winnetka.
About the Book
In Breadfruit: Three Global Journeys of a Bountiful Tree, Fielding weaves together science, history, and cultural anthropology to trace how the humble breadfruit tree has traveled across the world — from its roots in Southeast Asia, across the Pacific, to the Caribbean, and now to new regions — becoming a vital symbol of food security, ecological resilience, and sustainable agriculture.
That third “journey” Fielding describes is the work of Winnetka-based Trees That Feed Foundation. Founded by Mary and Mike McLaughlin in 2008, the nonprofit has planted close to half a million food bearing trees in 23 countries. Breadfruit is their flagship tree.
Special Support: Giving Back to Trees That Feed Foundation
In support of Trees That Feed Foundation’s mission to plant food bearing trees for food, jobs, and the environment, The Book Stall will donate 10% of all proceeds from book sales at the event directly to the organization. This gives attendees a chance to support global food justice simply by purchasing the book at the event.
What to Expect at the Event
- A moderated conversation: Mike McLaughlin will engage Russell Fielding in a deep, thoughtful discussion about breadfruit’s journey, its cultural and ecological significance, and what it means for global nutrition and sustainability.
- Exploration of how the themes and research in Breadfruit: Three Global Journeys of a Bountiful Tree connect with TTFF’s real‑world work planting trees, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agribusiness worldwide.
- Opportunity for attendees to sample crackers made from breadfruit flour, thanks to Courtney Mills, founder of Ulu Foods in Barbados, and to purchase the book on-site.
About Trees That Feed Foundation
Trees That Feed Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Winnetka, dedicated to tackling hunger, poverty, and climate change by planting fruit‑bearing trees, advancing sustainable farming, and supporting nutrition and education initiatives in the Caribbean, Central America, and Africa. Learn more at <a href="https://www.treesthatfeed.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.treesthatfeed.org</a>. 
About The Book Stall
The Book Stall has long been a cornerstone of the Chicagoland literary community — a beloved independent bookstore known for its curated selection, community events, and commitment to bringing thoughtful, educational and cultural events to the North Shore. Its cozy, book‑lover–friendly space provides a perfect setting for conversations that blend scholarship, activism, and community.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. (doors open 5:45 p.m.)
Location: The Book Stall, 811 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093
Special Offer: 10% of book sale proceeds at the event will be donated to Trees That Feed Foundation
Journalists, community media, and interested members of the public are invited to attend. 
Advance RSVP is required at <a href="https://thebookstall.com/event/2026-01-14/breadfruit-discussion-russell-fielding-and-trees-feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thebookstall.com/event/2026-01-14/breadfruit-discussion-russell-fielding-and-trees-feed</a>. 
Interview requests may be directed to info@treesthatfeed.org or by calling 954-675-5228.
We look forward to welcoming the Winnetka and greater Chicagoland community for an enlightening evening — a chance to explore how a single tree species can connect global history, ecology, culture, and food justice.

Local Event:  The Book Stall to Host Event About Breadfruit, Food Security, and Climate Resilience

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The Book Stall is delighted to host a discussion illuminating the importance of breadfruit, a superfood gaining national...

 The Book Stall to Host Event About Breadfruit, Food Security, and Climate Resilience

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