The Book Stall’s speaker stars
Roberta Rubin, owner of The Book Stall, which is celebrating a big anniversary next week. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media
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The Book Stall has a national reputation for hosting guest authors. President Jimmy Carter, J.K Rowling and Ann-Margaret established the store’s reputation for hosting top speakers.
Others include:
Barbara Bush
Martha Stewart
Caroline Kennedy
Alexander McCall Smith
Jane Fonda
Dick Cheney
Tipper Gore
Lauren Bacall
Alan First
Calvin Trillin
Madeleine Albright
Peter Jennings
In partnerships with Chicago groups, the Book Stall also sponsors speakers in downtown locations.
Here are the authors on Rubin’s immediate wish list:
John Irving
Suzanne Collins
Lauren Oliver
Rick Riordan
Lois Lowery
Sarah Dessen
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