Save The Date!

November 11, 2025

10:00 am until 2:00 pm

The abbington, Glen Ellyn, Il

Our premier fundraiser brings together nearly 500 guests for a luncheon that features a stimulating and entertaining conversation with three authors. The day includes a luncheon, author conversations, a silent auction, raffles, a boutique, and a book stall. All proceeds raised stay in our local community. Download a copy of the Books & Brunch Sponsorship Packet

2024 Authors

Jonathan Eig

2024 Pulitzer Winner for the biography King: A Life, considered the definitive work on this American icon. His other books include bios of Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali, as well as a chronicle of The Birth of the Pill.

Luis Alberto Urrea

This Pulitzer finalist and winner of both Edgar and American Academy of Arts & Letters awards has just published Good Night, Irene, taking its inspiration from the World War II service of his mother.

Libby Fischer Hellmann

A nominee for both the prestigious Agatha and Anthony prizes along with wins for literary mystery awards galore. Max’s War, based on the World War II contributions of her late father-in-law, details his dangerous missions in counterintelligence.