# Event Details - **Event Name**: Author event with Anna Sortino in conversation with Briana Johnson - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us as we celebrate Anna Sortino's birthday and her latest book, Stops Along the Way, at an early release party!About this EventWe are thrilled to host Anna Sortino for an event featuring her latest book: Stops Along the Way. The event will feature a conversation and audience Q&A, with an author meet & greet and book signing to follow.When: Saturday, May 16th at 6:30 pm (doors open at 6:15 pm)Where: Three Avenues Bookshop - 3009 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657Copies of will be available for purchase during the event, and participants will have the opportunity to get their books signed by Anna Sortino.About the Book: Stops Along the WayA sunny YA romance about a road trip and life's unexpected turns from the author of Give Me a Sign.Iris doesn't trust the odds. Not when she has a 1 in 4 chance of inheriting the same vision diagnosis as her sister, Amelia.When Iris travels to the east coast to help Amelia drive her things back from college, the last person she expects to run into on campus is Declan, her board game club rival, but he's also there to drive his brother home for summer break. The unlikely occurrence results in the four of them caravaning together to Nebraska.Iris and Declan are used to competing with dice and cards across a table, but the romantic feelings unfolding as they drive across the map are a total surprise. The odds of falling in love on the road seem low, especially amid car troubles and sister drama. Can Iris look past probability and embrace the unexpected?About the AuthorAnna Sortino is the award-winning author of Give Me a Sign, On the Bright Side, and Stops Along the Way. Her stories center disabled characters living their lives and falling in love. She lives in Chicago with her dog.About the ModeratorA Chicago native, Briana Johnson now lives on the North Side. She graduated from the University of Maryland-Global Campus with a degree in Computer Network and Cybersecurity. IF I COULD GO BACK is her debut novel.Event AccessibilityThree Avenues Bookshop's goal is to be a safe, accessible, and inclusive space for all. Please email us at access@threeavenuesbookshop.com to let us know if you need any accommodations for this event, and we'll do our best to meet them. Accommodations can include but are not limited to the following: space for a wheelchair or other mobility device, masks, answering questions about the space over the phone or email ahead of time, etc.Agenda🕑: 06:15 PMDoors Open🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMAnna Sortino in conversation with Briana Johnson🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMAudience Q&A🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PMMeet & Greet and Book Signing - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/author-event-with-anna-sortino-in-conversation-with-briana-johnson/100001986541201209 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Meetups, Theatre, performances, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 24.29, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Three Avenues Bookshop - **lat**: 41.9365227 - **long**: -87.6634397 - **full address**: Three Avenues Bookshop, 3009 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Author event with Anna Sortino in conversation with Briana Johnson - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/03981d26610dd8985af68ffbd11af131e22b125111f4d4aad52fb979ffe784c2-rimg-w1200-h600-dcebd4bf-gmir.jpg?v=1775673948 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Author event with Anna Sortino in conversation with Briana Johnson being held? - **A:** Author event with Anna Sortino in conversation with Briana Johnson takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Three Avenues Bookshop, 3009 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Author event with Anna Sortino in conversation with Briana Johnson? - **A:** Author event with Anna Sortino in conversation with Briana Johnson is organized by Three Avenues Bookshop. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Three Avenues Bookshop's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Three Avenues Bookshop a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Three Avenues Bookshop has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Author event with Anna Sortino in conversation with Briana Johnson is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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