# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mary Kubica In-Conversation with Charlie Donlea - Discussion & Book Signing - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an evening with Mary Kubica in-conversation with Charlie Donlea as they discuss It's Not Her and Guess Again.About this EventAfter the conversation and Q&A with the authors, we will form a line to begin book signing.Preorder Mary Kubica's and Charlie Donlea's books or purchase at the event (books may sell out). Space is limited - register today!LOCATION CHANGE: Cook Memorial Public Library - Aspen Drive Location (701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061) About the BooksIt's Not Her by Mary KubicaTwo families vacationing at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime and mysterious disappearance in this twisty, unputdownable thriller.Guess Again by Charlie DonleaBehind bars, a killer holds the key. Outside, an obsession turns deadly in this masterfully twisty new thriller from the bestselling author of Twenty Years Later.About the AuthorMary Kubica is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many suspense novels, including The Good Girl, Pretty Baby, Don't You Cry, Every Last Lie, When The Lights Go Out, The Other Mrs., Local Woman Missing, Just The Nicest Couple, She's Not Sorry, and It's Not Her.A former high school history teacher, Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in History and American Literature. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and two children.Local Woman Missing was an Indie Next pick in May of 2021, a nominee in the Goodreads Choice Awards in Mystery & Thriller for 2021, and a finalist for an Audie Award.Mary’s novels have been selected as Amazon Best Books of the Month and have been LibraryReads selections. They’ve been translated into over thirty languages and have sold over five million copies worldwide. She’s been described as “a helluva storyteller,” (Kirkus Reviews) and “a writer of vice-like control,” (Chicago Tribune), and her novels have been praised as “hypnotic” (People) and “thrilling and illuminating” (Los Angeles Times). She is currently working on her next novel.About the AuthorCharlie Donlea is the USA Today, IndieBound, and #1 International bestselling author of critically acclaimed, propulsive thrillers including The Girl Who Was Taken, Don't Believe It, Twenty Years Later, and Those Empty Eyes. His ninth thriller, GUESS AGAIN has been described as The Silence of the Lambs meets Cruel Summer.A late bloomer, he was twenty years old when he read his first novel–THE FIRM by John Grisham–and knew he would someday write thrillers. Published in 40 countries and translated into twenty-five languages, his books have sold nearly 4 million copies in the U.S. alone, over 5 million worldwide, and have been optioned for film and television.He was born and raised in Chicago, where he continues to live with his wife and two children.Book Links to Preorder:Mary Kubica:It's Not Her: A Twisty Thriller about Two Families and a Chilling Lake Resort Crime from the Author of Local Woman Missing | About Time BookstoreLocal Woman Missing: A Novel of Domestic Suspense | About Time BookstoreShe's Not Sorry: A Psychological Thriller | About Time BookstoreThe Other Mrs.: A Thrilling Suspense Novel from the Nyt Bestselling Author of Local Woman Missing | About Time BookstoreThe Good Girl: A Thrilling Suspense Novel from the Author of Local Woman Missing | About Time BookstoreCharlie Donlea:Guess Again: Deluxe Stenciled Edges | About Time BookstoreLong Time Gone | About Time BookstoreThose Empty Eyes: A Chilling Novel of Suspense with a Shocking Twist | About Time BookstoreTwenty Years Later: A Riveting New Thriller | About Time BookstoreThe Girl Who Was Taken: A Gripping Psychological Thriller | About Time BookstoreI'm on the waitlist. What now?Please be patient! A number of people may return their tickets when they realize they have a schedule conflict. After each refund, we release a ticket to the next person in the waitlist line. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vernon-hills/mary-kubica-in-conversation-with-charlie-donlea-discussion-and-book-signing/100001990831143542 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Aspen Drive Library - Cook Memorial Public Library District - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vernon Hills - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Aspen Drive Library - Cook Memorial Public Library District - **lat**: 42.2390978 - **long**: -87.9690858 - **full address**: Aspen Drive Library - Cook Memorial Public Library District, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mary Kubica In-Conversation with Charlie Donlea - Discussion & Book Signing - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/734b39e7a58729e88275ca659fc8255ec5aec85dd456930c3de4151b964b0dd4-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2e391a-gmir.jpg?v=1780962316 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mary Kubica In-Conversation with Charlie Donlea - Discussion & Book Signing being held? - **A:** Mary Kubica In-Conversation with Charlie Donlea - Discussion & Book Signing takes place on Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Aspen Drive Library - Cook Memorial Public Library District, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mary Kubica In-Conversation with Charlie Donlea - Discussion & Book Signing? - **A:** Mary Kubica In-Conversation with Charlie Donlea - Discussion & Book Signing is organized by About Time Bookstore. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mary Kubica In-Conversation with Charlie Donlea - Discussion & Book Signing is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vernon Hills, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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