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Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Laura Clery, to celebrate the release of What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Hotter: How I Lost a Husband, Gained a Lawyer, and Found Myself, on Thursday, July 16th at 7:00 pm at Community Christian Church in Naperville. Clery will be in conversation with the founder of Chicago Literary Salon, Ashley Hasty.
All books will be pre-signed.
Event Format
We will begin checking you in approximately 60 minutes before the start time. After a presentation and Q&A with the author, the photo line will form in numbered order with the following guidelines.
All books will be pre-signed. Laura will not sign anything during the photo line.
Posed photo with your camera taken by our staff.
All events have open seating. The “Order Line Number” on your pdf ticket is your reserved place in the photo line. You will line up to meet the author based on that number.
If you cannot attend, you must pick up your book (if included with ticket) at the hosting store within 30 days of the event. We can ship that book to you for an additional charge of $9.99; please call the store to arrange that.
Pre-registration is required for this event because space is limited.
More about What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Hotter:
From the comedian and New York Times bestselling author of Idiot, a new essay collection about finding the funny even when your life is falling apart.
The world knows comedian and content creator Laura Clery for her hilariously unhinged characters, brutally honest storytelling, and ability to find humor in places most of us wouldn’t dare look. But now, she’s facing a few things even she didn’t see coming: Her seemingly rock-solid relationship crumbling into a very public, very painful divorce (yikes!). Becoming a single parent to two children (oof!), one of whom has significant special needs. Worst of all? She even started dating again (ew!). But instead of pretending like her life couldn’t be better, Laura’s putting it all on the table: mess, madness, and middle fingers included. And this time, she’s writing her own happy ending.
A survivor of addiction, abuse, and even a regrettable flirtation with bangs, Laura reveals how we can break down, rebuild, and still find a way to laugh during life’s worst moments—whether it’s waking up to find your career’s work wiped from the internet, your date begging you to take a magic pill for your boobs, or getting your water shut off in the middle of bathtime. Raw, real, and darkly funny, Laura proves that there is always joy to be found even when life serves you its absolute worst: and that what doesn’t kill you really will make you hotter. You might just have to get through a few disasters first.
About the Author:
Laura Clery is a mom, actress, influencer, and comedian best known for posting comedy sketches and vlogs about her day-to-day life on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, where she has a combined following of nearly twenty-six million and upwards of ten billion views. She is the author of Idiot and Idiots. Laura lives in Los Angeles with her son and daughter.
About the Conversation Partner:
Ashley Hasty is the founder of the Chicago Literary Salon, a Chicago-based series of intimate, dinner party–style author events designed to spark meaningful conversation and connection through books. She holds a Ph.D. in fashion history and brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her work, blending storytelling, culture, and style.
In 2016, Ashley launched her blog, HastyBookList.com, where she shares curated book recommendations, author interviews, and insights into the literary world. Through both her writing and her events, she is passionate about creating spaces where readers feel inspired, engaged, and part of a larger literary community.
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