Upcoming Events

Where Fiction Meets Real Life (and Lipstick)

Want to meet Layne in person (or virtually), snag signed books, and enjoy all the behind-the-scenes tea? Here’s where you’ll find her next appearances.

September 13th, 2026

Printers Row Lit Fest
Printers Row
Chicago, Illinois

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September 21st, 2026

Hollow Bones Launch Event
in conversation with Jodi Picoult
The Historic Artcraft Theatre
Franklin, Indiana

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October 24th, 2026

Chippewa Valley Book Festival
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Past Events

July 19, 2026

The Favorites Book Club Discussion
New Book Joy
Brookfield, Illinois
July 13, 2026

Hot Girl Murder Club‍ Launch Event
in conversation with Ashley Winstead
The Historic Artcraft Theatre
Franklin, Indiana
June 30, 2026

The Missed Connection Launch Event
in conversation with Tia Williams
Matchmaker Bookshop
Highland Park, Illinois
June 28, 2026

Girl Gone Wild Launch Event
in conversation with Courtney Kocak & Lauren Emily Whalen
Three Avenues Bookshop
Chicago, Illinois
June 25, 2026

Sports Romance Panel
with Jennifer Iacopelli & Liz Lincoln
Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, Illinois
June 20, 2026

Arlington Heights Memorial Library Lit Stroll
Hey Nonny
Arlington Heights, Illinois
May 4, 2026

Block Club Chicago Book Club:
The Favorites
Jarvis Square Tavern
Chicago, Illinois
February 22, 2026

The Favorites Discussion & Signing
Secret World Books
Highland Park, Illinois
February 5, 2026

Paper Cuts Launch Event
in conversation with Rachel Taff
Madison Street Books
Chicago, Illinois
February 3, 2026

Chicago Literary Salon: Blade
in conversation with Wendy Walker
Nic + Junior’s
Chicago, Illinois