AUTOGRAPHING ONLY – MEET HILARY DUFF: Hilary Duff is a multifaceted actress and recording artist whose career began on the popular Disney sitcom Lizzie McGuire. She has since starred in many movies and TV series, including Cheaper By The Dozen, The Lizzie McGuire Movie and A Cinderella Story, and most recently appeared in a guest starring role on Gossip Girl. She has also released three multi-Platinum albums as well as a clothing line for DKNY and a bestselling fragrance for Elizabeth Arden. Now, she’s bringing us an action-packed novel of suspense for young adults Elixir (Simon & Schuster, $17.99). It features Clea Raymond, the daughter of a renowned surgeon and a prominent Washington DC politician. Clea has grown to be a talented photojournalist who takes refuge in a career that allows her to travel to the most exotic parts of the world. But after Clea's father disappears while on a humanitarian mission, Clea's photos begin to feature eerie, shadowy images of a strange and beautiful man—a man she has never seen before. When fate brings Clea and this man together, she is stunned by the immediate and powerful connection she feels with him. As they grow closer, they are drawn deep into the mystery behind her father's disappearance, and they discover the centuries old truth behind their intense bond. Torn by a dangerous love triangle and haunted by a powerful secret that holds their fates, together they race against time to unravel their pasts in order to save their lives—and their futures. You must purchase a copy of Elixir at Books & Books to join the signing line. Line opens at 6pm. Signing begins at 7pm.

In Belly Laughs, Jenny McCarthy told you what you could really expect when you're expecting; in Baby Laughs and Life Laughs, she gave you the unfiltered ups and downs of motherhood and marriage. Now in Love, Lust, and Faking It (Harper, $24.99), the inveterate truth-teller turns the lights on for a funny, often wise, and no-holds-barred look at the essence of relationships: love and sex. McCarthy talks about finding first love and dealing with heartbreak; the importance of playing doctor and other nice and naughty fantasies; becoming a Playboy Miss October; why women are master manipulators; the virtues of sex with the lights off; the power of a "loving no," and so much more. Love, Lust, and Faking It takes on a subject the sex symbol, mother, television star, comedian, and divorcé can be trusted to examine with nothing but unvarnished honesty and outrageous humor. TICKETS are required for this event and are available at Books & Books. Purchase Love, Lust and Faking It and you will receive one (1) ticket to this evening of cocktails and candid conversation with Jenny McCarthy. Cash bar opens at 6pm! Jenny will talk and answer questions as she turns the lights on for a funny, often wise, and no-holds barred look at the essence of relationships: love and sex. You may also purchase the book/ticket at the door that night, beginning at 6pm, while supplies last! Questions: cristina@booksandbooks.com. This event is presented in collaboration with JBG Communications and the EPIC Hotel. 7:30pm