North Central College host a talk by Philippa Gregory 23 as part of the College’s Sesquicentennial Author Series presented by Anderson’s Bookshops. Gregory’s talk begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The cost is $27.99 and includes a copy of her new book, "The Lady of the Rivers," and ticket to the author program, question-and-answer session and signing line. One additional companion ticket may be purchased for $10 (no book). Gregory is a New York Times No. 1-bestselling author who drew readers around the world into the legendary Tudor court with novels including "The Other Boleyn Girl." Now, in "The Women of the Cousins’ War," Gregory teams with two eminent historians, David Baldwin and Michael Jones, to offer fascinating biographical essays about the inspirations behind Gregory’s fiction and a sweeping picture of one of the most intriguing periods in English history. Visit andersonsbookshop.com or call 630-355-2665 to learn more.