Anderson's Bookshops and North Central College copresent basketball legend and author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a reading and book-signing at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, in North Central's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. His new book, titled "Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White," features a collection of essays and thoughts on the state of society. For tickets visit KareemAndersons.brownpapertickets.com; for more information call Anderson's at 630-355-2665 or visit andersonsbookshop.com.