(Lake Forest) Ragdale tenth annual Novel Affair brings together renowned authors and artists for two evenings of creativity and conversation in support of Ragdale, the artists? retreat in Lake Forest. The weekend begins with a reception attended by thirteen featured authors and artists in the exquisite home of Sandy and Roger Deromedi in Lake Forest on Friday, April 29. Guests will share an intimate dinner and lively discussion with two or more of the writers or artists at a distinctive private home on Saturday, April 30. With our 2016 stellar cast of multi-talented, bestselling and award-winning artists and authors, Novel Affair will feature the return of its beloved founding authors ? Jane Hamilton, Anne LeClaire, and Gail Tsukiyama. Book-lovers of mystery, drama and crime will be enthralled with the award-winning novels of Thomas Cook, Charles Finch, and Casey Sherman. Bestselling author and neuroscientist Lisa Genova, Bosnian-born MacArthur Genius Award winner Aleksandar Hemon, Oprah-selected novelist Jacquelyn Mitchard, and rising star young adult novelist and professor Kat Falls finish our incredible list of visiting authors. For theater and art enthusiasts, dine with Robert Falls, Director of the Goodman Theater or visual artists and ?Chicagoans of the Year? Indira Johnson and Sabina Ott. Friday evening begins at 5:30 PM with a VIP champagne reception with featured writers and artists with an optional tour of the recently restored ravine, followed by general admission at 6:30 PM. The Deromedi residence is located in Lake Forest and valet parking is available. On Saturday, dinners begin at 6:30 PM at notable homes and venues on the North Shore. Tickets for Friday evening are $275 for the VIP champagne reception and $200 general admission. This year, for the first time, guests may purchase Saturday only tickets at $300. The two-evening ticket at $500 includes the Friday VIP reception and preference for the first choice selection of the Saturday dinner party. Novel Affair is co-chaired by Dustin O?Regan, Board Trustees Sandra Deromedi and Jeanna Park, and coordinated by Ragdale?s Events Committee. For reservations and more information, call 847.234.1063 or visit www.ragdale.org