CHICAGO, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ --
    Who: Chef and star of the Food Network's television shows "Paula's Home
Cooking" and the new "Paula's Party."
    What: Paula Deen signs copies of her new book, "Paula Deen Celebrates!:
Best Dishes and Best Wishes for the Best Times of Your Life."
    When:  Monday, Nov. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m.

    Where:  Borders-Chicago
            830 N Michigan
            Chicago, IL  60611
            (312) 573-0564
    Why: Committed to enriching lives through entertainment and knowledge,
Borders offers customers the opportunity to meet their favorite authors and
musicians in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. This event offers cooking
enthusiasts the opportunity to meet the chef and author and have a copy of
her new book autographed. "Paula Deen Celebrates!: Best Dishes and Best
Wishes for the Best Times of Your Life" features delicious recipes straight
from Paula's kitchen. The emphasis of this book is the preparation of food
perfect for any season and occasion and includes great ideas for decorating
for parties as well as "Paula's Pearls of Wisdom," messages for each
occasion.
    Additional Information: To ensure that Ms. Deen is able to meet all of
her fans at this event, no photography will be taken at the signing table.
She will be unable to personalize her message when autographing books. No
memorabilia will be signed.
    Beginning Monday, Nov. 20 at 9 a.m., 500 wristbands will be given out
to customers who have purchased a copy of the book "Paula Deen Celebrates!:
Best Dishes and Best Wishes for the Best Times of Your Life." Wristbands
will be given out on a first come, first served basis and will offer
customers a place in line, but do not guarantee a chance to meet Ms. Deen.
There is a limit of two books per person. Copies of the book are available
for purchase at Borders stores.
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