Author appearances

• Former Glen Ellyn resident Marsha Engle signs copies of her book “100 Sounds to See” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 13, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Free coffee and pastries will be served. Registration is required. Call (630) 469-2891 for information.

• Kate Hannigan and Karen Duncan read from and sign copies of their book, “The GOOD FUN! Book,” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Those attending are asked to bring a canned good for a local food pantry. (630) 355-2665.

• “La Noche Buena” author Antonio Sacre reads from and signs copies of his newest book for young readers at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665.

• Author Faly Colaizzi signs copies of her book “Haunted Nights at Drumheller Castle: A St. Charles Tale” from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Banbury Fair, 211 Railroad Ave., Bartlett. (630) 837-1677.

• Meet Stephen T. Johnson as he reads from and signs copies of his book “My Little Pink Princess Purse” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Local authors Mary Harris and Wilma Selzer Nachsin discuss the second edition of their book, “My Kid's Allergic to Everything Dessert Cookbook,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. The event includes tastings. (847) 866-0300.

• Award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson reads from and signs copies of “Forge,” the sequel to her book “Chains,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Sports journalist and author Mike Lupica reads from and signs copies of “Hero,” his new novel for young readers, at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Author Joanna Philbin, daughter of TV personality Regis Philbin, reads from her new fictional book for teens, “The Daughters Break the Rules,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. The author event includes appetizers, a presentation and reading, followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase. Free, but registration is required. Call (847) 634-3650 or go to http://calendar.valpd.info. Philbin also reads from and signs copies of her new book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665.

• Meet Lauren Willig as she reads from and signs copies of her book “The Mischief of the Mistletoe” at 7 p.m. Nov. 15, at Borders Books and Music, 101 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. (630) 871-9595.

• Becca Fitzpatrick reads from and signs copies of “Crescendo,” the sequel to her New York Times best-selling novel “Hush, Hush,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Meet Brigid Pasulka, author of “A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True,” as she reads from and signs copies of her debut novel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Best-selling author Philippa Gregory takes part in a Skype event at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Highland Park Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. Gregory will discuss her latest best-seller, “The Red Queen.” The audience will be able to see and hear Gregory in real time as she discusses her novel and takes questions from her home in England. (847) 432-0216 or hplibrary.org.

• Janet Nolan reads from and discusses her nonfiction book for young readers, “The Firehouse Light,” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. The event is free and open to the public and is recommended for children ages 5-10. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Celebrity designer and author Jonathan Adler discusses and signs copies of his books, “Jonathan Adler on Happy Chic Colors” and “Jonathan Adler on Happy Chic Accessorizing,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Barnes and Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. (630) 684-0586.

• Life coach engineer, nutrition specialist and author Sheila Wilkins discusses and signs copies of her book, “9 Easy Ways to Enhance Your Immune System,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Wilkins will also prepare some of the recipes listed in her book. Call the library to register. (847) 985-4000.

• Chicago-area broadcaster, journalist and author Jenniffer Weigel shares stories from her new book, “I'm Spiritual, Dammit,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Weigel is the daughter of the late Chicago sports anchor Tim Weigel. Books will be available for sale and signing. To register, call (847) 392-0100 or go to ahml.info.