Book notes: Brad Thor to sign books in Gurnee

Ÿ Meet author Saswati Dasas she discusses and signs copies of her book of poetry, #8220;Fragrant Flute of Fire,#8221; at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243 or centuriesandsleuths.com.

#376; #8220;Push#8221; author Sapphire discusses her new novel, #8220;The Kid,#8221; at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at the Chase Auditorium, 10 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. A book signing and reception will follow. Tickets cost $25. For information, call (312) 222-3348.

#376; #8220;Full Black#8221; author Brad Thor will discuss and sign copies of his new book at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Warren Township Senior Center, 1708 W. Washington St., Gurnee. The event is sponsored by the Warren-Newport Public Library. To register, call (847) 244-5150 or go to wnpl.info.

#376; Judge Sam L. Amirante, the defense attorney for serial killer John Wayne Gacy, and co-author Danny Broderick will sign copies of their book, #8220;John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster,#8221; at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Barnes and Noble #8212; Old Orchard, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230.