Book notes: Stan Mikita signs books in Downers Grove

Ÿ Award-winning Irish playwright and novelist Sebastian Barry reads from and signs copies of his new work of literary fiction, “On Canaan's Side,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Barnes and Noble Old Orchard, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230 or barnesandnoble.com.

Ÿ Meet local children's book author Carolyn Crimi as she reads from her new book, “Rock ‘N' Roll Mole,” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Fourteen-year-old singer and songwriter Kate Diaz will also be on hand to perform some original songs. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

Ÿ Caldecott Medal-winning author Brian Zelznick signs copies of his new novel/picture book hybrid, #8220;Wonderstruck,#8221; at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets cost $38 and include a copy of the book, admission to the program and a place in the signing line. Andersons Bookshop in Downers Grove is sponsoring the event. For information, call Anderson's at (630) 963-2665. Visit andersonsbookshop.com.

#376; Four young adult authors will read from and sign copies of their books as the Pen Fatale Tour stops at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Authors Gabrielle Zevin (#8220;All These Things I've Done#8221;), Jessica Brody (#8220;My Life Undecided#8221; and #8220;The Karma Club#8221;), Alyson Noel (#8220;Dreamland#8221;) and Mary Pearson (#8220;The Fox Inheritance#8221;) will be on hand to meet fans. Anderson's Bookshop is at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

#376; Meet acclaimed film critic Roger Ebert as he signs copies of his new memoir, #8220;Life Itself,#8221; at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

#376; Tickets are sold out for the rescheduled date of the book signing with author and editor Caroline Kennedy. She will sign copies of #8220;Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations About Life With John F. Kennedy,#8221; written with historian Michael Beschloss, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. The Oct. 5 date is a rescheduled date from the original event planned for Wednesday, Sept. 21. For details, call (630) 355-2665 or see andersonsbookshop.com.

#376; William Kent Krueger discusses and signs copies of his book #8220;Northwest Angle#8221; at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243 or centuriesandsleuths.com.

#376; Military history author Scott McGaugh discusses his book #8220;Battlefield Angels: Saving Lives Under Enemy Fire From Valley Forge to Afghanistan#8221; at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at First Division Museum at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. A book-signing follows the presentation. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Admission and parking are free. (630) 260-8187 or firstdivisionmuseum.org.

#376; Meet legendary former Chicago Blackhawks player Stan Mikita as he signs copies of his new book, #8220;Forever a Blackhawk,#8221; from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

#376; Best-selling children's book author Laura Numeroff reads from and signs copies of her latest book, #8220;If You Give a Dog a Donut,#8221; at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.