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Book notes: Meet Jan Brett at Naperville North

Ÿ “Inheritance” author Christopher Paolini signs copies of his book from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Meijer, 130 S. Gary Ave., Bloomingdale. (630) 351-7600.

Ÿ Michael Harvey, author of “The Chicago Way,” discusses his newest book, “The Third Rail,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Barnes and Noble, 720 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. (847) 247-1157.

Ÿ Husband-and-wife author and illustrator Tad and France Mitchell will be at Rolling Meadows High School's annual Holiday Craft Boutique to sign copies of their book “Where is the Sears Tower?” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. The authors will also have prints of illustrations from their book available. The school is located at 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Visit whereisthesearstower.com.

Ÿ Chicago Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita discusses and signs copies of his book “Forever a Blackhawk” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Barbara's Bookstore, 810 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge. Call (630) 920-1500. Mikita will also sign copies of his book at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Barnes and Noble, 590 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. (847) 310-0450 or barnesandnoble.com.

Ÿ Author Jenifer LeClair signs copies of “Danger Sector,” the second book in her award-winning “Windjammer Mystery Series,” from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Barnes and Noble — Old Orchard, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230 or barnesandnoble.com.

Ÿ The Vernon Area Public Library District hosts its “Love is Murder: Mystery Writer's Panel” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Meet published mystery authors who discuss their newest works along with their thoughts on the joys and challenges of publishing. Audience members can ask questions of the authors and network with other attendees. Discussions will be followed by book signings by Raymond Benson (official author of the James Bond 007 novels); Michael Harvey (“The Chicago Way”); Jeffrey Small (“The Breath of God”); and Robert Goldsborough (“Three Strikes You're Dead”). Books will be available for purchase at the event. Free. Registration is required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info. The Vernon Area Public Library District is at 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire.

Ÿ Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville presents an author event with children's author and illustrator Jan Brett at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St., Naperville. Brett will read from and sign copies of her two new books, “Home for Christmas” and “The Night Before Christmas” deluxe book and DVD edition. A “Swedish Christmas Extravaganza” is being thrown as part of the event. Tickets are required and come with the purchase of either of the new titles at Anderson's Bookshop. Children's tickets (ages 10 and younger) are an additional $2 each. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Humorist David Sedaris reads from some of his works and signs copies of his various books beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Admission is $42.50-$57.50. Visit auditoriumtheatre.org.

Ÿ “The Wedding Quilt” author Jennifer Chiaverini reads from and signs copies of her new book at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Essayist and humorist Peter Smith reads from his new book, “A Cavalcade of Lesser Horrors,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. Call (847) 362-2330 or go to webres.cooklib.org.

Ÿ Patrick Carman reads from and signs copies of his latest novel for young adults, “Dark Eden,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Charles C. Mann discusses his book “1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel at Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. The event is free and open to the public. (847) 735-6010.

Ÿ Alison Pick discusses her new novel, “Far to Go,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters Ave., Northbrook. (847) 498-4100.

Ÿ “Image of America: Wauconda” author Kathy Catrambone signs copies of her book from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Bliss Wine and Gifts, 201 S. Main St., Wauconda. (847) 526-7133.

Ÿ Meet author Peter Orner as he signs copies of his novel “Love and Shame and Love” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

Ÿ Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville presents author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg as he discusses “The Chronicles of Harris Burdick,” a collection of short stories based on his illustrations, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Author M.T. Anderson, who wrote one of the book's essays, will also be on hand for the event. Tickets are available with the purchase of the book from Anderson's Bookshop at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Companion tickets cost $5 each. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

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