Book notes: Neil Samors dishes on 'Chicago's Classic Restaurants'

Ÿ Author Loreen Niewenhuis reads from her book “A 1000-Mile Walk on the Beach” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

Ÿ Husband-and-wife writing and illustrating team Tadand France Mitchell sign copies of their book #8220;Where s the Sears Tower?#8221; from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.

#376; Lee B. Mulder, author of #8220;They Call Me Mzee: One Man's Safari Into Brightest Africa,#8221; discusses and signs copies of his book at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.

#376; Meet Neil Samors as he signs copies of his book #8220;Chicago's Classic Restaurants: Past, Present and Future#8221; at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

#376; Pastry chef and author Julia M. Usher shares cooking tips from her new book, #8220;Julia M. Usher's Ultimate Cookies,#8221; at noon Tuesday, Dec. 13, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Guests are invited to bring their own cookies. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

#376; Local author John J. Doherty discusses and signs copies of his new book, #8220;The Ultimate Job Guide,#8221; at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Wine and cheese will be served at the event. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.