Book notes: William Landay stops by Skokie's B&N
Ÿ Author Kenneth K. Koskodan discusses and signs copies of his book “No Greater Ally: The Untold Story of Poland's Forces in World War II” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. There is a $5 fee to have the author sign a book that was not purchased at Centuries and Sleuths. (708) 771-7243 or centuriesand sleuths.com.
Ÿ Children's science writer Debbie S. Miller, author of “The Flight of the Golden Plover,” “Survival at 40 Below” and other titles, discusses her works in an author program at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Free and open to the public. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.
Ÿ William Landay discusses and signs copies of his new thriller, “Defending Jacob,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Barnes and Noble — Old Orchard, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230 or barnesandnoble.com.
Ÿ Author Chuck Calderon discusses and signs copies of his book “An Act of Love for All” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243 or centuriesandsleuths.com.
Ÿ Frank LeFasto discusses his book “The Humanitarian Leader in Each of Us,” co-authored with Carl Larson, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.
Ÿ Meet author Adam Rex as he reads from and signs copies of his new middle reader book, “Cold Cereal,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. “Cold Cereal” is the first title in Rex's new modern trilogy retelling the tale of King Arthur. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
Ÿ Chef Michael Niksic, known as “The Food Mercenary,” shares some recipes from his soon-to-be-released cookbook, “New Traditions in Polish Cuisine,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. Free admission. There is a $1 tasting fee, payable on the night of the lecture. To register, call (847) 395-0874 or visit apld.info.
Ÿ Writer, storyteller and performance artist Antonio Sacre discusses his children's books, including “The Barking Mouse,” “A Mango in Hand: A Story Told Through Proverbs” and other titles, at a Naperville READS program at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. Free tickets are available at Anderson's Bookshop at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, or at the various Naperville Public Library locations. (630) 637-7469 or andersonsbookshop.com or naperville-lib.org.