Author appearances: Cary Elwes presents 'As You Wish,' film in Naperville
• Leslie Goddard, author of “Chicago's Sweet Candy History,” discusses and signs copies of her book at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Free. Register at itpld.org or (847) 459-4100, ext. 253.
• Author Nickolas Butler discusses and signs copies of his book “Shotgun Lovesongs” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of “Shotgun Lovesongs” from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• “The Knife” author Ross Ritchell discusses and signs copies of his debut novel at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.
• Actor Cary Elwes presents his book “As You Wish,” a title detailing the experience of making the film “The Princess Bride,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Yellow Box Auditorium at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. The event features a screening of “The Princess Bride.” Tickets are required and available at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To attend this event, purchase a copy of “As You Wish” from Anderson's. One book purchase admits two people. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.