Author appearances: Elizabeth Berg signs 'Dream Lover' at Gurnee library

• Meet Geoff Rodkey as he discusses the first book in his new "Tapper Twins" series, "The Tapper Twins Go to War (With Each Other)," at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the book-signing line, purchase Rodkey's book from Anderson's Bookshop. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Berg discusses and signs copies of her newest book, "The Dream Lover," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. (847) 244-5150 or wnpl.info.

• Philip Kerr signs copies of the latest book in his Bernie Gunther series, "The Lady From Zagreb," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase Kerr's book from Anderson's Bookshop. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Children's book author Liesl Shurtliff discusses and signs copies of her new title, "Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase Shurtliff's book from Anderson's. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• New York Times best-selling author Melanie Benjamin will be on hand to discuss her writing career and her book "The Aviator's Wife" from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Village Links, 485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn. The event is being co-sponsored by the Glen Ellyn Public Library and The Bookstore in Glen Ellyn. Benjamin's program is titled, "Taking Flight - My Literary Journey and Fact Versus Fiction in the Aviator's Wife." She will also sign copies of her books. Tickets cost $50 in advance; $55 at the door. Admission includes one drink and one appetizer. All proceeds will benefit the Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center. Tickets may be purchased at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn; at gecrc.com; or by emailing judygcheney@gmail.com.

• Meet author Steven Kellogg as he signs copies of his latest book, "Pinkerton Behave," along with his "Snowflakes Fall" title at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase "Pinkerton Behave" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Author Linda Booth Sweeney reads from her children's book "When the Wind Blows" at a Sleepy Storytime program beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Youngsters are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to the event. Free. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet author Robert Goldsborough as he discusses "Archie in the Crosshairs," his latest Nero Wolf mystery, at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.