Author appearances: MMA star Ronda Rousey stops at Anderson's in Naperville
• Mixed martial artist, judoka, Olympic medalist and actress Ronda Rousey discusses and signs copies of her book "My Fight/Your Fight" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Purchase Rousey's book from Anderson's Bookshop to receive a number for the signing line. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Robert Mueller, author of "Fields of War: Battle of Normandy," gives a presentation on World War II battles and D-Day and discusses his writings at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield. The second part of the program continues at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the same location. The program includes slides with maps of battlefields and more. Audience members can join in a Q&A session with Mueller. Books will be available for purchase at the event. The program is open to seniors. Registration is required for the two-part program. $19 for center members; $25 for nonmembers. To register, call (847) 784-6050 or visit nssc.org. Guests can also register at the door on the day of the event.
• Poet/author Ed Ruzicka reads from his book of poems, "Engines of Belief - Engagement With Modern Art," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at the Warrenville Public Library District, 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For information, visit edrpoet.com.
• Authors Jen Lancaster ("I Regret Nothing: A Memoir") and Stacey Ballis ("Recipe for Disaster") team up for an afternoon discussion of their writing careers and their books from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Re-invent Fine Art Gallery and Studio, 202 Wisconsin Ave., Lake Forest. Register by calling the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420 or visit lakeforestbookstore.com.
• Author Chuck Palahniuk introduces his latest compilation of short stories, "Make Something Up: Stories You Can't Unread" along with "Fight Club 2," his comic book sequel to the best-selling novel, at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Chicago Marriot Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville. The event includes a cash bar. All books will be pre-signed. No autographs will be given. Irvine Welsh, author of "Trainspotting" will also be on hand to meet with guests. Games, prizes and a Q&A session are part of the evening. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshops and Chicago Comics.
Tickets are required and cost $40. Each ticket includes a pre-signed copy of "Make Something Up" and one pre-signed first run copy of the comic "Fight Club 2." For information, contact Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville at (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.