Author appearances: Candace Bushnell discusses new title in Winnetka, Naperville

• Candace Bushnell, best-selling author of "Sex and the City," "Lipstick Jungle" and "The Carrie Diaries," discusses her newest title, "Killing Monica," at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com. Bushnell will also discuss and sign copies of her book at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of "Killing Monica" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Author Maggie Lehrman discusses and signs copies of her young-adult novel "The Cost of All Things" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase "The Cost of All Things" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Michael Harvey discusses and signs copies of his latest title, "The Governor's Wife," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase "The Governor's Wife" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. Harvey will also be on hand to discuss his book at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. A book signing follows his program. Books will be available for purchase at the event. To register, call the Highland Park Public Library at (847) 432-0216 or see hplibrary.org.

• Susanna Calkins, author of "The Masque of a Murderer: A Mystery," discusses her book at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. There will be a book signing following the program, with books provided by Lake Forest Book Store. Crime writer Michael Harvey will also be on hand. To register, call (847) 432-0216 or see hplibrary.org.

• "Old Heart" author Peter Ferry discusses his novel from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 680 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register at Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420 or see lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Meet New York Times best-selling author Dorothea Benton Frank as she discusses and signs copies of her newest title, "All the Single Ladies," at 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase "All the Single Ladies" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.