Author appearances: Chris Colfer signs new book at Naperville's Anderson's
• Sam Maggs discusses and signs copies of her book "The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy: A Handbook for Girl Geeks" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230 or barnesandnoble.com.
• Author Annabel Smith discusses and signs copies of her book "Twins Whiskey and Charlie" at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Golden Globe-winning actor Chris Colfer signs copies of his latest children's book, "The Land of Stories #4: Beyond the Kingdoms," at 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase "The Land of Stories #4: Beyond the Kingdoms" at Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Kate Hannigan discusses and signs copies of "The Detective's Assistant," her historical mystery for young adults, from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243 or centuriesandsleuths.com.
• Young adult authors Joy Preble ("Finding Paris") and T.M. Goeglein ("The Cold Fury" trilogy) discuss their books and their writing careers at an author event at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. The event is recommended for ages 12 to adult. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.