Author appearances: Joelle Charbonneau signs new thriller at Naperville's Anderson's

• Best-selling author Joelle Charbonneau, who grew up in Bensenville, signs copies of her newest thriller, "Need," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "Need" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Lisa Genova, author of the best-selling book "Still Alice," a book that led to the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, will share information about Alzheimer's disease and will sign copies of her book at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at the Lutheran Home assisted living facility, 800 W. Oakton St., Arlington Heights. Genova will give a one-hour presentation, and will join in a Q&A session with guests. Tickets cost $35 and include a copy of the book. Seating is limited. For information or to register, call (847) 368-7404 or visit lutheranhome.org.

• Bonnie Jo Campbell discusses her book "Mothers, Tell Your Daughters" at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet author Homer Hickam as he presents his book "Carrying Albert Home: The Somewhat True Story of a Man, His Wife, and Her Alligator" at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Priority numbers to hold a place in the book-signing line are available with the purchase of "Carrying Albert Home" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Author Razia Ahmad, a native of Pakistan, discusses and reads from her book "Americans Are Punny People" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Books at Sunset, 1100 South St., Elgin. Refreshments will be served. For reservations, call (847) 888-1860.

• Best-selling author Renee Rosen discusses her new novel, "White Collar Girl," at a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at The Grille on Laurel, 181 E. Laurel Ave., Lake Forest. The event is presented by The Lake Forest Book Store and the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society. Tickets cost $40. Admission includes lunch and a copy of "White Collar Girl." Register at the Lake Forest Book Store, (847) 234-4420 or lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Dori Butler introduces the next title in "The Haunted Library" mystery series for grade schoolers when she signs copies of "The Ghost in the Fire Station" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of Butler's latest book from Anderson's. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Greg Gutfeld, host of "The Greg Gutfeld Show" on Fox News Channel, signs copies of his new book, "How to Be Right: The Art of Being Persuasively Correct," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To join the book-signing line, purchase a copy of Gutfeld's book from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "The Good Neighbor" author Amy Sue Nathan discusses her book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• "Mollie's War" author Cyndee Schaffer discusses her book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Copies of "Mollie's War" will be available for purchase and signing after the author's program. Register by calling (847) 259-3500, ext. 35, or by visiting phpl.info. Guests can also register in person at the library's information desk.