Author appearances: YouTube star Lindsey Stirling speaks, signs books in Naperville

• Financial expert and author Chris Hogan discusses and signs copies of his book "Retire Inspired: It's Not an Age, It's a Financial Number" at noon Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. Guests must purchase a copy of the book at Barnes and Noble Old Orchard to enter the book-signing line. (847) 676-2230 or barnesandnoble.com.

• Meet radio and television sports broadcaster Chet Coppock along with Dana Buffone, widow of Chicago Bear great Doug Buffone, as they discuss the book "Doug Buffone: Monster of the Midway" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. The book was written by Doug Buffone before he died in April 2015. Coppock was a contributor to the book. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet young adult authors Susan Dennard and Alexandra Bracken when they present their new young adult books, "Truthwitch" (Dennard) and "Passenger" (Bracken). Young adult author Erica O' Rourke (the "Torn" trilogy) will moderate the event beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. The event is co-sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. To attend, purchase a copy of "Truthwitch" and/or "Passenger" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Violinist, dancer, singer and YouTube personality Lindsey Stirling signs copies of her book "The Only Pirate at the Party" at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Stirling will speak before signing copies of the book. Photo opportunities will be available. Tickets are $24 and can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com. One ticket admits two people and includes a copy of Stirling's book. Guests will receive the book when they arrive at the event. Books will not be available for pick up before that time. Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville is co-sponsoring the event. andersonsbookshop.com.

• Sixteen authors from Lake County will be on hand at the Local Authors Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Authors include Jane Steen ("The House of Closed Doors"). Books will be available for purchase. Free admission. Register at (847) 362-2330 or cooklib.org.

• Author Jonathan Masters signs copies of his book "The Throwaway Kids" from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Half Price Books, 2226 S. Randall Road, Algonquin. (847) 458-2669 or hpb.com.

• Sonja Smith signs copies of her book "Try These for Size" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Half Price Books, 366 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. (630) 893-8907 or hpb.com.

• Meet Liesl Shurtliff, author of the children's book "Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin," as she discusses her book and her writing career at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Following the program, books will be available for purchase and signing. The event is designed for students in grades three through six and their families. Register at (847) 358-5881, Ext. 132, or palatinelibrary.org.