Author appearances: Grace Helbig signs her book Feb. 5 at Anderson's in Naperville

• British journalist, New York Times best-selling author and the niece of "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes, Jessica Fellowes will discuss her book "The World of Downton Abbey" and will discuss the hit PBS series, now in its sixth and final season, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, in the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Refreshments will be served after the program. Admission is $35-$55. The event is presented in partnership with the Daily Herald's Author's Circle Book Club and the College of Dupage's College Lecture Committee. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.

• Meet author Gavriel Savit as he signs copies of his new title for young readers, "Anna and the Swallow Man," at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of Savit's book from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "Simon Thorn and the Wolf's Den" author Aimee Carter signs copies of her middle-grade debut book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of Carter's book from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet Chicago author Michael Alan Peck, winner of the 2015 Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Contest, as he reads from his urban fantasy novel "The Commons Book 1: The Journeyman" and discusses his writing career at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee. To register, call (847) 428-3661 (press 3) or visit frvpld.info.

• The Lady Jane's Salon bimonthly reading series continues at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Tango Grill, 5 W. Jackson Ave., second floor, Naperville. The reading series is dedicated to romantic fiction. Featured local authors who will give excerpt readings include Adrienne Giordano ("Dog Collar Crime"), Selena Laurence ("The Kingmaker"), Karen Bedore ("The Betrayal") and Katrina Bauer ("A Christmas I Do"). $5. All proceeds will be donated to Celebrate Differences, a not-for-profit organization that helps support individuals with disabilities. For information or to RSVP, see ladyjanessalonnaperville.com.

• "Pretty Baby" author Mary Kubica and "Missing Pieces" author Heather Gudenkauf discuss their new titles at an author luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Froggy's French Restaurant, 306 Green Bay Road, Highwood. Tickets are $35 for the luncheon. Books not included. Cash bar available. Register by calling the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420 or see lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Laura Kastner, clinical psychologist and clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington, discusses her books "Wise Minded Parenting" and "Getting to Calm, the Early Years" in a program from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 3, in the performing arts center at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. Register at communityparentnetwork.org. See lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Former Chicago Bulls player Jay Williams signs copies of his memoir, "Life is Not an Accident," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of Williams' book from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Actress, comedian and YouTube personality Grace Helbig signs copies of her latest book, "Grace & Style," at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Each guest must purchase a ticket (which includes a copy of Helbig's book) in order to attend. Books purchased from other vendors are not permitted. Guests will receive their books when they arrive at the event, not before. Helbig will not sign any fan art or memorabilia. Tickets are $22 and can only be purchased at gracehelbigandersons.brownpapertickets.com.

• Varian Johnson signs copies of his new children's title, "To Catch a Cheat," at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of Johnson's book from Anderson's. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.