Authors: Chris Colfer talks new 'Land of Stories' book July 15 in Naperville
• Meet "The Perfect Neighbors" author Sarah Pekkanen as she signs copies of her novel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "The Perfect Neighbors" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• New York Times best-selling author Emily Giffin discusses her new novel, "First Comes Love," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. Tickets are available only at emilygiffinandersons.brownpapertickets.com. Bring your printed ticket to the event. Books will be given out at the event. Books purchased from vendors other than Anderson's Bookshop will not be permitted in the signing line. andersonsbookshop.com.
• Jessi Klein, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning head writer and executive producer of "Inside Amy Schumer" on TV's Comedy Central, will discuss her memoir, "You'll Grow Out of It," at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago. Tickets are required and cost $40 per person. Note: A ticket does not include a copy of Klein's book. Copies of "You'll Grow Out of It" will be available for purchase at the event. Klein will be signing copies. For tickets, call Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville at (630) 355-2665 or see andersonsbookshop.com.
• Author and television personality Liz Pryor discusses and signs copies of her book "Look at You Now: My Journey From Shame to Strength" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. To reserve a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of Pryor's book from The Book Stall. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com. Pryor also discusses her book at 6 p.m. Friday, July 15, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Refreshments will be served. Register by calling the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420 or see lakeforestbookstore.com.
• Jessica Chiarella discusses her novel "And Again" at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is required. Register in person at the library, at (224) 543-1485 or vapld.info.
• "Lamb" author Bonnie Nadzam introduces her new novel, "Lions," at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "Lions" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Golden Globe Award-winning actor and New York Times best-selling author Chris Colfer celebrates the release of his newest book, "The Land of Stories Book 5: An Author's Odyssey," at 7 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Naperville North High School, 899 Mill St., Naperville. Colfer will discuss his book and take questions from the audience. All books will be presigned. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. For ticket information, visit chriscolferandersons.brownpapertickets.com or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Dan Klefstad discusses and signs copies of his book "The Shepherd & the Professor" at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library, 109 S. State St., Hampshire. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. (847) 683-4490 or ellajohnsonlibrary.org.
• Author Tim Bouvine signs copies of his novel about the Chicago Cubs, "Catching Lightning Without the Bottle," at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Bouvine will be joined at 5 p.m. by retired Major League Baseball pitcher Steve Trout, who will sign copies of his children's book "Loosey Goosey Baseball." (630) 684-0586 or barnesandnoble.com.