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Author events: Jen Lancaster, Stacey Ballis discuss new titles in Gurnee

• "Remnant Chronicles" author Mary E. Pearson launches her latest young adult title, "The Beauty of Darkness, Remnant Chronicles: Book Three," at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of "Beauty of Darkness" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Lake Forest native Robert Moor discusses his book "On Trails: An Exploration" at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register at (847) 234-4420. lakeforestbookstore.com.

• "Missing Pieces" author Heather Gudenkauf signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "Missing Pieces" from Anderson's in Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Best-selling author Kevin O'Brien discusses and signs copies of his new thriller, "You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone," at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Julie Burton will discuss and sign copies of her new book, "The Self-Care Solution: A Modern Mother's Must-Have Guide to Health and Well-Being," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• John Mayer, author of "Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago: In Their Own Words," discusses his book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. No registration is required. For information, call the library at (847) 432-0216 or see hplibrary.org.

• New York Times best-selling author Jen Lancaster, author of "By the Numbers," and Stacey Ballis, author of "Wedding Girl," discuss their novels and their writing careers at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Register in person at the library or call (847) 244-5150. wnpl.info.

• Local author Lori Degman launches and signs copies of her new children's book, "Norbert's Big Dream," at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Barnes and Noble, 720 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. (847) 247-1157 or barnesandnoble.com.

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