Author events: Andy Cohen discusses 'Superficial' Monday in Chicago
• Radio personality Kevin Matthews signs copies of his book "Broken Mary" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Andy Cohen, the Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer of "Watch What Happens: Live" on Bravo and executive producer of the "Real Housewives" TV franchise, discusses his new book, "Superficial: More Adventures From the Andy Cohen Diaries," at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at The Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. The dress code for this event is business casual. No denim is permitted. For reservations, call The Book Stall at (847) 446-8880 or see thebookstall.com.
• Chef, PBS television personality and author Vivian Howard signs copies of her book "Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes From My Corner of the South" at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, and to take part in the sandwich-and-drink dinner prepared by Howard, purchase a ticket from the link at andersonsbookshop.com or call Anderson's in Naperville at (630) 355-2665.
• Beth Navarro signs copies of her new children's book, "Kiko the Hawaiian Wave," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.
• New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe discusses her new book, "A Lowcountry Christmas," and Iretta Dwyer discusses her debut book, "Donut Day," at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.