Author appearances: Dorie Greenspan, Cokie Roberts and more

• ABC News and NPR political commentator Cokie Roberts discusses her book for young readers, "Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation," at a luncheon event at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at the University Club, 76 E. Monroe St., Chicago. The dress code for this event is business casual; no denim is permitted. Admission is $45 and includes a copy of Roberts' book. For reservations, call The Book Stall at (847) 446-8880 or visit thebookstall.com.

• Jeremy McCarter, co-author of "Hamilton: The Revolution," discusses the book and the hit Broadway show "Hamilton" at a luncheon at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the University Club, 76 E. Monroe St., Chicago. The dress code for the event is business attire. No denim is allowed. For reservations and information, call The Book Stall at (847) 446-8880, or visit thebookstall.com.

• Chef and author Dorie Greenspan signs copies of her newest cookbook, "Dorie's Cookies," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Anderson's Bookshop 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Stacey Previn signs copies of her children's book "If Snowflakes Tasted Like Fruitcake" at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• The Waukegan Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Waukegan Development Coalition host Maribeth Kuzmeski, author of the best-selling book "The Connectors," at a lunch event at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Greater Waukegan Development Coalition, 13 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Kuzmeski presents a program titled "Strategies from the Playbooks of Successful Companies for Winning New Business." Admission is $13 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Register at waukeganchamber.org.

• Lori Nichols signs copies of her children's book "Maple & Willow's Christmas Tree" at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Local author Mary Anne Phemister discusses her book "My Six Brilliant Careers: A Memoir of Vocation and Calling" at a book launch and signing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the learning center at Windsor Park Retirement Community, 124 Windsor Park Drive, Carol Stream. Books will be available for purchase. Admission is free. (877) 836-5664.

• Neal Shusterman signs copies of his new novel "Scythe" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Rocker Sebastian Bach of the band Skid Row discusses his memoir "18 and Life on Skid Row" at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Tickets at sebastianbachandersons.brownpapertickets.com. For information, visit andersonsbookshop.com.

• Anne Byrn discusses her newest book, "American Cake: From Colonial Gingerbread to Classic Layer, the Stories and Recipes Behind More Than 125 of Our Best-Loved Cakes," from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Guests can also sample some cakes from the book. thebookstall.com.

• Mark Spreyer, director of the Stillman Nature Center in South Barrington, signs copies of his book "Natural Digressions" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at This Old Book, 138 Center St., Grayslake. Spreyer will have an owl with him at the event. All book proceeds go to the Stillman Nature Center. (847) 548-6951 or thisoldbook.com.