Author events: Veronica Roth discusses new book Feb. 9 in Naperville

• Young adult authors B.T. Gottfred (“The Nerdy and the Dirty”) and Gretchen McNeil (“I'm Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl”) discuss their new novels at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet author Jeff Giles at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, as he signs copies of his new book, “The Edge of Everything,” at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet “The Cruelty” author Scott Bergstrom at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Lisa Napoli discusses her book “Ray and Joan: The Man Who Made the McDonald's Fortune and the Woman Who Gave It All Away” at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. (847) 432-0216 or hplibrary.org.

• Author Lisa McMann signs copies of “Dragon Captives,” the first title in her new middle-grade fantasy series “The Unwanteds Quests,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• “Dig Where You Are” author Nan Alexander Doyal discusses her book at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• International best-selling author and Barrington native Veronica Roth (“Divergent”) discusses and signs copies of “Carve the Mark,” the first book in her new fantasy science-fiction series, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Roth will discuss her new book with author Kendare Blake. A talk and book-signing will follow presentation. No posed photos allowed. Tickets, which include a copy of “Carve the Mark,” are available from sponsor Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Fred Minnick discusses and signs copies of his book “Bourbon: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Reservations required. Admission is $35. A selection of Minnick's books will be available for sale and signing. This after-hours special event features whiskey and whiskey-inspired appetizers. Admission is $35 and includes whiskey tastings, food pairings and a souvenir whiskey glass. This is a 21 and older event. A valid photo ID is required. Designated driver tickets will be available for $15 and include entry to the event, along with nonalcoholic beverages and food pairings. (630) 469-0879 or gepl.org.

• Glennette Tilley Turner signs copies of her children's book “An Apple for Harriet Tubman” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.

• The Lisle Park District presents its Chicago Author Series featuring “The Count of the Sahara” by Wayne Turmel at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Netzley-Yender Farmhouse at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St., Lisle. Local authors will present their books for informal discussions each Saturday in February. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Free. (630) 968-0499 or lisleparkdistrict.org.

• Stephanie Garber discusses and signs copies of her new young adult title, “Caraval,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Alexandra H. Solomon discusses her book “Loving Bravely: 20 Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.