Author events: Hear Renée Rosen discuss 'Windy City Blues' in Gurnee

• "Big Lonesome" writer Joseph Scapellato signs copies of his book at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Michael Bornstein and his daughter Debbie Bornstein Holinstat discuss and sign copies of their book "Survivors Club: The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz" at 7 p.m. Monday, March 13, at Congregation Beth Shalom, 772 W. 5th Ave., Naperville. The event is co-sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. To join the book-signing line after the authors' presentation, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet "Duck Season" author David McAninch at a dinner event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Froggy's French Cafe, 306 Green Bay Road, Highwood. Tickets are $45 for dinner. A copy of McAninch's book is not included with admission, but can be purchased with a discount in advance, or for full price at the event. Register by calling the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420. For information, visit lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Wendy Mogel, a clinical psychologist and author of "The Blessing of a B Minus: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Resilient Teenagers," is featured at a community discussion, "Time Well Spent: The Art & Science of Parent-Child Communication in an Age of Anxiety and Digital Distraction," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Ave., Glencoe. The event is sponsored by Am Shalom, Glencoe Clergy Association, District 35, the Village of Glencoe, Family Service of Glencoe (FSG) and the Glencoe PTO. Community members are invited to a follow-up discussion at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16, at Am Shalom. Free. For information, call (847) 835-4800 or visit amshalom.com.

• Local author Michelle Schaub signs copies of her collection of poems, "Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers' Market," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• New York Times best-selling food and recipe author Melissa Clark signs copies of her new cookbook, "Dinner: Changing the Game," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 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.

• Martha Hall Kelly, author of "Lilac Girls," discusses her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Room C of the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 Church St., Libertyville. Books will be available for purchase. Event is sponsored by the Cook Memorial Public Library District. Register at (847) 362-2330, webres.cooklib.org, or in person at the Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.

• Iretta Dwyer discusses her children's book "Donut Day" at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Doughnuts will be served. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• "Mama, Look!" author Patricia J. Murphy signs copies of her picture book at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 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.

• Bob Goldsborough signs copies of his latest Nero Wolfe mystery, "Murder, Stage Left," from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.

• "Windy City Blues" author Renée Rosen discusses her book at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Register in person at the Warren-Newport Public Library, at (847) 244-5150 or wnpl.info.

• Lyndsay Faye reads from and signs copies of her book "The Whole Art of Detection" at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243 or centuriesandsleuths.com.