Author events: David Ross, Veronica Roth appear at Book Stall events this week

• New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Letts signs copies of her latest title, "The Perfect Horse," from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 23, before the matinee performance of the Tempel Lipizzan stallions at Tempel Farms, 17000 W. Wadsworth Road, Old Mill Creek. Letts will also sign copies of her book during the show's intermission, at approximately 1:40 p.m. Guests must purchase a ticket to the Tempel Lipizzans' performance for the book signing. All proceeds from the purchase of the book will be donated to BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Education Center. Tickets cost $17-$27 in advance at tempelfarms.ticketfly.com or $22-$32 at the door.

Letts discusses her book at a Books 'n' Bottles wine-tasting social from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 24, at The Book Bin, 1151 Church St., Northbrook. Admission is $27 and includes wine or a nonalcoholic beverage, light refreshments, a discussion with Letts and a signed copy of her book. Her previous book, "The Eighty Dollar Champion," will be available for sale. Reservations recommended. (847) 498-4999 or bookbinnorthbrook.com.

• Young-adult title authors Becky Albertalli ("The Upside of Unrequited") and Angie Thomas ("The Hate U Give") sign copies of their newest books at 7 p.m. Monday, July 24, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase one of the authors' books from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Retired Chicago Cubs player David Ross signs copies of his book "Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Attendees must purchase the book from The Book Stall to enter the signing line. No baseball memorabilia will be signed. Tickets are limited. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Local author Cynthia Clampitt discusses her book "How Corn Changed Everything" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at the Wood Dale Public Library, 520 N. Wood Dale Road. wooddalelibrary.org.

• "Cicada Summer" author Maureen Leurck signs copies of her novel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 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.

• Local author Lori Rader-Day discusses her new novel, "The Day I Died," at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register by calling the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420. lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Kara Thomas ("Little Monsters"), Laurie Devore ("How to Break a Boy") and Barrington native and "Divergent" author Veronica Roth ("Carve the Mark") discuss their books at a young adult authors' panel at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Reservations are required; call (847) 446-8880 or email events@thebookstall.com. Recommended for ages 14 and older. thebookstall.com.

• Daniel Magariel discusses his debut novel, "One of the Boys," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Tom Watson discusses his children's book "Stick Cat: A Tail of Two Kitties" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Program is for kids in third grade and older, accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. (847) 634-3650 or vapld.info.