Author events: Food Network's Addie Gundry talks new cookbooks at Lake Forest Book Store
• "Mrs. Fletcher" author Tom Perrotta signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 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. Chicago-based author Christine Sneed speaks with Perrotta about his new novel at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.
• Food Network personality Addie Gundry of Lake Forest discusses her two new cookbooks, "No-Bake Desserts: 103 Easy Recipes for No-Bake Cookies, Bars and Treats" and "Family Favorite Casserole Recipes: 103 Comforting Breakfast Casseroles, Dinner Ideas and Desserts Everyone Will Love," at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Books will be available for purchase and signing. To register, call the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420.
• "Swimming in the Sink" author Lynne Cox discusses her memoir, now in paperback, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at The Book Cellar, 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Free. bookcellarinc.com.
•"The Lies We Tell" author Theresa Schwegel signs copies of her novel at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 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.
• "Red Light Run" author Baird Harper and Sharon Solwitz, author of "Once, In Lourdes," discuss their books at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.