Author appearances

• Meet children's book illustrator Scott Gustafson from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 as he signs copies of his new book, "Favorite Nursery Rhymes From Mother Goose" at Read Between the Lynes, 129 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Gustafson also will give a demonstration on illustrating. (815) 206-5967.

• Eduardo Machado, author of "Tastes Like Cuba: An Exile's Hunger for Home," will read from and sign copies of his book at 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Meet Yann Martel, author of "Life of Pi: Illustrated Special Edition," as he signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Carleton W. Washburne School, 515 Hibbard Road, Winnetka. The event is sponsored by The Book Stall in Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Meet Karlene Tillie, author of "The Impatient Baker," at a book signing and Red Hat Event at 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at Barnes & Noble at the Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road. Members of the national Red Hat Society, or anyone interested in keeping their busy schedule and eating cookie batter, too, is welcome. Tillie will discuss simple ways to whip up tasty treats. (630) 783-0009.

• "Head and Heart: American Christianities" author Garry Wills discusses and signs his new book at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Borders, 101 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. (630) 871-9595.

• Evanston resident and wilderness expedition leader John Lionberger will discuss his new book "Renewal in the Wilderness: A Spiritual Guide to Connecting With God in the Natural World" at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

-- Laura Stewart