Author appearances
• "The Sweet Far Thing" author Libba Bray reads from and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Jan. 7 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.
• Meet former secretary of state and best-selling author Madeleine Albright as she signs copies of her new book "Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership" at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Borders, 150 N. State St., Chicago. (312) 606-0750.
• Meet Julia Cameron, author of "The Writing Diet: Write Yourself Right-Size," as she signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at Transitions Bookplace, 1000 W. North Ave., Chicago. (312) 951-7323.
• "Made in America: The Most Dominant Champion in UFC History" author Matt Hughes signs copies of his book at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Borders, 101 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. (630) 871-9595.
• Meet Mark "Dr. Tea" Ukra as he discusses and signs copies of his book "The Ultimate Tea Diet" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Borders, 1700 Maple Ave., Evanston. (847) 733-8852.
-- Laura Stewart