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Author appearances

• Meet Debra Poneman, co-author of "Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul," as she signs copies of her book at 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at Borders, 1700 Maple Ave., Evanston. Also appearing with Poneman will be former "American Idol" contestants Gina Glocksen and Jim Verranos. (847) 733-8852.

• Meet mystery writers Laura Caldwell and Marcus Sakey at 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Caldwell is the author of "The Good Liar." Sakey's latest thriller is "At the City's Edge." Both authors will read from and sign copies of their books. (630) 355-2665.

• Meet Kadir Nelson, author of "We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball," as he reads from and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• "The Venetian Betrayal" author Steve Berry reads from and signs copies of his book at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at Barnes & Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230.

-- Laura Stewart

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