Author appearances

• Meet New York Times best-selling author Kim Harrison as she discusses and signs copies of her new book, "The Outlaw Demon Wails," at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at Borders, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800.

• Meet John Van Epp, author of "How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk," as he signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. March 7 at Barnes & Noble, 47 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 579-0200.

• "Code Black" author Philip S. Donlay will sign copies of his book at 11 a.m. March 8 at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Arlington Heights resident and author Pamela Aye Simon will sign copies of her new book, "Book of Blah: Random Thoughts for Boring Days," from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8 at Barnes & Noble, The Annex of Arlington Shopping Center, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. (847) 259-5304.

• Meet New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult who will read from and sign copies of her new book, "Change of Heart," at 7 p.m. March 11 at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets for the event are $35 and include a copy of the book, entertainment and the book signing. Tickets are available at Anderson's Bookshop at 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville or at 5112 Main St. in Downers Grove. (630) 355-2665 or (630) 963-2665.

• Lisa McMann, author of the new young adult novel "Wake," will read from and sign copies of her book at 7 p.m. March 13 at Borders, 1 N. La Grange Road, La Grange. (708) 579-9660.

-- Laura Stewart