Author appearances
• Author Steve Alten signs copies of "The Shell Game" at 2 p.m. April 5 at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.
• "Little Things: A Memoir in Slices" author Jeffrey Brown will discuss and sign copies of his book at 3 p.m. April 5 at Barnes & Noble, 1441 W. Webster Ave., Chicago. (773) 871-3610.
• Meet "Ranger's Apprentice" adventure series author John Flanagan as he discusses and signs copies of his newest book "Ranger's Apprentice #4: The Battle for Skandia" at 11 a.m. April 5 at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880. Flanagan also reads from and signs copies of the book at 3 p.m. April 5 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.
• Patrick McGrath, director of obsessive compulsive disorders and related anxiety programs at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, signs copies of his book "The OCD Answer Book," at noon April 5 at Barnes & Noble, 47 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 579-0200.
• Best-selling author and attorney Scott Turow will discuss his writings and his legal career at 2 p.m. April 6 at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium, 407 S. Calumet Ave., Aurora. A book signing will follow. Admission is free but space is limited. Call (630) 264-4138 for reservations. The event is sponsored by the Aurora Public Library.
• "Are You Ready!" author Bob Harper will discuss and sign copies of his book at 7 p.m. April 10 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Harper will also take part in a question-and-answer session with the audience. (630) 355-2665.
• Educator and author Jenifer Fox will discuss and sign copies of her book "Your Child's Strengths: Discover Them, Develop Them, Use Them" at 7:30 p.m. April 10 at Borders, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800.
-- Laura Stewart