Author appearances
• "Phantom Prey" author John Sandford reads from and signs copies of his book at 7:30 p.m. May 9 at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230.
• "Boots on the Ground by Dusk" author Mary Tillman reads from and signs copies of her book at 2 p.m. May 10 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.
• Meet Lisa Lillen, author of "Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World," as she discusses and signs copies of her book at 7:30 p.m. May 12 at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800.
• New York Times best-selling author Troy Denning discusses and signs copies of his new book, "Star Wars Legacy of the Force: Invincible," at 7:30 p.m. May 14 at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800.
-- Laura Stewart