Coen to read from, sign copies of Chicago mob book
• Author Jeff Coen will read from his new book, "Family Secrets: The Case That Crippled the Chicago Mob," at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Borders Books and Music, 1144 Lake St., Oak Park. (708) 386-6927.
• Meet Chicago Cubs legend Fergie Jenkins as he signs copies of his book, "Fergie: My Life From the Cubs to Cooperstown," from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Sam's Club, 2450 Main St., Evanston. (847) 425-9433.
• Meet Lenny Kleinfeld, author of "Shooters & Chasers," as he discusses and signs copies of his book at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.
• Co-authors of the best-selling book "The Nanny Diaries," Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus will read from and sign copies of their new book "The Real Real" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.
• Meet "Hunger" author Michael Grant as he reads from and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. The book is the second in Grant's "Gone" series. (630) 355-2665.
• Jen Lancaster signs copies of her book "Pretty in Plaid" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Barnes and Noble, 1441 W. Webster Ave., Chicago. (773) 871-3610.