'Maze Runner' author in Naperville, Oak Park

•"The Maze Runner" author James Dashner will sign copies of his new post-apocalyptic young adult thriller at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at Magic Tree Bookstore, 141 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. (708) 848-0770.

•Meet author Jamie Ford as he reads from and signs copies of his book "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800.

•"The Maze Runner" author James Dashner will sign copies of his new post-apocalyptic young adult thriller at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

•Author, lyricist and theatrical producer Barbara Bonfigli signs copies of her first novel, "Cafe Tempest: Adventures on a Small Greek Island," from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the National Hellenic Museum, 801 W. Adams St., Suite 400, Chicago. The evening also features clips from Bonfigli's "Greek Travel Tips" videos, hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail. Admission is $35 per person, and includes food, drink and Bonfigli's book. Call for reservations. (312) 655-1234, Ext. 28 or nationalhellenicmusuem.org.

•Meet Alton Brown, chef, author and star of the Food Network's "Good Eats" show, as he discusses and signs copies of his book "Good Eats: The Early Years" at 7 p.m. Oct. 15, at Borders Books and Music, 830 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. (312) 573-0564.