Ozzy Osbourne signing books in Skokie
• Rock music legend Ozzy Osbourne signs copies of his new autobiography from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230.
• Journalist and author Ytasha L. Womack discusses and signs copies of her book "Post Black: How A New Generation is Redefining African American Identity" from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Chatham ICE Theater, 210 87th St., Chicago. Tickets for the public are limited. Call for information. (773) 771-4095.
• Meet author Joshua Ferris as he reads from and signs copies of his new novel "The Unnamed" at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at Borders Books and Music Lincoln Park, 2817 N. Clark St., Chicago. (773) 935-3909.
• "The Swan Thieves" author Elizabeth Kostova reads from and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Borders Books and Music Lincoln Park, 2817 N. Clark St., Chicago. (773) 935-3909.
• Meet Rebecca Stead, author of "When You Reach Me," as she reads from and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.