Author appearances

• Actress and author Molly Ringwald signs copies of her new book "Getting the Pretty Back" at 7 p.m. Friday, April 30, at Borders Books and Music, 2817 N. Clark St., Chicago. (773) 935-3909.

• Meet "The Lonely Hearts Club" author Elizabeth Eulberg as she reads from and signs copies of her debut novel for middle graders at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Evanston screenwriter Kat Fall reads from and signs copies of her debut young adult novel "Dark Life" at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Liz Garton Scanlon, author of the 2010 Caldecott Honor Award-winning picture book "All The World," reads from and signs copies of the book at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• "The Help" author Kathryn Stockett reads from, discusses and signs copies of her novel at 1 p.m. Monday, May 3, at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Actress Octavia Spencer will also be on hand to portray the character Minnie. Admission is $5. Call (847) 234-4420. Stockett will also read from and sign copies at 7 p.m. Monday, May 3, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. Call (630) 574-0800.

• "Sex and the City" author Candace Bushnell reads from and signs copies of "The Carrie Diaries," her new book that looks at the teenage life of Carrie Bradshaw, at Hollywood Palms, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. Events begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 5. Tickets are $27 and include a copy of the book and more. Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville is sponsoring the event. Call (630) 355-2665.

• Meet author Sara Mlynowski as she reads from and signs copies of her new book for teens, "Gimme a Call," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 355-2665.

• "Yankee Girl" author Mary Ann Rodman reads from and signs copies of her book at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Best-selling author Elizabeth Berg will attend a luncheon and will sign copies of her various books from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at Kemper Lakes Golf Club, 24000 N. Old McHenry Road, Kildeer. Berg is the author of works such as "Durable Goods," "Joy School" and "Talk Before Sleep." The fee to attend the luncheon is $25. Registration deadline is Monday, May 3. Call (847) 438-3433. Berg will also sign copies of her books from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at the Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Call (847) 438-3433 or visit eapl.org.

• Chicago area author Diane Falanga signs copies of her new book "P.S. I Hate It Here! Kids' Letters from Camp" from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Author and chef Rick Tramonto reads from and signs copies of his new cookbook "Steak with Friends" at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.