'Sports from Hell' author Rick Reilly at Anderson's Bookshop

• Meet "Sports from Hell" author Rick Reilly as he reads from and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Friday, May 7, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Author Joyce Wold signs copies of her Christian children's book, "God's Creations," at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at Borders Books and Music, 2221 Richmond Road, McHenry. (815) 578-9330.

• Meet "Marley & Me" author John Grogan at a special book-and-film event beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 9, at Hollywood Palms, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. Grogan will be introducing his newest book, "Marley and the Kittens," with a showing of the film "Marley & Me." An author chat and book signing are part of the program. Tickets are $31 and are available at Anderson's Bookshop at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. The $31 fee admits two people to the event and includes a copy of Grogan's new book. Also on hand will be representatives from Midwest Lab Rescue and A.D.O.P.T., two local animal welfare organizations. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshops. (630) 355-2665.

• Author Rick Riordan celebrates the release of his new book series "The Kane Chronicles" with "Book #1, The Red Pyramid" at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. A reading, book signing and showing of the film "The Mummy" are all part of the author event. Tickets are available at Anderson's Bookshop at 5112 Main St. in Downers Grove for $26. Each ticket includes one copy of "The Red Pyramid." (630) 963-2665.

• Author Scott Turow discusses "Innocent," the sequel to his best-selling "Presumed Innocent," at 7 p.m. Monday, May 10, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Call (847) 446-8880. Turow will also read from and sign copies of "Innocent" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Call (630) 355-2665.

• Meet former Chicago Cubs player and author Doug Glanville as he signs copies of his book "The Game From Where I Stand" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at Borders Books and Music, 830 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. (312) 573-0564.

• "Third Rail" author Michael Harvey reads from and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at Borders Books and Music, 1 N. La Grange Road, La Grange. (708) 579-9660.

• Authors Tony Rocca and Mira Rocca discuss and sign copies of the memoir, "Memories of Eden: A Journey Through Jewish Baghdad," at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.