Author Ann Brashares in Oak Brook
• New York Times best-selling author Ann Brashares reads from and signs copies of her new book "My Name is Memory" at 7 p.m. Friday, June 4, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800.
• Meet author Julie Larson as she signs copies of her newest Dinette Set book of comics, "Crustwood, USA," from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. (847) 985-4000.
• Julie Hyzy discusses and signs copies of her books "Grace Under Pressure" and "Eggsecutive Orders" at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at Centuries and Sleuths bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.
• Meet best-selling author Kris Radish as she reads from and signs copies of her new book "Hearts on a String" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.