'Ancestor' author Scott Sigler to sign books in Winnetka
• Scott Sigler, a Michigan native, signs his horror thriller "Ancestor" at 6 p.m. Friday, July 9, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.
• Local author Josh Wilker discusses his memoir "Cardboard Gods: An All-American Tale Told Through Baseball Cards" at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.
• The Chicago International Association for Near-Death Studies, Inc., (IANDS) presents a program with author Phyllis Tickle from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, in the Frank Auditorium of Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Tickle, the founding editor of the religion department for Publishers Weekly, is the author of more than two dozen books on religion and spirituality including "The Great Emergence." She will discuss her writings and her near-death experience. A suggested donation of $20 for IANDS is requested from guests. (847) 251-5758 or visit chicagoiands.org.
• Author Bill Barnhart discusses and signs copies of his book "John Paul Stevens: An Independent Life" at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at Centuries and Sleuths bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.
• Nationally renowned chef Rick Tramonto discusses and signs copies of his book "Steak With Friends" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, at Borders Books and Music, 830 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. (312) 573-0564.
• Best-selling author Jaime Freveletti reads from and signs copies of her book "Running Dark" at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800.
• Author Danielle Ganek discusses her new novel "The Summer We Read Gatsby" at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.
• Husband-and-wife writing team Gerry and Janet Souter, authors of "The Chicago Air and Water Show - A History of Wings Above the Waves," will discuss and read from their book at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the Lisle Station Museum, 921 School St., Lisle. Copies will be available for purchase and signing following the program. (630) 968-0499.
• "Curveball" author Martha Ackmann reads from, discusses and signs copies of her book at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at Women and Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St., Chicago. (773) 769-9299.