Author Joan Wester Anderson in Palatine

• “Sherlockian” author Graham Moore discusses and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.

• Meet author James Ballowe as he discusses his book “Christmas in Illinois” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Author Joan Wester Anderson signs copies of her seven-book series on angels and miracles from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at The Christian Shop, 325 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. (847) 991-8994.