Book notes: Patricia Falvey comes to Long Grove

• Meet “Getting to Heaven” author Don Piperas he discusses and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800.

#8226; Local children's book author Irma Cantu Giriczreads from and signs copies of her new book, #8220;Goody, Goody Gumdrops!,#8221; at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

#8226; Best-selling author Patricia Falveydiscusses and signs copies of her newest book, #8220;The Linen Queen,#8221; from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Paddy's on the Square, 228 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. (847) 634-0339.

#8226; Meet Frances McNamaraas she discusses and signs copies of her mystery book #8220;Death at Pullman#8221; at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.

#8226; Meet Jenny Meyerhoffas she discusses and signs copies of her newest book for teens, #8220;Queen of Secrets,#8221; at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. The event is designed for ages 12 and older, along with parents, grandparents and educators. Free and open to the public. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

#8226; Author Joanne Flukereads from and signs copies of #8220;Devil's Food Cake Murder,#8221; her newest installment in the Hannah Swenson mystery series, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Barnes and Noble #8212; Old Orchard, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230.