Book notes: Kristi Yamaguchi in Naperville March 29

• Meet author Jim Kokoris as he discusses his book “The Rich Part of Life” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at Barnes and Noble, 720 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. (847) 247-1157.

• “Lost at Guadalcanal” author John Domagalski discusses and signs copies of his book at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• New York Times best-selling author Kristin Hannah reads from and signs copies of her new novel, “Night Road,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Anderson's Two Doors East (next to Anderson's Bookshop), 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. Hannah will also discuss and sign her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Borders Books and Music, 1144 Lake St., Oak Park. (708) 386-6927.

• Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi reads from and signs copies of her children's picture book, “Dream Big, Little Pig!,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, at 7419 W. Madison St. in Forest Park, hosts an event with three authors beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. Victor David Giron discusses and signs copies of “Sophomoric Philosophy,” Ben Tanzer discusses and signs “You Can Make Him Like You” and Mark Brand discusses and signs “Red Ivy Afternoon.” Jason Behrands, managing editor of the Orange Alert Press, also takes part in book discussions at the event. (708) 771-7243.

• Meet “A Lesson in Secrets” author Jacqueline Winspear as she reads from and signs copies of her eighth book in the Maisie Dobbs super sleuth series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Stephen Caliendo, a professor of political science at North Central College, and Charlton McIlwain, a professor at New York University, team up to read from and sign copies of their book, “Race Appeal: How Candidates Invoke Race in U.S. Political Campaigns,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.