Book notes: Berenstain Bears author at Anderson's

Ÿ On Tuesday, June 7, Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville hosts the Dark Days of Summer Tour, featuring five authors of books for young adults: Veronica Roth (“Divergent”), Aprilynne Pike (“Illusions”), Amy Plum (“Die for Me”), Tara Hudson (“Hereafter”) and Ellen Schreiber (“Vampire Kisses #8”). The authors will meet with their fans along with reading from and signing copies of their books beginning at 7 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop is at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersons bookshop.com.

Ÿ On Wednesday, June 8, Barbara's Bookstore welcomes children's book author Michael Berenstain, who continues to create the Bear Country Bears introduced by his parents Jan and (the late) Stan Berenstain. Michael Berenstain will read from and sign copies of some of the eight new Berenstain Bears books beginning at 6 p.m. Some of the new titles include “A Neighbor in Need” and “Gossip Gang.” Barbara's Bookstore is at 1218 S. Halsted St., Chicago. Call (312) 413-2665 for information.

Berenstain will also be on hand at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Berenstain will again read from and sign copies of some of the newest Berenstain Bears titles. Costumed Mama and Papa Berenstain Bear characters will be on hand for the event. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Best-selling author Nalini Singh discusses and signs copies of her new novel, “Kiss of Snow,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. (773) 293-2665.

Ÿ “Missing Persons” author Clare O'Donohue discusses and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.

Ÿ Meet author Tom Montgomery Fate as he discusses his book “Cabin Fever: A Suburban Father's Search for the Wild” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-0879 or gepl.org.