Book notes: Kiss' Gene Simmons signs 'Me, Inc.' at Tivoli
• Gene Simmons, of rock band Kiss, signs copies of his new book, “Me, Inc.,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Tickets cost $35 and include a copy of Simmons' book. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult discusses her new novel, “Leaving Time,” at an author event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Wentz Concert Hall, North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 visit andersonsbookshop.com.
• Eileen Christelow, author of the “Five Little Monkeys” series of children's books, will read from and sign copies of her books at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.
• Famed jazz musician Herbie Hancock discusses his new book, “Herbie Hancock: Possibilities,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Wentz Concert Hall, North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Meet W. Bruce Cameron, author of “The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. A book-signing follows. (847) 432-0216 or hplibrary.org.