Author appearances: Get your Qs ready for Nick Offerman's visit to Naperville

• Meet author Herve Tullet as he signs copies of his new children's book, "Let's Play!," at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 3, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To join the book-signing line, purchase a copy of "Let's Play!" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Local author Kim Griffin signs copies of her book "Love You to the Woods and Back" at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "Love You to the Woods and Back" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Young adult author Jesse Andrews discusses his new book, "The Haters," at 7 p.m. Monday, April 4, at Hollywood Palms Cinema, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. The event also includes a screening of "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl," a film based on Andrews' debut novel. One ticket for $22 admits two people to the event and includes a copy of "The Haters." andersonsbookshop.com.

• Author Laurie R. King introduces and signs copies of her new title, "The Murder of Mary Russell," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of King's book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "Days of Rage" author Bryan Burrough discusses and signs copies of his book at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Actor Nick Offerman, star of TV's "Parks and Recreation" and author of The New York Times best-selling book "Paddle Your Own Canoe," celebrates the paperback release of his book "Gumption" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, in Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Offerman will discuss his book, take questions from the audience and sign copies of his book. Tickets are available at nickoffermanandersons.brownpapertickets.com; Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville is sponsoring the event. Guests must bring their printed ticket to the event. Guests will receive their book at the event. Books will not be available for pick up before that time. Books purchased at other book vendors are not permitted in the book-signing line. Note: There will be no photo opportunities at the event. andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet "Keep Me Posted" author Lisa Beazley as she discusses her book at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 680 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register at (847) 234-4420. For details, see lakeforestbookstore.com.

• "Last Chance Mustang" author Mitchell Bornstein discusses his book at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Free. (847) 945-3311 or deerfieldlibrary.org.

• Local author Kate Hannigan discusses her new novel, "The Detective's Assistant," at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. The program is free and open to students in grades four and up with an adult. Registration is required at (224) 543-1486, vapld.info or at any service desk in the library.

• Adam Selzer and Michael Glover Smith, authors of "Flickering Empire," discuss their book at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Tickets cost $10; $8 for GEHS members. Admission includes wine, cheese and cookies. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Stacy's Corners Store at the Glen Ellyn History Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For details, call (630) 469-1867 or see glenellynhistory.org.

• Robert Hellenga signs copies of his new book, "The Truth About Death: And Other Stories" at 7 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of Hellenga's book from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• William Kent Krueger, author of "Ordinary Grace" and the Cork O'Connor mysteries, including "Windigo Island," and Libby Hellmann, author of "Jump Cut," team up to discuss their works at an author event from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. A book signing follows the authors' program. Books will be available for purchase. Register at (847) 244-5150 or wnpl.info.