Author events: Mary Kubica signs newest thriller at the Dundee Library

• Adam Bray discusses "Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need to Know," his book co-written with John Sazaklis, Lorraine Cink and Sven Wilson, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Young-adult title authors David Arnold ("Kids of Appetite") and Adam Silvera ("More Happy Than Not") sign copies of their books at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase one of the authors' books from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet "Walland" author Andrea Thome as she signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book at Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• New York Times best-selling author Leigh Bardugo presents her newest title, "Crooked Kingdom: A Sequel to Six of Crows," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Bardugo will discuss her book, take questions from guests and sign copies of the book. Reserve a place in the signing line by purchasing a copy of the book at Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Jeffery Brown ("Lucy & Andy Neanderthal") and Judd Winick ("Hilo: Saving the Whole Wide World") sign copies of their titles for young readers at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase one of the authors' books from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Lauren Collins discusses her book "When in French: Love in a Second Language" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. To register, call (847) 432-0216 or see hplibrary.org.

• "The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog" author Adam Gidwitz signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at a book launch at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. To join the signing line, purchase the book from sponsor Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Neuromuscular therapist and author Sue Hitzmann signs copies of her book "The Melt Method" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To join the book-signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Graphic novel author Gene Luen Yang discusses the new book "Secret Coders, Paths & Portals" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. To join the signing line, purchase the book from sponsor Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Novelist Aidan Donnelley Rowley, author of "The Ramblers," discusses her book at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at Froggy's French Restaurant, 306 Green Bay Road, Highwood. Tickets cost $50 and include a copy of the book. Register by calling the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420.

• Local author and former John Hersey High School teacher Michael J. Bellito discusses his book "Silent Journey: A Stroke Survivor's Story" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. A book sale and book signing will follow Bellito's program. Register at (847) 259-3500, Ext. 35, phpl.info or by visiting the library's information desk.

• Author Doreen Cronin and illustrator Betsy Lewin sign copies of the children's book "Click, Clack, Surprise!" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in LaGrange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Sonali Dev signs her latest novel, "A Change of Heart," and Kate Meader signs her romance novel "Sparking the Fire" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of one of the books from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Karen Halvorsen Schreck will discuss her newest book, "Broken Ground," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at The Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton. The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn will provide copies of the book for signing at the event. To register, call the library at (630) 668-1374 or see wheatonlibrary.org.

• Best-selling author Mary Kubica will read from and sign her latest thriller, "Don't You Cry," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee. Books will be available for purchase with cash or check. The event is co-sponsored by the Gail Borden Public Library. (847) 428-3661 or frvpld.info.

• Shawn Shiflett discusses his book "Hey, Liberal!: A Novel" at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. (630) 684-0586 or barnesandnoble.com.