Author events: Clinton Kelly signs new book at North Central in Naperville
• Lisa F. Smith, author of "Girl Walks Out of a Bar: A Memoir," discusses her book at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.
• Greg Borzo, author of "The Chicago 'L'," discusses his book and the history of the Chicago "L" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, Riverside. Free. (708) 442-6366 or riversidelibrary.org.
• Author Rocco Versaci signs copies of his new book, "That Hidden Road: A Memoir," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Best-selling author and television host Clinton Kelly (from ABC's "The Chew") discusses and signs copies of his book "I Hate Everyone, Except You" at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, in Wentz Concert Hall, on the campus of North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. A copy of the book and a photo opportunity with Clinton are included with each ticket. Tickets are available at clintonkellyandersons.brownpapertickets.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Naperville's Dog Patch, a pet store that matches rescue dogs with forever homes. The event is co-sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Chicago author Patrick McBriarty will read from his new picture book, "City Railways Go Above and Below," at a storytime program at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. The program is recommended for children in prekindergarten to third grade and their adult caregivers. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.