Author events: Charlie Donlea discusses mystery in Libertyville

• Meet author Christina Henry as she signs copies of her book “Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook” at 7 p.m. Monday, July 10, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Linda Castillo signs copies of her newest crime novel “Down a Dark Road” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Mystery writer Charlie Donlea discusses his book “The Girl Who Was Taken” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at the Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Books will be available for purchase. cooklib.org.

• New York Times best-selling author Adriana Trigiani presents her book “Kiss Carlo” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tickets are required and are $30.09. To purchase a ticket, visit Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., call (630) 355-2665 or order at andersonsbookshop.com.

• Dennis Depcik signs copies of his book “Wouldn't It Be Something” from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, during the Grayslake farmers market, outside of This Old Book, 138 Center St., Grayslake. (847) 548-6951 or thisoldbook.com.

• Addie Gundry discusses her two new cookbooks, “No-Bake Desserts: 103 Easy Recipes for No-Bake Cookies” and “Bars and Treats and Family Favorite Casserole Recipes: 103 Comforting Breakfast Casseroles, Dinner Ideas and Desserts Everyone Will Love,” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Register by calling (847) 234-4420.

• New York Times best-selling author Kathy Reichs discusses her new thriller “Two Nights” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, in Koten Chapel, on the campus of North Central College, 329 E. School St., Naperville. Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville sponsors the event. Tickets are $30.10 and are required. Each ticket includes a copy of the book. Companion packages are available. Purchase tickets at Anderson Bookshop of Naperville, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., call (630) 355-2665, or visit andersonbookshop.com.

• The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park hosts author Pat Proctor at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, inside the Cantigny visitors center. Proctor will discuss his book “Containment and Credibility: The Ideology and Deception that Plunged America into the Vietnam War.” Copies of book will available for purchase and signing. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Cantigny Park is at 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. fdmuseum.org.

• William Hazelgrove will discuss his book “Forging a President: How the Wild West Created Teddy Roosevelt” at noon on Thursday, July 13, at the University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe St., Chicago. The dress code for this event is business casual; no denim is permitted. For reservations, call The Book Stall at (847) 446-8880. thebookstall.com.

• Patricia Stratton discusses “The Chicago Picasso: A Point of Departure” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Call (847) 446-8880, or visit thebookstall.com.

• Tom Ryan signs copies of his book “Will's Red Coat: The Story of One Old Dog Who Chose to Live Again” at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in La Grange. No pets allowed at the event. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Lucy Buffett, sister of musician Jimmy Buffett, signs copies of her new cookbook, “Gumbo Love: Recipes for Gulf Coast Cooking, Entertaining, and Savoring the Good Life,” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Bianca Marais signs copies of “Hum If You Don't Know the Words” at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

— Laura Milbrath Stewart