'Ghosts Among Us' author in Oak Brook

• James Van Praagh, well-known medium and best-selling author of "Ghosts Among Us," discusses and signs copies of his newest book, "Unfinished Business: What the Dead Can Teach Us About Life," at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. Due to the popularity of this author, guests are advised to call the book store at (630) 574-0800 for event guidelines.

• Louis R. Schavie signs copies of his book "Memories of a Bygone Era" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Barnes and Noble, 590 Golf Road, Schaumburg. (847) 310-0450.

• Meet legendary Chicago radio broadcaster and author Clark Weber as he discusses and signs copies of his book, "Clark Weber's Rock n' Roll Radio," from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Read Between the Lynes, 129 Van Buren St., Woodstock. (815) 206-5967.

• "The Prince of Frogtown" author Rick Bragg reads from and signs copies of his new book at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Mundelein author Gary Buslik signs copies of his book "A Rotten Person Travels to the Caribbean" at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the University of Illinois Chicago Printers Row Book Fair booth (table K1-3). The Printers Row Book Fair is at 500-700 S. Dearborn St. between Congress Parkway and Polk Street, Chicago. Visit printersrowlitfest.org.

• Meet best-selling author Arthur Phillips as he discusses his newest novel, "The Song is You," from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. A book sale and book signing follow the discussion. Registration is required. (847) 634-3650 or vapld.info.

• Acclaimed author Alice Hoffman reads from and signs copies of her new book, "The Story Sister," at 7 p.m. Monday, June 8, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Meet Candy Spelling, widow of Hollywood mogul Aaron Spelling, as she discusses and signs copies of her new book, "Stories From Candyland," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Borders Books and Music, 2817 N. Clark St., Chicago. (773) 935-3909.