Ebert to sign books in Naperville

• Celebrated film critic and author Roger Ebert will sign copies of his film books at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hollywood Palms, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. Ebert's titles include "Scorsese by Ebert" and "Roger Ebert's 4-Star Reviews." Copies of Ebert's books will be offered at Anderson's Bookshops in Naperville and Downers Grove, as well as at the door. (630) 355-2665.

• Michelle Zink will read from and sign copies of her new book for teens, "The Prophecy of Sisters," at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230.

• Author Andrea Jones signs copies of her book "Hook & Jill," a grown-up rendering of the "Peter Pan" story, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Waldenbooks, 2272 Fox Valley Center, Aurora. (630) 898-5800.

• Meet New York Times best-selling author Sara Paretsky who will read from and sign copies of her new V.I. Warshawski novel "Hardball" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Meet author Libba Bray as she reads from and signs copies of her new book for young adults, "Going Bovine," at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Lisa Yee reads from and signs copies of her new children's book "Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally)" at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230.

• "Stray Affections" author Charlene Baumbich reads from and signs copies of her latest book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• "The Monstrumologist" author Rick Yancey reads from and signs copies of his book for teens at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230.

• Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, authors of the new and final "Spiderwick Chronicles" title "The Wyrm King," will discuss and sign copies of their newest book at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. A screening of the film "The Spiderwick Chronicles" is also part of the evening. Two guests will be admitted with the purchase of "The Wyrm King" from Anderson's Bookshops in Naperville or Downers Grove, plus a $10 ticket. Additional companion tickets are available for $5 (no book is included). Event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshops. (630) 963-2665.

• Best-selling historical fiction/fantasy writer Diana Gabaldon reads from and signs copies of her latest book, "An Echo in the Bone," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. To attend, purchase the book at Anderson's Bookshops in Naperville or Downers Grove, along with a $5 ticket. Additional $10 companion tickets are available (no book included). A pre-show with Scottish music and dancing begins at 6:30 p.m. (630) 355-2665.

• Twenty-year-old author Kaleb Nation reads from and signs copies of his debut book, "The Fairfield Curse: Bran Hambric," at 7 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 30, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Author Clare O'Donohue discusses and signs copies of her books "A Drunkard's Path" and "The Lover's Knot" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Centuries and Sleuths bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.