Author appearances
• Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and best-selling author Anna Quindlen will deliver Elmhurst College's annual Quest Lecture at 7:30 p.m. April 25 at Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel, 190 Prospect Ave. The event is free and open to the public. (630) 617-3033.
• "Rain on the Sun" author and Fox Valley resident Gene McCormick signs copies of his book from 3 to 5 p.m. April 27 at Lin's Garden, 2400 E. Main St., # 102, St. Charles. Books will be available for purchase. Profits will be donated to the Save-A-Pet animal shelter. (630) 513-6060 or www.linsgarden.com.
• Meet first lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna Bush as they read from and sign copies of their new book "Read All About It!" at 7 p.m. April 28 at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St., Naperville. Tickets are $25 and include admission to the presentation, one copy of the book and the book signing. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. (630) 420-6480.
• Frances Richey reads from and signs copies of her new book of poetry, "The Warrior: A Mother's Story of a Son at War," at 7 p.m. April 28 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.
• Former President Jimmy Carter signs copies of his new book "A Remarkable Mother" at 7 p.m. April 30 at Borders, 830 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. (312) 573-0564.
• Former CBS "Early Show" weatherman Mark McEwen discusses and signs copies of his book "Change in the Weather: Life After Stroke" at 7:30 p.m. April 30 at Borders, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800.
• Meet Brandon Mull as he signs copies of his latest book "Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague" at 7 p.m. April 30 at Barnes & Noble, 351 Town Square, Wheaton. Mull will also sign his other titles including "The Candy Shop War." (630) 653-2122.
• Chicago-based biographer Carol Felsenthal speaks about "Clinton in Exile" at 7 p.m. May 1 at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.
-- Laura Stewart