Author appearances
• Glen Ellyn resident and author Sandra Alcorn signs copies of her book "Strong Roots: A Group Memoir of George Williams College" from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891.
• Teacher and author Dan Brown discusses and signs copies of his new book, "The Great Expectations School: A Rookie Year in the New Blackboard Jungle," at 2 p.m. Nov. 10 at Borders, 1 N. La Grange Road, La Grange. (708) 579-9660.
• Chicago-area attorney and mystery novelist Thomas J. Keevers will discuss and sign copies of his new book, "The Chainsaw Ballet," at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at Centuries and Sleuths, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.
• Caldecott and Newbery Honor-winning children's book author and illustrator Tomie dePaola reads from and signs copies of his new children's book, "Front Porch Tales and North Country Whoppers," at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.
• Meet Joseph O'Connor, best-selling author of "Star of the Sea," as he reads from and signs copies of his new novel, "Redemption Falls," at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.
• Meet the voice of the Chicago Cubs, broadcaster and author Pat Hughes, as he reads from and signs copies of his book "Harry Caray, Voice of the Fans" at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.
• Meet "Fire Bell in the Night" author Geoffrey S. Edwards as he reads from, discusses and signs copies of his new novel at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at The Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago. (773) 293-2665.
• Nathan McCall, author of "Them: A Novel," discusses and signs copies of his book at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Borders, 2210 W. 95th St., Chicago. (773) 445-5471.
-- Laura Stewart