Author appearances: Meet Vanessa Diffenbaugh at two local events
• Meet Vanessa Diffenbaugh, The New York Times best-selling author of "The Language of Flowers," as she discusses her newest novel, "We Never Asked for Wings," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. A book signing follows the author's program, with books provided by the Lake Forest Book Store. (847) 432-0216 or hplibrary.org.
Diffenbaugh will also be on hand at an author luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at The Grille on Laurel, 181 E. Laurel Ave., Lake Forest. Tickets cost $50. Admission includes the luncheon and a copy of Diffenbaugh's book. Register at Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420 or lakeforestbookstore.com.
• Meet "If You Only Knew" author Kristan Higgins as she signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of Higgins' book from Anderson's Bookshop. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Erik Fassnacht signs copies of his book "A Good Family" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of Fassnacht's book from Anderson's. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Juli Bauer discusses and signs copies of "Juli Bauer's Paleo Cookbook" at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Barnes and Noble at Old Orchard, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230 or barnesandnoble.com.