Author appearances: The Book Stall hosts Martha Jo Black

• Martha Jo Black discusses her new title, a biography of her father, "Joe Black: More Than a Dodger," at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Author Laura Lane McNeal discusses and signs copies of her debut novel, "Dollbaby," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the book-signing line, purchase a copy of "Dollbaby" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.