Author appearances: Music critic Jessica Hopper discusses book in Arlington Heights

• Music and culture critic Jessica Hopper, a senior editor at The Pitchfork Review, discusses and signs copies of her new book, "The First Collection of Criticism By a Living Female Rock Critic," from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Books will be available for purchase at the event. For information, call adult programs supervisor Jennifer Czajka at (847) 870-2348 or visit ahml.info.

• Scott Sigler discusses and signs copies of his new sci-fi adventure, "Alive," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. The event is recommended for ages 12 to adult. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Liesl Shurtliff, author of "Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin," discusses her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. The program is open to children in grades four through eight, accompanied by a caregiver. Register at vapld.info or call (224) 543-1480.

• "As Night Falls" author Jenny Milchman discusses her novel at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. A book signing follows the author's presentation. Books will be provided by the Lake Forest Book Store. Register at wnpl.info or call (847) 244-5150, ext. 4.

• Meet author Catherine Conley as she discusses her book "Coming Home: The Journey From Heaven to Your Adopted Home" at a book launch party from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. The event includes cocktails. Original artwork by the book's illustrator, Claire Pandaleon, will be displayed (and will be available for purchase through a silent auction) at the event. Copies of Conley's book will be available for purchase. For information, call (847) 234-4420 or visit lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Novelist Christine Sneed signs copies of her new book, "Paris, He Said," at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of "Paris, He Said" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.