Book notes: Have tea with Fern Schumer Chapman

Ÿ Meet author Jo Fredell Higgins as she signs copies of her latest title, “Montgomery,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Costco, 1320 S. Route 59, Naperville. For information, email Higgins at poetrylady45@yahoo.com.

Ÿ The Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., hosts a “Love is Murder: Mystery Writer's Panel” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Meet published mystery authors who will discuss their newest works and the joys and challenges of publishing. Audience members can ask questions of the authors and network with other attendees. Discussions will be followed by book signings. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Featured authors include Andrew Grant (“Die Twice”); Shane Gericke (“Torn Apart”); Tasha Alexander (“And Only to Deceive”) and Luisa Buehler (Chicago-based “Grace Marsden” mysteries). Free. Registration is required. Call (847) 623-2041 or visit waukeganpl.org.

Ÿ Author Fern Schumer Chapman discusses her books “Motherland” and “Is It Night or Day?” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Aspen Drive Library, 701 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Tea and cakes will be served. The library has a number of the author's books to give out free of charge. Chapman will also sign books. Registration is required. Call (847) 362-2330 or go to webres.cooklib.org.

Ÿ Author Larry Doyle, winner of the 2008 Thurber Prize for American Humor for his first novel, “I Love You, Beth Cooper,” signs copies of his new book, “Deliriously Happy and Other Bad Thoughts,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at the Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. (773) 293-2665.

Ÿ John Flanagan, author of the internationally best-selling children's fantasy book series “The Ranger's Apprentice,” discusses and signs copies of his works, including his newest middle reader title, “Brotherband Chronicles: The Outcasts,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Books will be available for purchase. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. Call (847) 244-5150 or go to wnpl.info. Flanagan also discusses his works and signs copies of his books at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Books will be available for purchase. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. Call (224) 543-1486 or go to vapld.info. Flanagan also reads from and signs copies of “The Outcasts” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Tamora Pierce reads from and signs copies of “Mastiff,” the third book in her “Beka Cooper” series for young adults, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Author Ally Condie reads from and signs copies of “Crossed,” the sequel to her acclaimed novel for young adults, “Matched,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Anderson's Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ “When She Woke” author Hillary Jordan discusses and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com. Jordan also reads from and signs copies of the book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Anderson's Bookshop in Downers Grove hosts “Inheritance” author Christopher Paolini for a reading and book-signing event beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets cost $36 and include a copy of the book, admission to the program and a place in the book-signing line. Call Anderson's Bookshop at (630) 355-2665 or visit andersonsbookshop.com.