Book notes: Alison Weir discusses 'Mary Boleyn' in Lake Forest

Ÿ Young adult fantasy author Becca Fitzpatrick reads from and signs copies of “Silence,” the third book in the “Hush, Hush” series, at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Anderson's Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Grammy-nominated pop star Lisa Loeb signs her new children's book, “Lisa Loeb's Silly Sing-Along: The Disappointed Pancake and Other Zany Songs,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Loeb will also conduct a singalong with guests. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Husband-and-wife author and illustrator Tad and France Mitchell will sign copies of their book “Where is the Sears Tower” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Mooseheart Fieldhouse, at Route 31 and Mooseheart Road, Batavia. The authors will also be selling prints of their artwork at the event. For information, visit bataviamothersclub.org.

Ÿ Artie Bennett, author of “The Butt Book” children's book, reads from and signs copies of his comical title at a story-time event at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. “The Butt Book” features rhymes and pays homage to a body part — the rump, the fanny, the behind — on everything from dogs, giraffes, elephants and even fish. The event is free and open to the public. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

Ÿ Personal trainer and author Shea Vaughn will discuss and sign copies of her new book, “Breakthrough: The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great and Find Total Well-Being,” at the Midwest MANIA fitness convention at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont. The public is welcome to attend the discussion and book-signing. Fitness convention events are only for pre-registered members. For information, visit sheanetics.com. Vaughn will also sign copies of her book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Barnes and Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Call (630) 684-0586 or see barnesandnoble.com.

Ÿ Helen Macie Osterman discusses and signs copies of her new mystery, “The Elusive Relations,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243 or centuriesandsleuths.com.

Ÿ Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville hosts its “Dark Days of Fall Tour” with four authors reading from and signing their works. Meet authors Jocelyn Davies (“A Beautiful Dark”), Amy Garvey (“Cold Kiss”), Claudia Gray (“Fateful”) and Kiersten White (“Supernaturally”) at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. Anderson's Bookshop is at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Russell Banks, will speak about his works at a free luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Banks is the author of works including “Cloudsplitter,” “Continental Drift” and “The Sweet Hereafter.” The luncheon presentation will be followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Registration is required. Call (224) 543-1485 or visit calendar.vapld.info. Banks will also be on hand to discuss his books at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the Warren-Newport Public Library at 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Books will be available for purchase and signing. The event is free, but registration is required. Call (847) 244-5150, and press 7, or visit wnpl.info.

Ÿ New York Times best-selling author Alison Weir discusses her new book, “Mary Boleyn: The Mistress of Kings,” at a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at Lovell's of Lake Forest, 915 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. The event is sponsored by the Lake Forest Bookstore. Contact the bookstore at (847) 234-4420 for reservations and for information on cost. Visit lakeforestbookstore.com.

Ÿ “Maman's Homesick Pie” author Donia Bijan signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Call (847) 446-8880 or visit thebookstall.com. Bijan will also be discussing her book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Highland Park Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. (847) 432-0216 or hplibrary.org.

Ÿ “Secret's at Sea” author Richard Peck reads from and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Chicago-based writer Keir Graff reads from and signs copies of his first book for children, “The Other Felix,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Winnetka Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. The event is geared for kids ages 8-12 and is co-sponsored by The Book Stall in Winnetka. (847) 446-7220 or winnetkalibrary.org.

Ÿ Author Henry Rollins discusses his first book of photographs, “Occupants,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 W. Lake St., Oak Park. Free and open to the public. (708) 386-9800.

Ÿ Children's author Emily Jenkins and Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Paul Zelinsky read from and sign copies of their new book, “Toys Come Home,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Meet knitting humorist and author Stephanie Pearl-McPhee as she discuses and signs copies of her newest book, “All Wound Up,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Barnes and Noble — Old Orchard, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230 or barnesandnoble.com.