'Merlin' author T.A. Barron in Naperville

• Author T.A. Barron reads from and signs copies of his "Merlin's Dragon" and "The Lost Years of Merlin" books at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Craig Robinson, brother of first lady Michelle Obama, signs copies of his new memoir, "A Game of Character," at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Borders Books and Music, 150 N. State St., Chicago. (312) 606-0750.

• "My Wife's Affair" author Nancy Woodruff reads from and signs copies of her new novel at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Borders Books and Music, 909 N. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. (847) 342-6421.

• Children's author Andy Griffiths reads from and signs copies of "The Cat on the Mat is Flat," at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Meet actress, author and national spokeswoman for autism Holly Robinson-Peete as she reads from and signs copies of her book "My Brother Charlie" at 7 p.m. Monday, April 26, at Borders Books and Music, 1144 Lake St., Oak Park. (708) 386-6927.

• Meet illustrator Loren Long as he reads from and signs "Otis" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665.

• "Pearl of China" author Anchee Min signs copies at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Meet Sue Miller, author of "The Lake Shore Limited" and Jim Lehrer, host of PBS' "NewsHour" and author of the novel "SUPER," as they read from and sign copies of their books at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Purchase either book from Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville to get a free admission ticket for two, or purchase an event ticket for $10. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop. Call (630) 355-2665.

• Cressida Cowell, author of the book "How to Train Your Dragon," reads from and signs copies of her book at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at Hollywood Palms, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. The program includes an author presentation, a spot in the signing line and a showing of the film in 3D. Two guests are admitted with the purchase of the book from Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Authors Carey Goldberg and Pamela Ferdinand discuss the book that they co-authored with their friend Beth Jones, "Three Wishes: A True Story of Good Friends, Crushing Heartbreak and Astonishing Luck on Our Way to Love and Motherhood," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.