'Exile of Sara Stevenson' author in Schaumburg
• Meet Darci Hannah, author of "The Exile of Sara Stevenson," as she reads from and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at Borders Books and Music, 1540 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. (847) 330-0031.
• "Running Dark" author Jamie Freveletti discusses her book at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the program. Register in advance by calling (847) 244-5150, or by visiting wnpl.info.
• Actor, pilot, flight instructor and author Treat Williams reads from and signs copies of his new children's book "Air Show!" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. The book's illustrator, air show enthusiast Robert Neubecker, will also be at the event. (630) 355-2665.
• Chicago author Michael Harvey discusses his latest book, "The Third Rail," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. A book sale and signing follow the discussion. Register by calling (847) 392-0100, or by going to ahml.info.