Book notes: Lisa See comes to Naperville, Gurnee

Ÿ The Book Stall at Chestnut Court hosts a book release party for author Julie Halpern's new novel for teens, “Don't Stop Now,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Halpern will read from and sign copies of her book. Light refreshments will be served. The store is at 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

Ÿ Movie and theater critic Jeffrey Lyons discusses and signs copies of his book “Stories My Father Told Me: Notes From ‘The Lyons Den'” at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Barnes and Noble — Old Orchard, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230.

Ÿ Author Julie Hyzy discusses and signs copies of her latest mysteries, “Buffalo West Wing” and “Grace Interrupted,” at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.

Ÿ Chicago attorney and author Frank Cicero Jr. discusses and signs copies of his book “Relative Strangers: Italian Protestants in the Catholic World” at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

Ÿ Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville hosts three young adult authors at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13. Sarah Miynowski (“Ten Things We Did and Probably Shouldn't Have”); Maureen Johnson (“The Last Little Blue Envelope”) and Susane Colasanti (“So Much Closer”) will each read from and sign copies of their books. Anderson's Bookshop is at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Thomas Montgomery Fate reads from and signs copies of his book “Cabin Fever: A Suburban Father's Search for the Wild” at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, at Anderson's Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Batavia native Nicki Elson discusses her debut novel, “Three Daves,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Dundee Township Public Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee. Elson will also discuss the writing and publishing process from the perspective of a newly published author. She will be signing copies of her book. Copies will be available for purchase at the event. The event is free, but space is limited. Reservations are recommended. Call (847) 428-3661, ext. 308, or go to dundeelibrary.info.

Ÿ New York Times best-selling author Lisa See reads from and signs copies of her book “Dreams of Joy” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. See will also be on hand at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Warren Township Senior Center, at 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. See's books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is required for the free program. The Warren-Newport Public Library District in Gurnee is sponsoring the event. For registration, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Ÿ Young adult authors Meg Cabot, Libba Bray and Maggie Stiefvater meet their fans at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville, as part of their This is Teen Live! multicity national tour. Cabot (“Abandon”), Bray (“Beauty Queens”) and Stiefvater (“Linger”) will read from and sign copies of their latest titles. Anderson's Bookshop is at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Local author Luisa Buehler reads from and signs copies of her seventh title in the Grace Marsden mystery series, “The Reenactor — A Staged Death,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Trish Cook discusses and signs copies of her new young adult novel (co-written by Brendan Halpin) “Notes From the Blender” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Refreshments will be served. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

Ÿ Meet “DOC: A Novel” author Mary Doria Russell as she reads from and signs copies of her historical novel about legendary gunslinger Doc Holliday at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.