Book notes: Frank Thomas, Lew Freedman at Anderson's

Ÿ Actress and author Madhur Jaffrey discusses and signs copies of the new edition of her 1975 cookbook, “An Invitation to Indian Cooking,” at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

Ÿ Former Baxter International chairman and CEO Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr., signs copies of his book “From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at the Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. Kraemer will also take part in a discussion about the impact of his four principles of leadership (self reflection, balance, true self-confidence and genuine humility). Books will be available for purchase at the event. Free admission. For information, call Stan at (847) 543-1202.

Ÿ Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville hosts its “Algonquin Guys' Night” event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. Algonquin authors Josh Wilker (“Cardboard Gods”), David Anthony (“Something for Nothing”) and Pete Nelson (“I Thought You Were Dead”) will read from and sign copies of their books. Free beer samples will be offered at the event, which is recommended for male attendees. Free admission. Anderson's Bookshop is at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Lew Freedman, author of the book “Going Yard: The Everything Home Run Book,” reads from and signs copies of the book at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Joining Freedman will be Chicago White Sox great Frank Thomas, who wrote the book's forward. Thomas will also sign copies of the book. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Meet author Meg Waite Clayton as she signs copies of her newest book, “The Four Ms. Bradwells,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Call (630) 469-2891 to register.