Book notes: Meet Robert Crais Saturday

• Meet comedian/author Greg Schwem as he signs copies of his book “Text Me If You're Breathing: Observations, Frustrations and Life-Lessons From a Low Tech Dad” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Schwem will also perform a stand-up comedy routine. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Steven Layne reads from and signs copies of his new book, “Paradise Lost,” the sequel to his young adult thriller “This Side of Paradise,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Irma Cantu Giricz signs copies of her Christian children's book “Goody, Goody Gumdrops!” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet Robert Crais, the best-selling author of “The Two-Minute Rule,” “The First Rule” and “Watchman,” as he reads from and signs copies of his latest title, “The Sentry,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Gary W. Moore discusses and signs copies of his new book about legendary rock star Buddy Holly, “Hey Buddy: In Pursuit of Buddy Holly, My New Buddy John and My Lost Decade of Music,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Barnes and Noble, 2621 Plainfield Road, Joliet. (815) 254-2253. Moore also discusses and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Heidi Durrow, author of the novel “The Girl Who Fell From the Sky,” reads from and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• “Cuba on My Mind” author Katie Wainwright discusses and signs copies of her novel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet Joseph Ferrari, author of “Still Procrastinating: The No-Regrets Guide to Getting It Done,” as he discusses and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Author Dan Gutmanintroduces his new middle reader title, “The Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable,” with a reading and book-signing event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• “Bloodroot” author Amy Greene discusses and signs copies of her debut book from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. (847) 634-3650 or vapld.info. Later that day Greene will appear at 7 p.m. at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• The Bookstore in Glen Ellyn hosts a celebration party for the paperback release of Glen Ellyn author Melanie Benjamin's historical novel “Alice I Have Been” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. Wine and cheese will be served. The Bookstore is at 475 N. Main St. in Glen Ellyn. Call (630) 469-2891 or e-mail justbooks475@yahoo.com to reserve a spot.

• Meet “The Lonely Hearts Club” author Elizabeth Eulberg as she reads from and signs copies of her newest teen-related book “Prom and Prejudice” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665.