Authors Lancaster, Weiner to discuss works at Stevenson High

• Jennifer Weiner discusses her new book "Fly Away Home," and Jen Lancaster, author of four best-selling memoirs including "Bitter is the New Black," discusses her books and writing at 6 p.m. Monday, July 26, at Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. A book sale and signing will follow the discussion. Tickets for entry to the event must be picked up at the Vernon Area Public Library District's adult services desk at 300 Olde Half Day Road in Lincolnshire. Register in person, call or go to vapld.info. (847) 634-3650.

• Wheaton author Dick Nogaj reads from and signs copies of his book "Don't Retire, Get Inspired" at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Meet author Beverly Patt as she reads from and signs copies of her children's book "Best Friends Forever: A World War II Scrapbook" at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Award-winning chef and author Rick Bayless reads from and signs copies of his newest cookbook, "Fiesta at Rick's: Fabulous Food for Great Times with Friends," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Anderson's Bookshops in Naperville presents Naperville author Jini Leeds Clare as she signs copies of her book "Century Walk: Art Imitating History" from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, at Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The book looks at the artwork and artists featured in Naperville's Riverwalk gallery of sculptures, murals and mosaics. Artists featured in the book have been invited to attend and sign the book along with Clare. Those wishing to attend the event should call or go to Anderson's Bookshops at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville for a free ticket. Clare's book will be available for purchase at Anderson's several days before the signing event. (630) 355-2665.

• Author Melanie Hauser Benjamin ("Alice I Have Been") and author and poet Luis Urrea ("Into The Beautiful North") will lead a reading and discussion about the impact of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning book "To Kill A Mockingbird" at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. The event is in celebration of the book's 50th anniversary. Free and open to the public. No reservations required. (630) 355-2665.