Author appearances

• Actress and author Pam Grier discusses and signs copies of her book "Foxy, My Life in Three Acts" at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 11, at Borders Books and Music, 150 N. State St., Chicago. (312) 606-0750.

• Ronald C. White signs copies of his book "A. Lincoln: A Biography," now in paperback, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 11, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson discusses her memoir "The Mighty Queens of Freeville" at 7 p.m. Friday, June 11, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Meet author Lee Kravitz as he reads from and signs copies of his book "Unfinished Business" at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800.

• Meet 15-year old author Kieryn Nicholas as she discusses her new novel "Rain" from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, June 14, at Starbucks, 1 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Nicholas' book was first released as an e-book and will soon be available in hardcover. Advanced copies will be available for purchase. The event is sponsored by the Mount Prospect Public Library. Registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675, or go to mppl.org/events.

• Biologist, conservationist and author Hemanta Mishra discusses his book "Bones of the Tiger" at 7 p.m. Monday, June 14, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Lake Zurich High School graduate Amy Efaw returns to her hometown to read from her books "Battle Dress" and "After" from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, at the Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. At 7:30 p.m. that evening, Efaw will present a teen-writing workshop for youth in grades seven through 12 and adults. Registration is required for both events. Call (847) 438-3433 or go to eapl.org.

• "A Long Journey to Joy" author Yonah Klem reads from and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Chicago author Kelly O'Connor McNees reads from and signs copies of her new historical novel "The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Meet local author Christopher Tabbert as he signs copies of his book "Heydays: Great Stories in Chicago Sports" at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Tabbert's book will be available for purchase at the event. (847) 392-0100.

• Meet author Robert Rodriguez as he discusses and signs copies of his new book about the Beatles, "Fab Four FAQ 2.0," at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at the Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. A multi-media presentation on the Beatles will be part of the program. (773) 293-2665.