Author appearances
• Robert K. Elder discusses and signs copies of his book "Last Words of the Executed" at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.
• Meet author Jonathon Eig as he discusses his book "Get Capone: The Plot That Captured America's Most Wanted Gangster" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. A book sale and signing will follow the program. Register by calling (847) 392-0100 or by visiting ahml.info.
• Carl Hiaasen, best-selling author and award-winning columnist for the Miami Herald, signs copies of his new novel "Star Island" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.
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