Author appearances

• Meet Bill McGrane, author of "All Rise: The Remarkable Journey of Alan Page," at the book's official launch party at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. McGrane's subject, Alan Page, a former Minnesota Viking and current assistant justice with the Minnesota Supreme Court, will also attend. (847) 446-8880.

• Wisconsin author Kerry Hertel signs copies of her children's book "Tidy Tess" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Borders Books and Music, 2221 Richmond Road, McHenry. (815) 578-9330.

• Meet author Joelle Charbonneau as she signs copies of her debut mystery "Skating Around The Law" at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Read Between the Lynes, 129 Van Buren St., Woodstock. (815) 206-5967.

• Oak Lawn authors John Dorgan and Barb Dorgan sign copies of their book "The Code: The Basics for Texting and Instant Messaging" from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Borders Books and Music, 2210 W. 95th St., Chicago. (773) 445-5471.

• Young adult author Suzanne Collins will sign copies of her new book "Mockingjay," the third installment in her "The Hunger Games" trilogy, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Call (630) 355-2665. Collins will also sign copies of her new book at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Call (847) 446-8880. Collins will sign copies of her book (with a special "Mockingjay" stamp) at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, at Borders Books and Music, 1540 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Wristbands for the Borders signing line will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 4. No photos are allowed. (847) 330-0031.

• Meet Dr. Linda Hawes Clever as she signs copies of her book "The Fatigue Prescription: Four Steps to Renewing Your Energy, Health and Life" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Lisa Birnbach, author of "The Official Preppy Handbook," signs copies of her newest book, "True Prep: It's a Whole New Old World," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

• Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka signs copies of his new book, "The '85 Bears: We Were The Greatest," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. Free wristbands for the signing line will be distributed beginning at 9 a.m. Ditka will only sign copies of his book, no other memorabilia. (630) 574-0800.