Author appearances

Ÿ Hollywood icon, actress and author Raquel Welch signs copies of her book “Beyond the Cleavage at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

Ÿ Celebrity chef Rick Bayless signs copies of his new cookbook, “Fiesta at Rick's: Fabulous Foods for Great Times With Friends, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.

Ÿ Actress and recording artist Hilary Duff signs copies of her debut book, “Elixir, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. An event ticket comes with the purchase of “Elixir from Anderson's. Tickets are limited. (630) 355-2665.

Ÿ The Geneva Library Foundation hosts “Haunted Geneva A Night With Travis Thrasher at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the foundation, 127 James St., Geneva. Author Travis Thrasher will be on hand to sign copies of his book “Ghostwriter, set in Geneva, and to meet with guests at an adults-only reception featuring wine and hors d' oeuvres. Reservations are $25. Visit genevalibraryfoundation.org.

Ÿ Huntley author Joyce Wold signs copies of her Christian children's book, “God's Creations, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Sun City Arts & Crafts Fair at Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley. For information, call Tate Publishing at (888) 361-9473.

Ÿ Meet author Matt McElligott as he reads from and signs copies of his new picture book, “Even Monsters Need Haircuts!, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

Ÿ Peter Yarrow, the Grammy Award-winning musician and member of Peter, Paul and Mary, signs copies of his latest CD and songbook for children, “Songs for Little Folks, at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St., Naperville. Yarrow will also present a mini concert. Two tickets for the event are included with the purchase of Yarrow's book at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. Additional tickets cost $2 each. A portion of the proceeds will go to a local charity. Anderson's Bookshop is presenting this author event. (630) 420-6480.

Ÿ Ryan Buell of the A&E channel's “Paranormal State discusses and signs copies of his book, “Paranormal State: My Journey Into the Unknown, at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. Wristbands for the signing line will be given out beginning at 9 a.m. on the day of the event. (630) 574-0800.

Ÿ Chicago radio personality Clark Weber discusses and signs copies of his new book, “Clark Weber's Rock and Roll Radio, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. (847) 223-5313 or grayslake.info.

Ÿ Actor and 1980s pop-star Rick Springfield signs copies of his memoir, “Late, Late at Night, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. A number to join the book-signing line comes with the purchase of Springfield's book at Anderson's Bookshop. (630) 355-2665.