Naperville author signing Scalia retrospective

• Naperville native and Supreme Court historian Joan Biskupic reads from and signs copies of her new book, "American Original: The Life and Constitution of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Meet authors Diana Dretske, Susan Kelsey, Shawn Killackey and Jim Moran as they sign copies of their books from the "American Images" series from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Barnes and Noble, 720 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. The authors' books all focus on local communities. Dretske will sign "Fort Sheridan"; Kelsey signs "Downtown Lake Forest"; Killackey signs "Mundelein"; and Moran signs "Libertyville." (847) 247-1157.

• Journalist, radio announcer and author Rick Kogan signs copies of his latest book, "Sidewalks II: Reflections of Chicago," at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Read Between the Lynes, 129 Van Buren St., Woodstock. (815) 206-5967.

• Meet author Tobin Fraley as he signs copies of his book "A Humbug Christmas" from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12-13, at Trillium Long Grove, 223 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. A life-size Humbug character from the book will also be on hand to meet and greet guests. (847) 883-8867.

• Pastry chef, restaurateur and author Gale Gand signs copies of her latest book, "Gale Gand's Brunch! 100 Fantastic Recipes for the Weekend's Best Meal," at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store in Oakbrook Center, at Four Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Gand will also present a cooking demonstration. (630) 974-4300.

• Aurora author Andrea Jones reads from and signs copies of her new novel, "Hook & Jill," at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Old Towne Books & Tea, at 61-63 S. Madison St., Oswego. (630) 636-9236.