Book notes: Anderson's hosts Robert Crais

Ÿ Local author Dennis Byrne signs copies of his latest novel, “Madness: The War of 1812,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243 or centuriesandsleuths.com.

Ÿ “Crossing the Borders of Time” author Leslie Maitland reads from and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ Meet author Karen Thompson Walker, as she reads from and signs copies of her book “The Age of Miracles” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ “Suspect” author Robert Crais reads from and signs copies of his latest suspense title at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.