Book notes: Anderson's brings Adam Carolla to Naperville

• Clark Strand, an author and lecturer on spirituality and religion, discusses and signs copies of his new book, “Waking the Buddha,” at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the SGI-USA Chicago Buddhist Center, 1455 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. (312) 913-1211 or wakingthebuddha.org.

• Author Joshua Ferris reads from and signs copies of his book “To Rise at a Decent Hour” at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• “The Thickety” author J.A. White reads from and signs copies of his new fantasy book for middle readers at 7 p.m. Monday May 19, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• New York Times best-selling author and veterinarian James Rollins reads from and signs copies of his book “The Kill Switch” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet author John C. McManus as he discusses his new book, “The Dead and Those About to Die: D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha Beach,” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, in the visitors center theater at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. A book signing will follow the author's presentation. Books will be available for purchase. Admission and parking are free. For information, visit firstdivisionmuseum.org.

• Comedian, actor, and television and radio show host Adam Carolla will read from and sign copies of his new book, “President Me: The America That's in My Head,” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, in Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College at 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. Purchase Carolla's book at Anderson's at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, to receive an event ticket. Companion tickets (one per book purchase) are also available. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.