Author appearances: Jon Agee launches 'It's Only Stanley' in Naperville
• Shane Dawson discuses his book "I Hate Myselfie: A Collection of Essays" at 5 p.m. Monday, March 16, at Barnes and Noble, Old Orchard, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230 or barnesandnoble.com.
• Meet children's book author Jon Agee as he launches his book "It's Only Stanley" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the book-signing line, purchase "It's Only Stanley" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Renee Rosen, author of "What the Lady Wants: A Novel of Marshall Field and the Gilded Age," discusses her book at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. A book signing follows the author's program. Books, provided by Lake Forest Book Store, will be available for purchase. Register online at Vernon Area Public Library District at vapld.info.
• Bob Goldsborough signs copies of his new book, "Archie in the Crosshairs," the latest in his "Nero Wolfe" series, at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.
• Vernon Hills author Lori Degman signs copies of her children's book "Cock-a-Doodle Oops!" from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Jolly Good Fellows Sweet Boutique, 270 Market Square, Lake Forest. Kids can take part in a cookie decorating event, too. A book signing follows the author's presentation. Books, provided by the Lake Forest Bookstore, will be available for purchase. Register at Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420 or lakeforestbookstore.com.
- Laura Milbrath Stewart