Author appearances: Brad Garrett signs new book at Naperville's Hollywood Palms

• Actor and comedian Brad Garrett introduces his new book, “When the Balls Drop,” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Hollywood Palms Theater, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshops. Tickets are included with the purchase of the author's new book from Anderson's at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Anupy Singla, author of “Indian for Everyone: The Home Cook's Guide to Traditional Favorites,” discusses her new cookbook at an author event beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, May, 3 at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Register at (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

• Local author Ronald Allen discusses and signs copies of his book “The Evolution of Bid Whist” at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase “The Evolution of Bid Whist” from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Best-selling author James Bradley signs copies of his book “The China Mirage” at 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase “The China Mirage” from Anderson's Bookshop. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet Chicago-area author Mary Kubica as she discusses her best-selling book “The Good Girls” and her soon-to-be-published novel “Pretty Baby” at 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Books will be available for sale and signing courtesy of Barnes and Noble. Registration is required. (630) 924-2730 or mybpl.org.

• Debbie Ridpath Ohi, author of the children's picture book “Where are My Books?,” signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase “Where Are My Books?” from Anderson's. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• “The Detective's Assistant” author Kate Hannigan discusses her middle-grade thriller at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet local author Ranjini Iyer at a book launch party for her new mystery thriller, “The Colossus,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at The (Vino) Cellar, 141 St. Charles Road, Lombard. Signed books will be available for purchase at the event. (630) 317-7301.

• Becky Blades, author of “Do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone: Advice Your Mom Would Give if She Thought You Were Listening,” signs copies of her book at noon Friday, May 8, at Barbara's Bookstore in Willis Tower (Lower Level 1), 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago. (312) 466-0223.