Author appearances: Pulitzer winner David McCullough discusses new title in Naperville

• Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough ("1776" and "John Adams") discusses his newest title, "The Wright Brothers," at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Yellow Box Theatre, Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tickets cost $38 and include a pre-signed copy of "The Wright Brothers." The author event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "Radiant Angel" author Nelson DeMille discusses and signs copies of his book at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 7, in the west auditorium of Stevenson High School, One Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. The event is sponsored by the Lake Forest Bookstore and the Vernon Area Public Library District, with support from the Cook Memorial Public Library. Tickets cost $30. Admission includes a copy of DeMille's book and priority placement in the book-signing line. Register at Vernon Area Public Library District. (847) 634-3650 or vapld.info.

• Meet New York Times best-selling author Deborah Harkness as she discusses and signs copies of "The Book of Life" (now available in paperback) at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, To receive a number for the book-signing line, purchase "The Book of Life" from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Justine Ezarik discusses and signs copies of her biography, "I, Justine," at 5 p.m. Monday, June 8, at Barnes and Noble Old Orchard, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. Guests can have their photo taken with Ezarik when they receive their signed copy of the book. (847) 676-2230 or barnesandnoble.com.

• Jamie Tworkowski signs copies of his book "If You Feel Too Much: Thoughts on Things Lost and Hoped For" at 7 p.m. Monday, June 8, at the Hollywood Palms Theatre, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. To attend the event and receive a number for the book-signing line, purchase "If You Feel Too Much: Thoughts on Things Lost and Hoped For" from Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (847) 634-3650 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "We Are Not Ourselves" author Matthew Thomas discusses his novel at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Young adult author Mary Pearson discusses and signs copies of her newest title, "The Kiss of Deception," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet Patrick McCaskey, author of "Sports and Faith: More Stories of the Devoted and the Devout: Book 2," as he discusses and signs copies of his book at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 690 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register at (847) 234-4420. See lakeforestbookstore.com.