Author appearances: Rainn Wilson discusses 'Bassoon King' Nov. 13 in Naperville

• Meet author Darra Goldstein as she discusses and signs copies of her cookbook “Fire and Ice: Classic Nordic Cooking” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Priority numbers to hold a place in the book-signing line are available with the purchase of “Fire and Ice” from Anderson's. (630) 963-2665 or visit andersonsbookshop.com.

• Stacy Schiff, best-selling author of “Cleopatra,” introduces her newest title, “The Witches: Salem, 1692,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Wentz Concert Hall, on the campus of North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's bookshop of Naperville. Unlimited $15 companion tickets are available after the purchase of one book ticket. For information, call (630) 355-2665 or see andersonsbookshop.com.

• Local author Terry Jurczewski will present her new children's book, “A Boy and His Mr. Blankee,” at 1 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 10, and at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St., Roselle. (630) 529-1641 or roselle.lib.il.us.

• Meet former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich and his wife, author Callista Gingrich, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Newt will sign copies of his book “Duplicity,” while Callista will sign copies of her book “Christmas in America.” To join the signing line, purchase a copy of either “Christmas in America” or “Duplicity” from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• New York Times best-selling author Colleen Hoover signs copies of her book “November 9” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of “November 9” from Anderson's. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• “Fast Break” author Mike Lupica signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of “Fast Break” from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Author Rex Passion discusses his new book, “The Lost Sketchbooks, A Young Artist in the Great War,” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Le Jardin in the visitors center at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The program is part of the First Division Museum's “Date With History” series. Free; parking is free for Veterans Day. firstdivisionmuseum.org or cantigny.org.

• Meet “Nerdy Birdy” author Aaron Reynolds as he discusses his new book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. The program is for kids in kindergarten and older (with a caregiver). Register at the Vernon Area Public Library at (224) 543-1486 or vapld.info.

• Meet Katherine Reay, author of the new book, “The Bronte Plot,” at a book release celebration at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 680 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register at (847) 234-4420 or lakeforestbookstore.com.

• “The Goodbye Book” author Todd Parr signs his books at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. To join the signing line, purchase a copy of “The Goodbye Book” from Anderson's. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Actor and author Rainn Wilson discusses his book “The Bassoon King” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Yellow Box Auditorium at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. To attend, purchase a ticket for $35 (which includes a copy of “The Bassoon King”) from Anderson's at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Guests can also purchase a companion ticket, which includes one copy of “The Bassoon King” and admits two to the event. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• “Pretty Baby” author Mary Kubica discusses her book at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Register at Warren-Newport Public Library at (847) 244-5150 or wnpl.info.

• Fern Schumer Chapman signs copies of her book “Like Finding My Twin” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of “Like Finding My Twin” from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.