Author appearances: Tea & Talk with Leah Hager Cohen in Lake Forest

• Laura Kamoie signs copies of her latest historical fiction title, "America's First Daughter," at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "America's First Daughter" from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet award-winning crime writer Steve Hamilton as he signs copies of his thriller "The Second Life of Nick Mason" at 7 p.m. Monday, May 23, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "The Second Life of Nick Mason" from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet "The Courage Solution" author Mindy Mackenzie as she discusses her book at 7 p.m. Monday, May 23, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Donna Bozzo discusses her book "What the Fun?! 427 Simple Ways to Have Fantastic Family Fun" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Best-selling author Jane Hamilton discusses her book "The Excellent Lombards" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Hamilton is also the author of "The Book of Ruth" and "A Map of the World." A book signing follows the author's program. Books will be available for purchase. Register by calling the library at (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

• Anna Michels signs copies of her new young-adult title, "26 Kisses," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy "26 Kisses" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Leah Hager Cohen, author of "I Don't Know," discusses her book and also the subject of "not knowing" at a Tea & Talk at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Ragdale House, 1260 N. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest. Tea and pastries will be served. $20 donation per person. Advance reservations required by Monday, May 23, at ragdale.org. For details, see lakeforestbookstore.com.

• "Reliance, Illinois" author Mary Volmer signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To join the book-signing line, purchase a copy of "Reliance, Illinois" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet author Roshani Chokshi as she signs copies of her young-adult title "The Star-Touched Queen" at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "The Star-Touched Queen" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Debbie Leoni signs copies of her book "I Am Fearless: 12 Elements of Fearless Living" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29, at Wool & Co., 107 W. Main St., Suite A, St. Charles. (630) 244-0920 or debbieleoni.com.