Author appearances: Stacey Kade discusses new novel at Crystal Lake's B&N
• "The Nest" author Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney discusses her book at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.
• Author Stacey Kade discusses her new novel, "738 Days," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Barnes and Noble, 5380 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake. After the discussion, there will be a book-signing. Copies of all of Kade's titles will be available for purchase at the event. (815) 444-0824 or barnesandnoble.com.
• The Read Between the Lynes Bookshop of Woodstock sponsors a "Read, Wine & Dine" event with author Ann Garvin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at the Public House of Woodstock, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. Garvin will discuss her new novel, "I Like You Just Fine When You're Not Around." Tickets cost $40 and include one copy of the book, plus dinner (tax and tip are included). For information, call Read Between the Lynes at (815) 206-5967 or see readbetweenthelynes.com.
• Local author Patricia Rockwell signs copies of her book "Firecrackered: An Essie Cobb Senior Sleuth Mystery" at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Half Price Books, 2867 95th St., Naperville. (630) 428-2877 or hpb.com.