Author events: Beach Boys' Mike Love signs new book in Naperville

• Meet "I'm From Division Street" author Kenneth N. Green as he discusses his book at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. Free. For details, call (847) 441-5760.

• Local author Jo Fredell Higgins signs copies of her book "Naperville" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Children's book author Ruth Spiro presents the release of the first two books in her "Baby Love Science" series, "Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering" and "Baby Loves Quarks," at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Award-winning author, poet and educator Stuart Dybek will read selections from and host a Q&A about his book "The Coast of Chicago" at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at the Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St., Roselle. To register, call (630) 529-1641 or see roselle.lib.il.us.

• Mike Love, co-founder of the legendary Beach Boys, signs copies of his book "Good Vibrations: My Life as a Beach Boy" at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To attend, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• The Lady Jane's Salon-Naperville reading series event that was scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 4, has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Delirio, 5 W. Jackson Ave, second floor, Naperville. The founders of Lady Jane's Salon will celebrate the release of the "Steele Ridge" book series with a live chat, readings, book signing and giveaways. Featured authors will be Tracey Devlyn ("Nexus" series), Adrienne Giordano ("Justice" series) and romance author Kelsey Browning (via video feed). Admission is $5. Proceeds will be donated to Celebrate Differences, a not-for-profit organization that supports individuals with disabilities. For details or to RSVP, see ladyjanessalonnaperville.com.

• Janet Tashjian signs copies of her book "Sticker Girl" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Mark Litzsinger, author of "Out of the Shadows: A Journey of Recovery From Depression," discusses his book at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register by calling the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420.

• Jim Papandrea, associate professor of church history at Garrett-Evangelical Seminary in Evanston, will discuss his book "Handed Down: The Catholic Faith of the Early Christians" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. Suggested donation is $10 per guest. Reservations are suggested; call Mary at (847) 907-3450.

• Margaret Stohl signs copies of her book "Black Widow: Red Vengeance" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• New York Times best-selling author Melissa de la Cruz signs copies of her latest title, "Something in Between," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Children's book author Henry Neff hosts a meet-and-greet event at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Neff discusses his new novel, "Impyrium," the first title in a new middle-grade fantasy series. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Local author Shawn P. Killackey signs copies of his book "Mundelein: Images of America" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, for the Artisan Showcase at the AREA General Store, 18 E. Park St., Mundelein. (847) 393-7519.