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Author events: Meet Chloe Lukasiak at Naperville's Anderson's Jan. 24

• Four-time Emmy Award-winning producer Tom Weinberg presents his book "Chasing the Lost City: Chronicles of Discovery in Honduras" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. It's based on an expedition to Honduras that led to a scientific, historical and archaeological breakthrough - the uncovering of incontrovertible evidence of a previously unknown civilization. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com/.

• The Family Action Network (FAN) hosts three events with Dr. Mark Epstein, a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City and the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy. He'll discuss his new book, "Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself," at noon Monday, Jan. 22, at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 E. Pearson St., Chicago (RSVP required), and at 7 p.m. Monday at New Trier High School/Northfield, Cornog Auditorium, 7 Happ Road, Northfield, free and open to the public. He also will give a talk, "Working with Trauma: Integrating Psychotherapy and Mindfulness," from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at New Trier High School/Northfield, Cornog Auditorium, 7 Happ Road, Northfield, that requires preregistration. Sponsored by The Book Stall. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com/.

• Pierce Brown presents his new sci-fi novel, "Iron Gold," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth, on the campus of North Central College in Naperville. This book-signing event requires the purchase of Brown's book from sponsor Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, to attend. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com/.

• Author Eliot Schrefer shares his new middle-grade fantasy book, "The Lost Rainforest: Mez's Magic," during a presentation and book signing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Free and open to the public. To join the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com/.

Georgia Hunter will be in Lake Forest and Naperville this week to discuss "We Were the Lucky Ones." Courtesy of Andrea Carson

• Meet author Georgia Hunter at a luncheon as she celebrates the paperback release of "We Were the Lucky Ones." The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at The Deer Path Inn, 255 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. The $40 tickets includes lunch and the book. Space is limited; register at (847) 234-4420. Sponsored by Lake Forest Book Store. lakeforestbookstore.com/. Hunter also will discuss and sign copies of "We Were the Lucky Ones" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Free and open to the public. To join the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com/.

• Best-selling author Kelly Corrigan will headline the North Shore Women's Board of the American Cancer Society benefit where she will speak about her soon-to-be-published book, "Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say." The cocktail event starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the Glenview Country Club, 100 Golf Road, Glenview. Appetizers will be served. Tickets, which are required, cost $125 and include a signed copy of the book. For details, email Janice.g.evans@gmail.com. Order tickets at community.acsevents.org/site/Calendar?id=122570&view=Detail.

• Anderson's Bookshop welcomes celebrated teen dancer Chloe Lukasiak of "Dance Moms" fame to the Naperville location, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24. Lukasiak recently released "Girl on Pointe: Chloe's Guide to Taking on the World." This is a photo line only event. Books will be pre-signed by the author. Tickets, which cost $22 and are required, include a pre-signed book and one photo. Buy tickets at chloeandersons.brownpapertickets.com/. Books purchased at other vendors are not permitted. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com/.

• Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, adolescent psychotherapist and author of "The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child," is the guest speaker at the Loyola Academy Courageous Conversations Series from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24. The event, held at Loyola Academy, East Gym, 1100 Laramie Ave., Wilmette, is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. Sponsored by The Book Stall. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com/.

• New York Times best-selling author Neal Shusterman talks about and signs his new book, "Thunderhead" (the second in the Arc of the Scythe series), at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Free and open to the public. To join the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com/.

• Author and physician Lydia Kang discusses her most recent releases, "A Beautiful Poison" and "Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or see webres.cooklib.org.

• Meet author and illustrator Renee Galvin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Galvin will read from her books and talk about the writing and illustrating process. All ages. For details, call the library at (708) 485-6917.

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