O.C. Books & Authors

This week’s book-related events in Orange County:

* Garrison Allen, author of “Dinosaur Cat,” will speak and sign at 1 p.m. today at Coffee, Tea & Mystery, 13232 Springdale St., Westminster.

* Janet Evanovich, author of “Four to Score,” will sign at 1 p.m. today at Book Carnival, 348 S. Tustin Ave., Orange.

* John Billheimer, author of “The Contrary Blues,” will sign at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Book Carnival, 348 S. Tustin Ave., Orange.

* Tom Lowe, author of “Spin,” will sign at 2 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble in Fashion Island, 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.

Send information about book-related events at least 10 days before event to Dennis McLellan, O.C. Books & Authors, Life & Style, The Times, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626.