North Central College will host a talk by best-selling author Jodi Picoult and her daughter Samantha van Leer June 30 as part of the College’s Sesquicentennial Author Series presented by Anderson’s Bookshops. Their talk and book signing will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, in North Central’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The cost is $19.99 plus tax and includes admission to the event and a copy of their new book, "Between the Lines." One additional companion ticket may be purchased for $5 (no book). Call Anderson’s at 630-355-2665 or visit the bookshop at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville.