Tuesday, Nov. 3
Writers on a New England Stage: Barbara Kingsolver, "The Poisonwood Bible," "The Bean Trees," and "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle," 7:30 p.m. at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, N.H. $13, $11 for members. 603-436-2400, www.themusichall.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Deidre Heekin and Caleb Barber, "In Late Winter We ate Pears... Seasonal Recipes from an Italian Kitchen," 7 p.m. at Andover Bookstore, 89 Rear Main St., Andover. Free. All are welcome. 978-475-0143.
Thursday, Nov. 5
Brian MacQuarrie, "The Ride: A Shocking Murder and a Bereaved Father's Journey from Rage to Redemption," 7 p.m. at Andover Bookstore, 89 Rear Main St., Andover.
The book is about the 1997 abduction and murder of 10-year-old Jeffrey Curley. MacQuarrie will be joined by Bob Curley, Jeffrey's father. Free. All are welcome. 978-475-0143.
