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FAMILY LOVE Tova Mirvis reads from her novel “The Outside World” (Knopf), about a romance between two Orthodox Jews – and their families. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street, 212-595-6859, free.
EVOLUTION OF THE CITY Photographer Douglas Levere discusses the making of his book “New York Changing” (Princeton Architectural Press). Mr. Levere revisited the sites of 100 photographs taken by Berenice Abbott for her 1935 project “Changing New York.” The new book pairs Mr. Levere’s images with Abbott’s Depression-era photographs. The talk is part of the “Made on a Mac” series of presentations. Today, 6:30 p.m., Apple Store SoHo, 103 Prince St., between Mercer and Greene streets, 212-226-3126, free.
ALLENDE’S FOREST Novelist Isabel Allende discusses “Forest of the Pygmies” (Rayo), the final installment of her supernatural trilogy for young readers. Wednesday, 7 p.m., New York Public Library, Celeste Bartos Forum, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, 212-868-4444, $10 general, $7 members.
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