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WORLDS APART Julia Alvarez reads from her novel “Saving the World” (Algonquin), with protagonists living two centuries apart from each other. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Upper West Side, 2289 Broadway at 82nd Street, 212-362-8835, free.
PEARL AT THE SEAPORT Mark Kurlansky reads from and signs his book “The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell” (Random House), which surveys New York City history through the evolution of its oyster beds. Mr. Kurlansky is also the author of the history-through-food books “Cod” and “Salt.” Tonight, 7 p.m., South Street Seaport Museum, 213 Water St., between Fulton and Beekman streets, 212-748-8735, $5 suggested donation.
ON FAITH Anne Lamott reads from her latest book, “Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith” (Riverhead). Saturday, 5 p.m., Borders Books Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, 212-823-9775, free.
