sunday/28
“The Betrayers.” Latvian-born writer and filmmaker David Bezmozgis discusses his new novel about a Soviet Jewish dissident turned disgraced Israeli politician confronting someone from his past. At Book Passage Marin, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 7 p.m. Free. www.bookpassage.com. Also Sept. 30 at JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $15/discount for members. www.jccsf.org
monday/29
“Not Fade Away.” Rebecca Alexander will discuss her memoir about losing her hearing and sight due to a rare syndrome. At Head-Royce School, 4315 Lincoln Ave., Oakland. 7 p.m. Free. Also Sept. 30 at Books Inc., 1760 Fourth St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. www.rebalexander.com
tuesday/30
“Agnon’s Moonstruck Lovers: The Song of Songs in Israeli Culture.” Hebrew University of Jerusalem professor Ilana Pardes will discuss her book about Israeli poet laureate Y. Agnon and the Song of Songs. At Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Building 260, Room 252, Stanford. 4 p.m. Free. http://jewishstudies.stanford.edu