sunday/13
“Stumbling Stone.” Local authors Julie Freestone and Rudi Raab talk about their novel, inspired by their own family histories. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 1:30 p.m. Free. www.stumbling-stone.com
“Germans and Jews and 1963.” Multimedia presentation on the historical background of the book “Lara’s Shadow” by local author Alan Fleishman. At San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St., San Carlos. 2 p.m. Free. www.smcl.org
tuesday/15
From biblical to Boston. She rose to prominence with her award-winning first book, “The Red Tent.” Now Anita Diamant will discuss her new book, “The Boston Girl,” which examines the life of a woman born to Jewish immigrant parents in 1900.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Schultz Cultural Hall, OFJCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. $15-$30. www.paloaltojcc.org
thursday/17
“Legacy of Rescue: A Daughter’s Tribute.” Presentation by Marta Fuchs on her memoir covering her family’s escape to America after the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Book signing to follow. At Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. www.martafuchs.com