New Bedford Free Public Library: 3-5 p.m. Oct. 29. Historian and author, Manisha Sinha will speak about her recently published book The Slave's Cause: A History of Abolition. 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford. New York Times Bestselling author Chris Bohjalian: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Bohjalian will be discussing The Guest Room, his nineteenth novel and a gripping account of a bachelor party gone horribly wrong. Macomber Community House, 938 Main Road, Westport. Please call Partners Village Store, 636-2572 or email liz@partnersvillagestore for more information and to reserve your seat at this exciting event.