Monday Essentials: Faith and Literature, an Author Talk and More in Town

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with a high near 59. The evening will be partly cloudy with a low near 35.

2. "Faith and Literature" lecture by Harvard Professor Luis Giron Negron: Luis Giron Negron is Professor of Comparative Literature at Harvard University at St. Eulalia Parish.

3. Author Robert McKersie Signing at Book Ends:Author Robert McKersie will sign and speak about his book, A Decisive Decade, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Book Ends.

4. The Digital Disconnect: Are digital media distracting our families from real conversations?: Ms. Turkle and Mr. Rosen address how technology may be changing our children’s and our families’ ability to converse, reflect and focus.

5. OPENING RECEPTION - Featured Artist SOPHIE GLIKSON-CAHEN: The Mystic Art Gallery is hosting Sophie Glikson-Cahen starting November 21.